ADULT EDUCATION ISSUE

KehilathjeshurunBulletin © Volume LV, No. 2 October 12, 1987 19 Tishrei, 5747 DALE POLAKOFF, ISAAC POLLAK AND ROBERT KURZWEIL TO BE HONORED AS CHATANIM ON SIMCHAT TORAH

Rabbi Dale Polakoff Isaac Pollak Robert Kurzweil

We are proud to announce in the names It will be a privilege to honor him this year He is president ofLGP Ltd. and Aris Enter¬ of the Officers of the with the congregation the designation of Chatan Torah. prises Ltd., both of which are engaged in designation of Rabbi Dale Polakoff, Isaac Chatan B'reishit special promotions with an emphasis on Pollak and Bob Kurzweil as Chatanim for Isaac Pollak had to be persuaded to accept jewelry. Here at KJ, Isaac has been an ac¬ Simchat Torah. tive member of the the honor of Chatan B'reishit. He has always Chevra Kadisha, presi¬ dent of the Chatan Torah served the congregation, Ramaz and the Couples Club, a trustee and a very committed worker and Rabbi Polakoff has been our Assistant comnmunity anonymously and privately. supporter of the shul and of Ramaz. Rabbi for five years. Elsewhere on this page Born on the Lower East Side of Manhat¬ we His wife, Bonnie, who holds a report on his election to a very impor¬ tan and raised in Brooklyn, he is a graduate degree in tant rabbinic position as Rabbi of the Great of the Mirrer Yeshiva High School and he x-ray technology from Johns Hopkins and Neck a BA in Synagogue. holds an MBA from City College and an MS psychology from Fordham, is now on a Rabbi Polakoff is a graduate of Yeshiva in sociology from Long Island University. fellowship at Brooklyn Law School. She University and its Rabbi Isaac Elchanan continued on next page Theological Seminary. He is also a candidate RABBI DALE for a Master's degree at Columbia Univer¬ POLAKOFF ELECTED sity Teachers College. Rabbi Polakoff has AS RABBI OF GREAT NECK SYNAGOGUE been an extraordinarily popular teacher in We are both proud and sad to announce milestones. the Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein that our Upper Assistant Rabbi for the past five He has been a fine preacher, reflecting School of Ramaz, specializing in the advanc¬ years, Rabbi Dale Polakoff, was elected two high ideals ofcommunal service, chesed and ed Talmud classes and in the cur¬ weeks ago as Rabbi of the Great Neck love offellow man; he has been a wonderful riculum. Here at KJ, he has taught a variety Synagogue, succeeding the Rabbi Emeritus teacher in a variety of settings and for a varie¬ of shiurim, organized our Adult Education there, Rabbi Ephraim Wolf. Many of those ty ofgroups; most ofall he has been available Program, and'worked with all ofthe affiliates who participated in the selection process for at any hour ofthe day or night to help, to listen of the congregation, particularly the Couples Rabbi Polakoff have known him through his and to care. Club and the Youth Department. years as a particularly beloved and respected Five years ago, when he came to us he had His wife, Gail, who holds a Fine Arts teacher at Ramaz. all of the potential and the talent. Now he Degree, our taught Nursery 3 group at During his five year tenure at KJ our com¬ has a great deal ofexperience and he has con¬ Ramaz and prepared Yosef, Ephraim, and munity has been blessed by the extraordinary tributed to us and learned from us throughout liana for their role as students in our school. service rendered by Rabbi Polakoff and his a wonderful association. Yehuda is still a couple of years away. wife Gail and, of course, we have enjoyed We envy the Great Neck community but Rabbi Polakoff has also been the deeply in¬ happiness and the nachas from the birth we congratulate them on the exceptional volved in UJA and Federation activities on and growth ofhis four children in our midst. wisdom which they have displayed in choos¬ a communal level and he has been The responsi¬ Polakoffhome has been open to many ing this very fine young man and his family ble for developing and supporting many of the members of KJ and to others in our to minister to the Great Neck Synagogue and chesed programs here at the congregation. neighborhood. The Rabbi's warmth, sen¬ to the wider Jewish community. May God He represents the values of the Torah which sitivity and wisdom have helped many help him to be a splendid servant to the ser¬ will on honor him Simchat Torah: scholar¬ families our in congregation to manage vants of the Lord. ship, piety and a profound love for all Jews. crises, survive tragedies and celebrate joyous Page Two KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

Simchat Torah Chatanim continued CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS AND OPENING DATES has been an active participant in the Sisterhood and she has served on the Board OCTOBER of the Couples Club. Isaac and Bonnie are 12 Mon 6:30 PM Men's Club Sukkah Supper the 13 Tue 6:30 PM Kesher Singles Sukkah Supper parents of Zamir and Ovadya, students 14 Wed 6:45 AM Hoshanah Rabba Services & President's Breakfast in the kindergarten and in the Nursery 3 pro¬ 15 Thu 8:00 PM Hakafot Unlimited & Simchat Torah Shiur gram at Ramaz. They represent a splendid 19 Mon 12:30 PM Sisterhood Open Meeting family in our community whose priorities 24 Sat 9:00 AM Kindergarten Shabbaton and values are worthy of approbation and 5:00 PM Men's Club Seudah Shlishit emulation. 26 Mon 5:00 PM Advanced Talmud Shiur begins-Rabbi Herschel Chatan Maftir NOVEMBER Schachter Bob Kurzweil is a graduate of Ramaz, 6 Fri Kesher Singles Night Friday Dinner & Oneg Shabbat Class of 1968, having attended our school 7 Sat 8:00 PM Ramaz Concert for all of his 13-14 Fri-Sat Scholar-In-Residence Shabbat elementary and high school education. He holds a BA from New York 14 Sat 9:00 AM Nursery Shabbaton 4:00 PM Men's Club Seudah Shlishit University at University Heights and he is 7:30 PM Couples Club Progressive Dinner senior director in charge of sales and 16 Mon 12:30 PM Sisterhood Open Meeting marketing for the northeast area of ADP's 20 Fri Turn Friday Night Into Shabbos Brokerage Information Services Group. DECEMBER Bob's entire life has been spent at KJ and 5 Sat 8:00 PM Men's Club Theatre Party: BREAKING THE CODE in the Ramaz community. His commitment 6 Sun 2:00 PM Cantor's Concert at KJ to the congregation and to Judaism is an 9 Wed Evening Couples Club Baby Life Seminar outgrowth of that training. He has served on 12 Sat Afternoon Men's Club Seudah Shlishit the Couples Club board, is a leading par¬ 13 Sun 9:15 AM Blood Drive and Tfillin <& Mezuzah Check ticipant in our Bikkur Cholim Society as one 19 Sat 9:00 AM Bond Sabbath of those 8:00 PM Chanukah Cabaret responsible for leading the service at Memorial 20 Sun 7:00 PM Kesher Singles Chanukah Party Hospital, and he has been the coordinator of at JANUARY, 1988 ushering and organization our Third 16 Sat 9:00 AM Second Grade Shabbaton High Holy Day service since its 17 Sun Evening Ramaz Jubilee Dinner inception three years ago. 23 Sat Kesher Singles Shabbat Luncheon His wife, Vivianne, who holds a degree Afternoon Men's Club Seudah Shlishit in engineering and communications from the 26 Tue 8:00 PM Couples Club Forum University of Pennsylvania, has also found FEBRUARY a home at KJ and has been involved in 2 Tue Night Adult Education Spring Semester Begins Sisterhood, Couples Club and the Blood 6 Sat 9:00 AM Fourth Grade Shabbaton Drive, as well as the Goods and Services 7 Sun 6:00 PM Sunday Supper Lecture I Auction at Ramaz. She and Bob are prepar¬ 8 Mon Kesher Singles Volleyball Party ing Daniele Ruth and Philippe Jacob for en¬ 20 Sat Kesher Singles Shabbat Luncheon try Men's Club Seudah Shlishit into Ramaz. We are particularly proud honor a young 27 Sat 9:00 AM Couples Club New Member Shabbat to man who grew up in our shul and whose Bar MARCH Mitzvah was celebrated here, as the Chatan 3 Thu Vice President's Purim Breakfast Maftir for 5748. 6 Sun 6:00 PM Sunday Supper Lecture II 7 Mon Kesher Singles Volleyball Party 12 Sat Evening Ramaz Auction HOSHANAH RABBAH 19 Sat Afternoon Men's Club Seudah Shlishit Special Mitzvot Highlight Evening Kesher Singles Cafe Night Interesting and Moving Service 25-26 Fri-Sat Annual Synagogue Shabbaton Wednesday, October 14 at 6:45 AM 21 Sun 9:15 AM Kasher-In Hoshanah Rabbah services will be held APRIL 14 Thu Evening Yom HaShoah Wednesday, October 14 at 6:45 AM in the Main 17 Sun Israel Day Parade Synagogue. 21 Thu Evening Yom HaAtzmaut Service & Celebration Hoshanah Rabbah traditionally marks the 23 Sat Afternoon Men's Club Seudah Shlishit close of the penitential season. For that oc¬ 25 Mon Sisterhood Open Meeting casion, the Cantor is robed in his white kit- MAY tel. Many of the melodies of the High Holy I Sun Solidarity Sunday for Soviet Jewry Days are sung. The congregation makes 4 Wed Evening Kesher Singles BBQ seven circuits around the Bimah with lulav 7 Sat .». Couples Club Shabbaton and etrog, and finally, of course, the Aravot II Wed 12:00 Noon Sisterhood Spring Luncheon are taken and eventually used in their 15 Sun Yom Yerushalayim customary colorful fashion. 21 Sat Evening Shavuot Dinner & Tikun Led Shavuot Following the service, Benjamin Brown, JUNE President of the Congregation, will sponsor 9 Thu Couples Club Boat Ride breakfast in the Sukkah for all who are in 15 Wed 8:00 PM Ramaz Upper School Commencement attendance. It will have the traditional fare, 18 Sat 9:00 AM Kesher Singles Shabbat & Luncheon Afternoon Men's Club Seudah Shlishit embellished for the Yom Tov. 23 Thu 5:00 PM Ramaz Lower School Advancement The entire community, men, women and children are invited to join us at 6:45 AM. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page Three

CHILDREN ARE OUR SPECIAL GUESTS ON SCHEDULE OF SHEMINI ATZERET SIMCHATTORAH AND SIMCHATTORAH On Thursday Evening, October 15, the Wednesday, October 14, Hoshanah Rabbah children will be our special guests for Sim- Morning 6:45 AM chat Torah Celebration in the Main Candle Lighting 6:00 PM Synagogue. We ask parents to bring their Evening (An Eruv Tavshilin should be prepared) 6:15 PM children at 6:00 PM. Thursday, October 15, Shmini Atzeret Upon arrival, nursery and kindergarten Morning 9:00 AM children should go to the Etra Chapel in the Yizkor (Memorial Prayers) are recited as part of this service lobby. First through sixth graders should Mincha 6:15 PM proceed to the Social Hall, also on the lob¬ Ma'ariv and Simchat Torah Hakafot will follow by level. Candle Lighting after 6:51 PM Led by our youth staff, all children will be escorted into the Main Synagogue with Friday, October 16, Simchat Torah flags and Torahs, in accordance with our well Morning 9:00 AM Candle established custom. The children will be able Lighting 5:57 PM to dance during the Hakafot, and we hope Evening 6:15 PM that theirjoy and enthusiasm will inspire the Saturday, October 17, Shabbat Bereishit adults to great spiritual heights. Morning 9:00 AM

HAKAFOT UNLIMITED FACE TO FACE WITH POPE JOHN PAUL Simchat Torah Eve The leader of the Jewish delegation to the Thursday Evening, 15 October historic meeting in Rome speaks out on what Following the Thursday Night Simchat happened —and what didn't happen—when Torah service and Hakafot in the Main Pope John Paul II met with Jewish leaders Synagogue, all who wish to continue the in Rome and Miami. celebration are invited to assemble in the Rabbi Gilbert Klaperman will offer an in¬ Kamber Auditorium for what we call cisive, frank and comprehensive report at "HAKAFOT UNLIMITED." the Annual Sukkah Supper Monday night, October 12 at 6:30 PM. You will hear direct¬ During these extended Hakafot we will dance and sing together without a time ly from the man who talked face to face with the limitation and in a more relaxed atmosphere. Pope on subjects that included the visit of Kurt Waldheim, the church's Men, women and children will be able to response to the Holocaust and the Vatican's celebrate the joy of the completion of the position on Torah. At one point in the festivities we will recognition of the State of Israel. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from serve a light, Yom Tov meal. This will be Rabbi Gilbert Klaperman, President of the followed by further singing a brief Torah Rabbi Gilbert Synagogue Council of America and spiritual Klaperman discourse by Rabbi Jack Bieler. Following leader of Congregation Beth Sholom, this part of the evening, we will bench Lawrence, N.Y., the true inside story of these We Welcome together and conclude the festivities. remarkable meetings. We The Children of the Ramaz hope that the spirit of Hakafot There is no charge for either Rabbi Klaper- Unlimited will us usher a year ofjoy help in man's address nor the supper which will be Kindergarten and Their Parents and to Shabbat Services happiness —unlimited—with the Torah served in KJ's rooftop sukkah; both are as our inspiration. presented by the KJ Men's Club. Call the and Luncheon on synagogue office now for reservations SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 SIMCHAT TORAH DAY (427-1000). Friday Morning, October 16 Kehilath Be sure to remember the special role of Jeshurun is proud to announce its annual children and adults on Simchat Torah Day. Scholar In Residence Shabbat On that occasion, we conduct another full round of Hakafot with singing and dancing Friday and Saturday, November 13-14 for all. Plan to arrive before 10:00 AM in (Uflimale fJssues — L?l (SAa66a/ of (jthical AJnyuiry order to enjoy all the festivities. Remember PRESENTED BY that the congregation will be guests at a special buffet kiddush, in honor of our Dr. Sid Z. Leiman Chatanim. Chairman, Department of Judaic Studies Simchat Torah, day and night, are Brooklyn College of Hie City University of New York religious occasions of great joy in which Friday Evening Dinner—Adults $17.50 RSVP by Friday, November 6 every family should participate fully. Please Children $10.00 come and celebrate with us! Page Four KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN BREAKING THE CODE THE KJ SISTERHOOD MEN'S CLUB THEATRE PARTY cordially invites its members andfriends Saturday evening, December 5 to its opening meeting The KJ Men's Club's annual fall theatre THE UNORTHODOX MURDER OR RABBI WAHL party this year will see BREAKING THE CODE on a novel by Joseph Telushkin Saturday evening, December 5. The selection was announced by theatre par¬ A BOOK REVIEW BY RABBI ty chairman, Dr. Barry Libin. Monday, October 19, 12:30 PM The play which is expected to open that the KJ Social Hall week stars Derek Jacobi and was written by A light luncheon will be served Hugh Whitemore and is directed by Clifford Williams. BREAKING THE CODE is described as

a "brilliant. . . intelligent and engrossing" RABBI JOSEPH H. LOOKSTEIN CENTER FOR EDUCATION smash hit in London where Jacobi, as the IN THE DIASPORA AT BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY show's original star, gave a most distinguish¬ ed performance. For twenty-two years Rabbi Joseph H. world. There is much additional, highly im¬ The story is based on the best-selling Lookstein served as President and portant, work it can do. biography "The Enigma of Intelligence" by Chancellor of Bar-Ilan University in Israel. A number of members of our congrega¬ Andrew Hodges. It tells the immensely mov¬ to tion, friends and admirers of the late Rabbi During that time, he helped develop Bar- ing and sensitive true story of Alan Turing, Ilan from a small college of 70 students into Joseph Lookstein, have come forward to help the extraordinary Cambridge mathematics a renowned institution ofcombined secular sponsor the activities of the Center. They genius who is considered the father of the and religious higher education with a stu¬ have thereby contributed to a vital Jewish ac¬ modern computer and who is hailed by dent enrollment of7,000. Since his same passing, tivity and at the time established this Winston Churchill for service to this coun¬ the University has expanded further. Its cur¬ living memorial in Israel in the Rabbi's try when he broke and deciphered the im¬ rent enrollment stands at 13,000. memory. possibly intricate major German wartime As a tribute to our late We Rabbi, the Univer¬ recognize and heartily thank those code. who have so contributed. sity established the Center for Education in Any others who London reviews ofJacobi describe him as the name. may wish join in Diaspora in his Its highly profes¬ to sponsorship of this magnificent and remarkable in his portrayal sional staff has already revitalized the noteworthy endeavor, can Mel Stein, contact of the British mathematician Turing. He is in the teaching of Jewish history and religion in a synagogue or at 554-4711. remembered in America for his exceptional number of communities throughout the leading performances in the popular Master¬ piece Theatre series "I, Claudius," and for KOSHER SERVICES his Broadway debut in the drama "The UNDER SUPERVISION OF MIDTOWN VAAD Suicide." Prior to * working together on BREAKING A. Kosher butcher on the East Side Paul Feldstein, Inc. THE * CODE, Whitemore and Williams also Park East Kosher Butchers 2370 Broadway at 86th Street teamed up for the recent London and New 1163 Madison Avenue Phone: 873-3560 York production of "Pack of Lies." Phone: TR 4-3045 * Fischer Brothers and Leslie A limited number ofseats are available and B. Kosher butchers on the West Side 230 West 72nd Street members of the congregation are invited to * Jonas Stern and Sons Phone: 787-1715 reserve them by sending a check made 229 West 100 Street payable to the KJ MEN'S CLUB to the Phone: 662-7081 C. Catering Synagogue office in the amount of $60.00 * * Meal Mart Take Out Foods and K & C Caterers per ticket. Catering 585 West End Avenue 2189 Broadway Phone: 362-0412 Phone: 787-4720

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COUPLES CLUB TO HOLD WITHIN OUR FAMILY FOURTH ANNUAL BIRTHS B'NAI MITZVAH PROGRESSIVE DINNER Mazel to our Treasurer and Trustee, Nor¬ The KJ Couples Club is once again pleased man and Tova Bulow on the birth of a grand¬ to annouce its annual Progressive Dinner son to their children, Ephraim and Aliza which this year will be held on Saturday even¬ Bulow. ing, November 14, following the synagogue's Mazel tov to Mr. and Mrs. I. David Gor¬ Scholar-In-Residence Shabbat. The program don on the birth oftwin sons, Aaron Eliezer was announced by co-chairpersons Sharon and Daniel Pinchus. Katz, Phyllis Kukin and Paula Menche. The May all of these children grow up in the evening will start offwith hors d'oeuvres hosted finest tradition ofTorah, chupah and ma'asim by Mrs. Morris B. Bender and Drs. LEWIS HERSKOWITZ Adam and Paula Bender. From there, the tovim. Mazel tov to Mr. and Mrs. Irving Her- assemblage will proceed to the homes of about fifteen families in small skowitz on the Bar Mitzvah son, groups for the main PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT of their part of the dinner. Everyone will then reassem¬ Lewis, which will take place on Saturday, We are pleased to announce that Hon. ble for dessert at the home of Rabbi and Mrs. October 17. Lewis will read the Haftorah Jerome Hornblass was reappointed to a se¬ Haskel Lookstein. from the weekly portion of Bereshit. cond ten year Judicial term. He serves as an In addition to serving an important fund- Lewis is a student in the Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of the eighth grade of raising role for the Couples Club in its sup¬ York State of New York, sitting in . Prep. port of the congregation, past participants have found this to be a wonderful social evening and Judge Hornblass was recently elected as an effective President of the International Association of way to make new friends amongst the many new as well as established families Jewish Lawyers and Jurists, American Sec¬ of the congregation. tion and was re-elected President of the The cost is $60.00 per couple and reserva¬ Yeshiva Etz Chaim Foundation Inc. tions may be made by sending a check to the We congratulate Jackie Leifert on her ap¬ synagogue office directed to the Couples Club pointment to the Visiting Faculty of the Progressive Dinner or by contacting the co- Department of Jewish Education at Touro chairpeople: Sharon—722-1940; Phyllis—628- College. MICHAEL KULE 4723; and Paula—772-7765. We congratulate Dr. Andrea P. Thau (Mrs. Mazel tov to our Trustee and Mrs. Stephen John to Lieberman) on her election the Ex¬ J. Kule on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, ecutive Committee of the New York 3tt ffltemoriam Michael which will take place on Saturday, Esther Eisenstat Academy of Optometry and her election as October 31. Michael will read the weekly a We mourn the one senior Chairperson of the New York State Op- portion of Lech Lecha and the Haftorah. passing of of the tometric Association. citizens of the congregation, a beloved lady Michael is a student in the eighth grade Dr. Thau has who was a leader in the American Jewish recently opened a new of the Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein Upper community and a cherished member ofour private practice in optometry. Her office is School of Ramaz. located a 7 Park Avenue, and she can be religious fellowship. Esther Eisenstat held reached at 212-685-2457. We wish her much important offices in the Jewish community. At one time or success in this endeavor. another she was a national vice president of Young Israel, a vice president of CONDOLENCES 45* American Mizrachi Women (now AMIT), Our condolences to Mrs. Gertrude Bloch president of the Parents' Council of the on the passing of her brother, George Levy. Yeshiva Soloveitchik, and a leading worker Our condolences to Mrs. Arthur Colvin for Israel Bonds. on the passing of her sister, Brenda Elison. She loved KJ and Ramaz. She was proud BRADLEY SCHOENFELD Our condolences to Stuart Ellman on the of the fact that a son and a grandson are passing of his father, Harry Ellman. Mazel tov to Judge and Mrs. Martin alumni of the school and that two of her Our condolences to Mrs. Charlotte Schoenfeld on the Bar M itzvah of their son, grandchildren are students there. She oc¬ Lebovics on the passing of her brother, Adolf Bradley which will take place on Saturday, cupied her seat in the ladies' balcony every Shabbat and Yom Tov. Women considered Ja ray. November 7. Bradley will read the weekly it a privilege to help her assume that seat May these Mourners be comforted among portion of Vayera and the Haftorah. with regularity. all those who mournfor Zion andJerusalem. Bradley is a student in the eighth grade of Her life was hard and often painful but the Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein Upper School of Ramaz. you would never know it from looking at the beautiful smile that radiated from her face. Her wit and humor were RIVERSIDE legendary. WOULD YOU LIKE TO She was a magnificent example of the MEMORIAL CHAPEL resiliency, faith and sense ofpriorities that DEDICATE A ... every Jew ought to possess. Daily Prayer Book $15.00 We extend our heartfelt condolences to 180 West 76th St. Sabbath Prayer Book $15.00 her only surviving son, our former Presi¬ (at AMSTERDAM AVE.) High Holiday Mahzor $20.00 dent, Sandy Eisenstat, and to all the ENdicott 2-6600 Hertz Chumash $25.00 members of the bereaved CALL CHANI WOLK AT 427-1000 family. Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun and the Ramaz Parents' Council Adult Institute of Continuing Jewish Education FALL SEMESTER, 1987-8/5748

SHIURIM

■ CLASSES

LUNCH and LEARN

■ AM HASEFER

■ SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE

■ BEGINYAN

PULL-OUT BULLETIN SUPPLEMENT Page Two FALL EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT 1 9 8 7 / 5 74 8

CS104. Maimonides: CLASSES Iggeret Temen and Iggeret HaShmad Rabbi Haskel Lookstein Meets every Tuesday morning CS102. Let's Read Together Begins October 20 9:15-10:15 AM Beginners Hebrew—Siddur (Prayer Book) Reading Rabbi Lookstein will analyze these two epistles of Maimonidian Meets eight consecutive Tuesday evenings thought that deal with the questions of forced apostasy and Begins October 20 7:45-8:35 PM persecution. Fascinating from an historical perspective, these works outline the This course is designed for students who wish to master the expected response of a Jewish community under such conditions. "Aleph-Bet" and begin to develop a fluency in reading the Daily and Sabbath Siddur. It will be especially helpful for parents of primary school children learning how to read Hebrew, and should facilitate participation in Synagogue services the year round. SHIURIM

CS103. Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Movements: Their Histories and Development Rabbi Dale Polakoff SH205. Bible: Parshat HaShavuah Meets eight consecutive Tuesday evenings Rabbi Jack Bieler Begins October 20 7:45-8:35 PM Meets every Monday morning Ongoing 10:00-11:00 AM Concentrating on the common roots of each of the three major Jewish denominations, this course will attempt to trace their A weekly class concentrating upon the in-depth analysis of a development and transplantation to American soil. Past significant theme associated with the Torah reading of the com¬ similarities and personalities as well as current differences will ing Shabbat. The abilities of the students attending range from be the focus the lectures. of the most advanced to the beginner, providing the group with the opportunity to consider the ideas presented on a number of levels.

CS202. Chabad Welcomes You: The World of the This course meets at the Morris and Ida Newman Educational Lubavitcher Rebbe through Tanya Center (Upper School of Ramaz), 60 East 78th Street between Israel D. Rosenberg Madison and Park Avenues. Meets every Tuesday evening Begins October 20 7:45-8:35 PM

Contemporary Chabad continues to be one of the most vigorous and controversial movements in Jewish religious life. Learn about SH301. Talmud: Betzah its foundations through the writings of its founder. Rav Herschel Schachter Meets every Monday evening Begins October 26 8:00-9:30 PM CS203. Jewish Prayer: How to Make It Work Rav Schachter will teach the first chapter of Masechet Betzah Rabbi Moshe Rosenberg which contains, among other things, the ideas behind the laws Meets eight consecutive Tuesday evenings of muktzah. The shiur will be intensive, making use of the various Begins October 20 8:45-9:35 PM commentaries as well as the traditional text of the Talmud. This course will explore the philosophical foundations of the Jewish concept of prayer and attempt to analyze the proper way in which to approach God. Utilizing traditional sources the class will be exposed to the classical approach to our dialogue with God. SH207. Bible: Kohelet Rabbi Jack Bieler Meets every Monday evening Ongoing 8:30-9:30 PM CS101. Workshop in Jewish Living This shiur continues with an intensive analysis of one of the most Rabbi Dale Polakoff interesting books of the Bible. Each shiur focuses on how a Meets eight consecutive Tuesday evenings number of commentators interpret a single verse. The shiur is Begins October 20 8:45-9:35 PM open to students of various backgrounds who would like to gain Why do we keep the Sabbath the way we do? What's so impor¬ insights into this work of King Solomon. tant about keeping Kosher? Is there anyone really listening when we pray? What are "Jewish Beliefs?" This course will attempt to This shiur meets at the Bieler residence, 1641 Third Avenue at answer these and other "why's" fundamental to Jewish life. 91st Street. FALL EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT 1 9 8 7 / 5 7 4 8 Page Three

SH203. Midtown Lunch and Talmud SH201. Talmud: Sanhedrin Rabbi Haskel Lookstein Rabbi Haskel Lookstein Meets every Tuesday afternoon Meets every Shabbat afternoon Begins October 27 Begins October 24 1 hour before Mincha

We continue the practice of having a Talmud class conducted The shiur will continue its study of the tractate Sanhedrin. This at mid-day, once a week, in a mid-town office location. The shiur tractate contains an in-depth analysis of various components continues the study of Sanhedrin dealing with the components of the system of Jewish jurisprudence and offers many interesting of Jewish jurisprudence. comparisons to modern day systems.

12:00-12:30 PM . .A sandwich lunch will be served 12:30-1:30 PM Shiur

Until the end of the Fall semester this shiur will be held in the SH101. Talmud: Pesachim office of: Dr. Gilbert N. Kahn David Kahn Meets every Sunday morning Goldstein, Golub and Kessler Begins November 1 9:15-10:15 AM 245 Park Avenue (34th floor) This shiur continues the study of the Tractate Pesachim using (between 46th and 47th streets) the Steinsaltz edition in Hebrew, the Soncino edition in English 212-661-3300 and traditional commentaries.

Forfurther information call the synagogue office, 212-427-1000.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SH204. Talmud: Shabbat Rabbi Dale Polakoff Meets every Wednesday evening AM HASEFER Begins October 28 7:45-8:45 PM We are known as the "People of the Book" because reading and Designed as a shiur for women, we will be learning different study have always been central to our lives as Jews. The Am sections from Masechet Shabbat. The shiur will make use of the HaSefer Book Reading Club provides the opportunity to read traditional commentaries of Rashi and Tosafot, analyzing the and discuss books which shed light on contemporary Jewish life. form and structure of the text. Discussions are held in the homes of participants and are led by members of the group. Please call the synagogue office to register for Am HaSefer.

All books are available to members of the group through the synagogue office. SH206. Bible: Parshat HaShavuah Rabbi Jack Bieler Meets on alternate Friday evenings I. Adieu, Volodya, by Simonne Signoret Begins October 23 8:30-9:30 PM Sunday, November 15 8:00-9:00 PM A presentation of the weekly Torah portion, this shiur will com¬ One of France's best loved actresses, Signoret was also a woman plement Rabbi Bieler's Monday morning shiur. Talmudic and who fought for the rights of oppressed people around the world. Midrashic interpretations will provide the basis for the develop¬ Beginning as a Communist Party "fellow traveler," she soon grew ment of the ideas to be discussed. disillusioned with communism and deeply involved with the This shiur meets at the Bieler residence, 1641 Third Avenue at cause of those oppressed at the hands of state, especially those 91st Street. Jews massacred in the Gulag camps of the Soviet Union. In this novel, published posthumously, she pours out her concern for such people.

SH202. Talmud: Ketuvot II. Loving Kindness, by Anne Roiphe Rabbi Jack Bieler Sunday, January 24 8:00-9:00 PM Meets every Shabbat morning A powerful story of Jewish identity, this book by the renowned Ongoing 8:00-9:00 AM author traces the relationship between a mother uncomfortable This shiur is taught "on the daf" with significant emphasis on with a life of observance and her daughter who travels to Israel the text, Rashi, Tosafot and other commentators. The shiur is and decides to return to her roots. The mother's struggle for her presented in a way which allows for an understanding of the daughter's soul sets the stage of conflict which is experienced Talmud by people with a wide variety of backgrounds. by many who are seeking their Jewish heritage. Page Four FALL EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT 1 9 8 7 / 5 7 4 8

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE LUNCH and LEARN

Professor Sid Z. Leiman spioi. November 20-21, 1986 Wednesdays 12:00-1:30 PM A Shabbaton of Ethical Inquiry Begins October 21 Each Professor Leiman will speak at a Shabbat dinner on Friday night Wednesday at noon members of the community are in¬ and address the congregation from the pulpit Shabbat morn¬ vited to lunch together and particpate in an educational and social ing. His final presentation will be at a Seudah Shlishit on Shab¬ experience. On a rotating basis, a cycle of four programs will be led bat afternoon. Please reserve early with the synagogue office by personalities of Kehilath Jeshurun and Ramaz. All pro¬ because space is limited. grams will encourage active group participation and an oppor¬ tunity to exchange ideas. A sandwich lunch will be served. I. "Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die? Jewish Perspective on Lifeboat Ethics." I. Yiddish and Yiddish Folklore An introduction to the essential teachings of Jewish ethics by Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz means of a case study: the shipwreck of the William Brown. A nostalgic discussion of Jewish life in Eastern Europe with true stories and II. "Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaCohen Kook: Portrait of a Gadol heartwarming folklore presented in English but spiced with a on the 50th Anniversary of his Death." distinctly Yiddish flavor.

The lecture will focus on Ahavath Yisrael, as reflected in Rav Kook's dramatic intervention in the Chaim Arlosoroff affair. II. The World of Jewish Music Both traditional and III. "Scholars and Scoundrels: A Study in Jewish Forgery" popular Jewish music will be brought to life in this class, with special emphasis on the new songs and The contemporary Jewish community is plagued by literary and melodies and on pre-holiday "tune-ups." artistic forgeries that are sold in Jewish bookstores and art galleries as if they were genuine. The presentation focuses on one rather extraordinary forgery, how it was done, and how it III. Jewish Current Events was exposed. Robert J. Leifert Professor Leiman is Professor of Jewish History and Literature Each week a topic of international Jewish concern will be and Chairman of the Department of Judaic Studies at Brooklyn presented to the group with an analysis of its implications for College of the City University of New York. He has also served Jewish communal life. as Professor of Jewish History and Literature, Dean of the Ber¬ nard Revel Graduate School, and Director of Graduate Jewish Education at . Professor Leiman lectures wide¬ IV. Contemporary American Jewish Fiction ly and has published many articles on Jewish Ethics. Nancy Gallin A presentation about the stories, thoughts and themes of modern American Jewish novels. A different work will be discussed at each session. While reading the book in advance is desirable, BEGINYAN it is not necessary.

BEGINNERS SERVICE INFORMATION Rabbi Asher Berkowitz Meets every Saturday morning 10:00-Noon

KEY TO COURSE LISTINGS ... Do you sometimes find yourself lost during the Saturday morn¬ CS Classes ing service, or uncertain as to the meaning of certain prayers? SH Shiurim In this service we will emphasize the structure of the prayers as SP well as provide explanations of their major components. Par¬ Special Programs 111-199 ticipants will improve their familiarity with the service, leading Courses require no Hebrew language background nor towards improved participation in the main congregation. previous background in Jewish studies. 200-299 Intermediate courses which may use some sources in Special activities including kiddushim, luncheons and Hebrew. 300-399 Advanced courses workshops are held for participants and their families in order requiring a working knowledge of Hebrew and to increase the bonds of friendship and learning among this previous background in Jewish studies. group. LOCATION ...

This is your opportunity to understand and follow a traditional Unless otherwise noted, all classes and programs take place at Shabbat service, feel at home in a shul, and become part of a Kehilath Jeshurun, 125 East 85th Street (between Lexington and warm Jewish community. Child care is provided. Park Avenues). FALL EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT 1 9 8 7 / 5 74 8 Page Five

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE ... SCHEDULE OF CLASSES The Institute is sponsored by Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, now in its 115th year of service to the community, and the Parents' Council of the which is celebrating its Jubilee year. SUNDAY We encourage you to become familiar with the services of these 9:15-10:15 AM .Talmud: Pesachim institutions and to participate with us in their programs. MONDAY Learning has always been an essential part of Jewish life. And 10:00-11:00 AM Bible: Parshat HaShavuah yet with all of the demands on our time the beauty of learning 8:00-9:30 PM Talmud: Betzah together with others often passes by unappreciated. The Adult 8:30-9:30 PM Bible: Kohelet Institute of Continuing Jewish Education was founded in order to facilitate that experience, and it sponsors many shiurim, classes TUESDAY and workshops offered at a variety of times. We urge you to look 9:15-10:15 AM Maimonides carefully through this catalogue and to make time for a learning 12:00-1:30 PM Midtown Lunch and Talmud experience that interests you. And as you do, keep in mind the 7:45-8:35 PM Tanya dictum of the Jewish sage Hillel, who said: "If not now, when?" History of Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Movements Beginners' Hebrew 8:45-9:35 PM Prayer: Making It Work REGISTRATION FORM Workshop in Jewish Living PLEASE PRINT WEDNESDAY 12:00-1:30 PM Lunch and Learn Name(s) 7:45-8:45 PM Womens' Shiur

FRIDAY

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Check one: MEMBERSHIP... □ Individual Member □ Membership Family Institute membership entitles a participant (individual member¬ ship) or all members of a family (family membership) to attend Check if appropriate: an unlimited number of courses each semester. □ KJ Member □ Ramaz Parents Council Member Membership fees: (per semester) Kehilath Please enroll me in the following course(s): Jeshurun or Ramaz Parents' Council Member: Individual $35.00 Family $50.00 Course Number and title Non-members of KJ or Ramaz: Individual $50.00

Course Number and title Family $75.00 No tuition charge: Shabbat Shiurim, Beginyan, Am HaSefer. Course Number and title Cassette Order Form Course Number and title

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Phone: Office Home Amount Enclosed: $ Please send me the following tapes: Mail this completed coupon together with your check to: institute of continuing jewish education 125 East 85th Street New York, N.Y. 10028 427-1000 Enclosed is my check in the amount of $ . Page Six FALL EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT 1 9 8 7 / 5 7 4 8

TAPE LIBRARY FACULTY

Kehilath Jeshurun maintains a Tape Library of the various classes, Rabbi Asher Berkowitz shiurim and programs that are part of its Adult Institute of Con¬ Having spent many years studying in Israel. Rabbi Berkowitz tinuing Jewish Education. We hope that this will provide an op¬ received his ordination from Yeshivat HaMivtar. He is current¬ portunity for continued learning even when time might not per¬ ly a member of the faculty of the Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein mit participation in formal classes. Tapes may be ordered from Upper School of Ramaz, and is the Director of the Beginners the library by using the order form below. There is a $5.00 fee Program at Kehilath Jeshurun. per tape ordered. Rabbi Jack Bieler In addition to the tapes listed below there are tapes available The core instructor in the Institute's program of Shiurim, Rabbi on each Parshat HaShavuah by Rabbi Jack Bieler. Please specify Bieler is a member of the faculty of the Rabbi Joseph H. Look¬ the week when ordering. stein Upper School of Ramaz, and the chairman of the Talmud Department. He was ordained at Yeshiva University which also C=?rUE DESCRIPTION granted him a Master's Degree. E-l Medical Ethics December 17, Symposium, 1985 Nancy Gallin Sexual Therapy and Jewish Law—Sides 1 and 2 A graduate of Vassar College with a degree in English, Nancy E-2 Medical Ethics Symposium, December 17, 1985 Gallin studied in Paris as a Fullbright Scholar while teaching Sexual Therapy and Jewish Law—Sides 3 and 4 American Civilization and Letters at the University of Lille. Honored with a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, she earned a E-3 Medical Ethics Symposium, December 17, 1985 Master's Degree Columbia. Sexual Therapy and Jewish Law—Side 5 at Dr. Gilbert N. Kahn E-4 Medical Ethics Symposium, November 27, 1984 A veteran member of the Institute's faculty, Dr. Kahn holds Whose Life Is It Anyway?—Sides A and B degrees from Columbia and New York Universities as well as E-5 Medical Ethics Symposium, November 27, 1984 Hunter College. He is currently on the faculty at Kean College Whose Life Is It Anyway?—Sides B and C in New Jersey. E-6 Medical Ethics Symposium, November 27, 1984 Robert J. Leifert Whose Life Is It Anyway?— Side E Executive Director of Kehilath Jeshurun, Mr. Leifert holds E-7 Oz V'Shalom Symposium—Part I graduate degrees from Columbia and Yeshiva Universities. His Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, Professors Aviezer recent thesis is a study of the American Jewish community. Ravitsky and Uriel Simon Rabbi Haskel Lookstein E-8 Oz VShalom Symposium—Part II Rabbi of Kehilath Jeshurun and Principal of Ramaz School, Rab¬ Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, Professors Aviezer bi Lookstein is also Joseph H. Lookstein Professor of Homiletics Ravitsky and Uriel Simon at Yeshiva University. A graduate of Columbia, Dr. Lookstein received his Rabbinic ordination and his Ph.D. from Yeshiva. G-l The Definition of Talmud Torah He is the author of the newly published book Were We Our Rabbi Michael Rosenzweig, April 30, 1985 Brother's Keepers? The Public Response ofAmerican Jews to the G-2 To Honor Parents Holocaust. Rabbi Jeffrey Abel, May 21, 1985 Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz G-3 Marriage and Divorce in Halacha Headmaster of Judaic Studies at the Ramaz Lower School, Rab¬ Rabbi Ben Cherney, May 6, 1986 bi Moskowitz is known to the Kehilath Jeshurun family as the G-4 The Mitzvah of Kiddush High Holy Days Cantor in the Parallel Service. He is a specialist Rabbi Yonasan Sacks, April 16, 1986 in dramatics and was Director of Camp Masad for three decades. G-5 The Individual and Community Within Halacha Rabbi Dale Polakoff Rabbi of Kehilath Rabbi Yosef Wanefsky, April 26, 1986 Assistant Jeshurun, Rabbi Polakoff was or¬ dained by Yeshiva University. He currently also serves on the G-6 Reproaching One's Neighbor faculty of the Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein Upper School of Ramaz. Rabbi Israel Paretsky Israel D. Rosenberg W-l Women and Torah Study—Part I Ritual Director of Kehilath Jeshurun for thirty years, Mr. Rabbi Jack Bieler Rosenberg studied Tanya at the original Lubavitch School in W-2 Women and Torah Study—Part II Warsaw. Rabbi Jack Bieler Rabbi Moshe Rosenberg W-3 In-vitro Fertilization A graduate of Yeshiva University, Rabbi Rosenberg recently Rabbi Jack Bieler, November 28, 1984 received his ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. He is currently teaching in Yeshiva Univer¬ W-4 Women & Leadership Positions — Shul & Community sity's High School. Rabbi Dale Polakoff Rabbi Hershel Schachter Rosh Kollel at Yeshiva W-5 Da'atan Kalot University, Rabbi Schachter holds the Nathan and Vivian Fink Rabbi Jack Bieler Professorship of Talmud at the Univer¬ ORDER FORM ON PAGE 5 sity. He is one of the leading Talmudic scholars of our generation. Page Six KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

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Dr Haskel Lookstein Rabbi Haftorah: Isaiah 40 October 25-October 29 4:50 PM Dale Polakoff Assistant Rabbi November 1-November 5 4:45 PM Av rum Davis Cantor November 7 November 8-December 3 4:30 PM Mayer Davis Assistant Cantor Israel D Ritual Director Weekly Portion: Vayera Rosenberg SPECIAL DATES Robert J Leifert Executive Director Haftorah: II Kings 4 Ella M Leffler Administrative Director Friday, October 23 Roy Angstreich Youth Director November 14 ROSH CHODESH CHESHVAN Officers of the Congregation Nathan Salzman Hon. President Weekly Portion: Chaye Sarah Morning 7:15 AM Haftorah: I Kings 1 Benjamin Brown President Saturday, October 24 Stanley Gurewitsch Vice-President November 21 ROSH CHODESH CHESHVAN Norman Bulow Treasurer

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