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December 9, 2018
By their efforts they
show their devotion
Helen Fleischmann
Marcia Geller
Stuart Liebman
Joseph Meer
Allyn Michaelson
Robert Rubenstein
A Message from Rabbi Alberto (Baruch) Zeilicovich
Israel: The Miracle and the Jewish Mission
Israel is celebrating its 70th anniversary, remembering the
momentous events of May 14, 1948, when David Ben Gurion
announced the establishment of the Jewish state and Israel took its
place among the nations.
Israel's Deputy Minister of Public Diplomacy and historian Michael
Oren explained the precarious nature of the state at that time. "There
were 600,000 people here, about half the size of a mid-sized
American city and with basically handguns fighting six Arab armies
that came within 25 miles of Tel Aviv. It's hard to imagine, [they]
surrounded Jerusalem… [Israel had] no economy, no allies [and] a
population that was still languishing in displaced person camps in
Europe after the Holocaust."
Now he says, Israel not only has survived but thrived. "Our economy
has one of the highest growth rates in the world. We have one of the
most powerful armies in the world; we're a world leader in technology
and Israel is regularly listed as one of the seventh or eighth most
powerful countries in the world." It has built a strong economy, a
cutting-edge high-tech industry, a Nobel prize-winning science
base, one of the world’s best health services, and has permanently
revived the Hebrew language. It has a vibrant cultural scene and a
viable parliamentary democracy. Ben Gurion once said, "In Israel, if
you don't believe in miracles you are not realistic."
Israel's continuing miracle is not only that it's thrived but now it helps
nations in need. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was
asked: Why does Israel reach out to help so many other nations
when it's surrounded by enemies on all sides? He replied, "Because
we're a light to the nations. It's a fulfillment of that great prophecy. In
fact, that is what Israel is doing. It's doing it in places like Haiti and
the Philippines or Mexico. People say, what do you do? What is it
that you get out of it? And the answer is, we're not getting
anything out of it, we're fulfilling our deepest values. Israel is a
light unto the nations.”
There is another prophecy Israel is fulfilling: Israel is not just going
to the nations, but the nations are coming to Israel. Jonathan
Medved, the founder of Our Crowd, brought 10,000 people from
90 countries to Jerusalem for a high-tech summit of innovation
and investment. He said, "Israel is really the second-most source
of innovation and innovative companies in the world outside of the
US and Silicon Valley. We're called the startup nation. We're
looking here across the walls of Jerusalem and our ancient
history. We've always been dreamers here in Israel, whether it's
in the time of Abraham and the prophets there's always been
incredibly good news to come from this country.”
When I am in Temple Beth Sholom's sanctuary, I look in awe at
the flag of the State of Israel. It reminds me of the prophesies of
the Torah and the books of the prophets, for example,
Deuteronomy (Devarim) 30:4: " Even if you are scattered to the
farthest corners of the earth, the LORD your God will gather you
together and bring you back, so that you may again take
possession of the land where your ancestors once lived. And he
will make you more prosperous and more numerous than your
ancestors ever were."
Israel at 70: A miracle or the fulfillment of prophesies? I think it is
both. May God continue to bless the Jewish State, and may He
continue to bless our Shul as we share this simcha with the entire
People of Israel. And may God bless each one of us to fulfill the
mission of becoming a light and a blessing to every human being.
A Message from Cantor Andrew Schultz
In the tefilah for the State of Israel, we proudly proclaim, reshit
tz'michat g'ulateinu, that the State of Israel marks the first sprouting of
our redemption. Throughout our traditional Jewish liturgy, we beseech
the Almighty to return us to our Holy Land in order to expedite the
unification of the Jewish people by ending our exile. And of course, we
pray for the re-establishment of the Beit Hamikdash, the third Holy
Temple.
Since 1948, the evidence suggests we have reached the beginning of
redemption. The State of Israel was formed against all odds. The Arab
League called for an all-out war and a systematic effort to dismantle
land for which we waited for 2000 years. Our military forces were small
by comparison and our weaponry was limited. In spite of the
overwhelming opposition, Israel remained a Jewish land.
But after a decade and a half of sovereignty, the forces of evil returned
with a vengeance. Jordan, Syria, and Egypt coordinated their efforts to
wipe the Jewish State off the map. Amazingly, not only did the Jewish
State persevere during the 6-Day War, an even stronger Israel
emerged with the re-unification of our Holy City, Jerusalem.
Just like Chanukah, following the miracle of victory, we rededicated the
city which has been the center of Jewish life for thousands of years.
After the 6 Day War, we came that much closer to redemption.
Today, despite the existential threats facing our tiny Jewish State, not
only do we persevere, we thrive. People are making aliyah in droves.
Thanks to Birthright and other programs for young people, tourism has
never been higher. Today, the State of Israel is the linchpin for Am
Yisrael, the Jewish people.
As Israel's 70th Anniversary reaches it’s end, May Hashem grant the
Jewish State strength, resolve, and prosperity, in turn fostering the
achdus, unity of the Jewish people.
We are proud members
and proud supporters of
Temple Beth Sholom
Proud to be celebrating Israel’s 70th Anniversary
Stuart, Arlene, Matt, Nicole,
Joel, Caitlin, Andrew, Paige,
and Cooper Liebman
and
12 Route 17 North
Post Office Box 1827
Paramus, New Jersey 07653-1827
201-587-0888
www.wellslaw.com
In memory and in honor of
Barbara Rothstein
Loving and beloved
Wife, Mother, Grandmother,
Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend
Joel, Deborah, Lisa, Neil, Neil,
Gabrielle, Sophie, Michael, Lexi
Mazel Tov to
Israel upon reaching
this important milestone
in their history.
Helen and Bob Rubenstein
Celebrating Israel @ 70
and in loving memory ofHenry and Sydelle Liebman
Jerry and Marcia GellerScott and Hannah Geller
Douglas, Jessica and Addison Geller
Mazel Tov in celebrating Israel’s birthday on the
70th year of its founding in 1948, and to Temple
Beth Sholom celebrating the 61st year of its
founding in 1957.
May both the Jewish State of Israel with
Jerusalem as its eternal capital, and
Temple Beth Sholom enjoy long life,
with peace and prosperity for many more years
to come. On this last night of Chanukah, may
the brightness of the eight candles of the
chanukiyah, shine on both institutions
for evermore.
Joseph L. Meer
Steven, Philip & Jennifer Meer
Dylan, Ruby & Hope Meer
The Stella Shaloff Memorial Fund
proudly continues its support of
Temple Beth Sholom
and nostalgically
Celebrates Israel @ 70
Saluting Israel on her 70th Anniversary!
Forever our beacon and testament
to our resilience, determination and
indomitable spirit.
In loving memory of our beloved Steven.
Ellen, Lara, David and Richard
takes great pleasure in supporting
Temple Beth Sholom
in its celebration of
Israel @ 70
ShopRite of Paramus224 Route 4 East & Forest Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
Best wishes
to Israel
on this wonderful anniversary
Sue and Mitch Friedman & Family
Irwin Weisman
Am Yisrael Chai!
Diane, Sandy,
Stefanie & Rebecca
Haft
TBS Chanukah 1957
Our eyes look to the east.
The creation of the state of Israel fulfilled the
promise of a Jewish homeland. It is our
ancestral home. It provided a refuge to those
who fled from the horrors of the Holocaust in
Europe after World War II. It continues to
provide a refuge to Jews from the anti-Semitism
that continues to plague our world.
For seventy years, Israel has been a port in a
storm for the Jewish people and provides hope
for the future. In our hearts, we pray that it
continues and flourishes.
Our eyes will always look to the east.
Ira and Joan Kastrinsky
Celebrating Israel’s 70th Anniversary
Mark and Judy Stempa
AM YISROEL CHAI!
Esther and Mark Wertlieb & Family
Yasher Koach
to Israel on its 70th birthday.
This truly is a miracle.
Jack and Sheila Granowitz
AM YISRAEL CHAI !
Faye and Barry Cohen
MAZAL TOV to ISRAEL
on 70 Amazing Years!Did you know that* …
Buses around Israel have signs with the Biblical
passage quoted: “You shall rise before the aged and
show deference to the old.”
Israel is the only country that has more trees today than
it did fifty years ago.
Thanks to its national snack (Bamba), babies in Israel
are 10 times less likely to suffer from peanut allergies.
Israeli bank notes have Braille on them to assist the
blind.
More than 9 out of 10 Israeli homes use solar power to
heat water.
Voicemail technology was developed in Israel.
Relative to its population, Israel has absorbed more
immigrants than any other country, with new-comers
from more than 100 countries.
HAPPY CHANUKAH !
With best wishes,
Helen and Ernest Fleischmann & Family
In Memory of
JOSEPH E. MEER
Beloved husband, father & grandfather
DOROTHY R. MEER
Beloved daughter, sister & aunt
Helen A. Meer and family
In Memoriam
Lovingly Remembered
Family Patriarchs and Matriarchs
EZRA-HAIM ABOUDI
FLORA E. ABOUDI
SALIM EZRAPOUR
VIOLET EZRAPOUR
JOSEPH E. MEER
YACOUB MURAD
VIOLET “JULIE” MURAD
SELIM SHASHOUA
VIOLET SHASHOUA
SASSON MOSHI SOUSA
NAIMA SOUSA
by
Joseph L. Meer and Family
We are happy to celebrate
Israel’s 70th anniversary
along with our Temple family!
We wish peace and prosperity to all!
Happy Chanukah!
The Weizman Family
Howard, Fran, Matthew, Kate,
Rebecca, Gregory and Edie
Celebrating Israel @ 70!
Robert and Michele Shaloff
Best Wishes
to our Temple Family
Harvey and Rhoda Lieberman
We celebrate Israel at 70!
The best is yet to come!
Roz and Harry Melzer
Am Yisrael Chai!
Harriet and Jack Sarna
Happy Anniversary
to Israel @ 70!
Toby and Burt Feldman
MATH TUTOR
Retired Math Teacher available to tutor
Algebra I and Geometry
Michael Ross
201-796-1788
Magda and Avi Friede
Compliments of
Mount Zion CemeteryMaspeth, NY 11378
Mark I. Stempa Tel 718.335.2500
President Fax 718.478.5823
Happy 70th Anniversary, Israel!
Happy Chanukah to all!
Best Wishes
from
Congratulations
Graeme & Valerie Dorras
and
Wishing Israel continued life
for another 120 years and more.
Sisterhood
Temple Beth Sholom
Israel’s 7th President Ezer Weizman
and Helen Fleischmann
To learn more about Leket Israel
or to volunteer on your next trip to Israel visit:
www.leket.org/en or call Lauren Yokèd at 201-331-0070
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Happy 70th Anniversary, Israel!
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Wishing continued
success
to Temple Beth Sholom
and the indefatigable
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Celebrating the
miracle of Israel
and the miracles of
Chanukah
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And let them make Me a sanctuary
that I may dwell among them.Exodus 25:8
