Voice of the Shore
Congregation Torat El ~ Jersey Shore Jewish Center September 2015 Elul 5775/Tishri 5776
Congregation Torat El Contact Information
Torat El Professional Staff Committee Contact Info Senior Rabbi Agudath Achim Cemetery - Steve Scheer 732-245-7603 Aaron Schonbrun Beth El Cemetery - Alan & Sonny Winters 732-222-2510 Assistant Rabbi Chesed Chair - Alyce Isaacson 732-870-1492 Sara Metz Contribution Cards - Beverle Richelson 732-493-1595 Executive Director Pam Cardullo Education Chair - Sherrie Robinson 732-870-3253 Dir. Of Ritual Engagement Finance Chair - Michael Breslow 732-493-4065 Ben Laskowitz Hazak - Steve Fineberg 732-229-9562 Bookkeeper/Admin. Joanne Bass Membership Chair - Suzanne Michel 732-695-0258 Administrative Asst. Technology - Howard Lang [email protected] Lisa Arnold
Youth Advisor Jane-Rachel Schonbrun Other Contact Info
Temple President - Larry Shapiro 732-531-4410
Torat El Executive Board Sisterhood President - Carri Silverberg 732-245-8939 Men’s Club President - Neil Warar 732-299-9287 President Larry Shapiro JNF Tree Donations - Leah Zimmerman 732-229-8623 First V.P. Steve Fineberg V.P. Warren Goode Youth Group Advisor - Jane-Rachel Schonbrun [email protected] V.P. Linda Pickelny Facility Rental - Pam Cardullo 732-531-4410 V.P. Laurie Gross Kiddush Information - Pam Cardullo 732-531-4410 V.P. Neil Weitzenkorn Bulletin - Pam Cardullo 732-531-4410 V.P. Michelle Winters Gift Cards - Joanne Bass 732-531-4410 Treasurer Michael Breslow Donations - Lisa Arnold 732-531-4410 Secretary Alan Morris Sisterhood Pres. Carri Silverberg Men’s Club Pres. Neil Warar Past President Rep. Alan Winters
Congregation Torat El Main Office 732-531-4410
Rabbi Aaron Schonbrun Board of Trustees [email protected] ext.13
Dawn Barofsky Susan Berkowitz Rabbi Sara Metz [email protected] ext.16 Galit Binns Maddy Cohen Pam Cardullo, Exec. Director Marjorie Cotler Mindy Estin [email protected] ext.10 Harvey Jacob Sheryl Kaplan Ben Laskowitz, Ritual Engagement Randi Kervick Howard Lang [email protected] ext.18 Suzanne Michel Staci Nussbaum Joanne Bass, Bookkeeper Beverle Richelson Michele Robins [email protected] ext.11 Lisa Arnold, Administrative Asst. Sherrie Robinson Marc Schnabolk [email protected] ext.12 Dorothy Secol Judy Solomon Mark Steinberg Jason Stern Sara Turian Cynthia Walsh Sonny Winters facebook.com/CongregationToratEl
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September Service Announcements
Friday, September 4, 2015 Shabbat Service 6:30 pm Candles 7:05 pm YAHRZEITS: Esta Abrams, Louise Anschelewitz, Fatima Ardakanian, Richard Bascom, Albert Beja, Leonard Cohan, Anna Droisen, David Elson, Jack Fiedler, Ruth Grossman, Tillie Krivins, Daniel Kruman, Oscar Kurry, George Lam, Arnold Morris, Herman Needel, Abraham Negnewitzky, Sam Nussbaum, Ida Ochs, Lola Opatut, Walter Raab, Mortimer Rubin, Sylvia Slotkin, Lee Spingarn, Morris Wahl, Morton Weiner, Nathan Weiss, Jacob Wirth
Saturday, September 5, 2015 Parsha: Ki Tavo 26:12-28:6 Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 Shabbat Morning Service ~ 9:00 am
Friday, September 11, 2015 Shabbat Service 8:00 pm Candles 6:54 pm YAHRZEITS: William Applerouth, Pearl Barrett, David Bernstein, Morris Bloom, Henrietta Breslow, Abraham Brown, Irene Cohen, Samuel Cohen, Gussie Dunkel, Sam Eder, Natalie Fox, Bess Gildenberg, Samuel Goldberg, Allene Gordesky, Scott Harris, Ruth Herbstman, Martin Meyer, Richard Rediker, Sophie Sabin, Irving Santo, Jeanette Shain, Lou Shooman, Shirley Sprung, Pauline Warm
Saturday, September 12, 2015 Parsha: Nitsavim 29:9-30:20 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9 Shabbat Morning Service ~ 9:00 am Lunch & Learn to follow services
Friday, September 18, 2015 Shabbat Shuvah Service 6:30 pm Candles 6:42 pm YAHRZEITS: Selma Abbott, Michael Abelson, Max Aronowitz, Margit Benjamin, Norman Benson, Harry Blufstein, Marvin Boff, Morris Bohm, Israel Breslow, Rita Bross, Rose Brudner, Sol Bunin, Dorothy Cohen, Samuel Detzky, Harvey S. Friedman, Pacey Gomberg, Norman Graber, Herbert Hirsch, Isabelle Hirshfield, Goldie Kasson, Benjamin Mortkowicz, Max Moses, Rachel Negin, Sol Phillips, Sally Rose, Harry Schneider, Jack Simon, Ann Weg, Irwin Wiener
Saturday, September 19, 2015 Parsha: Vayelekh 31:1-30 Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10, Micah 7:18-20 Shabbat Shuvah Morning Service ~ 9:00 am
Friday, September 25, 2015 Shabbat Service 6:30 pm Candles 6:30 pm YAHRZEITS: Seymour Abramowitz, Sophia Blitt, Bernard Bogner, Elaine Cooper, Herman Goldstein, Katie Gordon, Philip Gottlieb, William Jacobs, Larry Jupitor, Irving Kessel, Anne Kessler, Frieda Klein, Tillie Koslow, Isadore Nelson, George Ostroff, Abraham Retholtz, Samuel Rothenberg, Eleanor Skora
Saturday, September 26, 2015 Parsha: Ha’azinu 32:1-52 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Shabbat Morning Service ~ 9:00 am
Service Schedule/Times
Weekday Mornings Weekday Evenings
Sunday: 8:30am Monday-Thursday: 7:00pm Monday-Friday: 8:00am Shabbat Evening Services Shabbat Morning Services 1st, 3rd, 4th Friday ~ 6:30pm 9:00am 2nd Friday ~ 8:00pm
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Getting The Most Out Of Our High Holiday Prayer Experience
In a few weeks we will gather together to celebrate the Yamim Noraim , the Days Of Awe. Tefilah , or prayer, is one of the primary activities of these days. We gather together in prayer, for many hours at a time, in an attempt to forge a deeper connection with God, with our community, and with ourselves as we prepare for a fresh start during this season of renewal.
The challenge, of course, is that for many of us, prayer can be a real struggle. The Hebrew is difficult. We don't know what the prayers mean. The services are too long. The service seems like a show. We don't feel comfortable in our synagogue. We are embarrassed that we have two PhDs, but we don't know Hebrew. The English readings are boring. The prayers are said too fast. The prayers are too rote. We don't believe in God. We aren't sure what we believe about God. We aren't sure God is listening. We don't really know how to pray, how to express our gratitude, our worries, our doubts, fears, joys, and sorrows to a God that we are not sure is listening. The prayers are repetitive. And the list goes on. But allowing any one of these excuses to stop us from endeavoring to create a prayer life is simply too easy of a way out.
As Rabbi Mike Comins writes in his book "Making Prayer Real," Underneath its stated intentions of praising, thanksgiving, or beseeching God, underneath its functional goals of fulfilling our religious obligations, spurring us to action, bringing us comfort in times of stress, improving our character traits, or bonding with the historical or present Jewish community, prayer is first and foremost a spiritual practice that lays the foundation for attaining any of the above. In its essence, prayer is the practice of becoming more aware and more compassionate. It is a way of speaking truth and opening the heart (41).
In other words, prayer is essentially a discipline that helps us cultivate awareness -- of God, of ourselves and our feelings, of our family, our friends, and our fellow human beings. That is our task during these days together (and throughout the rest of the year).
Ok. So, how do we get there? Especially if we are not "practiced" in a regular prayer routine? True connection in prayer takes work. It takes patience, persistence, practice, commitment, and an open heart and mind. That is why complaining about the "length" of the services, particularly during the High Holy Days (the longest service of the year), sometimes misses the point. Services are long because one cannot rush spiritual connection. And aren't we always complaining that we never have "enough" time to just "be?" This year, instead of complaining about the length of services, let us challenge ourselves to use the time that we are always complaining we never have. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.
1. As the old Nike commercial used to say: "Just Do It." Sometimes, you just have to dive into the prayer experience in order to get something out of it. Don't worry about the Hebrew, or comprehension, or whether you are sure about what you believe. Instead, let yourself connect to the experience going on around you and see if and how you are changed by it.
2. Try to remember that prayer is not only about what we "want," it is also about appreciating what we have. As you join us in prayer, ask yourself to list the top three things that you are grateful for today. Then ask yourself whether you have shown enough gratitude for that which you are thankful.
3. Don't let the Hebrew scare you. Read what you can, try to sing along, or just let yourself get lost in the sounds of the Hebrew chanting. Yes, Hebrew is challenging, but it is also an authentic way in which our people have prayed for thousands of years. As you hear the words, remember that these same words and prayers have been expressed throughout the world -- across generations and across time.
4. Be open to the experience. Remember that there is no one right way to pray. Remember that true prayer comes from the heart and God understands all languages. The words in the prayer book are powerful and beautiful -- but they should be felt like one feels poetry, or music, and not read like one reads a book. And although the liturgy is inspiring in its own right, our tradition also values personal prayer. Use the siddur as a jumping-off point, and not an end point. If you see a phrase or a sentence that is interesting to you, ask yourself what you think it means, and how your life might change if you took the meaning behind that verse or prayer seriously on a daily basis. Our tradition refers to prayer as the work of the heart (Babylonian Talmud, Taanit, 2a). When you are in synagogue, don't worry about the script of the prayer (that's my job). Instead, start with an open heart and an open mind -- and go from there.
5. Lastly, remember that prayer is not meant to be a spectator sport. Prayer is not a performance, but rather is something that requires our participation and involvement. As I often say, remember to sing if you know the words, and sing if you don't know the words!
Each day we proclaim in our siddur that Karov Adonai L'kol Kor'av , God is close to all who call out to God. As we start this New Year, may each of us have the courage, patience, and discipline to begin calling out to God in our lives. May we have the strength to dive into the deep, rich, and challenging world of prayer during these High Holy Days and throughout the rest of the year as well. And when we have questions, concerns, challenges, and struggles, may our synagogue be a place in which they can be expressed, explored, and worked through together. Because true prayer is not about changing God. It is about changing us.
Shanah Tovah U'metukah. I wish you and your families a good and sweet New Year.
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2015-2016 Rabbi Schonbrun’s Course Offerings
Adult B’nei Mitzvah Program Wednesday Lunch ’n Learn (Jewish Ethics 101) Do you feel like there are holes in your Jewish education? Are you looking for a way to add more meaning to your Did you not have the chance to have a bat mitzvah? life? Do you enjoy learning and meeting new people? The good news is that it's not too late! This year Rabbi Do you like to eat lunch? Join us and take one hour out Schonbrun, Ben Laskowitz and Eva Wiener will be teaching of your busy week to engage in Jewish learning. an Adult B’nei Mitzvah class to all who wish to spend some We will continue exploring Rabbi Joseph Telushkin’s "Code serious time engaged in study - culminating in the of Jewish Ethics" series. Discussions will center around a celebration of this study with an Adult B’nei Mitzvah around wide range of topics from judgment of self and others, the Festival of Shavuot. civility and good manners, forgiveness, anger, humiliation, The curriculum will focus on prayer and liturgical skills, and the laws of fair speech, and proper versus improper will include discussions about God, ritual, holidays, Jewish criticism. Come and join us for this interactive, informal, values and Jewish history. In addition, there will be a and engaging experience. Please bring a friend! practical component including Hebrew and a chance to Wednesdays: 12:00-1:00pm - beginning October 21 learn how to chant Torah and Haftarah. Sundays: 9:00-11:30am - twice a month beginning Two Rabbis, Three Opinions: Taking A Closer Look October 25 At Jewish Law Have you heard of the Committee on Jewish Law and Engaging Israel: Foundations for a New Relationship Standards (CJLS) of the Conservative Movement? Did you A Shalom Hartman Institute Video Lecture Series ever wonder how decisions were made in our communities, or how the mechanisms for changing and adapting the law Through video lectures, text study, and lively group actually work in our movement? Ranging in topics from discussion, we are pleased to bring the world-renowned ritual practices, to interpersonal relationships, gender faculty of the Shalom Hartman Institute into the Torat El issues, technology, business and biomedical ethics, this community this fall. robust body has produced a wealth of literature on a variety of topics intended to guide our lives and inform our ♦ What are the benefits of Jewish sovereignty? behavior. Come and join us as we take a close look at the ♦ How should a Jewish state exercise military power CJLS, explore and grapple with its relevance, and study ethically? some of the actual responsa that it has produced during ♦ How do we create and maintain a Jewish democracy? the past century. No previous knowledge required. Bring ♦ Why should American Jews care about Israel? your questions and bring a friend! ♦ What values should a Jewish state embody? Wednesdays: 7:30-8:30pm - January 20, 27, ♦ What can Israel offer the world? February 3, 10 Explore the Jewish values and ideas at the foundation of our relationship with Israel. Study Through Story Eli Wiesel once wrote that "God created man because He Each session includes text study and discussion led by loves stories." In Judaism it seems that there is a story Rabbi Schonbrun, a video lecture by Rabbi Dr. Donniel for every occasion in life. From secular stories, to religious Hartman, and a video dialogue between Rabbi Hartman stories, cultural stories to national stories, or even stories and other top scholars and experts. Join us for this that we have adapted from other traditions - the power of wonderful opportunity to learn from great scholars, from Jewish storytelling speaks to our heart and soul in a our own Rabbi Schonbrun, and from one another as we uniquely profound way. Come and join Rabbi Schonbrun as engage in thinking about the meaning that Israel can have he shares some of his favorite Jewish stories and we in our lives and what our role might be in envisioning and explore their lessons and practical applications together. building the future of the Jewish State. As we approach the Festival Of Passover we will also look $20 per person/couple for study guide at the way in which storytelling can play a central role in In order for us to have enough study guides, please our Seder experience. No previous knowledge required. register with the office for this class by October 1st. Bring a friend, and perhaps a story or two! Wednesdays: 7:30-9:15pm - October 14, 21, 28, Wednesdays: 7:30-8:30pm - April 6, 13, 20, 27 November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 15
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A M ESSAGE F ROM O UR P RESIDENT , L ARRY S HAPIRO
Well, we are collectively two months into my presidency and I have some good things to report. First, we were able to enter into a contract with a reputable builder for the remaining portion of the heritage Beth El cemetery property which will cover all carrying costs, i.e. taxes and insurance, going forward until closing or contract termination. This is a substantial improvement from where we have been for the last four years given the prior purchaser’s breach of contract and history of broken promises. Moreover, this will allow us to stop worrying about funding such costs and most importantly focus our attention, energy, and efforts elsewhere. If you have any questions regarding the issues and history of what has come to be known as the “Neptune Estates” situation, do not hesitate to contact me.
Second, our move to a sustainable commitment model from a dues model is, so far, the success we had hoped and anticipated it would be. Allowing members to tell us what Congregation Torat El means to them and show that level of meaning and support in their financial commitment has been truly gratifying and inspiring. Thank you all for your present and continued support in this regard.
Third, we will be including all approved Executive Board and Board of Trustee minutes as attachments in the regular “Upcoming Events” emails you receive, as well as the agendas for upcoming Board meetings. We are working to post these items on our website as well. Generally, Board meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm, and a calendar of meetings is available on the website. Of course, feel free to call the office for dates things are happening. Any interested congregant is invited to attend a Board meeting to see what is going on in your Temple. Of course, some aspects of the meeting may be “closed” due to confidentiality regarding membership finances, personnel, or other confidential matters.
I encourage you to get involved, stay connected, and be in touch with what is happening in your community. L’Shanah Tovah, Larry
Plant a seed for the next generation... Introducing the Congregation Torat El Heritage Circle
As a member of the Heritage Circle, you join a distinguished group of benefactors who are committed to supporting the tradition and vision of Congregation Torat El with a planned gift during their lifetime or in their estate plans.
Congregation Torat El seeks to provide a range of opportunities to sustain our attachment to tradition and to one another. Your gift will enable us to continue these holy tasks for years to come.
We are committed to the values of Torah, mitzvah and Israel. Thank you for helping us to bring our beliefs, vision and promise to a new generation.
ESTATE P LANNING S EMINAR Sunday, October 18th - 9:30am
A free seminar, presented by Marc Comer, to help answer your questions on wills, trusts,
and other estate planning topics. A light breakfast will be served.
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Congregation Torat El Heritage Circle Meet Harriet and Gary Wiser
From humble beginnings in Philadelphia, followed by a stint in the Army stationed at Fort Monmouth, and then making a home at a point in between, for Gary and Harriet Wiser, it’s always about family, particularly children. Harriet and Gary grew up three blocks away from each other in row houses in a self-proclaimed “Jewish Ghetto” in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia. Both were raised in observant homes and confirmed in their teens. Short on cash, Gary commuted to Temple University for his undergraduate degree and Dental School. After they married, Gary spent two years in the Army. They were stationed at Fort Monmouth, grateful for its close proximity to their families in Philadelphia. Upon his discharge as a Captain, they returned to Philadelphia for Gary’s Orthodontics residency. They eventually settled in Freehold (which they had discovered on their weekend trips back to Philly along Route 33) and joined Agudath Achim, where Gary served as Men’s Club President, and Harriet served on numerous committees. They raised three children -- daughter Toby and her husband Hal live in Livingston; daughter Mindy and her husband David, as well as son David and his wife Suzanne are Congregation Torat El members. The Wisers moved to Ocean Township and joined Temple Beth Torah eight years ago, following Gary’s retirement from his Orthodontic practice. It didn’t take long for them to see a need they could fill. The Religious School their young grandchildren would attend was thriving. But they wanted to enhance the school with extra-curricular programs all the children would really enjoy. “We wanted the children to be excited to be here, to offer fun things,” says Harriet. That was the vision of The Wiser Endowment, which they established to enhance the Religious School experience for both the students and teachers. This permanent endowment subsidizes trips for the students (most notably the annual 7 th grade trip to New York City), supports programming such as matzah baking and shofar making, and provides funds for the professional development of the teachers. Both Mindy and Suzanne have chaperoned several of the New York City theater trips. “Seeing our gift help our own grandchildren and the rest of the community is very gratifying,” says Harriet. Harriet and Gary’s passion for Judaism and tradition of giving has been passed to the next generations. “Our children and six grandchildren are active in their synagogues and the greater Jewish community,” says Gary. Mindy currently serves on the CTE Board of Trustees, while David is a past Board member. And the Wisers’ giving didn’t stop there. They have made a generous commitment to the 2015-16 Congregation Torat El Sustaining Commitment Program. The Wisers have also passed on their love of Israel to their children. They themselves have been there 12 times, while each of their children’s families have traveled with Gary and Harriet, and on their own. “We get pleasure from everyone in our family being active,” they say. “We feel lucky to have involved our children so that they all feel connected to Judaism and Israel.”
Through the establishment of this endowment, the Wisers are inaugural members of the newly established Congregation Torat El Heritage Circle. The Heritage Circle recognizes donors during their lifetime who make a gift supporting the future of Congregation Torat El with a planned gift. If you have already included Congregation Torat El in your estate plans or would like more information on the Congregation Torat El Heritage Circle, call Pam Cardullo at the temple office at 732-531-4410.
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OUR S YNAGOGUE F AMILIES
The Torat El Family extends condolences to: Neil Weitzenkorn on the loss of his sister-in-law Judith Levy Weitzenkorn Rick Rosner on the loss of his mother Evelyn Rosner Rachel Steinberg on the loss of her mother Blanch Shorr Gale Mark on the loss of her father Melvin Nudelman Ludwig Selikowitz on the loss of his wife Doris Selikowitz
The Torat El Family wishes Mazel Tov to: Gayle & Reza Ardakanian on the engagement of their son Matthew to Jocelyn Gordon Janet & David Attner on the engagement of their daughter Dr. Michelle Attner to Michael Belinsky Anita Kraut on the engagement of her daughter Rachel Kraut to Martin Sivorinovsky Henrietta and Jeff Graber on the birth of their granddaughter Juliette, daughter of Elysa and Teddy Fornicola
The Torat El Family Welcomes: Matthew Eilenberg & Helene Santo Richard & Marci Abramowitz & Family Marcy Gottlieb-Dodds Elliot & Beverly Greenstein If you have a simcha to share with the CTE family Alice Kessler please call the temple office at 732-531-4410! Ira, Jan, Michael & Noah Baum Harold & Barbara Rappaport
The entire Weitzenkorn family would like to thank you all for your kind words, prayers, support and donations to memorialize the passing of Judy Weitenkorn, my brother Jeff’s wife of 37 years. She will be missed by us all. Your visits during the shiva period were greatly appreciated as an outpouring of the community helping us all through this most difficult time. Without this support we would have been left adrift during our period of mourning. We gather strength from each other during our time of need.
Sincerely, Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn and the entire Weitzenkorn family
Mazel Tov to the newly elected Board of the JWV (Jewish War Veterans)
Commander - Stanley Shapiro Senior Vice Commander - Allan Solden Junior Vice Commander - Lewis Wetstein Junior Vice Commander - Sid Marshall Judge Advocate - Melvin Woda Adjutant - Marc Rubenstein Quartermaster - Norman Ginsburg Chaplain - Lewis Fisher Service Officer - Jerry Russell Sergeant at Arms - Jerry Kessel Officer of the Day - Sam Kaye
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An Evening With Alan Dershowitz
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH
FULL PROGRAM DETAILS AND TICKET INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
Renowned Defense Attorney * Bestselling Author * Professor
This program is being made possible by a generous grant from the B’nai Sholom/Beth El Foundation.
Shabbat Learn ‘n Burn A spiritual experience to restore your mind, body and soul
Come and join us as we celebrate Shabbat in a variety of ways at our monthly "Spirit of Shabbat" Program. With a recognition that no one size fits all and a commitment to encouraging multiple points of entry for participants, this Shabbat morning seeks to offer multiple ways for you to bring the gift of Shabbat into your lives. Join us for our main service from 9am-11:30am. Or participate in our new "learn ‘n burn" program starting at 9am with a study session followed by a refreshing yoga/meditation class at 10am. Feel free to join us for any or all of our programming and dress in comfortable clothing. Everyone is invited to gather together for our kiddush oneg/luncheon following the programs as we celebrate Shabbat as one community.
First Saturday of each month beginning November 7th through April 2nd
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RELIGIOUS S CHOOL N EWS
Get ready for the first day of Religious and Hebrew High School! Wednesday Religious School & Hebrew High begin September 30.
If you have not already! You may register online at http://registration2015.torat-el.org. You may also come into the office and fill out a paper copy.
Join us for Shabbat School! September 12 is the FIRST day of Shabbat School 9:15-11:45 AM.
Parents, please join us for regular Shabbat services on September 12 and stay for a bagel Kiddush in the school lobby with the Religious School and fellow congregants at 11:45am.
New Dismissal Procedure for Shabbat mornings! Parents must pick up students in the Social Hall at Kiddush and inform teachers of the child’s departure. Dismissal on Wednesday afternoon will be the same. Students will be brought outside of the first set of doors by the sanctuary to meet parents in cars.
Join USY for Sukkot in the Hut! Tuesday, September 29. Contact Jane-Rachel Schonbrun for more information at [email protected].
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SISTERHOOD CHAI L ITES
Sunday, November 15, 2015 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. Monday, November 16, 2015 9 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Items Needed: Clothing, Shoes & Boots, Handbags, Luggage, Tools, Glassware, Jewelry, Working Electronics, Art Work, Curtains, Sporting Goods, Music, Movies, Linens, Small Working Appliances, Toys, Games, Bikes, Furniture ( NO mattresses or upholstered furniture) NO Computers, Printers, Knives, Medical Equipment
Drop Off At Congregation Torat El’s back door:
Boutique Drop Off: Sunday, November 8th 12:00-3:00pm Monday, November 9th 1:00-3:00pm Tuesday, November 10th 9:00am-12:00pm & 3:00-7:00pm Wednesday, November 11th 9:00am-7:00pm
Rummage Sale Drop Off: Wednesday, November 11 th 9am-7:00pm
The “boutique” area was very successful last year so we will do it again this year! Please limit these items to high end designer leather goods, vintage or collectible jewelry and gift items, designer clothing, new toys and baby items. Please pack them separately from rummage sale items and label the box “boutique.”
On behalf of Sisterhood and our committee, thank you in advance for your help and support. We could not do this fantastic fundraiser without YOU!
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please call Beth Cotler at 732-776-7887.
HELP WANTED!
Sisterhood will be making Shabbat Sukkot dinner on Friday, October 2nd (see pg. 18) and could use your help! Anyone who has helped bake hamantaschen knows how much fun it is getting together in the kitchen! If you’ve helped before or like to cook and have a good time please join us as we prepare for this wonderful meal!
Prep Times: (stay for as long as you want!) Sunday, September 27th - 10:00am - 1:00pm Thursday, October 1st - 4:00 - 7:00pm Friday, October 2nd - 4:00pm - end of dinner
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RITUAL E NGAGEMENT
During the months of June, July, and August of 2015 , the following 38 individuals performed the Mitzvah of reading Torah, chanting the Haftarah, and/or leading Shacharit, Musaf and the Torah Service:
Noa Bass Harvey Jacob Rabbi Schonbrun Brian Bauer Robert Jeffrey Joshua Schor Kevin Bauer Ira Kaplan Lori Schuldiner Schor Sarah Bercovicz Randi Kervick Joel Schulman Julia Comer Ben Laskowitz Steve Schwaber Matthew Eilenberg Steven Leiterstein Jon Shutman Mady Einhorn Rabbi Metz Stevie Shutman Mark Engel Sheila Morris Alan Stern Emily Fineberg Joshua Pickelny Toby Sukinik Steve Fineberg Shelby Pickelny Neil Weitzenkorn Warren Goode Bonnie Reiss Rachel Weitzenkorn Mike Gordon Michele Robins Peri Wiser Jacob Gutman Helene Santo
Yasher Koach To All!!
Yasher Koach to Robert Jeffrey for leading services on Friday night and Shabbat morning, and for chanting Torah and Haftarah so beautifully on your Bar Mitzvah!!
Yasher Koach to Noa Bass for leading services on Friday night and Shabbat morning, and for chanting Torah and Haftarah so beautifully on your Bat Mitzvah!!
Yasher Koach to Mady Einhorn and Brian Bauer for receiving their Tikkun, in recognition of their 12th Torah readings!!
MEN'S CLUB JERSEY SHORE BIRTHRIGHT CHARITY GOLF OUTING
On July 27th Congregation Torat El and Congregation B'nai Israel, Toms River joined forces for the "Charity Golf Outing" and had a very successful and very enjoyable day "on the links," followed by dinner at Jumping Brook Country Club golf course, with great prizes for the best players. Although the weather prediction made everyone a bit nervous, the day turned out to be a perfect one! Says former CBI Men's Club President, Hy Mittleberg, "the Ocean/Monmouth Men's Club connection that our two synagogues made and the camaraderie that we shared were really terrific," and so was the fund-raising generated by player fees, event sponsors and a silent auction. The project was so successful, in fact, that Torat El and B'nai Israel are planning to keep their new partnership going… and that plan definitely includes a charity golf outing next year!
MANY THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED TO MAKE THIS WONDERFUL EVENT HAPPEN!
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SCHOLARS -IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND
Join us in welcoming Professor Andrea Lieber and Professor Ted Merwin, both of Dickinson College. Professor Lieber is the Chair of Judaic Studies at Dickinson, Director of Education at Temple Chisuk Emuna, Educational Director at Camp Ramah in the Poconos and the author of “One Hundred Blessings a Day” and “The Essential Guide to Jewish Prayer and Practice.” Professor Merwin is a Professor of Religion at Dickinson and the author of “In Their Own Words” and “Pastrami on Rye.”
This Scholars-In-Residence weekend has generously been sponsored by the Sadie & Harry Steinberg Fund
Where Harry Count Your Non-Jews’ Increasing Met Sally: Blessings: Appetite for Jewish Religion The Jewish Why Jewish Deli in Spirituality Finding Your Own 21 st American Begins with Century Path into Jewish Popular Gratitude Tradition Culture Professor Lieber Professor Merwin will explore Following will explore the the increasingly significant, Shabbat Service, meaning behind yet under-appreciated role of Professor Merwin will discuss his the Hebrew words in the non-Jews in Jewish life. book “Pastrami on Rye,” which blessings Jews recite all the time. explores the iconic status of the She will discuss how the blessing, Professor Lieber will consider deli in American popular the most basic element of key modern-day issues as access entertainment. The talk will be traditional Jewish prayer, can points into Jewish spirituality. followed by - what else? - a deli help cultivate gratitude in the dinner! quest for a more mindful and The program will include a book signing and coffee klatch You may pre-order Professor meaningful spiritual life. generously sponsored by Merwin’s latest book, “Pastrami on Adult Ed and Hazak. Rye,” at a discount price of $18 per A Kiddush Luncheon generously sponsored by Sisterhood will copy. The deadline for preorders will be October 23rd. Books follow the presentation.
purchased at the book signing will cost $24 per copy. All are cordially invited to join All are cordially invited to join us. There is no fee; however, us. There is no fee; however, Shabbat Service open to all; reservations would be reservations would be dinner by paid reservation only. appreciated. appreciated.
st Friday, October 30 th Saturday, October 31 st Sunday, November 1 6:30 pm 9:00 am 9:30 am
Please return reservation form and payment no later than October 23rd
NAME ______PHONE ______
Friday Night Service, Dinner & Program - # Adults _____ ($18 per person) # Children under 13 _____ ($12 per person)
Saturday Morning Service, Luncheon & Program - # Adults _____ # Children under 13 _____ (Free of charge)
Sunday Morning Program - # Attending ____ (Free of charge) Pre-Order “Pastrami on Rye” - # copies ___ x $18
Total Amount Enclosed $ ______
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5776 HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES SELICHOT Saturday, September 5th ~ 8:00pm
ROSH HASHANAH Erev Rosh Hashanah, Sunday, September 13th ~ 6:30pm
1st Day Rosh Hashanah, Monday, September 14th ~ 8:30am Mini-Minyan (ages 2 thru K) with a parent & Junior Congregation (1st - 7th Grade) After shofar blowing (appx 10:30am) - After sermon (appx 11:45am)
Tashlich at Phillips Avenue Beach ~ Monday, September 14th ~ 6:00pm 2nd Eve Rosh Hashanah at Phillips Avenue Beach, Monday, September 14th ~ 6:30pm (In case of rain, 2nd Eve Service will be held at the temple)
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah, Tuesday, September 15th ~ 8:30am Mini-Minyan (ages 2 thru K) with a parent & Junior Congregation (1st - 7th Grade) After shofar blowing (appx 10:30am) - After sermon (appx 11:45am)
SHABBAT SHUVAH Eve of Shabbat Shuvah, Friday, September 18th ~ 6:30pm Shabbat Shuvah, Saturday, September 19th ~ 9:00am
YOM KIPPUR Kol Nidre, Tuesday, September 22nd ~ 6:00pm
Yom Kippur, Wednesday, September 23rd ~ 8:30am Mini-Minyan (ages 2 thru K) with a parent & Junior Congregation (1st - 7th Grade) After Haftarah (appx 11:00am) - After sermon (appx 12:15pm) Yizkor ~ 11:15am (approximate time) Conclusion of Service ~ 1:30pm (approximate time)
Yizkor Service Open to the Community ~ 4:00pm
Mincha/Neilah ~ 5:15pm/6:45pm Communal Shofar Blowing ~ 7:45pm Break Fast
SUKKOT Erev Sukkot, Sunday, September 27th ~ 6:30pm 1st Day Sukkot, Monday, September 28th ~ 9:00am & 6:30pm 2nd Day Sukkot, Tuesday, September 29th ~ 9:00am
SHEMINI ATZERET / SIMCHAT TORAH Hoshanah Rabbah/Shemini Atzeret, Sunday, October 4th ~ 8:30am & 6:30pm Shemini Atzeret /Yizkor, Monday, October 5th ~ 9:00am Simchat Torah Spectacular, Monday, October 5th ~ 6:00pm Simchat Torah, Tuesday, October 6th ~ 9:00am
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High Holy Days for the Kids
1st Day of Rosh Hashanah --- Monday, September 14th
Rosh Hashanah Crafts & Games for grades K-5 ~ 9:30-10:45am
Mini Minyan for ages 2-K (parents asked to attend) ~ 10:45-11:45am
Jr. Congregation and Torah Skits for grades 1-3 and 4-7 ~ 10:45-11:45am
Teen Discussion ~ 11:00am-12:00pm
More Crafts and Games for grades K-5 ~ 11:45am ‘til main service is over
2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah --- Tuesday, September 15th Rosh Hashanah Activities ~ 9:30-10:00am
Tashlich for Kids for grades K-7 ~ 10:00-10:30am
Mini Minyan for ages 2-K (parents asked to attend) ~ 10:45-11:45am
Jr. Congregation and Torah Skits for grades 1-3 and 4-7 ~ 10:30-11:45am
Teen Discussion ~ 11:00am-12:00pm
Crafts and Games for grades K-5 ~ 11:45am ‘til main service is over
Yom Kippur --- Wednesday, September 23rd
Crafts and Games for grades K-5 ~ 9:30-10:45am
Mini Minyan for ages 2-K (parents asked to attend) ~ 10:45-11:45am
Jr. Congregation for grades 1-3 and 4-7 ~ 10:45-11:45am
Teens put Jonah on trial ~ 11:00am -12:00pm
Crafts and Games for grades K-5 ~ 11:45am ‘til main service is over 15
High Holy Days Information
Embrace the High Holy Days A SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE with Selichot Sunday, September 20th
Saturday, September 5th 8:00pm TEMPLE BETH EL CEMETERY Come and explore the themes of apology and AND AGUDATH ACHIM CEMETERY forgiveness in a unique way as we watch the 10:30AM movie "Woman in Gold," based on the true story of Maria Altmann and her quest to reclaim This program gives temple members the Gustav Klimt's iconic painting of her aunt, opportunity to participate in a formal service Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, which was stolen from her relatives by the Nazis just prior to at the traditional time of visiting loved ones WWII. who have left our physical world.
Following the movie, we will have a discussion Congregation Torat El invites you to join and be privileged to hear from our very own us for this special day of worship. Lori Schuldiner Schor, who works with the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc. Please call the temple office
at 732-531-4410 if you have Please RSVP to the temple office any questions regarding the so that we can know how many to prepare for Service of Remembrance. 732-531-4410
Congregation Torat El On Sukkot, each Jewish family is invited by the congregation to purchase its own Lulav and Etrog. invites you to Break Fast with your Buy your own Lulav and Etrog set through the CTE Family Congregation Torat El office. Bring it with you to service on the days of Sukkot as we rejoice Wednesday, September 23rd together in community. Immediately following services
(appx. 7:45pm) LULAV & ETROG SETS
Bagels, Salads and AVAILABLE: $50.00 Sweets
No Charge THE DEADLINE FOR ORDERING A LULAV & ETROG SET IS SEPTEMBER 8th RSVP’s requested for planning Name: ______
purposes. Phone: ______# Sets Ordered: ______Please contact the Total Amount Enclosed: $______office if you will be joining us. Please enclose your payment in full with your order. All 732-531-4410 orders will be available for pick-up at the temple office.
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High Holy Days Information
Sukkah Builders Wanted!!
Sunday, Sept. 27 9:00-11:30 AM
Sukkot Service and
Come and join with the members of the Men’s Club and help Sangria in the Sukkah build the Sukkah that we can all sit, eat and chat under during the upcoming holidays. Sunday, September 27th Men’s Club will supply breakfast for all who help. Bring some work gloves and a positive attitude. You will be performing a 6:30pm mitzvah. If you are feeling especially generous, stick around to help build For planning purposes, kindly RSVP the sukkah at the home of the winner of the annual Sukkah to the temple office by September 22nd Drawing! Please RSVP by Sept. 24 th to [email protected] if you are joining us. so we have enough bagels and coffee. Simchat Torah Monday, October 5th 6:00pm
Mac and Cheese Dinner and Sukkot Open House At the home of Make Your Own Sundaes! No charge Rabbi and Jane-Rachel for dinner Schonbrun but for planning purposes 318 Grant Ave please RSVP to the Deal temple Sunday, October 4th office by 2:00 - 5:00pm Sept. 30th
The fun continues unrolling the Torah Tuesday, October 6th ~ 9:00am
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Join us at CTE Sisterhood’s Annual Naomi Axelrod Sukkot Shabbat Dinner
Friday, October 2, 2015 Service starts at 6:00pm followed by a traditional Shabbat Dinner Prepared by our Sisterhood Members
Adult (14 and up) Donation - $20.00 Children (8 - 13) Donation - $14.00 Children (3 - 7) Donation - $9.00 Children under 3 No Charge Maximum Per Family Unit Donation - $70.00
RSVP to: Vera Gitten at 732-643-0013 Make your reservations early to be seated in the sukkah! Drop or mail your check to the Temple Office. The deadline for reservations is September 21st. Only paid reservations will be accepted
RESERVATION FORM:
Name: ______Phone: ______
____ Adults @ $20 ____ 8-13 @ $14 ____ 3-7 @ $9 ____ Under 3 no charge Family Unit @ $70 (____ Adults ____ Children) Total Enclosed: $______
PLEASE RETURN TO TEMPLE OFFICE PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CTE SISTERHOOD
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Social Action
High Holy Days Food Drive CTE in Action! You are invited……
Social Action is being re-energized at CTE this year. We are starting to investigate and plan several projects that will help make CTE and the communities we live in a better and more caring place. To kick off the year, CTE will have Congregation Torat El will gather food an expanded food drive for local food pantries for people in need. The food drive will during the High Holy Days. If you are interested run from Rosh Hashanah through in joining this effort please attend our planning October 1st. All donations will go to meeting, Wednesday, September 9 th , 7:30 PM local food pantries. at CTE.
Donation bins will be out during the holidays for collection. Chairs Randi Kervick and Marian Warshauer L’Shanah Tovah! College and Beyond...
COLLEGE PACKAGES TEMPLE ALUMNI NETWORKING!
We are gathering addresses of college students that We have an amazing business are studying away from home. Congregation Torat El and social network right here at Sisterhood will be sending out Hanukkah Congregation Torat El: (December 6-13, 2015) Purim (March 23-24, 2016) and those who grew up here and are now Passover (April 22-30, 2016) packages this year. The living on their own and successful and packages usually consist of something relating to the aspiring professionals. holiday (Hamantachen for Purim, Matzoh for What a great resource! Passover) and other kosher snacks. The packages are compliments of Sisterhood. Please provide your adult child’s name, If you would like Sisterhood to send a package to your birthday (including year), profession and city college student, please send their college address to of residence and email. We will compile a Laurie Gross: [email protected] by November 1, list of Temple Alumni and distribute it 2015. Please type "college packages address" in to all who participate so they will have subject line. Packages are sent the week before the this great resource! holiday. If your student will not be at college due to spring break or studying abroad during any of the Here’s to networking! dates noted above, please let us know so we do not send that package. If you sent us an address last year Provide info to Lisa Absatz: we must receive updated information. Please do not send “same as last year” without sending the actual [email protected] address.
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Our Committees are a driving force in the life of our Congregation. When we engage in the critical work of our Committees, we enrich our community and ourselves. In this New Year, please let us know how your talents and skills can help us grow and flourish. We welcome your involvement and contribution of as much of your time as you feel comfortable giving.
Our Adult Education Committee plans and implements educational programs and events for our adult congregants.
The Cemetery Committee coordinates and supports the care of our cemeteries.
Our Chesed Committee provides support to our fellow congregants in their time of need.
The Finance Committee advises our Board of Trustees in the development of our budget.
The Fundraising Committee executes special events to raise money for our Congregation.
The House Committee manages the maintenance and repair of our facility.
The work of the Membership Committee includes outreach to potential new members and retention to support continued involvement of our existing members.
Our Programming Committee works to help prepare events and programs for the benefit of our Congregation.
The Religious School Committee serves as our Board of Education and the PTA for religious school, providing guidance to our Board of Trustees on school policies while also planning and supporting programs in the religious school.
The Ritual Committee develops policies and programs of religious services.
The Social Action Committee plans and implements of our Congregation's efforts to support the broader community.
The Technology Committee supports our IT systems and our presence on the internet.
Committee Contact Information
Adult Education Marjorie & Stanley Cotler [email protected]
Cemetery Alan & Sonny Winters [email protected]
Chesed Alyce Isaacson [email protected]
Finance Michael Breslow [email protected]
Fundraising Pam Cardullo [email protected]
House Warren Goode [email protected]
Membership Suzanne Michel [email protected]
Programming Pam Cardullo [email protected]
Religious School Sherrie Robinson [email protected]
Ritual Harvey Jacob [email protected] Mark Engel [email protected]
Social Action Randi Kervick [email protected] Marian Warshauer [email protected]
Technology Howard Lang [email protected]
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Our sincere thanks to the following members who have made membership commitments at or above our Sustaining Giving Level:
Michael and Fern Aaron Richard Marlieb Rita Abrams Stuart and Robin Meyer Michael and Lisa Absatz Gary and Suzanne Michel Daniel and Carol Amrany Steve Nelson Jonathan and Dawn Barofsky Sandy Paskin Lois Barrett Sondra Rachman Seth and Brooke Bass Dan and Bonnie Reiss Steven and Susan Berkowitz Howard and Beverle Richelson Michael and Ellen Breslow Andrew and Michele Robins Arnold Chernin Zeke Rose Steven and Marcy Cohen Kenneth and Deborah Rubin Stanley and Marjorie Cotler Russell and Deborah Scheer Marcy Gottlieb-Dodds Josh and Lori Schor Jeff Donner Steven and Ilene Schwaber Dorothy Dweck Barry Shapiro and Alison Block Rob and Kim Einhorn Harvey and Jay-Ann Shooman Mark and Melanie Engel Fred and Sandy Singer David and Mindy Estin Zel and Pam Steinberg Steven and Vicki Fineberg Marvin and Sharon Talansky Bruce and Joy Forman Matthew and Jacqueline Tobin Gary and Laurie Gross Larry and Penny Turtel Howard and Lisa Guss Art and Jodi Vasen Gary and Sheryl Kaplan Charlotte Vineburg Bernie and Renee Karasic Sam Warm Randi Kervick Neil and Marcia Weitzenkorn Jerry and Loretta Kessel Lewis and Nancy Wetstein Thelma Krivins Alan and Sonny Winters Howard Lang Gary and Harriet Wiser Albert Levitt Leonard and Vivian Zimmerman Martin and Joyce Luria
In addition, we gratefully thank those donors who wish to remain anonymous.
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We gratefully acknowledge the following donations
Congregation Torat El General Fund In Honor of: Grandson Daniel Pfister’s graduation magna cum laude from Bennett S. Lebow School of Business at Drexel University and with distinction from Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University by Martha Kurzweil Joan & Warren Goode’s son Matthew becoming Keyport councilman by Fred & Sandy Singer Paula & Steve Bass’s 50 th anniversary by Fred & Sandy Singer, Terry & Irv Zimmerman The marriage of Ellen & David Grossman’s son Josh to Arielle by Harriet & Gary Wiser
Speedy Recovery to: Pamela Segner, Sam Lubin, Monica Lubin, David Segner, Marvin Segner, Rosalind Segner, Charlise Jane Segner, Thelma Scheff, Florence Hirsch, Phyllis Barach, Ronelle Maher, Mark Taylor, Greta Adler by Sam Segner Sam Segner by Carl & Sandy Koreen, Irv & Shirley Kullback, Greta Adler
In Memory of: William Weinberg – father of Ron Weinberg by Roberta & Alan Herman Morty Lehrer – husband of Sandy Lehrer, father of Randi Kervick & Amy Addeo by Ellie Arm, Vickie & Marty Nathanson, Rita Goldstein, Carl & Sandy Koreen Dr. Joseph Koreen – brother of Carl Koreen by Carl & Sandy Koreen Eleanor Miller – wife of Norbert Miller, mother of Robert Miller by Carl & Sandy Koreen Judith Levy Weitzenkorn – sister-in-law of Neil Weitzenkorn by Sandy Friedman & Sam Kaye, Dean & Molly Lager, Marjorie & Stanley Cotler, Ilene & Steven Schwaber, Joan & Warren Goode, Bob & Barbara Isaacson Blanch Shorr – mother of Rachel Steinberg by Joan & Warren Goode, Bob & Barbara Isaacson Eunice Jablonski by Sam Segner Shirley Kaplan by Sam Segner Father of Alan Spector by Miles Cook Larry Dunkel – husband of Jackie Dunkel by Miles Cook Stuart Leyden – husband of Linda Leyden by Terry & Irv Zimmerman Marilyn Kravitz – sister of Rhoda Horn by Terry & Irv Zimmerman
Rabbi Schonbrun’s Discretionary Fund In Honor of: Ziva Marie Stern’s naming by Robin & Fred Stern
In Memory of: Morty Lehrer – husband of Sandy Lehrer, father of Randi Kervick & Amy Addeo by Barbara & Jerry Berkowitz
Rabbi Metz’s Discretionary Fund In Honor of: Rabbi Metz for officiating at the unveiling of mother by Hilary Krosney-Rediker
Library Fund In Memory of: Barbara L. Segner – wife of Sam Segner by Sam Segner Isabel Pincus – mother of Marian Warshauer & James Pincus by Carl & Sandy Koreen
Kiddush Fund In Honor of: In appreciation on our CTE family by Neil, Marcia & Jeff Weitzenkorn
In Memory Of: Morty Lehrer – husband of Sandy Lehrer, father of Randi Kervick & Amy Addeo by Adele Kahn, Woody & Aly Kahn, Jeanne Singer, Robert, Karen & Brett Hackel, Howard, Mickey, Steve & Dean Walter, Lois Barrett & Family Aladar Glasz by Fran & Alan Stern Theresa Glasz by Fran & Alan Stern Judith Levy Weitzenkorn – sister-in-law of Neil Weitzenkorn by Molly & Dean Lager, Harvey & Linda Sanders
Morris Bloom Scholarship Fund In Memory of: Blanch Shorr – mother of Rachel Steinberg by Rosemarie Strong, Dollie Sussna, Marjorie Mershon, Harriet & Martin Riss, Rona & Henry Levine, Georgine & Richard Davis, Sue & Jess Levy, Judy & Evan Novenstein, Suzanne Sandberg, Joan & Charles Fiumefreddo
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Donations continued
Break Fast Fund Russell Bey, Michael & Ellie Breslow, Lew Goldberg, Harvey & Beth Jacob, Phyllis Jacobs, Gary & Sheryl Kaplan, Sheldon & Shelley Kaplan, Randi Kervick, Richie Marlieb, Sheila Morris, Mark & Victoria Pirogovsky, Len Rokaw, Myron & Ellen Samuel, Josh & Lori Schor, Joel & Madeline Schulman, Larry & Penny Turtel, Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn, Howard & Eva Wiener
In Honor of: Mike Gordon for running the Blood Drive by Steven Fineberg & Vicki Raab
In Memory of: Morty Lehrer – husband of Sandy Lehrer, father of Randi Kervick & Amy Addeo by Steven Fineberg & Vicki Raab William Weinberg – father of Ron Weinberg by Steven Fineberg & Vicki Raab
Helayne Berger Fund In Honor of: Jason Stern being installed to the Board of Trustees by Robin & Fred Stern
In Memory of: Stuart Sack by Harriet & Herb Popok
Paul Morris Liturgical Music Fund In Honor of: Sam Kaye’s Bar Mitzvah anniversary by Sheila Morris
In Memory of: Albert Morris by Sheila Morris
Susan Samuel Memorial Fund In Memory of: Morty Lehrer – husband of Sandy Lehrer, father of Randi Kervick & Amy Addeo by Myron & Ellen Samuel
Russell Gerechoff Memorial Fund In Honor of: Rachel Weitzenkorn being named Teacher of the Year by Nancy & Irwin Gerechoff
In Memory of: Morty Lehrer – husband of Sandy Lehrer, father of Randi Kervick & Amy Addeo by Nancy & Irwin Gerechoff David Schwartz – father of Mark Schwartz by Nancy & Irwin Gerechoff Judith Levy Weitzenkorn – sister-in-law of Neil Weitzenkorn by Abby & Steven Scheer Larry Dunkel – husband of Jackie Dunkel from Nancy & Irwin Gerechoff Dickie from Nancy & Irwin Gerechoff
Morning Minyan Breakfast Fund Jerry Kaplan
Garden Fund: In Honor of: Rachel Berkowitz’s graduation by Marjorie & Stanley Cotler
In Memory of: Melvin Nudelman – father of Gale Mark by Rachel & Ira Port
David & Tessie Krivins Memorial Fund In Memory of: Rebecca Abramson by Thelma Krivins
Adie Gordon Fund In Memory of: Saul Gordon by Michael Gordon Herman Speigel by Michael Gordon
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Donations continued
Contribution Cards To Larry Shapiro in honor of becoming President of CTE from Beverle & Howard Richelson To Laurie & Gary Gross in honor of Alana’s graduation from Ocean Township High School and for receiving the Gold Congressional Award in Washington, DC from Beverle & Howard Richelson To Lois Barrett in honor of being honored as a Past President of Temple Beth El from Ellen Sue & Larry Hirshfield To Gale Mark in memory of her father Melvin Nudelman from Nydia Panis, Elena & Lori To Lori Hirsch in memory of her mother Esther Shatz from Susan & Steve Miller To Bruce Hirsch in memory of his father Emanuel from Susan & Steve Miller To Rachel Steinberg in memory of her mother Blanch Shorr from Ellie & Michael Breslow
Temple Grams To Steve & Paula Bass in honor of their 50 th wedding anniversary from Sheryl & Gary Kaplan, Beverle & Howard Richelson To Janet & David Attner in honor of Rachel’s engagement from Gayle & Reza Ardakanian To Gayle & Reza Ardakanian in honor of the engagement of their son Matthew from Eva & Howard Wiener To Joe Cooper in honor of the engagement of his grandson Matthew from Eva & Howard Wiener To Beverle Richelson with wishes for a happy birthday from Toby & Martin Sukinik To Laurie & Gary Gross in honor of Alana’s graduation from Toby & Martin Sukinik To Sandy Epstein with wishes for a speedy recovery from Shirley & Burt Resnic To Joe Rogers with wishes for a speedy recovery from Beverle & Howard Richelson To Bill Schreiber with wishes for a speedy recovery from Toby & Martin Sukinik To Neil Weitzenkorn in memory of his sister-in-law Judith Levy Weitzenkorn from Sue Herzog, Gayle & Reza Ardakanian, Eva & Howard Wiener, Beverle & Howard Richelson To the Weitzenkorn Family in memory of their sister-in-law Judith Levy Weitzenkorn from Myrna Netkin
Tree of Life A leaf has been added in honor of the Bar Mitzvah Aron Wiener by Stacy and Bob Wiener A leaf has been added in honor of the birth of Ziva Marie Stern by Gammy and Gamps
We gratefully acknowledge the following yahrzeit donations
ISADORE ALBERT by Al & Irene Landis ANNA FINKEL by Janice & Paul Holub CLARA ARM by Ellie Arm FRED FISCHMAN by Joyce Fischman Doloff & Family ROSE ASHKENAZ by Jean Perkins AVROHM FRIEDMAN by Bernie Tillis MAX BAER by Vivian Bressman LEWIS FRIEDMAN by Candy & Michael Friedman BOBBY BAKER by Lois Barr Barrett & Family REBECCA FRIEDMAN by Bernie Tillis JAY BERGER by Beverle & Howard Richelson HAROLD GELFMAN by Margo, Arnold & Austin Gelfman SELMA BLAUSTEIN by David Blaustein RUSSELL GERECHOFF by Irwin & Nancy Gerechoff BELLA BLOCK by Marcia & Neil Weitzenkorn & Family LAWRENCE GITTEN by Vera Gitten & Family NATHAN BLOCK by Janice & Paul Holub YETTA GOLDBERG by Frances Meyers MILDRED BOWDEN by Gloria Marshall JOSEPH GOLDENBERG by Maddy & Bob Cohen & Family AARON BRESLOW by Sara Breslow MACY H. GOODE by Warren Goode PAULINE CERANKA by Arlene Saltz SAMUEL GOODMAN by Claire Cohan YETTA CHAIKEN by Ruth Eder FAYE GORDON by Alan Blume MELVIN CHETKIN by Donald Chetkin PHYLLIS GROSS by Mark & Joy Schwartz & Family ETHEL CHIBNIK by Seymour Chibnik HERBERT HADDAD by Harriet Haddad MORRIS CHIBNIK by Seymour Chibnik HERBERT HADDAD by Michelle Winters JAY COHEN by Ellen & David Grossman LILLIAN HOFFMAN by Sam Hoffman OVADIA COHEN by Rebecca Cohen & Family IRVING HOROWITZ by Gil Horowitz ALFRED CRUSET by Deborah & Kenneth Rubin MOREY HUNTER by Stephen & Carol Hunter FRANK CURTIS by Janet Brown MORRIS JOBRECK by Ruth Abramowitz IRENE DUBINSKY by Harvey & Loretta Slovin & Family ESFIR KAPLAN by Margarita & Jerry Ruchaevsky EMANUEL FELDMAN by Elise Feldman LEV KAPLAN by Margarita & Jerry Ruchaevsky EDWARD FICKLER by Sandra Bernstein BENJAMIN KARASIK by Barbara Karasic Spector Cohen FLORENCE FICKLER by Sandra Bernstein SONIA KARASIC by Bernie Karasic 24
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SAM KAUFMAN by Marlene & Matthew Schiff GUSSIE RUBENSTEIN by Terry & Irv Zimmerman ESTHER PAULINE KAYE by Samuel Kaye & Family HERBERT RUBIN by Kenneth & Deborah Rubin SARAH KLEIN by Dr. & Mrs. Alan Klein & Family BELLA RUCHAEVSKY by Margarita & Jerry Ruchaevsky REGINA KLORMAN by Leah & Lonnie Zimmerman YAKOV RUCHAEVSKY by Margarita & Jerry Ruchaevsky BERNARD KOBB by Sherril Kobb JEROME RUMANER by Marjorie & Richard Richter SAMUEL KRENGEL by Joan & Kris Krengel LILLIAN RUSOFF by Ellie & Michael Breslow & Family FREDA LANDIS by Al & Irene Landis MATTHEW SCHECHTERMAN by Leah & Lonnie Zimmerman SIDNEY LESHNIK by Donna & Miles Opatosky MARTIN SCHULTZ by Harriet Haddad JACK LEVIN by Sandy Drazin DAVID SCHWARTZ by Charlotte Ginsburg ROSE LEVIN by Sandy Drazin PAULINE SCHWARTZSTEIN by Michael Schwartzstein GERALD LEVY by Harriet Popok RUTH SCOTT by Linda Maltzman JOSEPH LEVY by Harriet Popok SUSAN SEIDMAN by Sandy Drazin MARTIN LIPSZIC by Rose & Bill Hayet HARRY SHAPIRO by Barry Shapiro & Alison Block HOWARD MALTZ by Leonard & Arlene Maltz MORRIS SHAPIRO by Renee & Gerald Klein SADIE MENKES by Rita Weinstein ETHEL SHOOMAN by Harvey & Jay-Ann Shooman CHARLES MICHELSON by Anita Nathan-Michelson ALBERT SIMHA by Rebecca Cohen & Family MARTIN MICHELSON by Bobbi & Stan Meckler JODI SOLDEN by Allan & Phyllis Solden LAWRENCE MILLER by Roxane Horowitz MILDRED SOLDEN by Allan & Phyllis Solden BERNARD MINKOFF by Phyllis Raab MOLLIE STEINBERG by Fay Grossman & Family ROSE MINKOFF by Phyllis Raab SYLVIA TALANSKY by Marvin & Sharon Talansky EDWARD PASKIN by Sandor Paskin JENE TAUB by Gerald Taub ROSE PASKIN by Sandor Paskin EVELYN WARM by Sam Warm SAMUEL PEAR by Jean Pear NEAL WEBER by Mark & Joy Schwartz & Family HAROLD PEARLMAN by Sheryl Krupnick JUDGE LEO WEINSTEIN by Rita Weinstein WALTER PERKINS by Jean Perkins MEYER WEINSTEIN by Robin & Stuart Meyer & Family YAKOV PIROGOVSKY by the Pirogovsky Family MORRIS WEISMAN by Linda Hopkins JACOB PORETZKY by Rhoda Poretzky & Family PEARL WEISS by Helen & Elliott Schlam MOLLY RASSAS by Beth & Harvey Jacob ALBERT WIENER by Larry Wiener HYMAN REINSTEIN by Gerald Taub ENOCH WILK by Frimet Wilk ANNA RESNICK by Jules Resnick CISSIE WINTERS by Alan Winters FEIGA REUVEN by Sarah Bercovicz ALVIN ZARIN by Leona Zarin & Family BEATRICE ROKAW by Len Rokaw PAUL ZIEGLER by Lisa, Richard, Lauren & Jaclyn Reich
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Board of Trustees Sisterhood Board Candle Lighting Shabbat Service Mtg 7:30pm Mtg 7:30pm 7:04pm 9:00am
Shabbat Service Selichot Program 6:30pm 8:00pm
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Temple Office Ritual Mtg 7:30pm Candle Lighting Shabbat Service Closed 6:53pm 9:00am
Shabbat Service Lunch & Learn 8:00pm First Shabbat School Session
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Candle Lighting Temple Office Temple Office Candle Lighting Shabbat Shuvah 6:50pm Closed Closed 6:41pm Service 9:00am
Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah Shabbat Shuvah Service 6:30pm Service 8:30am Service 8:30am Service 6:30pm
Tashlich & Rosh Hashanah Services at the Beach 6:00pm
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Service of Executive Board Candle Lighting Yom Kippur Service Candle Lighting Shabbat Service Remembrance Mtg 7:00pm 6:35pm 8:30am 6:30pm 9:00am 10:30am Kol Nidre Service Mincha/Neilah Shabbat Service 6:00pm Services 5:15pm 6:30pm followed by Community Break
Fast
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Sukkot Building Temple Office Temple Office First Religious and Breakfast w/ Closed Closed School Weekday
Men’s Club Sukkot Service Session 9:00am Sukkot Service 9:00am 9:00am First Hebrew High Candle Lighting Sukkot Service Session 6:26pm USY Sukkot Party 6:30pm at the Schonbrun’s Sukkot Service & Sangria 6:30pm
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