There is a place for you at Beth El. We Belong Together. Beth El Newsletter October (Tishrei/Cheshvan), November (Cheshvan/Kislev), December (Kislev/Tevet) 2020/ 5781

Our Early Childhood Center had a Beth El Turns 100! fabulous to the year. Everyone is In honor of Beth El’s Centennial celebration, here taking safety very seriously so that we are some fun facts and tidbits from our history: can learn, play, and celebrate together!

On October 3, 1920, a meeting was held in Benjamin Natal’s law office to organize a new congregation in Camden. On October 17, 1920, South Jersey’s first Conservative congregation was “organized” and elected Morris Handle as Beth El’s first president.

Beth El Sisterhood was founded on November 1, 1921. By the fall of 1935, Sisterhood had 200 members and annual dues were $2.

Beth El Men’s Club was organized in 1937. The Men’s Club sponsored the Bank drive dating back to 1957 with a goal of collecting 125 pints.

Rabbi Harry B. Kellman was installed as Beth El’s Rabbi on September 9, 1947 by Dr. Max Artz. Louis L. Goldman was the chairman of the installation ceremonies.

The USY (United Synagogue Youth) group was founded in 1953.

In the fall of 1958, Beth El started an all day We’ve been thrilled to safely offer some kindergarten called “The Foundation School” under the supervision in person experiences here at the shul. of Dr. Samuel Rosenblum.

The Young Associates group was organized during the summer of 1960. The group had 115 founding members and M. Zev Rose was the first president serving for 2 years.

The Golden Jubilee Committee in 1970 included Lois Asbell and Shirley Yaffa.

“Our record of achievement is great, but progress demands that we continuously search and research our goals and objectives. Great are our accomplishments—greater year our responsibilities. We must constantly anticipate social changes in an ever changing world. As an institution of learning and service we must consistently combat the corrosive effects of assimilation and be an effective instrument for transmitting the Jewish heritage to our youth. Consequently, Beth El will continue to dream of new heights while hopefully be deserving of the applause of the community for its contributions toward creative continuity. Mazel Tov” - Rabbi Isaac Furman z”L from the 50th Anniversary Booklet www.bethelsnj.org Congregation Beth El Oct-Nov-Dec 2020 1

CLERGY CORNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Aseh L’cha Rav U’k’nei L’cha Chaver - Josh Laster Make for yourself a teacher and find yourself a friend. –Pirkei Avot 1:6 Executive Director

How blessed we are that in The High Holidays in 2020 marked our bimah partner we have 100 years since we first gathered as found our Rabbi and our a Beth El community. What an dear friend! exciting time to be part of our synagogue! October 1 marked my We are writing to tell you five year anniversary as Beth El’s that serving as clergy colleagues alongside Rabbi Executive Director. That’s just Aaron Krupnick is an absolute pleasure. Rabbi Krupnick about 5% of our 100 year history. We are celebrating lifts us to be our best. He creates opportunities for us to our 100 year anniversary, because of our many years of shine and helps us when we need it. He knows that our commitment from clergy, leaders, volunteers, clergy partnership is made stronger when each of us professional, administrative and support staff. We are individually succeeds, understanding how these celebrating our centennial anniversary because of successes reflect positively on our shul. Modeling for us dedicated members, inclusive of many multi- how to be deeply present for the vulnerable in our generational families, that value how Beth El offers community, he serves as a constant source of strength. community, worship and education to create an He heightens our joy at celebrations and gives us enriched Jewish life. We offer purposeful Jewish living. purpose and direction in times of sorrow and pain. He calls us to action. And he makes us laugh more than you might guess…making us even more grateful to work by his side.

Rabbi Krupnick, we also know that Rabbi Isaac Furman, Zichrono Livracha, loved you as a son. Your genuine love and care gave him strength, enabling him to be a blessing for all of us. We will always cherish his warmth and his smile. I included this picture with my article, because it is a snapshot of many of our staff and our president, Karen On behalf of our grateful Beth El Family, we wish a Schlessel, taken just after Rosh Hashanah. This team, hearty Mazal Tov to Rabbi Aaron Krupnick and and all the staff, leaders and volunteers not pictured, Dr. Helene Herman Krupnick on over 25 years of are part of creating the most dynamic Beth El you have outstanding leadership. May we continue to go from ever seen. This year is a year like no other. This year, strength to strength! the families of our community are not able to come together in the way they always have done since 1920- Warmly, 1921. This year will stand out in our 100 year history as Rabbi Andy Green and Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro the year we pivoted, the year we offered worship and education in brand new ways and sought to engage our members far beyond the walls of our beloved synagogue. This is the year we grew and we adapted. I’m so proud to be part of our shul during this moment momentous time. I look forward to being part of this team for many more years and to leveraging this year to make the next 100 years meaningful, engaging and relevant to all those that consider us their spiritual .

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Karen H. Schlessel davening at home, it was as if we all came home to our shul. Kudos also to our devoted lay leaders, volunteers, President members, and benefactors. Each and every one of you connects us and enables Beth El to uphold and The Esther Award goes to… strengthen our sacred mission. We live up to our credo, Congregation Beth El for sublime, We Belong Together, once again demonstrating it’s not spiritual, and safe Rosh Hashanah and the space, but the people. Yom Kippur services during a Remember what our grandmothers said, “We plan. Gd pandemic! Mazel Tov on an experience laughs.” We will continue to grow and adapt. We will for the ages! attain new heights. It’s how we’ve thrived and prevailed I am so proud of our clergy and staff for a century now. “Historic“ describes 5781’s High for their outstanding work and complete commitment to Holiday services as well as our centennial. Together, let’s make our High Holidays so meaningful and warm. While go forth with pride, strength, and courage.

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Dear Students and Parents, New Years Greetings From:  Abby & Robert Belafsky We hope this message finds you all well as we  Elissa, Eric, Alex, Seth, and Sydney Boory continue to get through these challenging times.  Chris, Ronit, Ayla, Jacob, Adina, and Eden Boyd Our College Connection Program is committed to our goal of keeping our college students  Leslie, David, Benny and Sammy Breslau connected to their Judaism and to Beth El. In  Lisa, Stephen, Jonathan, and Mallory Brodack light of the ever-changing variables related to  Sharon & Bill Bronstein and Family the coronavirus, we made changes in the  Barbara and Mark Collik implementation of the College Connection  David, Jill and Micah Hulnick Program at this time. In lieu of our traditional  Aaron, Jessica, Elijah and Caleb Inver packages for Sukkot and Chanukah, Rabbi Green  Dan, Stacy, Zach and Ethan Farber will be reaching out to the students through the  Carol & Joel Fleisher use of technology and in-person events held at  Edith Green and Family Beth El. Our plan is to send letters and/or video  Norma Kamis, Jeffrey, and Jacob Kamis, Alisa Kamis-Brinda & Family messages that will continue to provide insight  Alison, Andrew, Jared and Sami Keim and inspiration regarding their college  Ruth & Larry Katz and Family experience. Students will also be invited to join  Janet & Phil Kirschner Rabbi Green and their peers at ZOOM meetings  Robin Sue & Bill Landsburg and Family where they will be welcome to share their  Ann & Bernie Miller and Family perspectives as well.  Darin, Jamie, Nate and Maya Morgan Thank you to those of you who have already  Ellen & Ira Podell, Helene, David, Melanie and Becca Raush sent us your students’ contact information. If  Gladys & Barry Robbins you have not already done so, please send it to  Sharon, Jay, Ben, Andrew, Shelby, Blakely, Jackson, Rachel S., [email protected] . The most critical Andrew S. and Mia S. Ruder information at this time is their e-mail address in  Lauren, Joel, Alex, and Jacob Rudin addition to the name of their school and their  Marcy Sanders and Family expected year of graduation.  Sherry, Stuart, Aaron, Molly and Dino Sauer We thank you for your understanding and your  Karen & Dave Schlessel and Family assistance. We will be re-evaluating our plan for  Harriet Schulman and Family Purim as we get closer to the spring.  Robert, Betsy, Emily and Madi Schwartz  Faye & Gary Shapiro and Family Take good care and stay well,  Phyllis & Malcolm Trobman and Family Gloria Back and Ann Miller

 Jim, Jen, Ilana and Emma Weiss Contact Gloria Back 856.428.6368  Len & Judy Wizmur Sponsored by the  Shirley Yaffa and Family David Back College Connection Fund.  Stuart & Linda Yaffa and Family Call 856.675.1166 to donate.

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BETH EL EDUCATION

Rabbi Nogah Marshall Knicks and is the assistant Basketball Coach for Yeshiva University and basketball coordinator of Camp Educational Director Ramah Poconos. Michael shared an inspirational talk and answered questions about If I Knew Then… his life in the NBA, struggling If I was told twenty years ago, as with Mental Illness, and Justice a new Educational Director at the and health in today’s world. Our Society for the Advancement of next Teen Summit will take place Judaism in NYC, the flagship on November 19 with guest synagogue of the speaker Ariana Berlin, an Reconstructionist Movement, that American artistic gymnast, dancer and film actress in the year 2020 a pandemic who competed for the UCLA Bruins gymnastics team, would hit and all of our and is currently a producer for Fox. Ariana will share educational programs would be remote and online, I her story and her ties to Judaism. For more would have thought it was a joke. In fact, I would information to join these teen summits please email probably not have understood what virtual or remote me at [email protected]. meant, as the internet was not as sophisticated then as it is today. So, yes, if I knew 20 years ago I would have to transform our educational However, almost a year ago, the world as we knew it programs from traditional literally changed overnight. In person traditional learning to virtual learning, I education as we knew it, turned upside down. A would have embraced this whole new age of learning has been introduced and I challenge. And that is what we am so proud of what we here at Congregation Beth El have done here at Beth El. We have achieved these past 7 months. embraced the challenge and dreamed big. And I will continue to work with my After months of learning, evaluating, and researching, incredible team of teachers, educators, and we at Beth El, have created inspiring, meaningful, and committees to provide the most innovative, creative, spiritual learning opportunities for learners of all educational, meaningful, and spiritual programs ages. Although our physical building may not be fully possible for all of our students. open, our educational programming is stronger As George Bernard Shaw once said, You see thing and than ever. Not only have we you say why? But I dream things that never were and I adapted to our new “normal”, say “Why Not?” we have surpassed our expectations! Our new and innovative programming has been more accessible and has brought Judaism into so many lives of our congregation.

One of our new programs created as an outcome of the pandemic is our new Teen Summit Program. This year I am thrilled to announce that our S.A.I.L Hebrew High School, together with Temple Beth Sholom’s Hebrew High School received a grant from the JCF Community Endowment Fund for our new Teen Summit Program. This new initiative was created to bring the Jewish teens together virtually during these isolating times. Six times a year (three Tuesdays and three Thursdays) our teens will gather through Zoom to learn and socialize together. Each session features a well-known speaker. Our first Summit took place on October 13 and featured former Knicks player Michael Sweetney. Michael Sweetney was an all American Georgetown player, a lottery pick for the New York

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A BETH EL 100 MESSAGE FROM THE ECC Ayelet Mittelman These sermons reminded me how much my faith means to me. Joining for Shabbat, and being invited ECC Principal by a beautiful congregant to be part of her “Shabbat Family”, was everything my soul had been missing. I 100 years. 100 years of being had found my spiritual home. I was reminded that a spiritual home. 100 years of being a good Jew meant being able to forgive, to ask being a community. 100 years questions, to be tolerant, and to love with my whole of education, experiences, heart. All of which are at the core of Beth El. celebrations and so much more. Beth El turning 100 is Joining Beth El, reminded me how important it is for something worth celebrating, me to keep Shabbat with my family, and say the even to a “newbie” like me. Shema with Maya before bed every night. It reminded me how important it is for me to fight with I am relatively new to Beth El having only been all of my being to keep Judaism alive and well in my involved for about 5 years; first as a parent in the ECC life and in the lives of my family. It reminded me how and then as part of our incredible Beth El team. In my important it is for me to be a part of a community that short time with Beth El, I have come to think of it as preaches love, acceptance, hope, and generosity. my home. The Clergy, Staff and Congregants are my family. The services, events, and educational This is what why we celebrate Beth El. A synagogue experiences, are simply the cherry on top. that is so much more than just a spiritual home. A place that has meant so much to so many for so long; Some of you may know this story, and some of you and yet has resonated so beautifully with someone may not, but I’d like to share with you what drew me like me in very recent years. Normally, when to Beth El. For that, we need to go back 27 years, to someone has a birthday, we say “Ad me’ah v’esrim”, when I was 16 years old, and went on the March of the which translates to “May you live to be 120”. In this Living. For those of you who do not know, the March case Beth El will meet that milestone before we know of the Living is a journey from dark to light, that takes it. So, I’d like to wish Beth El, something different. I you through the devastation of the concentration would like to wish Beth El “Od me’ah v’esrim”, another camps in Poland, then to Israel, to see how the Jewish 120 years! Another 120 years of love, innovative people have thrived, even in the face of such horror. engagement, inclusion, growth, and beautiful spiritual meaning. May this place forever be for others, what it The experience raised many questions for me. I lost has been for me. faith in humanity to a certain extent, and also lost my faith in Gd. I turned to my Rabbi for guidance, and Mazal Tov Beth El!! support. I wanted to believe that my faith could and would be restored, but unfortunately I was given very little comfort or reassurance.

I can honestly say that over the years, my faith in my religion waned. I didn’t have a community that I felt connected to, having moved so many times. My faith took a back burner in my life.

That all changed, as soon as I came to Beth El.

I had toured Beth El as I was looking for care for my then-toddler. During the tour, I was told how inclusive and welcoming the community was, and was then invited to join Beth El for Rosh Hashanah. No ticket, no membership packet with dues, just “JOIN US!” So, I did. I joined that Rosh Hashanah morning, with cautious optimism. What I experienced was an incredibly inspiring sermon by Rabbi Green. His sermon was full of love, and of the importance of forgiveness. After Rosh Hashanah, I joined again for Shabbat mornings and heard more beautiful sermons by Rabbi Krupnick.

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REESE TITTON ADAM LEIBOWITZ Daughter of Jennifer & Ross Titton Son of Melissa & Lee Leibowitz October 3, 2020 October 3, 2020 Granddaughter of: Judi & Barry Titton Brother of: Hannah Ellen & Eric Dublirer Grandson of: Susan & Ed Doneson, Amy Goldman & Karl Janowitz, Mitzvah Project: Volunteers in the Charli & Stan Leibowitz, Special Education Department of Steven Albert & Bryan Tucker VMS. Created a fundraiser, Happy Great-Grandson of: Ruth & Jonas Weiser Hooks for the Special Education Mitzvah Project: Donated 25 backpacks Department. Made and delivered care filled with school supplies for students packages to essential workers. in Chester, PA. Volunteered with younger swimmers at South Jersey Aquatic Center. Delivered flower arrangements to residents of Lions Gate with Petals for a Purpose. BENJAMIN SNYDERMAN JUSTIN FOX Son of Audrey & Marc Snyderman Son of Missy & Bill Fox

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Brother of: Leah Brother of: Micah Grandson of: Grandson of: Paula & Nancy Fox Carol & Neil Snyderman and and Barbara & David Weiss Carmella & Albert Zalcmann Mitzvah Project: Collected men’s Mitzvah Project: Sold his artwork to clothing and toiletries for New raise money for Project Refit to help Beginnings Camden to support veterans combat isolation amongst mobile shower and laundry the military and first responders. facilities for Camden’s homeless.

NOAH CWANGER STEVEN SOROKIN Son of Nicole & Mitch Cwanger Son of Michelle & Evan Sorokin October 24, 2020 October 24, 2020 Brother of: Max and Nomi Grandson of: Pat & Jules Cwanger and Brother of: Ashleigh & Daniel Barbara & Gary Kelley Grandson of: Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Sorokin Mitzvah Project: Collected and Mitzvah Project: Held a toy drive delivered bedding, toys, and food for through Holton’s Heroes for children Voorhees Animal Orphanage; labeled at CHOP. Donated clothing to Salvation siddurim for High Holidays, and Army for disaster victims. delivered Shabbat-O-Grams for Jewish Federation; packaged and delivered food for Jewish Relief Agency. www.bethelsnj.org Congregation6 Beth El Oct-Nov-Dec 2020 6

ALEX GLAUSER STACEY & LAUREN Son of Marla & Jeff Glauser GRUBER October 31, 2020 Daughters of Deborah & Matthew Brother of: Madison November 14, 2020 Grandson of: Elaine & Barry Glauser Mitzvah Project: Donated money to a Granddaughters of: charity close to his heart. Marcy & Michael Postelnak Mitzvah Project: Collected money for One Love Animal Rescue and made a gift basket that was raffled off at a fundraiser for the rescue.

ELIZA GORDON Daughter of Susan & Andrew Gordon DARBY CHHABRIA Daughter of Heidi & Brian Chhabria November 14, 2020 December 5, 2020 Sister of: James and Kate Granddaughter of: Judy & Richard Sister of: Zachary and Ava March, Louise & Joseph Master, and Granddaughter of: Shelly & Allan Helene & Alan Gordon Brenner Mitzvah Project: Volunteered to deliver Mitzvah Project: In honor of her aunt, food for Jewish Federation of Southern Jodi Kratchman, Darby is raising New Jersey and donated tzedakah to money to support the needs of JFCS Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry. women battling breast cancer. When the pandemic allows, she will teach basketball to children ages 10 and TARA GOLDMAN under to raise money for the cause. Daughter of Cheryl & Daniel Goldman CHARLI AUMILLER December 12, 2020 Daughter of Mira & Aaron Aumiller Sister of: Abigail Granddaughter of: December 19, 2020 Beatrice & Elliot Schwartz Marilyn & Arnold Goldman Sister of: Eli, Zev, and Max Granddaughter of: Carol & Joel Silbert and Sandy Kellerman Levy Mitzvah Project: Made and sold hundreds of “candy bouquets” with all proceeds going to the Lone Soldier Foundation in memory of Michael Levin. SEBASTIAN ENDA Charli baked challahs weekly since Son of Lisa & Jeff Enda COVID and delivered to families to enjoy for Shabbat. December 19, 2020 Brother of: Caleb Grandson of: Janet & Joel Enda and Andrea & Richard Freedman Mitzvah Project: Volunteered with JFCS Kosher Meals on Wheels to deliver meals to seniors and homebound clients. Sebastian also befriended a Holocaust survivor through JFCS Friendly Visitor and ran a collection for Leveling The Playing Field. www.bethelsnj.org Congregation7 Beth El Oct-Nov-Dec 2020 7

We Mourn The Passing Of: MAZEL TOV Jeanette Adler Wife of Jay Adler Robin & Steve Cohn engagement of son, Brian, to Dani Gershkow

Barbara Friedman Arlene & Harris Colton Wife of Henry Friedman celebration of 65th Wedding Anniversary & 50 years at Beth El

We Send Condolences To: Anita Farber celebration of 50 years at Beth El Jodi Abrams loss of her step-father, David Nevins David Gutin recipient of Helen F. Spiegel Leadership Award from Mark Reiner Jewish Senior Housing and Health Care Services loss of his father, Leo Reiner Vikki & Michael Leslie Lois Romm Bat Mitzvah of daughter, Arden

loss of her mother, Alice Damens Jamie & Darin Morgan Bar Mitzvah of son, Nathan Ed Silberman loss of his mother, Vivian Silberman Lynn & Steve Paul Bar Mitzvah of grandson, Benjamin Goodfriend May Their Memories Be A Blessing *List as of October 7, 2020 Joy Perez Bar Mitzvah of son, Michael Tobin THANK YOU! To our adult choir for enhancing our High Holiday Eileen & Salvatore Perice services and to our Torah and Haftarah readers, marriage of son, Rabbi Michael, to Rachael Burgess shofar blowers and our lay daveners! Hae Youn & Steven Reichenberg Bar Mitzvah of son, Evan

Sharon & Jay Ruder birth of granddaughter, Mia Logan Schlossberg

Betsy & Robert Schwartz engagement of daughter, Emily, to Andrew Nahum

Marcy Sanders birth of great-granddaughter, Bea Savannah Alderman MAZEL TOV To our members honored by the Albert Schulter Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey Bat Mitzvah of granddaughter, Arden Leslie

 Marcy Dash Friedman – Incoming Diane & Jim Silberman President of Katz JCC Bat Mitzvah of granddaughter, Hannah Bush

 Charlene Green – Recipient of JFSNJ Staff Barbara & Howard Strosberg Achievement Award Bar Mitzvah of grandson, Jackson Berry

 David Hulnick – Recipient of JFSNJ Shellie Marthe Bramley & Bob Weinstein Greenspun Young Leadership Award birth of grandson, Bramley Fynn Braunstein

 Harry Platt – Incoming President of JFSNJ Linda & Stuart Yaffa birth of grandson, Paxton Jordan  Alison Platt-Tarnopol – President of Jewish Senior Housing and Healthcare Shirley Yaffa Services for 2nd term birth of great-grandson, Paxton Jordan

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BETH EL 100—SOCIAL ACTION

“In 1992 when Milton Sternberg was President of Beth El, he attended a three day conference with other synagogue presidents. He reported to the Board of Trustees all the new committees discussed, one being social action. I immediately volunteered to chair and with a small group we reached out to various places in the community. Beth El was always dedicated to Federation and Jewish causes but did very little outside the Jewish community. We opened the door to Samaritan Hospice, Cooper outpatient pediatric facility, South Jersey aids coalition, Caring Hearts Ministries and many other agencies. We had a toy collection for Cooper pediatrics and, along with volunteers, we spent the day with Santa giving out the gifts. The Religious school made cards and Matzah covers to put in Passover bags for the Jewish patients under the care of Samaritan Hospice. I am very proud that Social Action has continued to reach out to all people, and make a difference in so many lives.” - Lynn Goldman Paul

LIFE & LEGACY: HELP BETH EL THRIVE FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS! Please remember Beth El when you do your Estate Planning. Leaving a legacy is simple: Bequest in a Will, Gift of Life Insurance, Gift of IRA or Pension Funds, Gift of Cash or Assets, Charitable Remainder Trust *Names in bold have formalized a commitment to Beth El [email protected] or [email protected] Mira & Aaron Aumiller Debra Kelberg Susan & David Backal Deborah Shore & Jonathan Korn Cathy & Marc Backal Helene & Rabbi Aaron Krupnick Marcia Baruch Michael Landsburg Donna & Richard Bell Fran & Leon L. Levy Pam & Bob Benedon Suzanne & Victor Levy Jodi Berman Judy & Don Love Helene & Alan Blumenfeld Rachel & Stephen Miller Jocelyn Borowsky Burt & Diane Nussbaum Marcia Baruch Bowen Sheri & Jason Pecarsky Ronit & Chris Boyd Lynn Goldman Paul Beth & Josh Brodkin Arlene & Ed Plasky Amy & Eric Clayman Hilary & Harry Platt Herbert & Thalia Cohen Ilene Rosen & P. Todd Rowan Arlene & Harris Colton Sharon & Adam Sackstein Fran & Neal Cupersmith Stuart & Sherry Sauer Leila & Adam Cupersmith Karen & David Schlessel & Family Marsha Dollinger Harriet Schulman Alan Dias & Heidi Handler Faye & Gary Shapiro June & Steven Eisner & Family Jennifer Sholder Myra & David Gutin Michael Silver Phyllis Hecsh Juli Mandel Sloves & Glenn Sloves Deborah & Edward Hochberg Lauren & Jonathan Soll Beth & Harvey Jacob Tami Bogutz Steinberg Adam Kaminer Judith & Stuart Wasserlauf Sharla & Mort Kanovsky Jennifer & Jim Weiss Amy & Barnard Kaplan Jason and Leah Wolf Jerome Katz Jeffrey Zeiger Alison & Andrew Keim Anonymous (2)

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JOIN OUR GROWING LIST OF SHOMRIM MEMBERS

PILLAR The Brown Families – Sidney & Sandy and Jeff & Tracy Donna & Richard Forman – Forman Foundation Eva & Marvin Schlanger

VISIONARY Marvin Samson Foundation

SUSTAINER Jerome M. Katz Alison & Andrew Keim

BUILDER Iris & Steven Auerbach Elaine (z”L) & Bart Greenspan Gloria & Ira Back Rabbi Aaron & Helene Krupnick Susan & David Backal Judy & Donald Love Cathy & Marc Backal Ellen & Michael Lowenberger Donna & Richard Bell Miriam & Stan Meltzer Jocelyn Borowsky Carol & Donald Meltzer Marcia & Arnold Cohen Sharon & Adam Sackstein Betsy & Peter Fischer Anonymous (1)

BENEFACTOR Delores Gerstein Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro & Linda & David Wander Jennifer & Michael Gerstein Stephen Boro Elaine L. Waxman Deborah & Ed Hochberg M. Zev Rose Julie & Jason Whitney Sharla & Morton Kanovsky Karen & David Schlessel Barb & Allen Wilen Rachel & Stephen Miller Lauren & Jon Soll Judith & Leonard Wizmur

GUARDIAN Gerry & Howard Abramsohn Ilene & Harry Grossman Erica & Jerry Rothkoff Sharon & Elliot Atkins Myra & David Gutin Ilene Rosen & Todd Rowan Barbara & Marvin Backal Barbara & Mark Jacobs Joyce & Mel Ruthen The Bell Baeuerle Family Sandra & Arnold Kaminer Sherry & Stuart Sauer Steven Beilowitz Ziva & Haim Kantor Betsy & Robert Schwartz Jennifer & Andrew Bender Gladys & Steve Krulik Brandi & Gregory Seltzer Helene & Alan Blumenfeld Melissa & Lee Leibowitz Faye & Gary Shapiro Beth & Josh Brodkin Suzanne & Victor Levy Shari & Jeffrey Shapiro Jennifer & Ari Brooks Renee & David Lieberman Carol & Joel Silbert Staci & Jeffrey Cedar Valerie & Robert Linden Judy & Len Simkin Amy & Eric Clayman Eileen Mangel Juli & Glenn Sloves Leslie & Steven Cohen Andrea & Marc Millstein Barbara & Norman Some Arlene & Harris Colton Jamie & Darin Morgan Tami Bogutz Steinberg Fran & Neal Cupersmith Linda & Richard Moskowitz Alison & Neil Tarnopol Marsha Dollinger Jane & Ralph Noah Diane & Stuart Traster Brenda & Chuck Driben Lynn Goldman Paul & Stephen Paul Lynne & Diego Warszawski Anita Farber Salvatore & Eileen Perice Cookie & Allan Weinberg Christine & William Feinberg Hilary & Harry Platt Ilene & Michael Weinberg Peggy & Louis Gold Ellen Podell Jennifer & James Weiss Jennifer & Alex Greenwald Julia & Adam Roberts Anonymous (1)

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CARING ACTS OF TZEDAKAH (AS OF OCTOBER 1) SUSAN ASBELL RITUAL FUND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER FUND CONTINUED... DONOR IN HONOR OF In Memory of Jamie Giglio: Rande Dubrow 50th wedding anniversary of Jackie, Rich, Ian & Perry Bernard—Beth, Andrew, Adam and Melody & Craig Taylor Jared Blumenthal—Rhona & Lenard Brown— Joan Feinberg Birth of granddaughter to April & Joe Delgado—Brandon & Nicki Ettinger— Howard Joffe Alexis & Josh Goldstein & Family—Laurie & Eric Grossman— Stacy & Andy Levin & Family Bat Mitzvah of daughter of Jessica & Aaron Inver—Donna & Leon Rose— Asaf and Marisa Allison & Scott Schulman—Steven Shapiro— Stacy & Andy Levin & Family Bar Mitzvah of Nate Morgan Bonnie & Howard Simpson— Lauren & Jon Soll Stacy & Andy Levin & Family The marriage of Tamar & Nir Shamir's son FAMILY SUPPORT FUND DONOR IN MEMORY OF Stacy & Andy Levin & Family David Nevins DONOR IN HONOR OF Allison & Scott Schulman Leo Reiner Bonnie & David Gold Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Bush DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY Hope & Keith Morgan Marriage of Marc Schlessel & Joan Feinberg David Wander Katie Young Donna & Leon Rose Marriage of Marc Schlessel & Katie Young DAVID BACK COLLEGE CONNECTION FUND DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN MEMORY OF Bonnie & David Katz Vivian Silberman Gloria & Ira Back Leo Reiner Bonnie & David Gold Richard Vernick Gloria & Ira Back Yahrzeit of David Back Jeff Vaupen Yahrzeit of Sonia Vaupen, Gloria & Ira Back Yahrzeit of Ann Barasch Yahrzeit of Israel Vaupen Yvonne & Samuel Brand Rabbi Isaac Furman Donna & Phil Starkman Harriet Friedner BETH EL GENERAL FUND DONOR IN APPRECIATION OF BELL LIBRARY FUND Jack Hirschberg Bram Hirschberg DONOR IN HONOR OF DONOR IN HONOR OF Judy & Donald Love Special birthday of Ed Plasky Sherrie & Jeff Cohen Marriage of Marc Schlessel & DONOR IN MEMORY OF Katie Young Donna & Richard Bell Leo Reiner Ethel & Arnold Levinson Faye, Gary & Allison Shapiros' Helene & Saul Bresalier Leo Reiner participation in HHD Services Janice & Marvin Castle Mother of Nancy Levin DONOR IN MEMORY OF Maddy Kagan Jaime Giglio Lil & Joe Hassman Yahrzeits of Benjamin & Ethel Judy & Donald Love Leo Reiner Hassman Esther Zoblin Alice Damens Barbara & Mark Jacobs Leo Reiner Royce Kaplan Richard Vernick MARGIE BLUM COOK FOR A FRIEND FUND Jill & Elliot Kaplan Alice Damens DONOR IN APPRECIATION Suzanne & Victor Levy Vivian Silberman Carol & Joel Fleisher Barbara & Mark Collik Ilene & Steven Racher David Nevins DONOR IN HONOR OF Gail & Marty Raffner Yahrzeits of Morris Raffner and Nancy Perilstein Birthday of Ryna Alexander Marilyn Raffner DONOR IN MEMORY OF Judy & Len Simkin Yahrzeit of Esther Simkin Nancy Perilstein Renee Rudolph Lieberman's Spinhirne Family Jack Schlessel Aunt Charlotte Andrew & Rebecca Weiss Naomi Matusow Druckman Lina Shane Yahrzeits of William J. Simon, Rochelle Myers Wohlberg RABBI ANDY GREEN SPECIAL FUND DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY DONOR IN APPRECIATION Sharon & Herb Deutsch Len Simkin Barb & Mark Collik Rabbi Andy Green Selma Feldschneider Rabbi Andy Green's visit EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER FUND Jessica & Aaron Inver Rabbi Andy Green DONOR IN HONOR OF Eva & Marvin Schlanger Rabbi Andy Green Barbara & Marvin Backal Happy New Year to Dr. & Mrs. Karen, Dave, Zoe, Marc & Rabbi Andy Green Jerry Schwartz Katie Schlessel DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN HONOR OF Sharon & Bill Bronstein - 50th Barbara & Marvin Backal Yahrzeit of Zena Stein Alice Bronstein wedding anniversary Janice Bushman David Nevins C. Richard Mathew David Nevins Joan Feinberg Charlene Green, recipient of Jewish Steven Shapiro Richard Vernick Fed. Staff Achievement Award Suzanna & Joseph Uphoff David Nevins Selma Feldschneider Conversion of Jenna Feldschneider DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY DONOR IN MEMORY OF Barbara Friedman Barbara & Marvin Backal Allan Weinberg Carol & Joel Fleisher Herminia Mann Yahrzeit of Morty Mann Merle & Fred Linden Alice Damens

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CARING ACTS OF TZEDAKAH (AS OF OCTOBER 1) REBA & HARRY GROSSMAN FUND RABBI AARON KRUPNICK SPECIAL FUND CONTINUED... DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN MEMORY OF Cookie & Murray Matez Leo Reiner Karen, Dave, Zoe, Marc & Jamie Giglio Debbie Grossman Yahrzeit of Michael Grossman Katie Schlessel HAZZAN ALISA POMERANTZ-BORO SPECIAL FUND Susan & Mitchell Wexler Richard Vernick Carmella & Albert Zalcmann David Nevins DONOR IN APPRECIATION DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY Karen, Dave, Zoe, Marc & Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro Sharla & Mort Kanovsky Ruth Katz Katie Schlessel Sharla & Mort Kanovsky Zalman Agus Eva & Marvin Schlanger Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro DONOR IN HONOR OF LUKOFF CULTURAL FUND Myra & David Gutin Marriage of Marc & Katie Schlessel Beth Liebman Special birthdays of Thelma & In honor of birth of great-granddaughter to Marcy Sanders: Harvey Shaps Joan Feinberg—Nikki & Len Feldman— Karen & Dave Schlessel Marriage of Josh Feldschneider to Barbara & Elliott Goodfriend—Debbie Grossman Jenna, and engagements of grandkids MELTZER FAMILY FUND DONOR IN MEMORY OF Carol & Fred Adelson Jack Schlessel DONOR IN MEMORY OF Robin Berger Vivian Silberman Donald Meltzer Yahrzeit of Harriet Meltzer, Beth & Andrew Blumenthal Stacey & Mitchell Goldbergs' loss Edith Meltzer Myra & David Gutin Alice Damens MILLER KIDDUSH CUP FUND KOLOSKY FAMILY MEZZUZAH FUND DONOR IN HONOR OF Lois & Jeffrey Romm 99th birthday of Alice Damens DONOR IN MEMORY OF Kelly & Eric Shore David Nevins MARCIA ODLEN VEIT LIBRARY FUND DONOR IN MEMORY OF RABBI AARON KRUPNICK SPECIAL FUND Nadine Krull Elaine Greenspan In Appreciation of Rabbi Aaron Krupnick: Barbara & Mark Collik—Family of Alice Damens— BETH EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Sharon & Jay Ruder—Eva & Marvin Schlanger DONOR IN HONOR OF DONOR IN APPRECIATION Hedda & David Morton Marriage of Marc & Katie Schlessel Barbara & Mark Collik Leora Waiche DONOR IN MEMORY OF Fannie Cooper Something good happening! Marcy & Michael Postelnek Yahrzeit of Saul Postelnek Marilyn & Steven Roth Aliyah honor on Rosh Hashanah Miriam Kessler Our clergy keeping us connected In Memory of Rabbi Isaac Furman: DONOR IN HONOR OF Jill & Carl Caplan—Allan Cetron & Family— Carol & Fred Adelson Marriage of Marc & Katie Schlessel Susan & Larry Handman—Janet Kaufman— Joan Feinberg Special birthday Sheila Mattison Gladys & Barry Robbins—Marla & Martin Rosenthal— Joan Feinberg Special birthday of Judy Sackstein Sharon & Jay Ruder—Lauren & Jon Soll—Jackie Soslow & Family Karen & Dave Schlessel Birth of Ruder’s granddaughter Mia Linda Rosengard—Shirley Yaffa—Esther Zoblin Myra & David Gutin 50th Wedding Anniversary of Diane & Burt Nussbaum ALAN RICHMAN CHILDRENS' RECREATION FUND DONOR IN MEMORY OF Jackie, Richard, Ian & Perry Yahrzeit of Frank Green DONOR IN HONOR OF Bernard Heidi & Danny Silverberg Birth of grandson, Paxton Jordan, to Helene & Allan Blumenfeld Leo Reiner Cyndee & Mitch Kotler Helene & Allan Blumenfeld Alice Damens Heidi & Danny Silverberg Marriage of Jaclyn Platt Jill & Carl Caplan Bill Bachman Heidi & Danny Silverberg Marriage of Sam & Hal Stern Rochelle S. Cohen Yahrzeit of Rex Cohen Heidi & Danny Silverberg Birth of granddaughter Ari, to Debbi Nikki & Len Feldman Sister of Josh Matusow & Perry Weinstock Nikki & Len Feldman Elaine Greenspan Heidi & Danny Silverberg Birth of great-grandson, Nikki & Len Feldman Constance Kanarek Paxton Jordan to Shirley Yaffa Harriet Goodstein Yahrzeit of Karl Goodstein Lauren & Jon Soll Marriage of Marc & Katie Schlessel Joyce & Les Helmus Richard Vernick Lauren & Jon Soll Birth of grandson, Paxton Jordan to Joan & Milton Hermann Jamie Giglio Cyndee & Mitch Kotler Sharla & Mort Kanovsky Yahrzeits of our parents Lauren & Jon Soll Birth of granddaughter, Leighton, to Richie Kaplan Yahrzeit of Herman Kaplan Barbara & Eric Spevak Nancy Perilstein Rabbi Isaac Furman Lauren & Jon Soll Marriage of Sam & Hal Stern Michelle & Steven Rosenzweig Richard Vernick Lauren & Jon Soll Marriage of David & Grace Weinstock Howard Rotblat Yahrzeit of Lillian Rotblat

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CARING ACTS OF TZEDAKAH (AS OF OCTOBER 1) ALAN RICHMAN CHILDREN’S RECREATION FUND CONT... JERRY YAFFA CREUTZFELDT JAKOB DISEASE RESEARCH FUND DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY Marilyn Gardner Mother of Nancy Levin Carol & Joel Fleisher Len Simkin Karen & David Hess David Nevins DONOR IN HONOR OF Heidi & Danny Silverberg Rabbi Isaac Furman Lauren & Jon Soll Birth of great-grandson Paxton Heidi & Danny Silverberg Jamie Giglio Jordan, to Shirley Yaffa Lauren & Jon Soll Rabbi Isaac Furman DONOR IN MEMORY OF Nancy & Fred Rosen Betty Bush, sister of Bernie Yaffa NAURICE & INGRID ROSEN FUND FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION Eileen & Bernie Yaffa Marc Ruder DONOR IN MEMORY OF Mary Jo & Steven Rosen Alice Damens ANDREW & ERIC SUSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Charles E. Trobman Memorial Award

DONOR IN HONOR OF This year’s recipient of the Charles Trobman Bart Greenspan Bat Mitzvah of Arlene & Ed Plasky's granddaughter, Eden Memorial Award presented on Yom Kippur, 5781 is Barbara & Gary Kanalstein Marriage of Jaclyn Platt Isadore Dr. Jaclyn Rosenzweig. DONOR IN MEMORY OF Sandra & Arnold Kaminer & Marvin Gross Chuck died Erev Yom Kippur, 1995. As promised to Family him, a young Doctor at Sloan Kettering Cancer would Zev Rose Rabbi Isaac Furman be recognized at Beth El through the Medical Zev Rose Richard Vernick Donna & Leon Rose Richard Vernick Research Fund which was established in his memory. Harriet & Stanley Schoeffler Marvin Gross The Trobman Family has received yearly reports from HARRY W. TAYLOR FUND Susanne Hershowitz, Associate Director, of the Dept. DONOR IN MEMORY OF of Pediatrics at Sloan Kettering (MSK Kids). Many of Amy & Charles Rossano Jamie Giglio the past recipients have personally reported their CHARLES E. TROBMAN MEDICAL RESEARCH FUND research progress. We are always proud of Our Beth El Family for their continued Interest and Support for DONOR IN APPRECIATION the fight of MSK’s ongoing challenge to control and Vikki & Michael Leslie Rabbi Krupnick/Arden Leslie's Bat Mitzvah ultimately eliminate cancers and other other blood Vikki & Michael Leslie Rabbi Green/Arden Leslie's Bat disorders affecting children and young adults. Mitzvah Vicki & Michael Leslie Hazzan/Arden Leslie's Bat Mitzvah Dr. Rosenzweig is currently researching novel Phyllis, Malcolm & Les Trobman Rabbi Aaron Krupnick therapies for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). AML DONOR IN HONOR OF represents approximately 20% of pediatric leukemia. Maxine & Edwin Ladov Bill Bronstein's special birthday, Maxine & Edwin Ladov Sharon & Bill Bronstein's 50th Jaclyn’s dedication to research and her mentoring of wedding anniversary pediatric residents and students will prove to be a Maxine & Edwin Ladov Engagement of Allison Cohen to worthy recipient . Brian Goren Maxine & Edwin Ladov Marriage of Marc Schlessel to Katie Todah Rabah Young Phyllis, Malcolm, and Les Trobman DONOR IN MEMORY OF Birth of grandson, Paxton Jordan, to Ellen, Ira, Helene & David Yahrzeit of Chuck Trobman Ellen Podell & Family Yahrzeit of Phil Podell Enid Rigberg Meredith Kay Jeannette & Jay Adler Barbara Friedman Birth of granddaughter Ari, to Debbi DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY Maxine & Edwin Ladov Len Simkin

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DONOR IN HONOR OF Birth of grandson, Paxton Jordan to Lynne Besen 50th Wedding Anniversary of Diane & Burt Nussbaum Birth of granddaughter, Leighton, to DONOR IN MEMORY OF Lynne Besen Rabbi Isaac Furman Barbara & Joe Walkes Marc Ruder Marriage of David & Grace Weinstock

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www.bethelsnj.org Congregation18 Beth El Oct-Nov-Dec 2020 18 DIRECTORY Clergy & Staff Board Officers Budget & Finance Committee:

Aaron Krupnick, Rabbi President: Neal Cupersmith - [email protected] Karen Schlessel [email protected] Catering Committee: [email protected] Robin Cohn - [email protected] Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, Hazzan [email protected] Vice Presidents: Cemetery Committee: Stuart Sauer Harry Platt - [email protected]

Andy Green, Assistant Rabbi [email protected] [email protected] Faye Shapiro College Connection: [email protected] Gloria Back - [email protected]

Rabbi Isaac Furman, z”L Tami Bogutz Steinberg [email protected] Community Partnership Committee: Neal Cupersmith - [email protected] Jason Whitney Josh Laster, Executive Director [email protected] Development [email protected] Rob Weinstein - [email protected] Treasurer: Rabbi Nogah Marshall, Neal Cupersmith Early Childhood Center Committee: Educational Director [email protected] Perri Silverstein [email protected] [email protected] Tracey Weiss - [email protected] Assistant Treasurer: Melissa Leibowitz, Marla Glauser Endowment Committee: Engagement Director Jocelyn Borowsky– [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Fundraising Committee:

Financial Secretary: Barbra Wilen - [email protected] Ayelet Mittelman, ECC Principal Cathy Backal [email protected] [email protected] House Committee: Mort Kanovsky - [email protected] Abby Abramson, Executive Assistant Recording Secretary: [email protected] Jocelyn Borowsky Israel Committee: [email protected] Greg Seltzer - [email protected] Laura Bruzzese-Coscia, Account Manager Kavod LGBTQ Adults & Allies: Arms Shanin Gross - [email protected] [email protected] Jemma Kline - [email protected] Sarah Donsky Habonim 2.0 (Empty Nesters): Judy Simkin - [email protected] Marketing Committee: Education Programs Assistant Valerie Linden - [email protected] [email protected] Men’s Club:

Marc Shenker - [email protected] Membership Committee: Alicia Drozen, Youth Director and Mira Aumiller - [email protected]

Marketing & Communications Manager Missy Fox - [email protected] Sisterhood: [email protected] Debra Kelberg - [email protected] Nichum Avelim (Comforting Mourners): Amy Kaplan, Librarian Marsha Goodman - [email protected] Young Families Group: [email protected] Religious School Committee: Nikki Cohen - [email protected] Ilana Ablon - [email protected] Stacy Manning, Controller Lauren [email protected] [email protected] Youth Commission: Nicole Weisman - [email protected] Ritual Advisory Committee: Leora Waiche, Clergy Executive Assistant Jay S. Ruder, Esq - [email protected] and Program Manager Volunteer Opportunities

[email protected] Achim Sheli My Brothers & Sisters: Scrip Committee: Tonia Respes and Tameika Minor - Marla Glauser - [email protected] Shirley Yaffa, Receptionist [email protected] [email protected] Security Committee: Adult Education - CoLeL: David Breslau - [email protected]

Zalman Agus - [email protected] Patti Bourke - [email protected] Shomrim Committee: Faye Shapiro - [email protected] Survivor Sisters Beth El 100 Steering Committee: Our recently created group (comprised of women Social Action Committee: with a diagnosis of cancer focusing on Abby Belafsky - [email protected] Joan Feinberg - [email protected] Rachel Miller - [email protected] empowering and redefining life during and after treatment) has been very well-received and has Lynn Goldman Paul [email protected] Sulam for Strategic Planning: met to offer support to several women. To David Backal - [email protected] connect: [email protected], Board Governance & Development: Karin Elkis - [email protected] Hedda S. Morton - [email protected] [email protected], or [email protected]. For clergy, contact Boker Tov (Good Morning) Committee: Technology Committee: Hazzan at [email protected] . Marsha Goodman - [email protected] David Hulnick - [email protected] www.bethelsnj.org Congregation19 Beth El Oct-Nov-Dec 2020 19

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