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February 26, 2014 will mark the 45th anniversary of Levi Eshkol’s passing. Commemorated on currency for his service as the third Prime Minister of Israel, he is generally considered one of the greatest Israelis of all time. 1. From the Rabbi’s Desk FROM THE RABBI’S DESK Rabbi Dr. Meir Y. Soloveichik 2. Announcments

6. Dinners & Lectures Recently, I visited Shearith be a man named Akiva ben Yosef, who will deduce Israel’s extraordinary archives, from every one of these letters, from every one of 8. Weekly Classes along with your Shamash, these tiny tagim, tons of exegetical insights. The Torah, 11. Culture & Enrichment Zachariah Edinger. Zachariah, the Talmud is trying to tell us, Torah is his carefully or “Z,” as he is popularly known, crafted correspondence. Like a letter from a loved 13. Youth Programing directed me to the portion one, and therefore, in the future every little line on of the collection containing these letters, will be treasured, and seen as enormously 15. Culinary Corner the writings of my predecessor, Gershom Mendes significant. As Rabbi Jonathan Sacks has written, CONTENTS Seixas. Seixas served as Minister of Shearith Israel Jews survived millennia in exile because “so long 16. Services in the years preceding and following the American as the Torah was with them, God was with them... 20. Stay in Touch Revolution. Known as the “Patriot Rabbi” for his Wherever they were in Eastern Europe, in Spain, in staunch support for the revolutionary cause, Seixas Yemen—wherever they were—when they read Torah, fled New York when the British captured Manhattan, they heard the voice of God and they knew we were serving during the war as Minister of Mikveh Israel together. The Torah is not a conventional text at all. in Philadelphia. In this letter that I read, written to It is like a letter from a father to a child.” Torah, in Shearith Israel’s Parnas, Seixas discusses the possibility Rabbi Sacks’ words, is “the world we enter when, of his returning to New York. through an act of active listening, we hear the voice of God.” Holding this letter in my hand, this tangible, unique link to our past I was struck by how much we have Soon after reading Seixas’ letter, I was handed by lost in an age when all correspondence is electronic. Zechariah something even more incredible: the 1789 In an age in which we no longer communicate Thanksgiving address delivered by Seixas in 1789, the primarily with through penmanship, all individuality, first national Thanksgiving proclaimed by America’s effort is lost. An email, no matter from who it might first president, painstakingly composed in Seixas’ be, is a hastily typed out bunch of bits and bytes own hand. In the address, Seixas proclaimed the in cyberspace, with no personality and no tangible community’s gratitude to God for the equality they Wherever they were in nature. A letter, on the other hand, a letter from experienced in this nascent nation, while exhorting his someone special, in his or her hand, painstakingly flock to remain loyal to the Torah. As I wrote recently Eastern Europe, in Spain, composed, becomes an embodiment of its author, in the Wall Street Journal, as I held the handwritten in Yemen—wherever a constant and concrete reminder of the composer. pages, Jewish generations merged, and in his Through a letter the writer continues to speak to us, handwriting I heard the voices of all those who had they were—when they if we hearken to the letter’s words. come before, Jews who remained loyal to God in the New World. They maintained this loyalty because they, It is with this in mind that we can consider a read Torah, they heard so many miles away from most Jews, continued to fascinating story in the Talmud. The gemara in hear the voice of God in the letter of love that was his the voice of God and they Menachot reports that when Moshe ascended Sinai Torah. May we merit to hear their voices, exhorting us to receive the Torah, he found God sitting like a sofer, knew we were together. to follow the voice of God, the voice of the Torah, as a scribe, slowly writing out the Torah, carefully and they did in Jewish generations past. painstakingly attaching tagim, little lines, on top of the letters, one by one. Moshe asks the Almighty, why he was taking the time and trouble to make such lovely letters. God responds, in the future, there will 1 CONGRATULATIONS Friend of CSI Allan Toledano upon the marriage for sponsoring our annual ice cream event for yet of his son Michael Samuel Toledano to Keren another year. We wish mazal tob to our members and friends: Elise Veisblatt. Thank you to the generous sponsors of the Hatanim Jacob Bengualid upon becoming a bar mitzvah. Jacob is Daniel David Valencia upon becoming a bar Luncheon honoring Gabriel Goldstein, Hatan the son of Mark and Beth Bengualid and the grandson of mitzvah. Daniel is the son of Claudio and Mira Torah, and Alexander Seligson, Hatan Bereshit: Jacob Bengualid. Valencia. Isaac and Harriet Ainetchi Anonymous Ariel Elizabeth Zbeda upon becoming a bat Josh Berman upon becoming a bar mitzvah. Josh is the Jack and Karen Daar mitzvah. Ariel is the daughter of Miriam son of Sara and David Berman. Laury, Reuben and Matea Frieber Davidson and Uri Zbeda. Bentsi and Naomi Cohen upon the marriage of their The Goldstein/Bengualid Family daughter Ilana Cohen and to Dr. Jonathan Platkievicz. Seth Haberman and Jennifer Ash IN APPRECIATION Simon and Eva G. Haberman Friends of CSI Dr. Alan and Mrs. Nita Corre upon the Lloyd Harmetz and Alessandra Rovati marriage of their grandson Alan Richter to Ms. Elisha Thank you to our Kiddush Sponsors and Michael I. Katz Verschleisser. Contributors (from August 10 through Michael Lustig and Rachel Brody Eitan Edinger upon becoming a bar mitzvah. Eitan is the November 9): David J. and Rebecca Nathan grandson of Henry and Rose Edinger. Anonymous The Neumark Family Norman Benzaquen Dr. Jonah W. Schein and Carla Salomon Schein Shari and Josh Goldberg upon the birth of their son. Sara and David Berman Alexander and Muriel Seligson Trustee Michael P. Lustig upon being honored by George Blumenthal Rev. Philip L. and Andrea Sherman ANNOUNCEMENTS the New York Legal Assistance Group for his help of Bentsi and Naomi Cohen Roy and Karen Simon Hurricane Sandy victims. Yvonne and Daniel Cohen and Family The Solomon Family Dr. Alan and Mrs. Nita Corre Ralph J. Sutton Brand Oren Neuwirth upon becoming a bar mitzvah. Zachary Edinger L. Stanton and Madalene Towne Brand is the son of Stephen R. Neuwirth and Nataly Dr. Dennis and Estelle Freilich Ouaknine. Thank you to the sponsors and contributors of Herlands Family Rabbi Richard Hidary’s Investiture: Yehudit and Sam Robinson upon the birth of their Joel and Laurel Marcus daughter Rachel Chaya. Yehudit is a member of the Smith Family SPONSORS Shearith Israel faculty who assists our teens and bar/bat Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Turiel Anonymous mitzvah students. Benun Family Thank you to the Hebra for their sponsorship of Norman Benzaquen Claire Schweitzer upon becoming a bat mitzvah. Claire is the communal cemetery trip in August. Karen and Jack Daar the daughter of Valerie and Ted Schweitzer. Haberman Family Thank you to the Sisterhood, who year after year, Aviva and Marvin Sussman upon the birth of a Hidary Family immeasurably enhance Succot at Shearith Israel granddaughter and Els Bendheim upon the birth of a Safra National Bank with their care and beautification of the Elias great-granddaughter, Meirav Rose, born to Amanda Solomon Family Our bulletin goes to print Room Succah as well as by providing multiple and Meir Katz, and upon the birth of a grandson one month in advance of breakfasts and kiddushim. delivery. Please accept our and great-grandson, Phillip Judah, born to Shari and apologies for any errors or Josh Goldberg. Thank you to the major sponsors of our Simhat omissions. Torah Dinner, Ronen and Fabiola Koren, as well as to the Haberman and Lustig families — continued — 2 3 CONTRIBUTORS Thank you to the volunteers of the Rabbi NEW MEMBERS — continued — — continued Anonymous Lord Jonathan Sacks event: Leon and Laurie Beda Sarah Appel We welcome the following individuals to the Shearith Israel family: Bengualid Goldstein Family Marissa Garfinkel Paul Bernstein and Lisa Marie Capelouto Roger and Esme Berg Elliot Greene Matide and Daniel Ferguson Alvin Deutsch Rachael Neumark Herlands Sidney Gerson Victor E. Didia Janet Kirchheimer Joseph Gottlieb Faith Fogelman Vanessa Miller Estelle Guzik Laury, Reuben and Matea Frieber Ben Motola Ellen and Robert Kapito Rabbi Dr. Ronnie and Rachel Hasson Eric Olm Murray Orbuch Ronny and Toby Hersh Howard Shultz Joel Pelofsky Kalfus Family Sabina Shultz Aryeh and Raquel Rubin Michael Katz Thank you to the sponsors of the repair of Susan Wexner Jeffrey Lang and Leslie Cohen our West 70th Street flagpoles: David Lerner Anonymous Michael Lustig and Rachel Brody IN MEMORIAM Ernest Grunebaum Jack and Michelle Maleh The Shearith Israel League David Nathan and Rebecca Chaplan We mourn the loss of our members: Rabbi Shalom Morris Thank you to the Shearith Israel Sisterhood, Mrs. Rita Angel. Condolences to her husband, Joshua Angel, and children Neumark Family under the leadership of Irma Lopes Cardozo Nicole Angel Wachter and Spencer Angel.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Peter and Naomi Neustadter and Carla Salomon Schein for purchasing a Barbara and Guy Reiss beautiful new tebah cover and mehitza for Dr. Martin Finkel. Condolences to his children Dr. Richard Finkel and Mr. Rafe and Sharon Sasson our High Holiday parallel services. Thanks Lawrence Finkel and his siblings Paul Finkel and Blanche Moses. Carla and Jonah Schein also to Betty Capelluto Emden for her time Joyce Mosseri. Condolences to her children Jean Naggar, Jeffrey Mosseri, and Alexander and Muriel Seligson and talent. Susan Danon. Moey Shabot A special thanks to the children of the Dr. Morris and Linda Shamah late Dr. Betzalel Levy, may his memory Karen and Roy Simon CONDOLENCES be blessed, Geula Levi-Freeman, Jordana Lina and Gilles Sion Levi, and Samuel Levi, for the use of funds Nancy and Sam Sutton We extend sincere condolences to: donated in memory of their father for the Ralph Sutton purchase of a new, top-of-the-line portable Carole Baker upon the loss of her mother. Bracha Weissman oven. Such donations of funds for the Susan Wind Lori Fein Ramirez upon the loss of her brother, Richard G. Fein. equipping of our kitchen greatly facilitate Thank you to the Straus Center for catering for now and for the future as our Our honorary trustee Eva Haberman and Michael Ochs upon the loss of their Torah and Western Thought for their building and kitchen in particular enter a brother Dr. Abraham Daniel Ochs. co-sponsorship of the Rabbi Lord period of transition. Herman Schwarz upon the loss of his sister, Ita Kaiser. Jonathan Sacks event. Gabriella Styler upon the loss of her sister Staphany Clarice Della Russo.

4 5 INTIMATE SHABBAT DINNERS IN THE entitled, The Giving Tree: Profound or Shabbat Dinner and Conversation with ELIAS ROOM Pernicious? A Religious Reflection on the Most Professor Christine Hayes Beloved Children’s Book of Our Age. A special opportunity for our full members Friday, February 28 Services begin at 5:30 pm Over the course of the year, the rabbis of Shearith Shabbat Dinner with The Simpsons Israel will occasionally host Shabbat dinners for small Writer Mike Reiss Immediately following services, Professor groups of members. These intimate gatherings, set Friday, January 31 Hayes will deliver a lecture entitled We’re no in our atmospheric Elias Room, in the company of Services begin at 5:00 pm Angels: Perfectionism in Rabbinic Judaism. friends, old and new, will allow us to enjoy the beauty Beginning with the Talmudic phrase “The of Shabbat, delicious food, the fascinating life stories of Mike Reiss has won four Emmys and a Torah was not given to Ministering Angels” this our diverse members and Torah insights by our rabbis. Peabody Award during his 25 years writing lecture explores radically diverse ancient Jewish for The Simpsons. Together with Rabbi conceptions of the nature of human perfection Visit shearithisrael.org/shabbatinelias to indicate Soloveichik, Reiss will discuss Jewish themes, and whether or not humans can be, or should your interest and availability. Full members only. characters, writers and actors that left their aspire to be, like angels. Following the lecture After indicating your interest, members will receive indelible mark on America’s favorite animated will be a conversation and Q&A led by Rabbi their formal invitation approximately one to two weeks family. You don’t have to love The Simpsons, Richard Hidary. prior to a scheduled dinner. or have even seen the series to enjoy this funny, fast-paced talk on Jewish humor and American Dr. Christine Hayes is Professor of Religious Please note: In order to ensure the intimate nature of these pop culture. Studies in Classical Judaica at Yale University. dinners, we may not be able to accommodate all requests She holds a BA from Harvard University and at this time but we hope to extend this opportunity to The History and Afterlife of Jewish a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. Her first book, accommodate all members who express interest. Lawyers entitled Between the Babylonian and Palestinian Talmuds (Oxford University Press, 1997) was Rabbi Richard Hidary honored with a Salo Baron prize for a first book ONGOING SERIES Following morning services in Jewish thought and literature, awarded by Shabbat, January 28 and the American Academy for Jewish Research DINNERS & LECTURES DINNERS Shakespeare and Shiur: Hamlet and Halakha: a Shabbat, February 8 (1999). Her second book, Gentile Impurities Tale of Murder, Mystery and Talmudic Law and Jewish Identities: Intermarriage and Join us on the lower level of the Main Conversion from the Bible to the Talmud (Oxford Rabbi Meir Soloveichik Sanctuary as Rabbi Richard Hidary delivers University Press, 2002) was a 2003 National Shabbat, December 14 these fascinating public seminars. Jewish Book Award finalist. Hayes is currently Join us for second installment of this lecture series Part 1–Roman Lawyers and Rabbinic Lawyers completing a fifth book, entitledWhat’s so illuminating Jewish themes through an exploration of in the Talmudic Halakhah Divine about Divine Law? Shakespeare’s plays. This exciting lecture will take place Shabbat, January 25 immediately following morning services. Part 2–Why are there Lawyers in Heaven: Pre-Tu B’Shebat Dinner and Lecture Aggadot of the Divine Court Shabbat, February 8 Rabbi Meir Soloveichik Shabbat Shirah, Friday, January 10 Services begin at 4:30 pm Enjoy a Shabbat dinner with a Tu B’Shebat-themed menu followed by a lecture by Rabbi Soloveichik

6 7 SUNDAY Hebrew Classes Rambam’s Guide of the Perplexed Jewish Thought through Aggadah Winter Session: February 2 – March 30 Rabbi Richard Hidary 10:00 am – 11:00 am 7:00 – 8:00 pm Rabbi Richard Hidary 8:40-9:40 am Hebrew courses are $75 and include a A close textual reading of the most important light breakfast. Sessions include 7 classes. work of Jewish philosophy on topics of This class will delve in the worldview ofHazal as Registration required. For questions contact prophecy, providence, and the reasons of the presented in the Talmud and Midrash. We will Rabbi Shalom Morris. commandments. cover the topics of predestination and fate versus freewill, forgiveness and repentance, suffering and Level I: Learn the Hebrew alphabet and the Please contact Rabbi Hidary for notifications punishment, reward and afterlife, marriage versus basics of Hebrew reading. about this class. learning Torah, the evil inclination and the reasons for the commandments. For each topic we will analyze Level II: Improve reading fluency and begin to Jewish Rhythm: The Jewish Day, selected texts from the Talmud and Midrashim in focus on comprehension. Year and Lifecycle order to survey the range of opinions on each topic as Level III: Develop Hebrew vocabulary and well as appreciate the literary devices and arguments Rabbi Shalom Morris reading comprehension skills. used in making each case. We will also trace the 7:15 – 8:15 pm backgrounds of these opinions in Tanakh and in MONDAY The Jewish day, year and life cycle collectively WEEKLY CLASSES WEEKLY Second Temple literature as well look forward to how aid in the creation of a holistic and compelling some Rishonim dealt with the Talmudic sources. Light Bet Midrash Jewish lifestyle. Explore both the thought breakfast served. that forms the basis of these elements and the Winter Session: January 6 – March 3 practices that bring them to fruition. The course The Book of Beliefs and Opinions: (except February 17) is ideal for those seeking a greater understanding The Unity of God 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm of Judaism, increasing their religious observance 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sjimon den Hollander or actively pursuing conversion. Newcomers are 9:40 – 10:40 am The Bet Midrash program featured high-level welcome throughout the year. textual learning in small groups that encourages No class on December 22, January 5, January 12, active participation and involvement. Rabbi Jewish International Connection of NY January 19, January 26, February 16, February 23 Hidary and other visiting faculty lead (JICNY) Learning discussion groups on a wide range of topics for 7:00 – 9:15 pm The Book of Beliefs and Opinions (Emunot V’Deot), all ages and levels. Light dinner served. was the first serious attempt to synthesize the Jewish Start the work week off with a drink, a bite to Visit our website or join our email list to view eat, new friends, and stimulating Jewish thought tradition with philosophical teachings since Philo information on classes and new groups. (about 900 years earlier). It was written by Sa’adiah with fellow young professionals. Steve Eisenberg Ga’on (882 - 942), the head of the Academy of Sura in shares inspiration from the weekly Torah Portion Help us strengthen educational initiatives from 7:00 to 8:15 pm. Baghdad. This year the class will focus on the subject at Shearith Israel by supporting a warm and of the unity of God. Light breakfast served. inviting atmosphere to learn, debate, and Rabbi Shalom Morris joins the group at 8:30 pm grow together as a community. Sponsor food to discuss Jewish perspectives on sensitive subjects and refreshments for a class or semester of such as organ donation, land for peace, and stem Bet Midrash by visiting shearithisrael.org/ cell research. sponsoraclass. $5 per person includes refreshments and both classes. — continued — 8 9 TUESDAY Help us strengthen educational initiatives Faith and Film Series — continued — — continued at Shearith Israel by supporting a warm and Enjoy fun and intellectually stimulating Saturday movie Hellenism and Hebraism: Reading inviting atmosphere to learn, debate, and nights hosted by Rabbi Soloveichik, theologian and the Rabbis on the Background of grow together as a community. Sponsor food resident film aficionado. Adults and teens can enjoy Greco-Roman Culture and refreshments for a class or semester of powerful films (and popcorn) followed by an exploration our Tuesday evening Talmud shiur by visiting Rabbi Richard Hidary of the tests of faith that the central figures navigate. Midtown Offices shearithisrael.org/sponsoraclass. 5:00 pm THE HOBBIT (2012) Final class meets on Tuesday, THURSDAY December 2013. Date to be announced via our December 31 Tai Chi emails and website. Seminar following morning services The Talmud and Midrash include Lewis Paleias thousands of Greek words as well as 11:00 am – 12:00 pm A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, allusions to Greek mythology, fables, sets out on an unexpected journey to the Lonely institutions, and ideas. We will study This ancient practice helps balance, Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim how the Rabbis adopted many Greek strength, circulation, mindfulness and their stolen mountain home from a dragon named ideas they found helpful, adapted others more. Tai Chi is a wonderful form of Smaug. to suit their worldview, and rejected exercise for all ages, especially seniors. Please note that we will not be screening this WEEKLY CLASSES WEEKLY still others as wrong and dangerous. Our teacher offers individual attention This confrontation between the two and adapts the class based on the group. particular film but rather hosting a seminar on the great traditions of Biblical Hebraism $10 per class or $50 paid in advance writing of JRR Tolkien. for 6 classes. No refunds. Walk-ins and with Greek Hellenism has had a major Discussion Theme:Hobbits and Hebrews: The Biblical beginners welcome. impact on both cultures and their after- Writing of JRR Tolkien effects are still felt today. SHABBAT GROUNDHOG DAY (1993) Shiur: Masekhet Kiddushin and Saturday, January 11 the Jewish Philosophy of Family The Misunderstood Masterpiece: 7:00 pm A New Approach to Pirkei Abot Rabbi Meir Soloveichik Rabbi Meir Soloveichik A weatherman finds himself in a time loop, repeating 8:00 pm 1 hour before minhah & ENRICHMENT CULTURE the same day again and again. After indulging in Sephardic Music Festival hedonism and numerous suicide attempts, he begins to Thisshiur will combine both conceptual Pirkei Abot is often understood as a mere re-examine his life and priorities. lomdut (analysis) with Jewish philosophy Tuesday, December 3 series of unrelated ethical adages. In fact, in the study of the Talmudic tractate 7:15 pm each brief and much-cited maxim in Pirkei Discussion Theme:Groundhog Day and the Jewish delineating the laws of Jewish marriage Abot actually hints at the extraordinary, Concept of Time and family life. Sources will include Celebrate Hanukkah with our annual and unique, life story and worldview of classical commentaries as well as Family Sephardic Music Festival featuring Tavche A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS (1966) its rabbinic source, and the chapters of Redeemed, Rabbi Joseph Soloveichik’s Gravche, Hazzan George Mordecai, and Saturday, February 8 Abot are joined together in a structure that philosophical reflections on marriage and Hazzan Victor Esses. Join us for an evening 7:00 pm actually tells the story of the transmission the raising of children. This class is open of music from the Jewish liturgical traditions of the Oral Law. We will see how studying to those with Talmudic background, as of the Sephardic world as well as songs from The story of Thomas More, who stood up to King the history of the rabbinic figures cited well as those with less textual experience the Ladino repertoire. This diverse and Henry VIII when the King rejected the Roman lend an entirely new understanding to but with a deep interest in what Jewish dynamic group of performers crosses over Catholic Church to obtain a divorce and remarriage. these statements, and how Abot represents thought has to teach us about what it between materials of Balkan, Mediterranean, the diverse response of the rabbis to an age Discussion Theme: A Man for All Seasons and the Nature means, for example, to be husband and and Iraqi origin. Buy your tickets today at of crisis and transition that was, in many of Belief wife, father and mother. Sushi served. shearithisrael.org/sephardicmusicfestival. ways, not unlike our own. — continued — 10 11 Schussing and Shiur: A Shearith Tuesday Morning Minyan and WEEKDAY TODDLER PROGRAM There is a new, yet familiar — continued — — continued Israel Ski and Snowboard Trip Katzap Breakfast Tuesdays and Wednesdays face at Junior Congregation. Wednesday, December 25 Minyan 7:15 am 9:30 am–11:30 am Samuel Neumark has been Breakfast 7:50 am For children aged 16–33 months an active member at Shearith First-timers and black diamond skiers Adult caregiver presence is required Israel for over 20 years and snowboarders alike! Hit the slopes Sponsored annually by our member, and was an early pioneer for a day at Hunter Mountain with Chaim Katzap, our morning minyan crew Shearith Israel’s popular Toddler Program is held three Rabbi Richard Hidary. Bring your has been meeting for a weekly breakfast times a week. The program focuses on learning colors and in helping launch the first own lunch to enjoy in the company of on Tuesdays. All morning minyan shapes, creating arts and crafts, singing songs, exploring Junior Congregation service. friends. Transportation provided. All attendees are welcome. Contact Rabbi Jewish holidays, music, and more. To enroll your child or Sam recently graduated levels and ages welcome. Minimum Ira Rohde if you would like to sponsor learn more, contact Alana Shultz. Space is limited. from the Robert H. Smith number of registrants required in order a minyan breakfast in honor of a special Spring Session begins January 6. (No class on January 20 School of Business at the for the trip to be finalized. Pricing and occasion. University of Maryland, with details to follow. for MLK, Jr. Day or February 17 for Presidents Day). Literary Lunch a B.S. in Finance. Now back Screening and Discussion of THE SHEARITH ISRAEL HEBREW SCHOOL in New York, Sam wished Monthly on Thursdays December 19, to get involved in our youth “Children of the Inquisition” January 16, February 13 Polonies Talmud Torah School (PTTS) programming to foster a Wednesday, February 26 12:15 pm–1:45 pm All ages meet on Sundays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 7:00 pm Janet R. Kirchheimer love of Shearith Israel just Elementary school-aged children also meet on as he experienced growing Join us for a screening of clips from Join our monthly gatherings where we Thursdays from 4:00 – 6:00 pm up in our congregation. Sam the upcoming film,Children of the read and discuss a variety of works (fiction, For students aged 3 – 16 years old is the adult leader at Junior Inquisition. The film follows a group nonfiction, memoir, personal essay, of descendants of Jews persecuted poetry) from across the ages and around For more information and to enroll, visit shearithisrael. Congregation, while Rabbi during the Spanish and Portuguese the world. Led by Shearith Israel’s own org/hebrewschool. You may also contact our Shalom Morris oversees the Inquisitions, each on a quest to poet and member, Janet R. Kirchheimer, Educational Director and Hebrew School Principal, administration and parts determine and embrace their distant each lunch is an independent session and PROGRAMING YOUTH Rabbi Shalom Morris. distribution during the week. Sephardic Jewish roots. A discussion is accompanied by a delicious lunch and We are excited by the energy, with filmmaker Joe Lovett led by stimulating conversation. Meets in the SHABBAT AND HOLIDAY CLUBS CULTURE & ENRICHMENT CULTURE leadership and enthusiasm Rabbi Shalom Morris will follow. Elias Room. $10 per session. From 10:00 am until the end of services that Sam brings to his role, Tuesday Morning Run Children, ages 5 – 12, gather before and after Junior and we look forward to Congregation with our experienced and engaging learning from his years of Before Morning Services leaders for fun activities connected to the parashah of experience and knowledge of Join our Hazzan, Rabbi Ira Rohde the week and other Jewish themes. our community and minhag. and other serious runners in the — continued — Sam will work closely with our congregation on a weekly run through assistant coordinator Mrs. Lisa Central Park prior to Tuesday morning Rohde, our exceptional teen minyan and breakfast. Contact Rabbi leaders, Tova Goldstein, Ali Ira Rohde for details. Haberman— continued and Jack — Jerusalmi as well as with our wonderful and numerous prefects and junior prefects. 12 13 ASSIGNED JUNIOR CONGREGATION This edition’s Culinary Corner features Shearith Israel — continued — — continued COCHIN HAMIM member Fiona Amiel. Shabbat, December 14, January 4, February 22 1 chicken skinned and cut into Fiona Amiel’s family traces their origins to Spain, Syria, 8 pieces Junior Congregation is a lively, participatory service for children ages 5–12. While prayer is always a part of youth groups, this more and Iraq. For over 200 years, however, the Amiel family 1 cup raw rice resided in India. A traditional community until today, formal youth service takes place on select weeks. Children learn 2 large onions (sliced) Shearith Israel’s melodies and have opportunities to lead prayers, the Jews of Cochin, India (located in present-day Kerala) read Torah and perform mitzvot. Regular Shabbat groups still begin enjoyed relatively peaceful lives and did not experience 3 large tomatoes (chopped) at 10:00 am and continue at the conclusion of Junior Congregation. significant difficulties in retaining their religion, social 1 tsp. turmeric powder For more information and to have your child lead a part of the and cultural traditions. The haggim at the Paradesi service contact Rabbi Shalom Morris. Synagogue of Cochin (constructed in 1568) are quite 1 can of coconut milk distinctive and reflective of its Sephardic roots and South 3-4 cups water Indian surroundings. For example, in honor of Shemini Olive oil SHIR FUN: A MUSICAL HEBREW IMMERSION Hag Atseret, a special ark is constructed for the Torah PROGRAM scrolls and then adorned with a gold embroidered silk Salt to taste parokhet. Since the independence of both Israel and Winter Session begins January 9 India, the majority of Jews emigrated to Israel and the Heat olive oil on stovetop. Thursdays United States. In 1995, Fiona immigrated to the United States and has been a member of Shearith Israel ever since. Add sliced onions and sauté 10:15 am – 11:00 am until golden brown. The Cochin Jews include South Indian spices and flavors

For children 10 months – 3 years of age CORNER CULINARY such as coriander, turmeric, coconut, and chilies in their Add turmeric and tomatoes. cuisine. The daily diet consists of fish and vegetable and Fry until tomatoes are pulpy. Leveraging the positive effects on the brain of musical enrichment rice flour dishes. Chicken is generally served only for and cultural pride, the Shir Fun program immerses children in Add the coconut milk and one using musical instruments, and a specially designed curriculum Shabbat. This Shabbat hamim, traditionally slow-cooked in cup of water and salt. YOUTH PROGRAMING YOUTH which includes original songs, movement-based activities, holiday a brick oven, is prepared for Shabbat afternoon or festivals. Once boiling, add chicken. celebrations and personal interactions. Contact Alana Shultz at Cover and cook for 15 [email protected] to register. minutes. Then add the rice and enough water to cook on a slow fire until almost done. Transfer this into a crock pot and add enough water to cover the chicken and rice. Set the crock pot on low for 6 hours. After 6 hours, the rice should be semi-thick and the chicken falling off the bone. Add water if the consistency is too thick when ready to serve.

14 The Paradesi Synagogue of Cochin, India 15 SHABBAT SERVICES Dec 20-21 Jan 10-11 Shabbat Shirah Candle Lighting ��4:14 pm Candle Lighting ��4:30 pm Nov 29-30 Shabbat Hanukkah Sunset ��4:32 pm Sunset ��4:48 pm Shabbat & 4 Hanukkah Candles ��4:12 pm Friday Evening Services ��4:15 pm Friday Evening Services ��4:30 pm Sunset ��4:30 pm Shabbat Morning Services �� 8:15 am Shabbat Morning Service �� 8:15 am Friday Evening Services ��4:00 pm Zemirot ��Jack Daar Zemirot �� Rev. Salomon L. Vaz Dias Shabbat Morning Services �� 8:15 am Torah Reading ��Shemoth Torah Reading �� Beshallah SERVICES Zemirot ��Zachary S. Edinger Exodus 1:1-6:1 Exodus 13:17-17:16 Torah Reading ��Mikkets-Hanukkah Haftarah ��Noam Kaplan (Reading of the Shirah-Crossing the Red Sea) Genesis 41:1-44:17 Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 Haftarah �� Louis Alexandre Berg and Numbers 7:24-29 Saturday Class ��3:15 pm Judges 5:1-31 Haftarah ��Jacob Seligson Saturday Minhah/Arbit ��4:00 pm Saturday Class ��3:15 pm Zachariah 2:14-4:7 Habdalah ��4:58 pm Saturday Minhah/Arbit ��4:15 pm Saturday Class ��3:15 pm Habdalah ��5:16 pm Saturday Minhah/Arbit ��4:00 pm Dec 27-28 Habdalah & 5 Hanukkah Candles ��4:57 pm Jan 17-18 Shabbat Yithro Candle Lighting ��4:18 pm Sunset ��4:36 pm Candle Lighting ��4:38 pm Dec 6-7 Friday Evening Services ��4:15 pm Sunset ��4:56 pm Candle Lighting ��4:11 pm Shabbat Morning Services �� 8:15 am Friday Evening Services ��4:45 pm Sunset ��4:29 pm Zemirot ��Zachariah Edinger Shabbat Morning Services �� 8:15 am Friday Evening Services ��4:15 pm Torah Reading ��Vaera Zemirot ��Adam Jackson Shabbat Morning Services �� 8:15 am Exodus 6:2-9:35 Torah Reading �� Yithro Zemirot ��Adam Jackson Haftarah ��Jack Daar Exodus 18:1-20:23 Torah Reading ��Vayiggash Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 (Reading of the Ten Commandments) Genesis 44:18-47:27 Saturday Class ��3:15 pm Haftarah ��Jack Daar Haftarah ��Samuel E. Neumark Saturday Minhah/Arbit ��4:00 pm Isaiah 6:1-13 Ezekiel 37:15-28 Habdalah ��5:03 pm Bat Mitzvah ��Claire Schweitzer Saturday Class ��3:15 pm Bat Mitzvah ��Ariel Elizabeth Zbeda Saturday Minhah/Arbit ��4:00 pm Saturday Class ��3:30 pm Jan 3-4 Habdalah ��4:55 pm Saturday Minhah/Arbit ��4:30 pm Candle Lighting ��4:23 pm Habdalah ��5:24 pm Sunset ��4:41 pm Dec 13-14 Friday Evening Services ��4:30 pm Candle Lighting ��4:11 pm Shabbat Morning Services. �� 8:15 am — continued — Sunset (& End of Fast) ��4:29 pm Zemirot ��Sjimon Den Hollander Friday Evening Services ��3:45 pm Torah Reading ��Bo Shabbat Morning Services �� 8:15 am Exodus 10:1-13:16 Zemirot ��Sjimon Den Hollander Haftarah ��Elliot Freilich Torah Reading �� Vayhee Jeremiah 46:13-28 Genesis 47:28-end Saturday Class ��3:15 pm Haftarah ��Alvin Deutsch Saturday Minhah/Arbit ��4:15 pm I Kings 2:1-12 Habdalah. ��5:09 pm Class ��3:15 pm Minhah/Arbit ��4:00 pm 16 Habdalah ��4:56 pm 17

Jan 24-25 Feb14-15 DAILY SERVICES ONE-DAY ROSH HODESH SHEBAT — continued — — continued Candle Lighting ��4:46 pm Candle Lighting ��5:12 pm Mornings(Shahrit): Wednesday Evening, January 1st through Sunset ��5:04 pm Sunset ��5:21 pm Sunday...... 8:00 am Thursday, January 2nd Friday Evening Services ��4:45 pm Friday Evening Services ��5:15 pm Monday-Friday...... 7:15 am Shabbat Morning Services ��8:15 am Shabbat Morning Services ��8:15 am Evenings (Arbit only)...... 6:30 pm HAMISHA ASAR B’SHEBAT (TU Zemirot ��Jack Daar Zemirot ��Jack Daar B’SHEBAT) Torah Reading ��Mishpatim Torah Reading ��Ki Tissa

SERVICES MINOR HOLIDAYS Exodus 21:1-24:18 Exodus 30:11-34:35 Wednesday Evening, January 15th through Haftarah ��Joseph A. Solomon Haftarah ��Hillel D. Neumark (Follow Daily Service Schedule unless otherwise Thursday, January 16th Jeremiah 34:8-22 and 33:25-26 I Kings 18:20-39 indicated) Saturday Class ��3:30 pm Saturday Class ��4:00 pm TWO-DAYS ROSH HODESH ADAR Saturday Minhah/Arbit ��4:30 pm Saturday Minhah/Arbit ��5:00 pm HANUKKAH HOLIDAY RISHON Habdalah ��5:33 pm Habdalah ��6:01 pm Wednesday Evening November 27th through Thursday Evening, January 30th, through Friday

Thursday, December 5th and Saturday, January 31st and February 1st Jan 31-Feb 1 Shabbat Rosh Hodesh Feb 21-22 Kindling of first Hanukkah light Candle Lighting ��4:55 pm Candle Lighting ��5:20 pm Wednesday Evening, November 27th PRESIDENTS’ DAY LEGAL HOLIDAY Sunset ��5:13 pm Sunset ��5:38 pm Thanksgiving Morning, First Day of Hanukkah Monday, February 17th Friday Evening Services ��5:00 pm Friday Evening ��5:30 pm Thursday, November 28th Morning Service...... 8:00 am Shabbat Morning Services. ��8:15 am Shabbat Morning ��8:15 am Morning Service...... 7:45 am Zemirot �� Sjimon Den Hollander Zemirot �� Avery E. Neumark Parade Viewing and Hot Chocolate...... 8:30 am Torah Reading ��Terumah-Rosh Hodesh Torah Reading ��Vayaqhel Exodus 25:1-27:19 Exodus 35:1-38:20 and Numbers 28:9-15 Haftarah �� Jesse Epstein TWO-DAY ROSH HODESH TEBET I Kings 7:13-26 Haftarah ��Alexander Haberman The Sixth & Seventh Days of Hanukkah Isaiah 66:1-24 Class ��4:15 pm Monday Evening Dec. 2nd through Tuesday & Saturday Class ��3:45 pm Minhah/Arbit ��5:15 pm Wednesday, December 3rd & December 4th Saturday Minhah/Arbit. ��4:45 pm Habdalah ��6:10 pm Habdalah ��5:42 pm FAST OF TEBET Feb 28-Mar 1 Shabbat Shekalim Feb 7-8 Candle Lighting ��5:28 pm Friday, December 13th Candle Lighting ��5:03 pm Sunset ��5:46 pm Dawn (Fast Begins)...... 5:43 am Sunset ��5:21 pm Friday Evening ��5:30 pm Sunrise...... 7:12 am Friday Evening Services ��5:00 pm Shabbat Morning ��8:15 am Morning Service...... 7:15 am Shabbat Morning Services ��8:15 am Zemirot �� Sjimon Den Hollander Evening Minhah & Arbit...... 3:45 pm Zemirot �� Adam Jackson Torah Reading ��Pekude-Shekalim Friday Candle Lighting...... 4:11 pm Torah Reading ��Tetsavveh Exodus 38:21 - end Sunset...... 4:29 pm Exodus 27:20-30:10 and Exodus 30:11-16 End of Fast...... 4:29 pm Haftarah Haftarah ��Steven A. Okin Ezekiel 43:10-27 II Kings 11:17-12:17, SECULAR YEAR-END LEGAL HOLIDAYS Saturday Class ��3:45 pm I Samuel 20:18 and 20:42 Wednesday, December 25th & Wed., January 1st Saturday Minhah/Arbit ��4:45 pm Class ��4:15 pm Shahrit...... 8:00 am Habdalah ��5:52 pm Minhah/Arbit ��5:15 pm Habdalah ��6:19 pm Evenings (Arbit)...... 6:30 pm 18 19 STAFF BOARD OF TRUSTEES GENERAL INQUIRIES Rabbi Dr. Meir Y. Soloveichik Rabbi David J. Nathan, Parnas T: 212-873-0300 | F: 212-724-6165 [email protected], 212-873-0300 x206 Michael Katz, Segan [email protected] Louis M. Solomon, Segan www.shearithisrael.org Rabbi Dr. Richard Hidary Distinguished Rabbinic Fellow Peter Neustadter, Honorary Parnas [email protected], 212-873-0300 x239 Harriet Ainetchi Lifecycle and Pastoral Matters Dr. Victoria R. Bengualid Rabbi Meir Soloveichik 212-873-0300 x206 Rabbi Dr. Marc D. Angel Rabbi Emeritus Norman S. Benzaquen Rabbi Richard Hidary 212-873-0300 x239 [email protected], 212-873-0300 x205 Esmé E. Berg Funeral Arrangements Barbara Reiss Executive Director Karen Daar Zachary S. Edinger 212-873-0300 x216 [email protected], 212-873-0300 x215 Seth Haberman 917-584-3787 Michael P. Lustig Rabbi Ira Rohde Hazzan Avery E. Neumark Hebrew School

STAY IN TOUCH IN STAY [email protected], 212-873-0300 x217 L. Gilles Sion Rabbi Shalom Morris 212-873-0300 x208 Oliver Stanton Toddler Program Reverend Philip L. Sherman Associate Hazzan Ralph J. Sutton [email protected] Alana Shultz 212-873-0300 x209 Joshua de Sola Mendes, Clerk Rabbi Shalom Morris Educational Director Jeffrey Lang, Treasurer [email protected], 212-873-0300 x208

Alana Shultz Program Director HONORARY TRUSTEES [email protected], 212-873-0300 x209 Edgar J. Nathan, 3rd z”l, Honorary Parnas Zachary S. Edinger Shamash Dr. Dennis B. Freilich [email protected], 212-873-0300 x216 Honorary Parnas Alvin Deutsch Maria Caputo Office Manager Honorary Parnas [email protected], 212-873-0300 x230 Dr. Edgar Altchek Paul J. Beispel Maia Kane Communications Associate Henri Bengualid [email protected], 212-873-0300 x225 Arthur A. Goldberg Eva G. Haberman Diana Landau Communications Associate Saul Laniado [email protected], 212-873-0300 x221 Stuart Marks John Quinones Facilities Manager Jonathan de Sola Mendes [email protected], 212-873-0300 x223 Edward Misrahi Jack Rudin Ruth Yasky Financial Associate Ronald P. Stanton [email protected], 212-873-0300 x228 Roy J. Zuckerberg