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CONGREG ATION B’NAI JESHURU N Established i n1848 Congregation B’nai Jeshurun Board of Trustees 2018-2 019
President Richard Mandel
Vice Presidents Jodi Cooperman Lori Goodian Debbie Klein David Kirshenbaum
Treasurer Jason Kaplan
Assistant Treasurer Richard Mandelbaum
Secretary Jen Biegelsen
Members of the Board Neil Barr J. Scott Berniker Amanda Damasek Karen Feldman Thelma Florin Sheri Goldberg Seth Ladetsky Jeff Lipkin Mark Peroff Shira Rost Todd Shriber
Voting Past Presidents Charles Oransky Maureen A. Spivack
Women’s Association President Stacey Tavel
Brotherhood Co-Presidents Gregory Berman
Past Presidents Harriet Permutter-Pilchik Jerry Harwood Z”L Donald L. Morchower Z”L Marshall D. Sherman Z”L Charles R. Dreifus Robert D. Rosenberg Leslie Sporn Fred Fraenkel Fredric M. Smith Andrew S. Harris Linda K. Levi Eric Polans Richard L. Zucker Stephen A. Greene Eric Sellinger
2 From B’nai Jeshurun to Tree of Life By Rabbi Karen R. Perolman
I’ve always been fascinated with the community’s name—The Tree of Life names of Synagogues—While some bear Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA—who the name of a family or location, most endured the worst act of violence against Jewish communities are known by a a Jewish community in the history of our meaningful Hebrew phrase. For example, country. As news reporters said its name Beth Shalom means “House of Peace,” over and over again—Tree of Life—I was Rodeph Torah means “those who pursue struck by the meaning of that Hebrew learning.” When I was growing up in phrase. Etz Chayim also evokes imagery Arizona, our synagogue was called Temple from our tradition. In the Book of Kol Hamidbar , or “the voice of the desert.” Proverbs, we read: So what is the meaning of our own synagogue She is a tree of life to those who hold fast to her; and name? B’nai is Hebrew for Children and Jeshurun is whoever holds on to her is happy a poetic word for the people of Israel which is first Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths found in Deuteronomy. Jeshurun also comes from the are peace Hebrew word yashar meaning “upright.” Therefore, These verses have become integrated into the we, B’nai Jeshurun are the Children of the Upright. liturgy of our Torah service and we use them to Many congregations, especially those established by describe our people. Like a tree, our sacred story and immigrants from Eastern Europe in the mid to late our people have roots that connect us to generations 1800’s also bear this name, perhaps indicating their that go back 5000 years. The trunk is strong and does desire to form synagogues in the image of upright not become uprooted when the winds of pain and religious morals and practice. violence blow. Its branches are always regenerating, Of course we are more than just a name. We know growing high into the air. And its leaves are evergreen that B’nai Jeshurun , or “TBJ” also stands for our core for the future. The imagery could go on and on. Jewish values. We are the People of the Book, committed In 2010 the Tree of Life Synagogue merged with to ongoing learning that integrates Jewish wisdom and another local synagogue and adopted their name spirituality with contemporary subjects like positive Or L’Simcha , meaning “the light of joy.” During these psychology and character strengths. We are the People difficult days, I pray that the dual names of this of Prayer, who come together in worship and song to synagogue help its members and the entire Jewish connect to each other and something bigger than all community to mourn and heal from his horrific act. of us. We are the People of Tikkun Olam -who feed and May the knowledge that our tree of life has survived clothe and house and support those who are in need. and thrived through generations of oppression and We are the People of Israel, passionately connected to challenge give the Pittsburgh Jewish community the our spiritual homeland and Jews all over the world. strength they will need to walk into their future. Most of all, we are the People of our Home, dedicated And may they approach these ever-darkening days to our multi-generational community and our illuminated by the light of all those, including all of synagogue that has been flourishing for 171 years. us at B’nai Jeshurun , walking along with them. This week we learned of another synagogue
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Where Love Grows…Kindness Flows As the cooler weather of autumn rolls in and we walk the We are reinforcing Bucket Filling and our Kindness halls of our ECC and enter our vibrant classrooms, we are Curriculum through our choice of literature, collaborative energized by the enthusiasm, energy, creativity and love that projects and activities, teacher modeling, through conversations is emanating from each and every room! Our faculty has at all classroom Morning Meetings and Closing Circles, and with embraced our strengths-based model and our evolving our upcoming ECC initiative … a new Tile Wall to compliment curriculum continues to cultivate CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY, the “LOVE GROWS ” tile wall called “KINDNESS FLOWS” GRATITUDE, and A LOVE OF LEARNING! (found downstairs near the Youth Lounge). Our focus includes One strength initiative that we continue to focus on inspiring children to understand and believe: throughout the year is KINDNESS . As a school, we have Making friends is easy when you include and invite others always taken pride in partnering with our parents to help to join in. raise genuine Mensches-children who learn early on to look out for others, as well as for themselves (something we call Being polite and listening shows you respect and value the other person. BUCKET FILLING ). Teaching, promoting and valuing acts of kindness is an important Jewish value. The Talmud teaches Simply asking someone how they feel shows that you care. us that “The highest form of wisdom is kindness”. We now Being kind is the best way to stand out. know that research also shows that there are many benefits Everyone gets to play when we take turns. to practicing kindness, including positive effects on physical, emotional and mental health. Everyone makes mistakes (even grown-ups) and a As we strive to create a thoughtful and caring community genuine apology shows that you take responsibility. of families, we are inspired by the words of one of our favorite Remember to be kind to yourself and celebrate your authors and educators. In his book, The World According to unique strengths. Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember, Fred Rogers writes, Always remember to treat others the way you would like “Mutual caring relationships require kindness and patience, to be treated. tolerance, optimism, joy in the other’s achievements, confidence in oneself and the ability to give without undue thought of Kindness is a key ingredient that enhances positivity and helps gain”. Creating community in our classrooms, our school, children feel good about themselves as it increases serotonin and in our synagogue requires that we practice kindness levels in the brain. This important chemical affects LEARNING, to establish genuine and meaningful relationships with MEMORY, MOOD, SLEEP, HEALTH, and DIGESTION! one another. Children with a positive outlook have greater attention spans, How does this translate in our early childhood setting? a greater willingness to learn, stronger creative thinking, and Inspired by Carol McCloud’s children’s book, Have You Filled a feeling of well-being. Creating an environment which a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids , we intro duced welcomes and encourages kindness positively impacts children the concept of “Bucket Filling” at TBJ ten years ago. The academically, socially and emotionally. positive effects of this program inspire us to continue this When children do a good deed or “Mitzvah”, they experience curriculum each summer and throughout the school year! a rush of endorphins which creates a lasting sense of pride, Bucket Filling has become an integral part of our culture. well-being and an enriched sense of belonging. It has been ”Bucket Fillers” are those who help without being asked, reported that even small acts of kindness have this impact give hugs and sincere compliments, show love and kindness, and give a child a wonderful feeling of optimism and self-worth. and spread caring, positive and good feelings to others. What is most amazing is that this boost in happiness occurs Research shows that children who know how to express not only in the giver and receiver of kindness, but also in positive emotions lead happier and more fulfilled lives. anyone who WITNESSES the kindness! Our classrooms are Parental involvement is always key to our success. As you filled with acts of kindness each day and by focusing on and play and work with your children at home and tell them noticing even the smallest acts, we are spreading love and why they are so special to you…you can also help them think joy throughout our TBJ community. Indeed, our children about what they might say or do to show kindness or to fill are truly flourishing! someone else’s bucket. As you reinforce and help your children Michele Feingold, Director practice Bucket Filling, they will quickly experience the pride Andrea Kessler, Assistant Director and joy of showing love and kindness. Debbie Evans, ECC LCSW
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& MODERN LOSS Tuesday, December 11 th at 7:00 pm with Rebecca Soffer Let’s face it: most of us can’t handle talking about death. Modern Loss can help us do better. Rebecca Soffer will offer the insights of her commun&ity to help cry, laugh, grieve, identify, and – above all – empathize. ! ! & 8 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! & & & & & & & & & & & &&M.%$"1&? & & & & & &&6$<$2 & & & & ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! & ! & ! & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & &&M.%$"1&? & & & & & &&6$<$2 & & & & ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & &&M.%$"1&? & & & & & &&6$<$2 & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & 9 A big thank yoThu to Raabbni Mk aYtt ando Lua! uren Rutkin for their hospitality hosting our New Member Cocktails and Conversation in the comforts of their beautiful home the evening of October 3 rd . New members and new ECC families mingled and had the opportunity to speak with our clergy, TBJ leaders and the engagement committee.
th Our next event is Friday, December 7 for our CONGREATIONAL SHABBAT SERVICE AND DINNER (following the Tot Shabbat). We will honor all new members who have joined TBJ in the past year.
It is a fun filled night for the entire congregation! We will light the Chanukah menorah, enjoy a beautiful service followed by delicious food and festivities. We hope everyone can join us, mark your calendars!
10 11 12 Thank You to all those who have already made a commitment to our Annual Giving Campaign. Please join them in supporting TBJ. Thanks to the generosity of the Cooperman Family each new or increased gift is matched up to $100,000.
GUARDIAN ($15,000-$24,999) SPONSOR ($1,500-$2,499) Andrea & David Welt Madeline & Charlie Dreifus Marni & Bill Cohen Judith Pilchik Zucker Amy & Jeff Kaplan Helene & Jerry Dreskin Lois & David Sherwin Lois & Frank Dyer FRIEND (up to $499) Stefanie Jacobs & Hadley Feldman Melissa & Todd Arden BUILDER ($10,000-$14,999) Carol & George Jacobstein Joan & Louis Aronson II Merle & Peter Hirschmann Heather & Paul Lichtman Dale & Brian Atherton Sylvia & David Steiner Ruthella Harwood Jill & Stan Altmark Kip & Jon Mandelbaum Diane Apter LEADER ($5,000-$9,999) Talia & Jeffrey Mandelbaum Rachel & Matthew Beck Michael Rachlin Elizabeth & Scott Bryant Melissa Lautenberg & Doug Cifu Stacey & Eric Tavel Karen & Mark Caplan Frann & Eric Francis Susan Rivkind & Richard Zucker Linda & Theodore Cohn Dee Hellring & Charlie Oransky Paulette Dorflaufer Naomi & Richard Mandel Jennifer & Matthew Duckworth Lianne & Richard Mandelbaum DONOR ($1,000-$1,499) Jennifer Feldsher & Corey & Jeffrey Marell Cara & Michael Behar Vadim Daynovsky Lisa & Brian Margulies Beth Furman Rhoda Dworsky Dana & Michael Miller William & Beth Furman Nancy & Harold Feigel Aaron Nieman Philanthropic Fund Sima & Elia Feldsher Catherine & Leon Pollack Judith & Marvin Goldstein Marjorie Glassman Karen & Gary Rose Gene Hoffman Andrea Alexander & Stewart Glickman Linda & Jeff Zissu Alice & Aron Lutwak Linda & Jerry Schultz Keri & Russell Greenseid Harriet Hirsch SUSTAINER ($2,500 - $4,999) Renee Sherman Victoria & Andrew Solomon Randi & Scott Kates Sue & Walter Beck Barbara Kennedy Jen & Larry Biegelsen Adam Lieb Lionel Borkan SUPPORTER ($500-$999) Susan & Lawrence Lubow Martin Friedman Shirley Beim Julie & Doug Mazer Terri & Michael Goldberg Amanda & Scott Damesek Wendy & Layne Moskowitz Jeanne & Jerold Goldberg Cindy & Stephen Dratch Jessica & Adam Perilman Karen & David Mandelbaum Marcia Gillette Marilyn & Howard Rauchberg Herbert Myer Memorial Foundation Sheri Goldberg & Michael Smith Ann & Leonard Robinowitz Beth & Peter Nalitt Pam Goldstein & Robert Kornberg Herb Rosenberg Harriet Perlmutter-Pilchik Sharon & Bruce Goodman Aimee & Roger Sachs Wendy & Brett Prager Louis Henston Lisa & David Salzberg Lauren Rutkin & Rabbi Matthew D. Gail Jaffe Maddie Schaeffer Gewirtz Cynthia & Peter Liebman Chrissy & Evan Schwartz Susan Satz Karen & Scott Luftglass Nancy Sichel Mimi Simpkins Shari & Marc Rothstein Celine Sinaw Nancy Simpkins & Cantor Howard Amy & Paul Schottland Cindy & Tom Spies M. Stahl Brett & Eric Seaman Susan & Michael Tuckman Leila Sellinger Ronnie & Michael Senior (as of October 29, 2018) Ellen & Stanley Simon
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Once again, the Women’s Association (WA) new season is off to a Hand in hand with the ECC Parents Association, it is my privilege strong start with three wonderful events: our New Member Brunch, to help create a warm, comfortable, and welcoming environment, Mahjongg and Muffins and our Holiday Boutique and Book Fair. where families want to stick around for a long time, and In keeping with tradition, our goal is to foster a welcoming hopefully enjoy a weekend like the one I just experienced. community where there is truly “something for everyone,” from With this spirit in mind, I would like to thank the special membership outreach, fundraising, and social events to social volunteers that have made the past two months a success. A action with tikkun olam programs for our TBJ family and within special thank you to Laurie Goldberg for hosting a warm, welcoming our broader community. We consider ourselves to be the heart and delicious New Member Brunch in her beautiful home and of TBJ, and we invite all the women in our community to come to Michelle Lamkin for all of her hard work organizing the see firsthand what we are about and find ways to get involved. Membership Committee . It is our privilege as members of the We’ve got some great events coming up so please reach out to Women’s Association to help Michelle welcome new members to us if you’d like to volunteer or join us! our community. Jenna Tichaeur and Laura Perilstein once again With the high holidays behind us, and as we move into the organized another wonderful morning of Mah Jongg and Muffins ! exciting programming of the new year, I want to take a moment This multi-generational activity was a hit and we look forward to to share with you why I was eager to take on the important role the second Mah Jongg event in the spring. st of Women’s Association President. As I reflect on the weekend that Our Holiday Gift Boutique on November 1 chaired by just passed, I realize that it may have been my best TBJ weekend Stefanie Alcosser and Stephanie Vogel is our biggest fundraiser to date, apart from the bat mitzvah of my daughter Madelyn this of the year. Favorite returning vendors, and many new vendors past May, of course. It began Friday night with the Shabbat Atid, a in fashion, accessory, jewelry, gift, and food items will help us get spirited musical Shabbat that had the whole congregation singing, an early start to our holiday shopping. Our Book Fair will be nd followed by a communal Shabbat dinner for fellow 3rd-6th grade extended through November 2 , Yom Hamishpacha Day and families. As Tammy Anagnostis, the new family educator stated, will help fill our classrooms and homes with beautiful books, “sometimes it is important to slow down the pace of our lives.” thanks to the efforts of our enthusiastic chairs Jennifer Ginsberg , This dinner was a wonderful opportunity to do exactly that. It Melissa Nagelberg and Jamie Greenberg . was so nice to reconnect with friends who I had met in the ECC, The Women’s Association is open to all women in the TBJ ! and to meet families who are joining our community for the first community and everyone is welcome to attend our meetings time. On Saturday morning, I had the honor of attending the and events. P!lease join u! s for !our nex!t meeting on! Thursday!, ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! magical Bat Mitzvah of Caley Levine led by Rabbi Karen and November !27, 2018 a!t 9:15 A!M. ! ! ! ! ! ! Cantor Lucy in the chapel. Cantor Lucy’s voice was angelic, Warmest wishes, Rabbi Karen’s words were thought provoking and Caley’s D’var ! Stacey Tavel • [email protected] Torah was spot on. We spent the afternoon celebrating in Steiner Hall, one of the best party venues around, eating delicious food and dancing to amazing music. That same afternoon, I returned to TBJ in my favorite attire, jeans and a sweatshirt, for the first ever blessing of the animals. From an adorable boy holding a chicken, a precious girl holding a bunny, a few cats who were kept safe in their crates and an army of happy dogs, this was an event to remember. As we gathered around the fountain singing “Raise and shine” to an orchestra of barks, I made a few play dates for my dog Charlie, and realized that events like this one are what make TBJ so special. I’ve always said that whatever TBJ does, it does well, and this was no exception. This past weekend made me realize just how much my life here in the suburbs has been enriched by my affiliation with TBJ. It is my honor to be the President of the Women’s Association, and my sincere wish that along with the dedicated WA board, we will continue to provide the women of our community with opportunities to be engaged with and enriched by the TBJ family. When I first moved to New Jersey, and my children began their journey in the ECC, the phrase “the days are long, but the years are short” pretty much summed up my early experience. It is my hope to embrace our new ECC families so that they immediately and seamlessly feel part of the TBJ community. Kobi Gewirtz and Charlie Tavel at the TBJ Blessing of the Animals
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Come and join the fun! Prime Time programming has begun! What you say? You missed the first two? What in the world will we do with you? Don’t be lazy mark down the dates, You know these programs are first rate! Mark your calendar so you won’t forget, So do it now and you’ll be all set! November 29, 2018 - View the film about Ruth Gruber followed by dessert and coffee. A discussion will be led by Patti Kenner from the National Center for Jewish Film (no charge). March 6, 2019 – Learning and Lunch with Millburn’s Book Store who will bring author, Pamela Nadell, “Women and American Judaism”. This program is free of charge. Bring your lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. March 14, 2019 - Learning and Lunch with the film “The Band’s Visit” A discussion of the film will follow after view - ing. This program is free of charge. Bring your lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. April 15, 2019 - You do NOT want to miss this Learning and Lunch program with Cantor Stahl and Cantor Lucy Fischbein! Bring your lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. May 2, 2019 - The Millburn Short Hills Historical Society will educate us about the immigrants that settled in the Millburn Short Hills area. This program is offered free of charge. Dessert and coffee will be provided. May 6, 2019 - Prime Time will collaborate with the Caring Community Committee under the leadership of Faith Fisch, Social Work Consultant with a panel discussion on navigating aging today.
Be a part of the Prime Time experience! Questions: [email protected]
WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION UPCOMING EVENTS Challah Bake WA Book Club th rd Friday November 16 10:00 AM Thursday January 24 9:15 AM Learn how to make challah like a pro with author/blogger Shannon Our book club is reading The Home For Unwanted Girls by Joanna Sarna Goldberg. Hosted at Jordana Gordon’s home. Space is limited Goodman. Come and enjoy a lively discussion about the book. to 18 participants, cost is $25. Email [email protected] if you would like to Email [email protected] or [email protected] with participate questions.
Hanukah Gift Bagging Volunteer at the Interfaith Food Pantry th Thursday, November 27 9:15 AM Wednesday, January 30th 9:15 AM Directly following our November WA meeting, help us pack Meet at the TBJ parking lot at 9:15 AM and drive together to the Chanukah gift bags for the children in the ECC and Religious Food Pantry. Email [email protected] if you would like School. The children are delighted to open their bags filled with to participate candles, dreidels, & gelt. Mishloach Manot Baskets New Member Shabbat and Chanukah Candle Lighting This year the WA will be making Mishloach Manot Baskets for th Friday, December 7 , 5:30 PM members of the TBJ community to gift to one another during Purim. Come support the efforts of the Membership Committee as we join This will be a festive fundraiser to help us fund the many wonderful together for a Shabbat Service followed by a delicious Shabbat dinner programs that WA supports. If you would like to help in this great with Israeli dancing. We will light Chanukah candles with our ECC effort, email [email protected] friends to kick-off one of the best TBJ evenings of the year.
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November 3, 2018 December 8, 2018 Jake Goldman Adam Shur Jake is a 7 th grade student at Millburn Adam is a 7 th grade student at Millburn Middle School, Millburn. He is the son Middle School, Millburn. He is the son of Sherri & Bill Goldman, the brother of of Laura & Vladimir Shur, the brother Samantha and Kyra and the grandson of Jacob and the grandson of Judy & of Elaine & Arnold Litt and Carol & Harvey Gilbert and Svetlana & Boris Shur. Myron Goldman.
November 10, 2018 December 15, 2018 Braydin Gold Jackie Daynovsky th Braydin is a 7th grade student at Millburn Jackie is a 7 grade student at Pingry Middle School, Millburn. She is the daughter School, Basking Ridge. She is the daughter of Tamara & Jason Gold, sister of Presley of Jennifer Feldsher and Vadim Daynovsky. and Gemma and the granddaughter of The sister of Micah, the granddaughter Nancy Gold and Pat & Phil Glucksman. of Sima & Elia Feldsher and Marina & Ilia Daynovsky and the great-granddaughter of Rebecca Kalinsky.
November 17, 2018 December 15, 2018 Ava Finger Caleb Ordower Ava is a 7 th grade student at Millburn Caleb is an 8th grade student at Maplewood Middle School, Millburn. She is the daughter Middle School, Maplewood. He is the son of Randi & Jeffery Finger, the sister of of Lauren & Billy Ordower, the brother of Sloane and the granddaughter of Susan & Sadie and Reid and the grandson Henry & Irwin Friedman and Karyn & Mel Berks. Ilenej Ordower and Marjorie and the late Eric Whitman.
November 17, 2018 December 27, 2018, IN ISRAEL Olivia Katz Gavin Boyarsky Olivia is a 7 th grade student at Heritage Gavin is a 7th grade student at Millburn Middle School, Livingston. She is the Middle School, Millburn. He is the son daughter of Julie & Ryan Katz, the sister of Staci & Mitch Boyarsky, the brother of Tyler and the granddaughter of Sandra of Barri and Alex and grandson of & Harold Krawitz, Karen Katz and Joan Krell and the late Steve Krell Marshall Katz. and Louise & Jerry Boyarsky.
December 8, 2018 December 28, 2018, IN JERUSALEM Michael Exelbert Simon Glass Michael is an 8 th grade student at Millburn Simon is a 7 th grade student at Millburn Middle School, Millburn. He is the son of Middle School, Millburn. He is the son of Jackie & Robert Excelbert, the brother of Kerry & Neil glass, the brother of Noah Brooke and the grandson of Adrienne & and the grandson of Linda & Archie Alan Kane and Martin Exelbert and the Abrams and Zelda & Robert Glass. late Barbara Exelbert.
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17 18 The Rosalind & Alfred Lippman Gallery
MIRIAM STERN … ART and SOUL Miriam Stern is a painter, printmaker, and installation artist. She has exhibited both in the United States and Israel, and has won numerous awards and prizes. Ms. Stern usually works in series that often use Jewish values and ideas as her themes. Her art has been reproduced in magazines and books of poetry. In addition to producing art, she has curated several art exhibitions and lectures about the relationship of art to Jewish interpretations of texts and ideas. In 2016 a monograph of her art was published. Art and Sou l will showcase paintings, prints, and digital media done in the last few years that highlight some of the themes that have inspired Stern. From travels around the world, family history, illuminated manuscripts, religious customs, and abstract work, Stern will give us a taste of her process and creativity.
th Rabbi Michael Chernick & Miriam Stern – Sunday, November 18 at 9:45 am ! Join Miriam Stern and her husband, Rabbi Micahel Chernick, Professo!r Emeritus of Rabbinic Literature at Hebrew Union th College-Jewish Institute of Religion. On Sunday, November 18 for a dual-lea% rning m% or% ning% ; a s%tudy i%n the art of the miniature Talmudic story, and the explanantion and interpretation of her art! work!. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Anita Gladstone, PSNJ ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! [email protected] - www.anitagladstone.com ! $ $ ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I primarily paint lands!capes. T!he lan! d! im!presses ! itse!lf on! me wit!h its ! ! ! ! ! ! strength and wonder. T! he beau! ty and po!wer of natur!e is awe! some, ! ! ! ! ! ! intimidating, and eve!n i!nt!imat!e, !as y! ou look! dee! per and !closer. I find
myself particularl y attracted to rocks and water and seem to come back to them time again as I prepare for the next painting. The solid % % % % % % weight of the rocks seems the other end of the spectrum from the fluidity of water and the% juxtapos%ition% o% f th%e tw%% o I find particularly interesting. The ro=cks! can im! pede !and !fun!nel the w!ater, w! hich in! turn ! ! ! ! will ultimately wear away! and re-s!ha!pe the s!olid st!one and earth!. It ! ! ! ! ! becomes a lesson in the con! tinu!ing! p! ower of Mo!ther Na!tu!re. An! d! ! ! ! ! ! ! then everything in betw! een! – !animal, vege! tab!le and mine!ral! – t!ies it ! all together creating a randomness that in itself seems to create patterns, reflections, shapes and color that I find interesting and beautiful.
Jeri Greenberg, PSA, PSNJ, PPSCC • www.jerigreenbergart.com “Telling Stories In My Paintings” After many years as a fashion designer and illustrator, and then working in advertising, I chose to devote myself full time to painting. “Pastels are my tools of expression, and my love of pastels lets me enjoy painting landscapes, still lifes, as well as to continue doing figurative and commissioned paintings. I love making the ordinary stories extraordinary.” “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time” Jeri also teaches classes and workshops in both landscape, figures, and still life pastel painting in New Jersey and the surrounding tri-state area. She has been juried into many prestigious art shows such as the International Association of Pastel Societies Shows (IAPS) and the Enduring Brilliance Annual Juried PSA Show in New York City.
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RABBI GEWIRTZ’S In honor of Elaine Brown’s son CANTOR STAHL’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Mark’s engagement DISCRETIONARY FUND In memory of Andrew Marcus Abby & Ed Bond In memory of George Bloom’s brother Lois & Arthur Simon Ann & Alan Bernstein Edward Bloom Lois Polakoff Barbara & Alan Kreitzman In honor of Dr. Richard Newman & In memory of Armin Gruber Romie Berkey’s marriage In memory of Elizabeth Brous Guevara Lynn & Gabe Gruber Harriet Hirsch Mimi Simpkins
In memory of Marjorie Rennert In honor of Lois & Barry Flowers In memory of Rose Eckstein Allison & David Kirshenbaum son’s marriage Joyce & Herb Gerstein Abby & Ed Bond In memory of Leslie Wisoff’s brother Andy In honor of Cantor Howard Stahl’s Ilene & Larry Schnitzer In honor of Eleanor Lazarus milestone milestone birthday birthday The Dreifus Family In memory of Florence Rudowsky Beth Furman Thelma & Richard Florin mother of Sandra Haiken Patty Nathan Linda & Gary Stark In honor of Jacob Walker’s Bar Mitzvah Renee Sherman Linda & Gary Stark In memory of George Bloom’s brother In honor of Mimi Simpkins new great Edward Bloom In honor of our clergy granddaughter Chloe Roberta & Mark Lichtenberg Peg & Bill Foster Harriet Hirsch Gail & Stanley Stern Dotty Klein In honor of Danielle Gordon’s Bat Mitzvah Doris Goldman In memory of Rose Bell Green & Micki & Lowell Gordon Madeline & Charlie Dreifus William P. Green Sherri & Todd Gordon Madeleine G. Kal In honor of Dr. Nancy Simpkins & Cantor In honor of Nancy Brous Marriage to Howard Stahl’s new granddaughter Chloe In memory of Julius Sheslow Kurt Nelson, daughter of Barbara Brous Harriet Hirsch Seena S. Cowan Ann & Alan Bernstein Dotty Klein Lois & Fred Polakoff Lois & Frank Dyer In memory of Aaron Panken Madeline & Charlie Dreifus Lisa Messinger In honor of the High Holy Days Ann-Lynn & Robert Drossman In honor of Allan Kreitzman’s birthday In memory of Penny Parker Eleonore K. Cohen Liz & Joel Rauchberg Jill & Michael Birnberg In honor of Meredith & Sam’s wedding In appreciation of Cantor Stahl In memory of Rose Eckstein John D. Fanburg Doris Fleisher Marjorie & Michael Francis The Rost & Kimmel Family Linda & Jeff Zissu In honor of Merle Hirschmann’s birthday Ilene & Bob Cowen Jr. Ellen & Robert Lehrer The Hirschmann & Gates Families Alan R. Weill Ellie & Max Cohen In memory of Mike Jacobs In honor of Helene & Jerry Dreskin’s Sherri & Todd Gordon th Judy & Alan Roth 50 wedding anniversary Stacy & Steve Novich Joan Gehl In appreciation of Dr. Ronald Sachs Carolyn Fefferman Sandy Newman In memory of Elizabeth Brous Guevara Stacy & Steve Novich In appreciation of Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz RABBI PEROLMAN’S Amanda & Scott Damesek The Brill Family DISCRETIONARY FUND Debbie & the Rieder Family Lisa & Brian Margulies In memory of Richard Solpinger Nancy & Norman Scher Madeline Shane Melissa Desjartrem Toby & Leon Cooperman Sandy Newman Suzanne Nimaroff Ilene & Bob Cowen Jr. In memory of Lee Zeionty Madeline & Charlie Dreifus & Family Phyllis & Alan Mankoff Lynda & Larry Holander Hallie Satz In memory of Kathy Shainberg Diane & Ira Berger In memory of Marjorie Rennert Stacy & Steve Novich Alan R. Weill Allison & David Kirshenbaum Madeline & Charlie Dreifus Sherri & Todd Gordon Jane & Frank Langendorff The Michaels Family In memory of Mike Jacobs Anna Fisch
In honor of Pamela Stemmer conversion Andrew I Stemmer
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In honor of Terri & Michael Goldberg In memory of Vita Orenstein In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Shapiro’s Heather & Paul Lichtman Frann & Eric S. Francis sons Bar Mitzvah Janice Denburg In appreciation of Rabbi Karen Perolman In memory of Irma Pushin Lowenthal The Rost & Kimmel Family beloved mother of Alice & Stephen Shapiro In honor of Myles Adleman’s new home Ilene & Bob Cowen Jr. Alice & Stephen Shapiro Judy Baker Karen Schaeffer & Glenn Davison Sherri & Todd Gordon In memory of Barbara Blatter In honor of Kathy & Hy Kleinman Judy Baker Judy Barker CANTOR FISHBEIN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In memory of Penny Parker In honor of Toby & John Fanburg’s son’s In memory of Robert Starr Laura & David Janay marriage Barbara & Robert Rosenberg Sandy Newman In memory of Rose Eckstein In memory of George Bloom’s brother Renee Sherman In honor of Bobby & Laurie Shinbaum Edward Bloom Barbara & Allan Kreitzman engagement Toby & John Fanburg Margie, Barny, Marla & Lauren Wolfe In memory of Patty Kirwan In memory of Linda Lovinger-Siegel Frann & Eric Francis In honor of Maddie Schaeffer Amanda & Scott Damesek Leila Sellinger In memory of Elizabeth Brous Guevara In appreciation of Cantor Lucy Fishbein Cari & Richard Feldman In honor of Sandy Newman’s new Lisa & Brian Margulies Leila Sellinger great granddaughter Amanda Winer Kim & Bill Wachtel Ruth Hutter Dr. Barbara Starr Renee Sherman Ilene & Bob Cowen Jr. Judy Baker In honor of Dr. Richard Newman & Ellie & Max Cohen Louise Golden Romie Berkey’s marriage Sherri & Todd Gordon Barrie Straussberg Ruth Hutter Harriet Hirsch TEMPLE TRIBUTE FUND Barbara & Allan Kreitzman In honor of the birth of Madeline In memory of Robert Starr Sandy Newman Josephine Holden Eleonore & Max Cohen Frann & Eric Francis Robert Cowin Jr. In memory of Kathy Shainberg Eli Hoffman Merle & Peter Hirschman In honor of Nancy Brous Marriage to Kurt Nelson, daughter of Barbara Brous In memory of Andrew Marcus In honor of the Alan Haltz & Family Madeline & Charlie Dreifus Judy Baker Harriet Holtz Eleonore Cohen In honor of Helene & Jerry Dreskin’s th In honor of the Wayne Cooperman & Family 50 wedding anniversary In memory of Nathan Schlossberg Harriet Holtz Madeline & Charlie Dreifus Dr. Richard Newman In honor of Lauren Rabner & Liam Krausz In honor of Stacy Barber recovery In memory of George Bloom’s brother Frann & Eric S. Francis from illness Edward Bloom Barbara & Allan Kreitzman Ilene & Bob Cowen Jr. In honor of Miriam Gershwin’s Birthday Ely Cohen Frann & Eric S. Francis In honor of Dr. Nancy Simpkins & Cantor Madeline & Charles Dreifus Howard Stahl’s new granddaughter Chloe Renee Sherman In honor of Lois & Norton Reiss daughter Barbara & Allan Kreitzman Toby & John Fanburg speedy recovery from illness Joan Gehl In honor of Mimi Simpkins new great In memory of Marsha Kreuzman granddaughter Chloe The Dreifus Family In honor of Elaine Lieb’s grandson’s Barbara & Allan Kreitzman marriage In memory of Frank Levi Jr. Ilene & Bob Cowen Jr. In appreciation of Phyllis Brightman B. L. Siegelman & Brendale Farms Judy Baker Dr. Howard Kamler In honor of Genesia Kamen Silvia & David Steiner In appreciation of Michael Rachlin In memory of Mary Gossett Judy Baker Frann & Eric S. Francis In honor of Elaine Brown’s son’s engagement Phyllis & Alan Mankoff In appreciation of Ranald Harwood In memory of Jane Wallerstein Eli Hoffman Judy Baker Frann & Eric S. Francis Carole & Richard Chopin Madeline & Charles Dreifus Ann & Lenny Robinowitz Sharon & Jimmy Schwarz
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND In honor of Audrey Blumenfeld becoming In honor of Dylan Wolk becoming In memory of Mike Jacobs a big sister a Bar Mitzvah Shira & Brian Rost Mrs. Feingold, Mrs. Gibbs & your TBJ Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC teachers & friends In honor of Karen & Glen’s marriage In honor of Alexa Kay becoming Marcia Gillette In honor of the birth of Marlowe Lake a Bat Mitzvah daughter of Arielle & Sam Welt Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC In honor of Ethel Bierman’s birthday Michele Feingold, Stefanie Braverman & Debra Kaufman the TBJ Staff In honor of Hannah Osur becoming a Bat Mitzvah CARING FUND In honor of Gage Welt becoming a Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC In memory of Frank Levi Jr. big brother Marcia Gillette Mrs. Feingold, Mrs. Braverman & your In honor of Justin Horowitz becoming TBJ teachers & friends a Bar Mitzvah In memory of Barbara Starr Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC Marcia Gillette In honor of the engagement of Amanda Feingold & Craig Kornhauser In honor of Noalee Rubin becoming ECC/CAMP FUND The TBJ Clergy & the TBJ ECC Staff a Bat Mitzvah In memory of Rose Eckstein Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC Peg & Bill Foster In honor of the marriage of Lauren Gibilisco to Judson Harmon In honor of Drew Fermaglich becoming In memory of Mike Jacobs daughter of Vivian & Paul Gibilisco a Bar Mitzvah Beth & Peter Nalitt Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC Cary & Ed David In honor of the birth of Ryan Gangel In honor of Noah Fermaglich becoming In memory of Elizabeth Brous Guevara son of Joana & Mike Gangel a Bar Mitzvah Elayne, Barry, Jonathan & Russell Moss Michele Feingold, Sue Bleiberg & the TBJ ECC Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC Gail & Stanley Stern In honor of Jake Gangel becoming a In honor of Riley Steifman becoming In honor of Isabella Daniels becoming big brother a Bat Mitzvah bat mitzvah Mrs. Feingold, Miss Sue and your friends Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC Andrea Shapiro at TBJ In honor of Joshua Mandelbaum In honor of Amanda Feingold & Craig In honor of the birth of Gary Edward becoming a Bar Mitzvah Kornhauser’s engagement Kane III son of Rachel & Gary Kane Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC Shira & Brian Rost Grandson of Judy & Ed Rode Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC Staff In honor of Zachary Rosen becoming In honor of the birth of Smith Reid son & Clergy a Bar Mitzvah of Jessica & Brad Erlich Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC Michele Feingold, Mayra Baskin and In honor of the birth of Brooke Rosen Camp TBJ daughter of Jami & Ross Rosen In honor of Noah Salin Ravitz becoming granddaughter of Shelley & Steve a Bar Mitzvah In honor of Harrison Erlich becoming a Jackowitz Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC big brother Michele Feingold and the TBJ ECC Staff Mrs. Feingold, Mrs. Baskin & your and Clergy In honor of Mimi Simpki n‘s new great teachers & friends at Camp TBJ granddaughter Chloe In honor of the birth of Jake Pearson Peg & Bill Foster In honor of the birth of Chloe daughter daughter of Stacie and Phil Pearson of Sara & Scott Halper granddaughter of Shelley and Steve In honor of Cooper Gallinson Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC Staff Jackowitz becoming a Bar Mitzvah Michele Feingold and the TBJ ECC Staff Susan Foster & Naomi Lilien In honor of Aiden Halper becoming a and Clergy big brother SENIORS EXERCISE FUND Mrs. Feingold, Mrs. Braverman & your In honor of Danielle Gordon becoming In memory of Andrew Marcus TBJ teachers & friends a Bat Mitzvah Kathy & Hy Kleinman Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC In honor of the birth of Nora daughter of SENIORS PROGRAM FUND Beth & Stephen Blumenfeld In honor of Vivian Turner becoming In memory of George Bloom’s brother Michele Feingold, Jaime Gibbs & the a Bat Mitzvah Edward Bloom TBJ Staff Michele Feingold & the TBJ ECC Kathy & Hy Kleinman
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In honor of Nancy Brous Marriage to TBJ VISIONING PROJECT In memory of Marsha Kreuzman Kurt Nelson, daughter of Barbara Brous In memory of Mike Jacobs Allison & David Kirshenbaum Ruth Hutter Jane & Frank Langendorff In honor of Nancy Brous Marriage to In honor of Mimi Simpkins new great In memory of Eunice Borofsky Kurt Nelson granddaughter Chloe Laura & David Janay Margie & Don Karp Kathy & Hy Kleinman Maddie Schaeffer In memory of Elizabeth Brous Guevara CANTOR NORMAN SUMMERS Carole & Richard Chopin Robin & Neal Buchalter MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Robert Starr In honor of Drew & Noah Fermaglich’s In honor of Elaine Lieb’s grandson’s Gail Waimon becoming a Bar Mitzvah marriage Adam Lieb Kathy & Hy Kleinman Nancy & John Lasser WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION FUND In memory of Mike Jacobs In honor of Nicole’s marriage THE RABBI BARRY GREENE Renee & Bruce Litinger granddaughter of Evie Survis MEMORIAL FUND FOR Carole & Richard Chopin EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS In memory of Carlos Guevara Marcia & Rick Brous
Congregation B’nai Jeshurun Cemetery The spring and summer were very busy months at the TBJ Cemetery, located in Hillside, NJ. Many upgrades have been made. The projects completed were the installation of new and improved security cameras, installation of a beautiful new entry fence and gate, rebuilding a new privacy fence around the groundkeepers house, power washing the chapel, and 8 new sidewalks replaced/installed.
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25 ! " The Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) is an organization that provides emergency shelter and services to families who for whatever reason find themselves homeless. TBJ is one of 25 churches and synagogues in Essex County that provides temporary housing for IHN families. For two weeks each year (one week in April and one week in November), TBJ hosts three to five families in our temple, where we provide sleeping quarters and meals, as well as a place for our guests to relax, socialize, do homework and watch television
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES There are numerous ways to get involved during TBJ’s hosting week: Set up / Break down • Help set up guest accommodations • Help clean up after our guests leave Food Preparation • Prepare and deliver weekday or Shabbat dinners for adults or children • Buy challahs, grape juice and dessert for Shabbat • Bring a fruit or vegetable platter • Bring dessert Spend time with IHN Families • Serve breakfast and get guests ready for pick up • Serve dinner and visit with families • Socialize with guests after dinner • Be an evening captain (the point person for one hosting night) • Be an overnight host (sleep-over)
More details on each of these opportunities can be found on our website at www.tbjshorthills.org/ihn, where Temple members can also sign up to volunteer. If you have any questions please Contact Sharon Portnoi at [email protected]
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In our hearts our loved ones never die. Their love and memory live as a lasting inspiration. nd Friday, November 2 Fannie Gleicher Gilda Steinman Glass Deborah Pollack Mitzman rd Saturday, November 3 Ann Forman Gries Sam Gold Salo Nachtigall William I. Abrams Howard B. Grossman Betty H. Goldman Joseph Nerenberg Kate Bartner Lt. Donald M. Harris Jennie Marx Heller Dr. George V. Newman Sophie Baurer William Harris Alfred E. HemmendingerJr Evelyn H. Newmann Pearl Brenman Dr. Abraham R. Heller Ruth Wolf Horowitz Iris Pressman Marilyn Resnick Broad Sarah Finberg Heller Lillian M. Lyon Isaacs Abraham Rauchberg Lucy B. Brundage Myrtle Jacoby Sadie Kerpel Adeline Dreyfuss Rosen Laura R. Epstein Victor Jacoby Jerome L. Kessler Albert Rosenband Louis James Feit Richard S. Kaltenbacher Laura K. King Herman I. Rothman Nathan Feldman Norman Karpf Elsa Klein Milton Schaefer Katherine Feuerstein Mathilde Kassewitz Dr. Manfred Kraemer Moses Scheuer Zelda Fleischmann George Katz Edna F. Krieger Jacob Shteir Mamie Jedel Gansler Gertrude (Java) Katz Julia Leichtman Isabel Deixel Singer Henry Geller Belle M. Kessler Gladys J. Leveen John I. Slavin Dr. Harold Goldberg Benjamin Kiesler Shirley Lichtman Ernestine Hanauer Turkus Jacob C. Goldstein Frances Kiesler Louis Lieberman Theodore Wasserstein Leon S. Greenberg Julius Kristeller Ida London Edward Watenmaker Jack Gross Thomas C. Lehman Samuel London Max A. Wilks Benjamin Heiman Ida Levey Beatrice Minoff Lowengrub Mark Harry Wotiz Gustav P. Heller Helen Garfunkel Markel Celia Bachman Lowy th Harry Izenberg Irvin S. Markel Irving Charles Marcus Friday, November 30 st Harry C. Kahn Dr. Emanuel D. Newman Helen Grossner Marx Saturday, December 1 William Kay Dr. Paul Pearlmutter Moses Meyer Dr. Benjamin Adelman Samuel I. Kessler Joseph Popper Joy Nalitt J. Albert Ballin Joseph M Kiell Henry S. Puder Minna Puder Jerome G. Case Hazel Y. Lasser Walter Benjamin Reichman Linda Rosenberg Adline Cohen Samuel Frederick Leber Selma Burns Ribnik William Walter Rosenblatt Morris H. Cohn Emil Lowenstein Dr. Edwin L. Rubin Belle S. Schapiro Anna Curley Beatrice Ruth Marks Pauline B. Salzman Mary C. Scheinman Rachel Lauber Davis Tillie Peller Rae K. Scher Isaac Schlosser Alfred Feld Sadie Goldsmith Pollard Martin S. Sellinger Sidney Schnell Lillian Feuer Raymond E. Reitman Edna Shack Kathryn Segal Mac Feuer Aaron A. Rich David Henry Silverman Harry F. Sommer Pearl Feuer Joseph Rosenthal Aleen Simon David Sperber Harold David E. Feuerstein Richard Irwin Sandler Franklin Simon Edwin A. Spingarn Samuel Fishman Louis Schloss David Sperber Dr. Maxwell E. Stone Dr. Arthur Gewirtz Rose Schneiderman Rose Pearl Spiegel Peter Casal Tillis Leo Gold Hannah Silverherz Pearl Stahl Louis G. Vogelbaum Pauline Halpern Goldberg Herman Sloane Edward Steinberg Eric Wagman Frances Lowy Goldsmith Sara E. Smith Louis Stern Howard Grad rd Bernard Spritzer Abraham Joshua Stillman Friday, November 23 Regina (Baba) Grunwald th Bernard Spritzer Sarah (Shirley M.) Straver Saturday, November 24 Elliott Paul Hoffman Samuel Stahl Samuel D. Summers David Bloomenfeld Esther Benisch Kaiser Fanne B. Steckler Nathan Borkan Oscar Kessler th Maurice Emanuel Sultzbach Friday, November 16 Samuel E. Einhorn Shirley Kimmel th Bernard Vollenhover Saturday, November 17 Samuel Freeman Abraham Klein Harry Watenmaker Isadore Ackerman Anna Gettner Lena G. Kristeller David Weinberg Frances Altscheeler Harold D. Glucksman Lucille Harrison Krupnick Thomas E. Weinstock Sandra Hausman Augenblick Ray Goldsticker Jacob Lehman Florence W. Beizer George Goodman Roselle Lehrer th Friday, November 9 Lawrence K. Bernheim Phoebe Gross Johannah Lewis th Saturday, November 10 Dorothy Bernstein Franklin Hannoch Louis London Helene Aber Peggy Bigel Barney Hoffman Harry H. Lowenstein Samuel Aidekman Babette Brenner Edward Q. Holder Lippman Lowenstein Ivan R. Beitman Sol H. Burger Philip G. Hood Rosa Holzner Marx Herbert Richard Diamond David Israel Dorflaufer Kenneth Jaffe Joseph Nathan Meyers Molly Sommer Diamond Rosa Dreyfuss I. Ernest Kleinman Marcy Michaels Dr. Jacob L. Dreskin Arthur Louis Felsenheld Frances Mayers Landersman Sophie Moore Aaron Eisenberg Ignatz Fleischman Ruth Leiter Elias Osberg Jennifer Feinberg Henrietta Cohen Foster Sarah May Levi Rose Petrose Philip Feuerstein Irving R. Freeman Miriam Doctor Marcus Bessie Pilchman Helen K. Frankel Rose Goldman Friedman Bernhard Mendel Dr. Kasper Price Arthur D. Geismar Philip M. Gehl Rose W. Mercy Joseph Rubin
28 Yahrzeits
In our hearts our loved ones never die. Their love and memory live as a lasting inspiration. th Meyer Satsky Friday, December 14 Anna Meltzer Wolf Mildred Burns th Robert J. Scher Saturday, December 15 M. Arthur Wolf Hyman Callman Ben Scherer Pauline Lorraine Abramson Joseph Cohen st Tessie Froehlich Scheuer Alexander Aidekman Friday, December 21 Gerda Davidson nd Rose Schwartz Frieda K. Berger Saturday, December 22 Sadie Davis Henrietta Sherman Jeffrey A. Birnbaum Sarah Back Louis Dreskin Mollie Spritzer Eda I. Comando Elmer Barnhard Madeline Eisenberg Pauline Tillis Ruth Essenfeld Flora H. Bleichrode Sarah Fink Nathan Tull Thomas Falus Rose Blitzman Bernard Fisher Leonard William Zahnstecher Helene R. Finck Emanuel Bloom Martin J. Flam Gladys Fisher Esther Burger Wolfe Benjamin Foster th Friday, December 7 Marcus A. Fox Peg Reitman Carter Morris H. Garfunkle th Saturday, December 8 Hugo Freund William Chelnick Paul Gertz Rae Boffard Dorothy Gottlieb Fried Frances Evelyn Cohn Fay Goldman Helena Cohen Flora Fried Ida S. Cowen Herbert Josiah Goldsmith David A. Dworsky Fanny Froehlich Benjamin Feuer Dr. Harry Greenbaum Hyman Dykman Dr. Burton B. Gillette Ruth Froehlich Rabbi Barry H. Greene Florence B. Einsohn Elinore S. Glickman Blanche Goldstein Glaser Richard Stanley Greene Ben Feinberg Etta Goldberg Augusta Glucksman Henry Harold Halpern Minnie Melanie Fleischman Israel B. Greene Benjamin J. Goldberg Bennett Harris Moses Gansler Dr. Leonard S. Greenfield Marc B. Grosman Estelle Rosalind Heiman Leah Goldberg Charles M. Grosman Babette J. Gugenheim Carrie Straus Holzner Lance M. Golden Ruth S. Harris Julia S. Harris Marion Jacobstein Muriel W. Goldsmith Robert E. Heller William Hecht David H. Jameson Louis Goldstein Leonard Hochman Sylvia Hellring Fannie Kaiser Bluma Harris David Horowitz Leo Hoexter Jack Kaplan Irving H. Harris Herman L. Karpeles Sidney Isserman Bess Kaye Louis Israelow Luverne Katz Richard Kahn Jeydel Alexander Cotton Buf King Corinne Lewis Kiell Ada Samuels Katzin Meryl Lee Katcher Minnie Klotz William J. Klein Jean King Shirley Teitelbaum Krueger Charles H. Kolker Lena Kline David T. Klein Mayer S. Lederer Rose Hemmendinger Leveen Delphine Kraemer Joseph Leiter Martin David Leeds Doris Lichtman Elsie Leichtman Samuel M. Levine Clara Leister Dr. Isadore G. Liss Jacqueline Levi Milton M. Manshel Rosalind S. Lewis Harold Joseph Loevy Lillian Lohman Max Marks William Littman Minnie Longfelder Edith Lubowitt Nathan Mayer David Marks Fradel Lowenstein William Manasse Bertha Michael Herman Max Morris L. Lubowitt Ruth Manshel Lena Schloss Michaels Abraham Mayer Henrietta Mandelbaum David K. Marx Marvin David Miller Carolyn Meier Gertrude Frost Movshin Mildred Keller Marx Robert J. Nalitt Samuel Miller Cy Nagrod Henrietta Matz Fannie Bass Negbaur Max Oppenheimer Israel Nagrod Gustave Mayer Sarah Walter Newman Myra K. Puder Jacob Daniel Nussbaum Eugene Mercy Arnold J. Palmer Mortimer M. Schlosser Sidney M. Osterweil Louis Nudelman Dr. Irving H. Plain Louis Schnell Emanuel M. Polakoff Dr. Israel Jay Rachlin Dora Richolson Alvin C. Schottenfeld Meyer Posner Emanuel Rey Sidney Robinowitz Max Sherman Ruth Fried Rose Dr Sidney Rubin Lee Rosen Sylvester Sultzbach David M. Satz Jr. Abraham Schindel Laura Rosenstrauch Eve M. Urdang Celia Scaratowsky Ruth R. Schindel Bessie Weber Ross Cynthia Gail Wane Hannah Schoen Leon Schwartzstein Henry Schlenger Mary Watenmaker Arthur Schwartz William L. Seelig Boris Schwartz Lewis Weisman Samuel Shifman Nathan Segal Leo Schwartz Judge David H. Wiener Maurice Edward Siegel Leah Kridel Seley Jacob I. Seidenman Sylvia S. Silpe th Nathan Sellinger Gussie Seltzer Friday, December 28 William Sire th Lt. Sidney B. Sichel Isador Silverman Saturday, December 29 Milton Spitz Rose Harris Slifkin Howard Richard Sklaw Julian Bassin Lt. Alan Gail Steinberg Cecile Herman Smith Janet Camp Spielman Louis Benatar Robert E. Steiner Phyllis G. Sorkin Herbert Z. Steiner Alfred Berger Eli M. Urdang Ida Straus Fannie Wortzman Stillman Teri D. Berkeley Etta Weinstein Marie Van Moppes Joseph Straus Nathan Bilder Benjamin Williams Irwin Weill Beatrice Meyer Trien Ben Zion Bleiberg Lilian Yagoda Alice L. Zucker Joel Wasserstein Sara F. Block Bertha Wechsler Peggy Blumberg Grace S. Weill Rebecca Brenner
29 Sharing Our Lives
Our Congregation shares in the happiness of its members and is thankful for the blessings they enjoy.
Mazel Tov Toby & John Fanburg on the marriage of their son, Sam, to Eunice Borofsky, Mother of Michael Borofsky Meredith Hansen Grandmother of Abigail, Benjamin & Rebecca Borosky Linda & Jeffrey Zissu on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Rose Eckstein, Mother of Linda Stark, Jacob Walker. Grandmother of Noah Stark Cantor Howard Stahl & Dr. Nancy Simpkins on the birth of Elizabeth Brous Guevara, Wife of Charles Guevara their granddaughter, Chloe Bea Rothbart, daughter of Allison Mother of Andrew & Alexander, Daughter of Barbara Brous & Michael Rothbart; great-grandaughter of Mimi Simpkins Mike Jacobs, Father of Alan Jacobs Danielle & Andrew Chizzik on the birth of a son, William Marsha Kreuzman Ryder Chizzik Linda Lovinger-Siegel, Mother of Cynthia Siderman Sara & Scott Halper on the birth of their daughter, Chloe Halper Penny Parker, Mother of Spencer Parker, Grandmother of Arden, Jake & Tess Parker Stephen & Beth Blumenfeld on the birth of their daughter, Nora Blumenfeld Rose Schlesinger, Grandmother of Karen Scheck Arielle & Sam Welt on the birth of their daughter, Marlowe Kathy Shainberg, Sister of Andrew Shainberg Lake Welt, granddaughter of Andrea & David Welt Robert Morton Starr, Husband of Barbara Starr, Anna Ostrovsky & Elad Gerson on the birth of their daughter, Father of Michelle Schaap Abigail Shaili Gerson. Jane Wallerstein, Mother of Peggy Kurtz Rachel & Ross Cooperman on the birth of their son, Lee Zeiontz, Aunt of Lynda Hollander Theo Hendrix Cooperman. Yesenia & Tom Brownell on the birth of their daughter, Delilah America Brownell. Perpetual Yahrzeit Perpetual Kaddish has been established for the following: Deaths: Robert Goldberg by Howard, Michael & Kenneth Goldberg May God grant peace and comfort to all who mourn. Adrian R. Kristeller by A. Ralph Kristeller The Congregation extends its sympathy to the families of: Joel T. Rosenberg by Michael & Lori Rosenberg Barbara Blatter, Sister-in-law of Judy Baker Nancy Yagoda Weill by Alan Weill Edward Bloom, Brother of George Bloom Frank D. Levi, Jr. by Judy Baker
30 Worship Calendar
Friday, November 2 nd Friday, November 23 rd Friday, December 14 th Erev 5:30 pm – Erev Shabbat Service 5:30 pm – Shabbat Service 5:00 pm – Tot Shabbat Solidarity Shabbat College Homecoming 5:30 pm – Shabbat Atid November Birthday & Anniversary 7:00 pm – Tribe at HUC-JIR Saturday, November 24 th Blessings Saturday, December 15 th Sermon: Rabbi Matthew D. Gewirtz 8:45 am – Torah Study/Service – 10:30 am – Shabbat Morning Service 8:45 am Torah Study/Service Saturday, November 3 rd Vayishlach Torah Portion: 10:30 am – Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah: 8:45 am – Torah Study/Service Jacklyn Daynovsky & Friday, November 30 th 10:30 am – Shabbat Morning Service Caleb Ordower Bar Mitzvah: Vayigash Jake Goldman 5:30 pm – Shabbat Atid Torah Portion: Chayei Sarah Torah Portion: Saturday, December 1 st Friday, December 21 st Friday, November 9 th 8:45 am – Torah Study/Service 5:30 pm – Erev Shabbat Service 5:30 pm – Erev Shabbat Service 10:30 am – Shabbat Morning Service Sermon: Cantor Lucy B. Fishbein Vayeshev Sermon: Cantor Lucy B. Fishbein Torah Portion: Saturday, December 22 nd Saturday, November 10 th Friday, December 7 th – 8:45 am Torah Study 8:45 am – Torah Study/Service 5:00 pm – Tot Shabbat 9:45 am – Shabbat Morning Service Veyechi 10:30 am – Shabbat Morning Service 5:30 pm – Shabbat Chanukah Torah Portion: Bat Mitzvah: Braydin Gold & New Member Shabbat Toldot Friday, December 28 th Torah Portion: December Birthday & Anniversary Blessings 5:30 pm – Erev Shabbat Service Friday, November 16 th Saturday, December 8 th Sermon: Rabbi Karen R. Perolman – 5:00 pm – Tot Shabbat 8:45 am Torah Study/Service – Saturday, December 29 th 5:30 pm – Erev Shabbat Service 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service B’nai Mitzvah: – Guest Speaker: Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein Michael Exelbert & 8:45 am Torah Study Adam Shur 9:45 am – Shabbat Morning Service Saturday, November 17 th Miketz Shemot Torah Portion: Torah Portion: 8:45 am – Torah Study/Service 10:30 am – Shabbat Morning Service B’not Mitzvah: Ava Finger & Olivia Katz Vayetze Torah Portion:
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