HIGH HOLY DAY ISSUE — CHATANIM SELECTED – SEE PAGE 2

Kehilath Jeshurun Bulletin

Volume LXVII Number 1 September 19, 1997 17 Elul 5757 SEPTEMBER AT KJ PREPARE YOURSELF

RABBI AHARON LICHTENSTEIN RAV AHARON LICHTENSTEIN TESHUVA SHIUR Rosh Yeshiva Thursday, September 18 Yeshivat Har Etzion TESHUVA THROUGH THE EYES TESHUVA SHIUR OF RAMBAM Thursday, September 18 MARK WILDES 8:00 PM Tuesday Evenings September 16, 23, 30, October 7 See Page 3 ROSH HASHANAH WORKSHOP RABBI YITZ MOTECHIN Thursday, September 25 SHABBAT SHUVA DRASHA STEVE EMERSON RABBI HASKEL LOOKSTEIN Expert on Saturday, October 4 International Terrorism YOM KIPPUR WORKSHOP Shabbat Morning - September 20 RABBI YITZ MOTECHIN See Page 3 Wednesday, October 8 IN THIS ISSUE

BEGINNER’S PROGRAMS YULI EDELSTEIN Pages 4 and 5 Former Soviet Refusenik ARI SEGAL A JEWISH HERO IN OUR DAY New Youth Director Shabbat Morning Page 5 September 27 ADULT EDUCATION Page 6 RABBI LOOKSTEIN’S All Members, their families, friends and neighbors HIGH HOLY DAY MESSAGE and guests of our community Page 7 SELICHOT SERVICES In Memoriam Saturday Evening, September 27, 10:00 PM – the Main Synagogue As we go to press, we mourn the passing of the SOCIAL HOUR beloved matriarch of the 9:15 – The Auditorium KJ/Ramaz family, GERTRUDE S. LOOKSTEIN Please bring an unopened can or box of food September 9, 1997 for the hungry and homeless of our community. 8 Elul 5757 Page 2 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

PAUL SCHULDER, DR. MARK MEIROWITZ AND CANTOR MAYER DAVIS TO BE HONORED AS CHATANIM ON SIMCHAT

CHATAN TORAH CHATAN BEREISHIT CHATAN MAFTIR Paul Schulder Dr. Mark Meirowitz Cantor Mayer Davis Paul Schulder came to us a little Born and raised in Washington Mayer Davis came to our congregation over five years ago after a very Heights, Mark Meirowitz is a graduate ten years ago on the High Holy Days as an distinguished career as a leading ba'al Associate Cantor to his father, Avrum of the Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Davis. He grew up in Far Rockaway where ha-bayit in Flatbush. He served as the Hirsch, Manhattan Talmudical he learned his chazanut from his father President of the Yeshiva of Flatbush Academy and Yeshiva College. He who was the Cantor of Congregation and was one of the builders of that holds a Ph.D. in political science from Shaare Tefillah before coming to KJ. wonderful yeshiva day school. He was Fordham University and is a graduate A graduate of the Hebrew Institute of Long Island (the forerunner of HAFTAR), a board member of the Young Israel of lawyer, practicing as a corporate Cantor Davis studied at the Cantorial Flatbush and for many years he has attorney. Institute of Yeshiva University. He holds a been very active in the UJA- Mark is a very familiar face in our B.A. in Jewish Studies from Queens Federation campaign. shul, occupying his seat in the Main College. In 1941 he enlisted in the United Synagogue on Friday night and He has co-produced three albums of States Navy, a couple of days after Shabbat and having a ready smile for Jewish music, “Tayku” (performing contemporary pop/jazz Jewish music), Pearl Harbor. When he completed his everybody. The only time he talks in “My Chiefest Joy” (including his original service he had earned two shul is when he is ushering. composition of Avinu Malkeinu), and extraordinary awards: He was a Otherwise, he is a model worshipper “Mayer and the Shultones” (featuring the Lieutenant Senior Grade and he had who adheres to all of the rules of best of Simchat Torah kedusha at KJ.) met and fallen in love with his wife, decorum at KJ. He has brought to KJ his wonderful the former Shirley Kestenbaum, with Mark is currently Co-President of davening style as both a chazan and folk singer, drawing the congregation into his whom he has raised a wonderful the Men's Club and for many years has singing and creating exciting moments family over a period of 51 years. served as the chairman and leading through the year, particularly and most Paul and Shirley, who has been a force behind our Am Ha-Sefer innovatively in the kedusha of musaf on leading force in Amit Women and its program. He has also been Co- Simchat Torah. predecessor American Mizrachi Chairman of our Yom HaShoah Cantor Davis divides his time between West Hempstead and Manhattan serving as Women since her Junior Mizrachi observance over the past few years. leasing director at Philips International, a Women days are the proud parents of He just completed saying kaddish for prominent New York real estate four children and thirteen his father and he is now coming development and management company. grandchildren, all either currently regularly on a voluntary basis to our Cantor Davis and his wife, the former students in day schools or graduates of daily minyan. Rochelle Fastag, and their children Dani, His wife, the former Jennifer Mikey and Elisheva, have brought so much yeshivot. They include, of course, our to our congregation. We are delighted to own members Lynnette and Jerry Roberts, is active in KJ and Ramaz be able to return a little of that gift in the Gruenhut and their children Jonathan activities. Both of them are very proud form of this honor. and Johanna. of their 5th grader at Rarnaz, Alex. The Chatanim will be ushered into We are proud to honor Paul We are pleased to be able to honor their official offices at the musaf service on Shemini Atzeret, Thursday, October 23. Schulder and his extraordinary such a hard worker at KJ who is so We look forward to celebrating with this family with the highest honor of cherished by the entire congregational wonderful group of honorees on Simchat the Torah. family. Torah. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 3

RABBI DR. AHARON LICHTENSTEIN RABBI LOOKSTEIN TO DELIVER TESHUVA DRASHA AT KJ TO DISCUSS AHAVAT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 YISRAEL AT 8:00 PM This year’s Shabbat Shuva Renowned scholar of Jewish studies, sponsored by Yeshivat Har Etzion on Discourse, which will take place on intellectual leader and active educator, Thursday evening, September 18, at SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER Rabbi Dr. Aharon Lichtenstein’s impact 8:00 PM. 4 AFTER MINCHA AT 5:30, will be on his students has benefitted many The topic of Rav Lichtenstein’s delivered by Rabbi Lookstein on the communities in Israel and the world Drasha is: subject of Ahavat Yisrael. over. In the eyes of many, he is the MIKOL CHATOTEICHEM — This subject has formed the intellectual leader of Modern Orthodoxy. THE INTEGRITY OF TESHUVA background for many of the Rabbi’s We are proud that he will deliver Kehilath Jeshurun is proud to have sermons over the past few years, the Annual Teshuvah Drasha at KJ Rav Lichtenstein with us for this shiur. particularly under the influence of the writings and teachings of Rabbi INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM EXPERT Shlomo HaKohain Aviner of TO SPEAK SHABBAT AM, SEPTEMBER 20 and Bet E-l who, in turn, is a disciple of the late Chief Rabbi STEVE EMERSON, Avraham Yitzhak Ha-Kohain Kook LEADING AUTHORITY and his son, Rabbi Zvi Yehuda Kook. ON RADICAL ISLAMIC EXTREMIST GROUPS Perhaps never before has the Steven Emerson, an internationally groups than either the FBI or CIA.” subject been so relevant. The past few recognized Washington-based expert Mr. Emerson’s counter-terrorism months have seen the most vitriolic verbiage and violent behavior directed and author on international terrorism intelligence archives is considered to be by groups of Jews against other groups and counter-terrorism, the Middle East one of the most comprehensive Middle of Jews. From the violent Kotel conflict and U.S. foreign policy, and the East terrorist databases in the world disturbances on the nights of operations of Middle East terrorist and today. and Tisha B’Av to the venomous militant Islamic fundamental networks, Mr. Emerson frequently testifies statements from both sides on the issue will speak at KJ during Shabbat before Congress on U.S. foreign policy of religious pluralism in Israel, the morning services on September 20. in the Middle East, the rise of Hamas, atmosphere has been filled with sinat Yisrael on a level perhaps unparalleled The New York Post has called him and the PLO’s relationship toward since the destruction of the Second “the foremost expert in the world on terrorism and militant Islamic groups. Temple. radical Islamic groups operating on A regular contributor to national Rabbi Lookstein’s discourse will American soil.” His documentary, newspapers and magazines, such as the attempt to uncover the sources of “Jihad in America” (broadcast on PBS) Washington Post, The New York ahavat Yisrael and discuss the is now standard viewing for federal law Times, The Wall Street Journal and question of whether a Jew is required enforcement and international The New Republic, Emerson is now to love another Jew even when that intelligence organizations and has producing a new documentary series on other Jew doesn’t deserve love. How can we deal with those with whom we received the nation’s top journalism A.M. Rosenthal, The New York disagree? Did Pinchas, the zealous awards. Oliver Revell, former head of Times, August 27, 1996: Kohain of the Bible, also live by the FBI Investigations and Counter- “Steven Emerson, a brave, principles of Ahavat Yisrael? Perhaps, Terrorism, has stated that Mr. independent journalist based in as the late Senator Goldwater once Emerson’s “startling discoveries and Washington, has exposed the said, “extremism in the defense of findings on terrorism are all money-raising of Hamas and other liberty is no vice,” a statement which meticulously documented. His terrorist groups in the U.S. and could easily be applied as follows: impressive body of investigative work Washington’s failure to take “Ahavat Yisrael in the absence of a effective actions under existing law.” true belief in God and a full has shown that he is more commitment to Judaism is no virtue.” knowledgeable on international international terrorism. How can we relate to such an Middle Eastern terrorist issues and We welcome him to KJ at Shabbat attitude? What should be our position in the difficult debates of our day and KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Published eight times a year $15.00 Membership Dues of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun covers subscription cost. what are the halakhic guidelines for 125 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 Phone (212 ) 427-1000, Ext. 262 that position? USPS-292-0600-Second Class Postage paid at New York, New York Rabbi Lookstein will explore these POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: issues at the Shabbat Shuva Drasha Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, 125 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 this year. All are invited. Page 4 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN BEGINNER’S PROGRAMS AT KJ

BEGINNER’S COURSE ON WEDNESDAYS AT LAST — Co-Sponsored By KJ and The National Jewish Outreach Program A HIGH HOLIDAY 6:30-8:00 PM Begins November 5 Hebrew Reading Crash Course – Levels I and II 8:00-9:30 PM Begins November 5 SERVICE Basic Judaism – Levels I and II 8:00-9:00 PM Begins January 7 FOR THE Judaism – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Rabbi Mark Wildes 7:00-8:00 PM Begins November 5 NOVICE WORSHIPPER Jewish History and You Introducing a Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Service Rabbi Yossi Weiser for adults with little or no background in Judaism: 8:00-9:30 PM Begins November 5 K Practical Judaism Prayers and Rituals Explained Rabbi Yitz Motechin K Biblical Insights K Historical Overviews K Congregational Readings and Singing BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 11 K Over 100 Shofar Blasts K Questions and Answers Thursdays 7:00 PM Begins September 11 Studies in the Weekly Portion Services will be conducted at: Thursdays 8:00 PM Begins October 30 CONGREGATION KEHILAH JESHURUN One On One Beit Midrash – 125 East 85th Street (between Park & Lexington Avenues) Traditional Learning With A Partner Rosh Hashana morning services will be held on Thursday Saturdays – One Hour before Mincha and Friday, October 2nd and 3rd at 8:15 AM. Weekly Torah Portion Kol Nidre services will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday ON FRIDAYS evening, October 10th followed by Yom Kippur services at November 21 January 9 9:00 AM the next morning. February 13 March 20 For Information Call: May 20 CONGREGATION KEHILATH JESHURUN (212) 427-1000 Tickets: $50 COME TO DINNER AT KJ AND ENJOY THE FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT EXPERIENCE SHABBAT BEGINNER’S SERVICE THE SHABBOS FOR PEOPLE Saturday Mornings, 9:30 AM WHO WANT TO KNOW MORE KIDDUSH FOLLOWING SERVICES ULPAN HEBREW PROGRAMS 6:30 - 8:30 PM Beginner’s Ulpan Tuition: $160 / Semester Mondays October 27 - February 9 (Semester II) February 23 - June 22 Scholarships Available Intermediate Ulpan Co-Sponsored by KJ and Histadrut Ivrit of America Wednesdays October 29 - February 25 (Semester II) March 4 - July 1 Call Histadrut at 629-9443 for Information KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 5

600 TO ATTEND BEGINNER’S SERVICES ARI SEGAL NEW YOUTH DIRECTOR We are proud to note that Kehilath BEGINNER’S SERVICE Jeshurun will once again be the site of SATURDAY MORNINGS what is believed to be the largest beginner’s High Holy Day Services in We are similarly delighted that our the world. Close to 600 people will highly successful Beginner’s Shabbat attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Service will continue to meet every services including Kol Nidre night and Saturday morning. It runs each Neilah in a service intended for those Shabbat from 9:30 AM to Noon. It is with little or no background in Judaism. followed each week by a beautiful Running from 8:15 AM to 1:00 PM kiddush and once a month by a on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Beginner’s Luncheon. All those who We are pleased to announce the Yom Kippur beginning with Kol Nidre think they might be able to learn from appointment of Ari Segal as our new at 6:00 PM, attendees will not only such a service are encouraged to come Director of Youth Activities. participate in prayer but also hear up to the third floor Ramaz dining A Senior at Yeshiva University, holiday ritual explained. There will be room and try it out. Ari is a candidate for an MSW and biblical insights, historical oversights, plans a career in Jewish Communal congregational readings and singing — WE REMAIN PROUD Service. He has extensive experience and, of course, the required Shofar We are proud that Kehilath with NCSY and HASC. We welcome blowing. There will be lots of Jeshurun is making available to the him to Kehilath Jeshurun. opportunities for questions and congregation and the wider community answers. a service of this nature. It merits the The cost for these services is $50 support and encouragement of all In Memoriam per person. Tickets may be obtained members of the community and through the synagogue office. Through members and readers of this Bulletin Abe Newborn the generosity of members, the are encouraged to suggest to friends, congregation has made special relatives, neighbors and business A past Trustee of KJ and arrangements for those unable to pay associates that they avail themselves Ramaz, Abe Newborn was active this amount. of this opportunity. in every facet of this community. He was an accomplished theatrical agent who represented a true LET THEM EAT CAKE . . . OR GEFILTE FISH American success story. Drafted in the Army early in By Donna Levinson World War II, he rose to the rank KJ SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE of Major. A past Officer of our Midrash Lekach Tov notes that while your arms are opened . . . put Men’s Club, he regularly picked when residents of Jerusalem sat down lots of cans in them and shlep them winners for our theater parties. He to eat they would hang a cloth over over to KJ Kol Nidre night!! Company was responsible for bringing the their door as a signal to the poor that is coming . . . let’s be prepared!! talent to the Ramaz dinners of they might come to share their meal. Receptacles will be placed in the yesteryear before our chorus and Although this practice has become entrance lobby as we begin Yom dance group took top billing. extinct, the poor still remain. Kippur on: He and his dear wife, Joyce, On Kol Nidre night let’s hang a saw their two children graduate FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 10 symbolic “cloth” over the synagogue from Ramaz and their five grand- doors by providing an abundance of Suggested foods: children continuing in Day food to aid the poor elderly Jews School education – three in Canned Soups living on the Lower East Side through Ramaz and two in the Westchester Project Ezra. Project Ezra is a non- Gefilte Fish Tuna Day School. profit organization on the Lower East After a long period of Side that serves the elderly Jewish Canned Vegetables disability he is now at peace. We community. Instant Coffee will miss his smile, his energy and Stretch out your arms and reach out Sardines his love of the community. to our extended Jewish “family.” And OU or Kof K, please. Page 6 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN ADULT EDUCATION FOR YOU AT KJ

SUNDAYS November 5 and January 21 WEDNESDAYS – 6:30 PM – Continued 7:30 AM DAF YOMI Yoel Aryeh Level II: Next two cycles begin: November 5 and January 21 MONDAYS 7:00 PM TALMUD CLASS 6:30 AM DAF YOMI Rabbi Eliezer Rubin 9:00 AM WOMEN’S TALMUD CLASS Tractate Bava Kama GENDER DIFFERENCES AND JEWISH Begins: September 24 LAW 7:00-8:00 PM JEWISH HISTORY AND YOU Dovid Gottlieb Rabbi Yossi Weiser Begins October 27 Cycle I. The World of Our Fathers 6:30 PM BEGINNER’S HEBREW SPEAKING ULPAN November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10, 17 Semester I: October 27 - February 9 Cycle II. Zionism: A Battle for the Sake of Semester II: February 23 - June 22 Heaven January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 24 March 4 7:30-9:00 PM JEWISH MYSTICISM AND KABALLAH Cycle III.Three Branches, One People? Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 October 27 - December 15 Janaury 12 - March 16 8:00-9:30 PM BASIC JUDAISM LEVEL I. 8:00 PM WOMEN’S CHUMASH Cycle I. Rabbi Mark Wildes, Nov 5 (6 weeks) Malca Gottesman Cycle II. Rabbi Yitz Motechin, Jan 21 (6 wks) Begins November 3 (six weeks) LEVEL II. Rabbi Yossi Weiser TUESDAYS Next Cycle November 5 (6 weeks) 6:30 AM DAF YOMI 8:00-9:30 PM PRACTICAL JUDAISM Rabbi Yitz Motechin 12:00 pm MIDTOWN LUNCH AND TALMUD November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17 Rabbi Haskel Lookstein Tractate: Berakhot 8:00-9:00 P M JUDAISM: YESTERDAY, TODAY At Goldstein, Golub and Kessler AND TOMORROW 1185 Avenue of the Americas (at 46th Street) Rabbi Mark Wildes Begins October 28 Semester I. January 7 (5 weeks) Semester II. February 25 (6 weeks) 8:00-9:00 PM TUESDAY NIGHT WITH RABBI WILDES Semester III. April 29 (6 weeks) September: Teshuva Through the Eyes of THURSDAYS Rambam November: Children and Hallacha 6:30 AM DAF YOMI December: Between Man and Man 8:15 AM WOMEN’S STUDY GROUP January: The Hedge of Roses: Taharat MOSES’ WOMEN, Dr. Shera Aranoff Tuchman Hamishpacha: The Laws of Begins October 30 Family Purity February & March: The Siddur 7:00 PM STUDIES IN THE WEEKLY PORTION April: Amira L’Akum: Non-Jewish Rabbi Yossi Weiser Help on Shabbat Begins October 30 May: The Jewish Life Cycle 8:00 PM ONE ON ONE BEIT MIDRASH June: Bishul: How NOT to Cook on TRADITIONAL LEARNING WITH A PARTNER Shabbat Topic of Your Choice WEDNESDAYS Cycle I begins October 30 Cycle II begins January 2 6:30 AM DAF YOMI FRIDAYS 8:00 AM THIS WEEK IN THE TORAH Rabbi Haskel Lookstein 6:30 AM DAF YOMI Begins October 29 SATURDAYS 12:00 PM LUNCH AND LEARN 8:00 AM TALMUD SHIUR Begins November 5 Tractate Bava Kama 6:30 PM INTERMEDIATE HEBREW ULPAN Rabbi Eliezer Rubin Semester I: October 29 - February 25 ONE HOUR BEFORE MINCHA: Semester II: March 4 - July 1 WEEKLY TORAH PORTION/PARSHAT HASHAVUA 6:30 PM CRASH COURSE IN HEBREW PRAYER Rabbi Mark Wildes BOOK READING ONE HOUR BEFORE MINCHA Sara Rosen SHABBAT AFTERNOON TALMUD Level I: Next two cycles begin: Tractate Kiddushin KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 7

T’SHUVA: IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS JUNGREIS NOT THE BIG THINGS AT KJ EVERY We have been proud this year to BY RABBI HASKEL LOOKSTEIN welcome Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis' In a recent issue of Commentary human beings during the High Holy Tuesday evening classes to Kehilath Magazine, Nathan Glazer, the Day season and throughout the year Jeshurun. Needing a larger space than Harvard professor of Sociology, ahead, perhaps we ought to concentrate the Hineni Heritage Center on the commented on the drop in the crime not so much on the big things as on the West Side, the Rebbetzin approached rate in the United States. After giving little ones. Daily prayer, weekly Rabbi Lookstein last December to see some of the most obvious reasons such attendance in shul on Shabbat, being if facilities in our synagogue might be as better police performance and more careful about kashrut in the home and available to her. Following approval cops on the beat, Prof. Glazer cited a out of the horme. These are all little by both the Rabbi and the KJ Board theory of George Kelling, a noted things that will do much for our of Trustees, they began holding a Professor of Criminology at Rutgers spiritual growth in the year ahead. weekly shiur in our auditorium. After University, who suggests that crime is Similarly, greater sensitivity to the only a few weeks, the packed reduced in a community not so much needs of our spouses, looking for ways auditorium was no longer large by stopping the big crimes but by to make the home happier and the enough for them and the men's level eliminating the little ones. For atmosphere more peaceful; respecting of the Main Synagogue was opened example: the elimination of the our children's needs even as we expect to them. Now, that too is no longer harassment of drivers by uninvited them to respect ours. These are all large enough and they are using the window washers at the bridge and little things which can help us become entire Main Synagogue where tunnel entrances to New York has better people and better Jews in the approximately 800-1000 young Jews done a great deal for the quality of life year ahead. gather each week to combine Torah in our city and also delivered a So let us remember the learning and socialization. message that petty crime will not be disappearance of uninvited window Our members are welcome to tolerated. With the elimination of petty washers and banish from our own come and attend the class. They meet crimes came a reduction in serious lives the uninvited intrusion of small each Tuesday evening at ones too. Many credit Mayor Giuliani mistakes and unintended errors of 7 o'clock PM. with adopting this theory successfully insensitivity. Let us appreciate the in our city. opportunities to do the little things that T’shuva – repentance, or the can change our lives and those of all In Memoriam elimination of chet – presents us with our loved ones for the better. Helen Brody a similar opportunity. If we want to improve ourselves as Jews and as May we all be inscribed for a year Over the summer, we suffered the loss of one of our oldest members, both in terms of age and length of CELEBRATE YOUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY association with the congregation. Helen Brody occupied her seat in our Because Israel’s Anniversary is Your Anniversary Main Synagogue for well over fifty years. JOIN RABBI LOOKSTEIN A descendant of the Golding AND THE SPECIAL KJ CONTINGENT ON THE UJA-FEDERATION family and the late Rabbi Jacob Joseph, she was very proud of her ISRAEL AT 50 YOM HA’ATZMAUT MISSION heritage. Elegant and fastidious in April 26 - May 4, 1998 bearing and appearance, she was a Be A Part of History Call us at 427-1000 lady of the old school by nature, but thoroughly modern and forward- looking in her understanding of life. The beloved mother of Sheila WOMEN’S Kamerman and the last Elaine Brody TEFILAH GROUP The Fashion Department Store Silverberg, she placed her family first Yes, For Women Only and foremost in her life’s priorities. Friday, October 24 - Simchat Torah 155 East 86th Street We will remember her as a Saturday mornings at 9:15 (212) 369-3448 woman of indomitable strength and November 18 Vayera Best Selection of Designer Hats, Suits, courage who faced many vicissitudes Shoes, Hosiery, Lingerie and More in her life with dignity and faith in February 14 God. Through it all she maintained May 21 Tazria/Metzora 10% Discount with this Ad her standards of generosity, good May 30 Bamidbar Except on Sales Items deeds and faith in God. Page 8 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

SCHEDULE OF HIGH HOLY DAYS HIGH HOLY DAY ROSH HASHANAH SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Wednesday, October 1, Rosh Hashanah Eve Slichot Service (Z’chor Brit) ...... 6:30 AM The Month of Elul Regular morning services will follow • Sounding of the SHOFAR each morning after Shacharit. Candle Lighting ...... 6:19 PM • A time for self-evaluation and improvement. Evening (An Erev Tavshilin should be prepared) .6:30 PM • Recitation of the entire Book of Psalms at KJ. Thursday, October 2, Rosh Hashanah I • Selichot Services each morning beginning Monday, Morning ...... 8:00 AM Evening ...... 6:30 PM September 29, a half hour before morning services. Candle Lighting ...... after 7:13 PM Rosh Hashanah Friday, October 3, Rosh Hashanah II • Time for resolution of spiritual improvement. Morning ...... 8:00 AM • Beginning of God’s judgement. Candle Lighting ...... 6:15 PM • Sounding of the Shofar at 10:00 AM. (Those ill at home or Evening ...... 6:30 PM hospital contact Rabbi Wildes for special arrangements.) SHABBAT SHUVAH • Tashlich. First afternoon, Thursday, October 2, Saturday, October 4 5:00 - 6:00 PM at Central Park reservoir near 85th Street Morning ...... 9:00 AM or Carl Shurz Park at the East River and 86th Street Evening ...... 5:40 PM Home Ceremonies Shabbat Shuvah Discourse by Rabbi Lookstein • Lighting of candles and Shehecheyanu. Conclusion of Sabbat ...... 7:09 PM • Rosh Hashanah Kiddush TSOM (FAST OF) GEDALIAH • Washing of hands and motzi over two round challahs and Sunday, October 5 dipping the pieces in honey (continued through Hoshanah Fast begins ...... 5:44 AM Rabbah.) Morning ...... 8:00 AM First Night Mincha ...... 6:00 PM • Rosh Hashanah greeting upon leaving shul: Fast ends ...... 7:30 PM uc,f, vcuy vbak DAILY SERVICES (INCLUDING SLICHOT) Morning ...... 7:00 AM “May you be inscribed for a Good Year.” Sunday ...... 8:00 AM • Dipping of apple into honey with blessing over fruit and Monday and Thursday ...... 6:45 AM “May it be Thy will to grant us a good and sweet year.” Evening ...... 6:20 PM ubh,uct hvk-tu ubhvk-t v-uv-h lhbpkn iumr hvh YOM KIPPUR /veu,nu vcuy vba ubhkg asj,a Friday, October 10, Yom Kippur Eve Second Night Morning ...... 7:10 AM • Wearing a new garment. Keep in mind when reciting Mincha ...... 2:30 PM Shehecheyanu at Kiddush. Candle Lighting ...... 6:04 PM • Eat a new fruit not yet eaten this season and say blessing Kol Nidre ...... 6:10 PM over fruit. Saturday, October 11, Yom Kippur Morning THE MIKVEH ON THE EVE OF YOM Main Synagogue ...... 8:30 AM Auditorium ...... 9:00 AM KIPPUR Social Hall ...... 9:00 AM Every year on the eve of Yom Kippur, there is a custom for Beginner’s ...... 9:00 AM men to immerse in the mikveh in preparation for this holy day. Yizkor (Memorial Prayers) are recited as part of this service. One does not have to be a super tzadik to participate in this minhag. On the contrary, for those of us who are just trying to be observant Jews, it is an added inspiration and preparation for CHILDREN’S SERVICES SCHEDULE a great day of introspection. Our practice at KJ is that we observe this custom as a group ROSH HASHANAH I AND II...... 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM before the morning service. All MEN are invited to assemble at Junior Congegrations (1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th Grades) the mikveh, 234 West 78th Street (East of Broadway) at 6:30 Nursery - Kindergarten - Toddler Congregation (Ages 1-3) AM on Friday, October 10. Everyone will have the opportunity YOM KIPPUR KOL NIDRE NIGHT ...... 6:45 PM to immerse and then we will return to KJ for Shacharit services. Junior Congregations (1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th Grades) Through this immersion in the mikveh we are able to YOM KIPPUR DAY ...... 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Junior Congegrations (1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th Grades) combine our personal preparation for Yom Kippur with a sense Nursery - Kindergarten - - Toddler Congregation (Ages 1-3) of communal involvement. For more information,. please call Rabbi Wildes at the synagogue office (427-1000). KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 9

HIGH HOLY DAY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS SCHEDULE OF SUKKOT SERVICES Tsom Gedaliah (Fast of Gedaliah) SUKKOT • First Weekday after Rosh Hashanah, Sunday, October 5 Wednesday, October 15, Sukkot Eve 10 Days of Repentance (Rosh Hashanah – Yom Candle Lighting ...... 5:56 PM Kippur) Evening (An Erev Tavshilin should be prepared . . . .6:10 PM • Aspire to greater accomplishments. Thursday, October 16, Sukkot I Morning ...... 9:00 AM • Accept new, improved behavior responsibility in relationship Evening ...... 6:10 PM to God and one another. Candle Lighting ...... after 6:50 PM Yom Kippur – A day of denial Friday, October 17, Sukkot II • Avoidance of food, drink, washing, lotions and oils. Morning ...... 9:00 AM • Refraining from wearing leather shoes (wear a pair of non- Candle Lighting ...... 5:53 PM leather footwear). Evening ...... 6:05 PM • Men are encouraged to wear a white kitel. SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED • Candlelighting available prior to 6:04 PM in the Synagogue Saturday, October 18 House lobby before Kol Nidre on Friday, October 10. Morning ...... 9:00 AM • Food Drive – each man, woman and child is urged to bring Reading of Kohelet unopened cans or boxes of food to be distributed to needy Evening ...... 6:00 PM Jews. Drop them in lobby barrels on your way in Kol Nidre Conclusion of Sabbath ...... 6:47 PM DAILY SERVICES SUKKOT Morning ...... 6:50 AM Lulav and Etrog Sunday Morning ...... 8:30 AM Purchase Israeli Lulav and Etrog through KJ by Evening ...... 6:00 PM contacting Mr. Chaim Ophir in the synagogue office. CONCLUDING FESTIVAL DAYS (Reservation forms will be sent to all members under Wednesday, October 22, Hoshanah Rabbah separate cover.) Deadline is Sunday, October 5. Morning ...... 6:45 AM Candle Lighting ...... 5:46 PM Sukkah Meals in the KJ Sukkah Evening (An Eruv Tavshilin should be prepared) . . .6:00 PM Wednesday, October 15 – Dinner (4th & 9th floor Sukkas) Thursday, October 23, Shmini Atzeret Morning ...... 9:00 AM Thursday, October 16 – Lunch and Dinner Yizkor (Memorial Prayers) are recited as part of this service. Friday, October 17 – Lunch and Dinner Mincha ...... 6:00 PM Saturday, October 18 – Lunch Ma’ariv and Simchat Torah Hakafot will follow. (Reservation forms will be sent to members under separate cover.) Candle Lighting ...... after 6:41 PM Deadline, space permitting, is Sunday, October 5. Friday, October 24, Simchat Torah Adults $28 Children $15 Morning ...... 9:00 AM Non-Members: Adults $33 Children $20 Candle Lighting ...... 5:43 PM Evening ...... 5:55 PM Saturday, October 25, Shabbat Bereishit Hoshanah Rabbah Morning ...... 9:00 AM • Wednesday morning at 6:45, October 22. Evening ...... 5:45 PM • Close of the penitential season. Conclusion ...... 6:38 PM • High Holy Day melodies. Seven circuits around the shul with Lulav and Etrog and beating of the Aravot. LULAVIM FOR COLLEGIANS • President’s breakfast sponsored by Rita and Fred Distenfeld. Simchat Torah We are pleased to note that the Committee on Collegians • Evening – Thursday, October 23, 6:00 PM. under the chairmanship of Abe Esses will arrange this year BRING CHILDREN AT 5:45 PM for campus students to receive a lulav and etrog at a cost of Nursery - Sixth Grade – Lobby Level $50 each. Paid orders must be received in the synagogue Teens – Main Synagogue office no later than Monday, September 27. • Hakafot with singing and dancing celebration in the College Addresses Auditorium following services. A light meal and Torah We ask parents of college and graduate students on discourses will conclude the evening. All are invited. campuses away from home to submit their 1997-1998 • Simchat Torah Day. Friday, October 24. addresses to the synagogue office immediately so that they • Hakafot with singing and dancing. may receive mailings, Jewish pocket diary, Chanukah • Chatanim called to the Torah. candles and other things from the synagogue throughout the • Women’s Tefillah Group meets in Chapel. • Buffet kiddush following services. year. Page 10 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

SPECIAL PULL-OUT SECTION — MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW CONGREGATION KEHILATH JESHURUN CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS AND OPENING DATES 1997 – 1998 SEPTEMBER 11 Thurs Sisterhood Hat Sale BRING 14 Sun Couple’s Club Picnic in the Sky YOUR OWN FOOD 18 Thurs RABBI AHARON LICHTENSTEIN TESHUVAH SHIUR 20 Sat GUEST SPEAKER: STEVEN EMERSON Either the 9th floor or 4th floor “Radical Islamic Activity – The Threat to Israel and the West Sukkah will be available for meals 25 Thurs Rosh Hashanah Workshop you wish to bring from home for 27 Sat Yuli Edelstein, Guest Speaker 27 Sat Selichot Thursday lunch and dinner and OCTOBER Friday lunch on Yom Tov and 4 Sat Shabbat Shuvah Drasha – Rabbi Lookstein during Chol Hamoed through 8 Wed Yom Kippur Workshop Shmini Atzeret. 10 Fri Kol Nidre Food Drive 13 Mon Sukkot Workshop 19 Sun Beginner’s Dinner in the Sukkah 20 Mon MEN’S CLUB & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE SUKKAH DINNER – CONGRESSWOMAN CAROLYN B. MALONEY 22 Wed Hoshana Rabba – “President’s Breakfast in Sukkah” 23 Thurs Hakafot Unlimited 23 Thurs Young People’s Shmini Atzeret Luncheon 24 Fri Simchat Torah Kiddush 25 Sat Couple’s Club Kickoff Kiddush NOVEMBER 1 Sat Young People’s Minyan and Kiddush 1 Sat 125th ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION: PROFESSOR SYLVIA BARACK FISHMAN 8 Sat Atlantic City Night On the Town with the Couple’s Club 12 Wed Sisterhood Open Meeting – Financial Planning 15 Sat 125th ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION – RABBI ADIN STEINSALTZ 15 Sat Women’s Tefillah Group 16-26 Sun-Wed Social Action Committee Clothing Drive 19 Wed Rav Herschel Schachter Shiur 21 Fri Friday Night Shabbat Experience and Dinner 23 Sun Am Hasefer Book Discussion Club — The Vanishing American Jew DECEMBER 6 Sat KJ ANNUAL DINNER DANCE – “THE WINTER BALL” 6 Sat Young People’s Minyan and Kiddush 7 Sun Ramaz Middle School Groundbreaking 14 Sun Blood Drive/Mezuzah – Tefillin – Shatnes Check 15 Mon Chanukah Workshop 16 Tues Parent Workshop “Taharat Hamishpacha” 17 Wed Rav Herschel Shachter Shiur JANUARY 3 Sat Young People’s Minyan and Kiddush 9 Fri Friday Night Shabbat Experience 10 Sat 125th ANNIVERSARY PRESENTION — RABBI DAVID ELIACH : “The Impact of the Day School in America: On Ramaz’ 60th Anniversary” 11 Sun RAMAZ DINNER DANCE 18 Sun Am Hasefer Book Discussion Club — Jewish Power: Inside the Jewish American Establishment 21 Wed Rav Herschel Schachter Shiur 25 Sun Sisterhood Children’s Concert 25 Sun Couple’s Club Super Bowl Party FEBRUARY 1 Sun MEN’S CLUB SUPPER LECTURE 7 Sat Young People’s Minyan and Kiddush 7 Sat Tu B’Shevat Shabbat and Kiddush 13 Fri Friday Night Shabbat Experience and Dinner 13 Fri Couple’s Club Weekend Getaway 14 Sat Women’s Tefillah Group 21 Sat Men’s Club Shabbat 28 Sat KJ Ramaz Family Shabbat Services KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 11

MARCH < GREAT FOOD < 2 Mon Purim Workshop FROM ROME 4 Wed Seudah Mitzvah for Bikur Cholim and Chevra Kadisha AT LUNCH TIME, TOO! 4 Wed Rav Herschel Schachter Shiur 7 Sat Young People’s Minyan and Kiddush VA BENE IS NOW SERVING 8 Sun Beginner’s Discovery Program CHOLOV YISROEL LUNCH 9 Mon Sisterhood Open Meeting – Health Symposium Come and enjoy our exciting variety of pastas, selections of fish, vegetable dishes 11 Wed Purim Pizza Party and desserts. 12 Thurs Purim Mishloach Manot Project VA BENE ITALIAN 12 Thurs Purim Collation RESTAURANT 12 Thurs Purim Carnival 1589 Second Avenue (Bet. 82 & 83 Sts.) 12 Thurs PURIM SEUDAH (212) 517-4448 15 Sun Am Hasefer Book Discussion Club – Nazi Gold 18 Wed SISTERHOOD EVENING AT THE PHILHARMONIC MONDAY - THURSDAY 20 Fri SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT LUNCH: 12-3PM DINNER: 5-10:30 PM EXPERIENCE AND DINNER SUNDAY: 2PM TIL 10PM 21 Sat 125th ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION – CLOSED FRIDAY OPEN MOTZEI SHABBOS RABBI EPHRAIM BUCHWALD < FIXED RATE SUNDAY BRUNCH - < “The Baal Teshuva Movement and KJ’s Beginner’s Program” 25 Wed Passover Workshop 28 Sat 125th ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION – CANTOR DAVIS AND THE SHULTONES APRIL 1 Wed Rav Herschel Schachter Shiur 3-4 Fri-Sat 125th ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION ANNUAL SYNAGOGUE SHABBATON – PROFESSOR JONATHAN SARNA 4 Sat SHABBAT HAGADOL DRASHA – RABBI LOOKSTEIN 6 Mon Kasher In 6 Mon Mezzuzah and Tefilin Check 6 Mon Shmura Matzah Pick-Up 10 Fri Siyum for First Born 10 Fri Final Time to Sell Chametz and Burning of Chametz 10 Fri Beginner’s Seder 22 Wed YOM HASHOAH - HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE EVENING 25 Sat Rollerblading in the Park with the Couple’s Club 29 Wed Yom Ha’Atzmaut Zimriah 30 Thurs Yom Ha’Atzmaut Service and Breakfast MAY 2 Sat Women’s Tefilah Group 2 Sat Young People’s Minyan and Kiddush 3 Sun 126th ANNUAL MEETING – CONCLUSION OF 125th ANNIVERSARY YEAR 5 Tue SISTERHOOD BOUTIQUE 5 Tue SISTERHOOD ANNUAL LUNCHEON 8 Fri Friday Night Shabbat Experience and Dinner The AGUS and PEARL 9 Sat Couple’s Club Shabbaton and Luncheon Families 17 Sun Am Hasefer Book Discussion Club – The Hole in the Heart of the World: Are Proud to Announce The Being Jewish in Eastern Europe GRAND OPENING 18 Mon Shavuot Workshop of another fine 20 Wed Rav Herschel Schachter Shiur PEARL CARPET 21 Thurs Workshop — “Kibud Av V’Em: Honoring Parents” SHOWROOM 24 Sun Yom Yerushalayim Service and Breakfast 30 Sat Women’s Tefilah Group 45 West 57th Street 30 Sat Shavuot Dinner New York, NY 10019 30 Sat Tikkun Leil Shavuot (212) 980-8742 JUNE Designer Carpets and Service 6 Sat Young People’s Minyan and Kiddush Great Prices 9-12 Mon-Th Seminars in Practical Jewish Law Expert Installation 15 Mon Sisterhood Open Meeting — Installation of Officers DECORATORS WELCOME 15 Mon Ramaz Lower School Advancement Ceremonies 17 Wed Ramaz Commencement Mon -Thu 9-6, Fri 9-2 Page 12 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN KJ Archives

Looking Back Over 125 Years ARCHIVES FIRST PHASE NOW COMPLETE 95 Years Ago The first phase of the Archives American Hebrew— May 2, 1902 project is virtually completed. It Kehilath Jeshurun has been an exhilarating The corner-stone of the new Greenbaum, and Mr.Simon M. synagogue will be laid Sunday Roeder.The corner-stone will be laid experience to see the afternoon, May 4th, at three o clock. by Mr. Jacob H. Schif f. The prayer transformation of the cluttered, The building is situated at 117, 119, will be given by the Rev. Dr. Bernard 121 East 85th Street, between Drachman. Music will be furnished by messy storage room into an Lexington and Park A venues. the band of the Hebrew Sheltering orderly, clean and well-lit archive Addresses will be delivered by Rev. Guardian Society.The cantor will be Dr. H. Pereira Mendes, the Rev. J. M. the Rev. S. Jacobson. Dr. Solomon center. We will now launch the Asher, the Hon. Jacob Cantor, Judge Schechter is expected to be present second phase of the project — the 75 Years Ago inventory of the archives. Our Rabbi and President Any documents and Meet Calvin Coolidge photographs relating to the activities of the congregation and While attending the recent the newspapers as well as on the Mizrachi Convention in Washington, movie screen in the Pathe News. the founding of Ramaz should be Rabbi Margolies and Mr. Polstein The humorists of the Congregation part of KJ’s archives. We want the were presented to President say that when Mr. Polstein left the Coolidge and were photographed President he remarked, Well, hes a archives to be as complete as we with him. The picture appeared in all good President, too. can make them. They are the 60 Years Ago institutional memory we all share and in which we take great pride. September 1937 We owe our thanks to Steve Board Meeting Siegel, the Archivist of the 92nd Officially Decides To Sponsor Street Y, whose professional Ramaz Academy guidance and encouragement A well attended meeting of the KJ one and the older as well as the speeded our work, and to Rae Board of Trustees decided of ficially on younger members of the Board took W ednesday night to sponsor the part in it. All displayed a keen interest Gurewitsch, Yvone Koppel- Ramaz Academy and to assume the in the plan and scope as well as in the Kopans and Dr. Naomi Miller, re sponsibility of its administration. In great general welfare of the institution. accordance with the specifications o f The meeting also officially archives chairperson, whose the constitution of the c ongregation, approved the appointment of Mrs. involvement in this project Rabbi Joseph Lookstein was asked to David Andron as the executive act as the dean of the school with all director of the congregation and the guaranteed success. the rights, privileges and duties Academy. Mrs. Andron has already The ARCHIVES PROJECT is involved in that of fice. entered upon her duties in planning The discussion preceding the the activities for the new season for a program of the 125th Anniversary adoption of the resolution of the congregation and all its af filiates. Committee. sponsoring was a most interesting She may be reached at the KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 13

KJ BARAK SKATES IN ISRAEL

It was a touching moment in the Speiser, were named to the Am locker room next to the ice rink at Yisrael all-tournament team. In Canada Centre in Metulla as 16 addition, KJ's Jaime Widder, whose members of KJ Barak, our teen ice overtime goal decided the Am Yisrael hockey team, embraced their Israeli semi-finals for “Red,” was named best counterparts in a final farewell and offensive defenseman for the entire each KJ player handed over his week. KJ's Roshanzamir, who played in helmet, gloves and other equipment, the finale despite an obviously painful purchased by the Congregation, as a injury that was later determined to be a donation to Israel Youth Hockey. The fractured wrist, was voted the “most gift was also a fitting way to end a courageous” player. week of friendship and competition. Playing before a large crowd of KJ’s Andrew Kluger, who scored a In Memoriam fans during maccabiah hockey week goal during the Am Yisrael competition, in Metulla, KJ Barak met a skilled was voted “best young player.” Dr. Abram J. Abeloff Among the other highlights of the Israeli squad that included a number After a long struggle with memorable week were a welcoming of former Canadian and Russian illness and disability, Abram J. luncheon, a parent’s cocktail hour and players from Israel's Junior National Abeloff passed away in his 98th Team, Inspired by chants of “KJ a farewell awards dinner. All week year. He was a giant of a USA,” Barak won the first game on long, KJ players and parents chatted in gentleman and a superb Friday afternoon, 3-2. Israel took the Hebrew with their Israeli counterparts professional throughout a life of second, on Motzei Shabbat, setting up in and around the Canada Centre great achievement. a tense final match on Sunday. In the complex. The KJ players also attended A former head of surgery at final, Israel took a one-goal lead late on-ice practices run by former Soviet Lenox Hill Hospital, he focused into the third period before scoring Wings' coach Simeon Jacobowitz and on community oriented preventive twice more to take the game 6-3 and Team USA coach Mike Hartman, a services. A member of the board the Maccabi cup, two games to one. former NY Ranger. Most hockey of JDC for many years, he helped The enthusiasm of KJ's players events took place in the evening, to shape the Joint’s innovative and large contingent of parents and while the days featured tours of the medical and health programs in friends carried through the three-team Golan and Galillee for the players and Israel, Europe, North Africa and “Am Yisrael” Tournament which their families. Iran. After World War II he followed the Maccabiah. In this The KJ players included: David visited DP camps and designed competition, in which players from JDC medical services for 250,000 Israel and the USA were mixed, KJ Greenbaum, Michael Kagan, Jonathan Katz, Jeffrey Kleinhaus, Eric in Germany, Coach Ben Epstein's “White” team, Austria and Italy. Kluger, Andrew Kluger, Matthew led by KJ's Eliezer Magid, Jeff A man of exceptional Kule, Aaron Lauchheiner, Daniel Kleinhaus and Jonathan Roshanzamir, generosity, he never failed to defeated Israel coach Boris Mindel’s Lauchheimer, Eliezer Magid, Yehuda support the congregation and “Red” squad, 2-1, in the gold medal Magid, Rafael Magid, Kenneth important communal organiza- game. Three KJ players, defenseman Mantel, Jonathan Roshanzamir, tions. He and his dear wife Eliezer Magid, center David David Speiser, Jaime Widder, Joshua Gertrude were blessed with a son Greenbaum, and Goalie David Geller and Ilan Finkelstein. who gave them both great nachas. We will miss this superb and ROSH HASHANAH PACKAGE DELIVERY accomplished Jewish gentleman. The High Holidays can be an spending just one hour for a visit, you especially lonely time for older can help make the new year sweeter. people who are frail and isolated. The DOROT’s Rosh Hashanah package KJ Social Action Committee in delivery will take place on Sunday, support of DOROT needs volunteers September 28, between 10:00 AM to visit and deliver holiday packages and 1:00 PM from DOROT to hundreds of our older friends on the headquarters at 171 West 85th Street Upper West Side of Manhattan. By near Amsterdam Avenue. Page 14 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN BNAI MITZVAH

BRADLEY GOLDBERG ILANA MESSING Mazel tov to Lissa and Steven Goldberg Mazel tov to Noemi and Danny Messing GEALIA SINGER-CIMET on the forthcoming Bar Mitzvah of their son, on the forthcoming Bat Mitzvah of their Mazel tov to Adina and Michael Singer Bradley, which will take place on Saturday, daughter, Ilana, which will take place on on the forthcoming Bat Mitzvah of their September 27 at KJ. He will read the weekly Sunday, September 28. She will deliver a daughter Gealia, which will take place on portion of Nitzavim/Vayelech and the Sunday, September 14 at KJ. She will Haftorah. Dvar Torah on Parshat Nitzavim. deliver a Dvar Torah on “Mishlei.” Bradley is a student in the eighth grade Ilana is a student in the seventh grade at Gealia is a student in the sixth grade of of the Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein Upper the Heschel School. the Ramaz Lower School School of Ramaz.

The Congregation is invited to the MEN’S CLUB SUKKAH SUPPER Co-Sponsored by THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE GUEST SPEAKER: CONGRESSWOMAN CAROLYN B. MALONEY REBECCA ROHR Monday, October 20, at 6:30 PM Mazel tov to Pamela and our Trustee, George Rohr on the forthcoming Bat (Mincha at 6:00 PM) Mitzvah of their daughter, Rebecca, which $15 Person RSVP by October 13 will take place on Sunday, September 14. Similar good wishes to the proud grandparents, Helen and Jack Nash. Rebecca will deliver a Dvar Torah on THE WINTER BALL “Lashon Harah.” Rebecca is a student in the seventh grade of the Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein Come and Celebrate With Us Upper School of Ramaz. As We Honor Our 125th Year It is Sure to be An Evening Filled with Good Cheer Dining, Dancing and Friends Galore A Gala to be Remembered, Forevermore SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 6

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(212) 875-1731 Except on Sale Items 3 Generations of Quality & Service Prompt Delivery KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 15 WITHIN OUR FAMILY BIRTHS ENGAGEMENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Mazel tov to: Mazel tov to: Mazel tov to: Brenda and Albert Bernstein on the Doina and Larry Bryskin on the Jill Hauben, daughter of Ben and birth of a grandson, Amiel, to their engagement of their daughter, Elisa, a Lana Hauben and Arlene Hauben and a children, Daniella and Ari Schwartz. Ramaz graudate, to Avi Gage, son of graduate of Ramaz, upon her graduation from Wheaton College, magna cum laude Naomi and Dr. Charles Cohen on the Mindy and Howard Gage of West Hempstead. and Phi Beta Kappa. She is doing birth of a granddaughter, Ronit research in gerentology in the Boston Nechama, to their children, Jessica, a May the wedding take place in happiness and blessing. area. Ramaz graduate, and Richard Langer. Harris Lukashok, son of Ruth and Ed Similar good wishes to the other WEDDINGS Lukashok and grandson of Mrs. Muriel grandparents, Lee, also a Ramaz Mazel tov to: Lukashok, upon his graduation magna graduate, and Cyrella Langer. Lana and Ben Hauben and Arlene cum laude with honors in Economics and Lillian and Elliot Eisman on the Hauben on the recent marriage of their Business from Binghamton University, birth of a grandson, Benjamin Andrew, to daughter, Alissa to Roy Leonard Appel, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. their children, Dana and Michael Cohen. son of Evelyn Spitz and Harold Appel of Rebecca and Laurence Grafstein on Westchester. PROFESSIONAL the birth of a son, Isaac Morgan. Paula and Bernard Herbst and Mrs. ACHIEVEMENT Jennifer and Micheal Gross on the Else de Graaff on the recent marriage of Mazel tov to: birth of a daughter, Lauren Dina. their granddaughter and great Daniel Silverman, son of Arthur and J.J. and Dr. Chani Hornblass on the birth granddaughter, Tehila Nakdimen, Donna Silverman, upon receiving his of a daughter, Aliza Yael. Similar good wishes daughter of Shuli and Elchanan CPA certification. to the proud grandparents, Ann and the Nakdimen to Yehuda Zweig. Honorable Jerome Hornblass. Larry Kassman on his recent STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Judy and Dr. Hirshel Kahn on the marriage to Nina Goldberg. We are proud to annouce that Debra Kobrin, daughter of Ruth and Lawrence birth of a daughter, Natalie Orelle. Professor Naomi Churgin Miller on Rachel and Mark Klein on the birth Kobrin and a Ramaz graduate was the recent ma rriage of her son, Peter, son elected Treasurer of the Penn Hillel of a daughter. of the late Samuel Miller, to Deborah organization. Caren and Samuel Kohl on the birth Krohn, daughter of Dr. David and of a son, Benjamin Daniel. Barbara Krohn of Manhattan. AUDREY LOOKSTEIN TO BE Carol and Melvin Newman on the Our Associate Trustee, Melvin Stein HONORED BY ISRAEL BONDS birth of a granddaughter, Erica Fortunita, on the recent marriage of his daughter, We are pleased to congratulate Mrs. to their children, Diana Newman and Isaac Elice to Bradley Schwab of Great Neck. Audrey Lookstein on being selected as a Corre. Similar good wishes to the proud May these families enjoy marriages Guest of Honor at the 1997 Gala Tribute great grandmother, Mrs. Rita Kaufman. with happiness and blessing. Luncheon of The Greater New York Annette and Stanley Schwartz on the Women’s Division of State of Israel Bonds, birth of two granddaughters, Hana Marie BNAI MITZVAH which will take place on Wednesday, to his children, Heidi and Rick Schwartz, Mazel tov to: September 24 at the New York Hilton. Any and Julia Leigh to Dorit and Larry Evelyn Mandelker on the member of the congregation who is Schwartz. forthcoming Bar Mitzvah in Tel Aviv of interested in attending the Luncheon Deborah and Dr. Marc Zimbler on her grandson, Nir Yehudah Mandelker, should contact Robert Lunzer at the Bond the birth of a son, Gabriel Milton. Similar son of Edna and Philip Mandelker. office at 644-2663. Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz on both a good wishes to the proud great CONDOLENCES grandmother, Mrs. Goody Dane. Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebration in Israel of two grandchildren, Moshe and Sara Our condolences to: May these children grow up in the Dr. Neal Flomenbaum on the passing finest tradition of Torah, chuppah and Moskowitz, children of Meshulum and Pauline Moskowitz of Ofra. of his father, Hyman Flomenbaum. maasim tovim. Magda Gottlieb on the passing of her sister, Eleanor Klor. Rita Kaufman and Adrian Skydell on MARTIN KLEIN CELEBRATES 90TH the passing of their sister, Shoshana We wish a warm Mazel Tov to Florida, but continue to maintain their Lunzer. Marty and Ceil Klein on the observance membership in our congregation. We Ellen Laifer on the passing of her mother, Sarah Gershon. of his 90th birthday. are proud to have the opportunity to Hannah Low on the passing of her The Kleins who were longtime KJ celebrate with them and recognize this mother, Erna Landau. members now live in Lauderhill, great milestone. Jay Lunzer on the passing of his mother, Shoshana Lunzer. Clara Mann on the passing of her CAUGHT IN THE WEB brother, Lawrence Charney. The Synagogue would like to create a Web page that will be updated with Irwin Shapiro on the passing of his father, Alexander Shapiro. relevant information. If you are able to work on creating such a site, please call May these mourners be comforted Rabbi Rubin at (212) 427-1000. among those who mourn for Zion and Page 16 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

SABBATH SCHEDULE Friday Saturday Lighting Evening Afternoon Sabbath of Candles Services Services Ends September 19-20 Ki-Tavo 6:39 6:45 6:45 7:33 26-27 Nitzavim-Vayelech 6:27 6:40 6:30 7:21 October See Holiday Schedule (pages 8 and 9) November Oct.31-1 Noah 4:34 4:45 4:20* 5:30 (Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan) 7-8 Lech Lecha 4:26 4:40 4:12 5:22 14-15 Vayera 4:19 4:30 4:10* 5:17 21-22 Haye Sarah 4:14 4:25 3:00* 5:13 28-29 Toledot 4:10 4:20 4:15 5:10 *Seudah Shlishit 201-664-2465 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Including Between Yom Kippur and Sukkot GLATT KOSHER CATERERS,INC. Weekday mornings...... 7:30 am Catering for Synagogues, Sunday mornings...... 8:30 am Hotels, Homes, and Yachts. Mondays and Thursdays ...... 7:15 am Now operating the cafe at Rosh Chodesh Weekdays ...... 7:00 am Sabbath mornings...... 9:00 am the Jewish Museum. EVENING SERVICES Under the supervision of the Star-K. September November 21-25 6:30 pm 2-6 4:40 pm Under the supervision of Midtown Kashruth Board 28-30 6:30 pm 9-13 4:30 pm 16-20 4:30 pm LENNY - MICHAEL - JEFF 23-27 4:30 pm PARK EAST KOSHER BUTCHERS, INC. DATES TO REMEMBER STRICTLY KOSHER Sunday, October 5 Tsom Gedaliah Take-Out Gourmet Cooked Foods Friday and Saturday, October 31 and November 1 737-9800 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan 1163 Madison Avenue (at 85th) Friday Morning Services at 7:00 am Saturday Morning Services at 9:00 am New York, NY 10028 Thursday, November 27 Sunday, November 30 Thanksgiving Day Rosh Chodesh Kislev Morning Services at 8:30 am Morning Services at 8:30 am KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun 125 East 85th Street 769-4400 New York, NY 10028 427-1000 PLAZA MEMORIAL CHAPEL MUSIC Synagogue Officials Andrew Fier, Director Shabot Entertainment Dr. Haskel Lookstein ...... Rabbi Mark Wildes ...... Assistant Rabbi Amsterdam Avenue and 91st Street M USIC AND Avrum Davis ...... Cantor Emeritus SERVICES AVAILABLE IN E NTERTAINMENT Mayer Davis ...... Cantor Chaim Ophir ...... Ritual Director FLORIDA (212) 874-7138 (212) 861-6280 Robert J. Leifert ...... Executive Director Fax: (212) 861-6287 Alice Smokler . . .Administrative Director Officers of the Congregation Fred Distenfeld ...... President KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN SECOND CLASS Dr. Gilbert N. Kahn ...... Vice President Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun POSTAGE PAID Robert E. Zimet ...... 2nd Vice President Frederic H. Baumgarten ...... Secretary 125 East 85th Street AT NEW YORK, NY Chaim Edelstein ...... Treasurer New York, NY 10028 Richard E. Kobrin . . .Financial Secretary Dr. Diana Friedman . . . . .Pres. Sisterhood Howard R. Katz ...... Pres. Men’s Club Dr. Mark Meirowitz . . . .Pres. Men’s Club Jewel Edelman ...... Pres. Couple’s Club Renata Marcus ...... Pres. Couple’s Club Past Presidents Benjamin Brown Samuel Eisenstat Stanley Gurewitsch Office Staff Florence Cohen Chani Reiss Hattie Murphy ...... Comptroller Rudy Arjune ...... Superintendent