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MARCH 2014 VOLUME 90 ISSUE 7
T E M P L E B E T H A B R A H A M
4SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
4From Rabbi Holtz’s StudyFRIDAY, MARCH 7 6:00pm Family Shabbat Dinner by reservation only 7:00pm Family Shabbat Service with 4th Grade Service
SATURDAY, MARCH 8 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service
11:00am Daniel Hart, son of Douglas and Wendy Hart will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
FRIDAY, MARCH 14 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service with Torah Reading and Girl Scout Shabbat
SATURDAY, MARCH 15 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service 11:00am Jane Flynn, daughter of Toby Helfenstein and Robert Flynn, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah 6:00pm Purim Dinner (RSVP required) 7:00pm Purim Service and Shpiel
SUNDAY, MARCH 16 9:00am Conservative Purim Service with Megillah Reading
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 6:00pm Reform Shabbat Service 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service
FRIDAY, MARCH 28 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service 11:00am Jason Sonkin, son of Michael Sonkin and Jill Axelrod, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
This is a seminar on lobbying and social justice run by the Religious Action Center (RAC) of Reform Judaism. Three hundred Reform Jewish teens from around the country gather to learn about pressing social issues such as health care, abortion rights, gun control, homelessness, campaign finance reform, hate crimes, and more. Then each synagogue group decides which issues it wants to bring up with its elected representatives. The culmination of the conference is an opportunity for our students to meet with our Senators and Congresspeople, or their aides, and lobby for their positions. Our students will meet with aides for Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and for Representative Lowey. I am consistently impressed (though not surprised) at how poised our students are, how cogently they articulate their positions, and how seriously they are received by the congressional aides. Each year it is a remarkable experience.
In addition to the simple bonding experience of travelling together, this trip also serves a higher purpose. Though our kids know a lot about social action, they are not as familiar with social justice. As I preached at the High Holydays, social action is about feeding the hungry; social
justice is about making sure there are less hungry people to begin with.
The goal of the Religious Action Center is to help shape social justice policy in Washington. For example, if we can get legislation passed that increases funding for food stamps, there are likely to be fewer people going to food pantries and soup kitchens. Our students learn that their opinions matter, and that by expressing those opinions ordinary citizens can affect the way our representatives vote. Our kids are always astounded to hear that so few people bother to contact their elected representatives, and that as a result, a small number of calls can truly effect change.
It’s a lesson we should all take to heart. If you have an opinion/concern on an issue, call your representative:
Senator Schumer 202-224-6542; Senator Gillibrand 202-224-4451; Congresswoman Lowey 202-225-6506.
Make your voice heard!
L’shalom, Rabbi David Holtz
Dear Friends,
At the beginning of the month, I will once again have the privilege of accompanying our Confirmation class trip to Washington, DC, to participate in the annual L’Taken conference.
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Temple Beth Abraham25 Leroy Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591Tel: 631-1770 Fax: 631-7872 www.tba-ny.org
DIRECTORYClergy/Senior Staff
Rabbi David K. Holtz [email protected] ext. 17Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg [email protected] ext. 11Director of Temple Operations Stuart P. Skolnick [email protected] ext. 13Educational Director Pamela Barkley [email protected] ext. 22Rabbi Emeritus Dr. Paul SiegelYouth Director Zachary Bronstein [email protected]
Office StaffBookkeeper Maggie Lissy [email protected] ext. 14Facilities Supervisor Larry Murray [email protected] ext. 25Asst. Facilities Supervisor Jaime Valencia [email protected] ext. 26Clergy Coordinator [email protected] ext. 10
Office VolunteersMelissa Baer Librarian, Beulah TishelmanJoan Fine
TBA Board of TrusteesOfficers
President Liza KarstenFirst Vice President Dave PomeranzSecond Vice President Gayle AaronSecretary Marla PeersTreasurer Leonard Hyman
Committee ChairsAdult Education Risa SwerseyBoard of Education Mark PolisarBoard of Education Jen GreenspoonCaring Dave PomeranzFinance Len HymanFundraising and Development Jennifer SchwartzHouse Neil BrucknerIsrael Marla PeersMember Services Loren RatnerMember Services Meredith SiegelRitual Herb BaerTikkun Olam Phyllis LearyTikkun Olam Kimberly Marcus
TrusteesAlan Berkson Jodie Lane Rick MisrokKaren Filler Lori Kaufman Mel SavitchDavid Greenspoon Glenn Markowitz Jamie Wilson
TORAH READING March 7-8 Vayikra Leviticus 1:1-5:26March 14-15 Tzav/Zachor Leviticus 6:1-8:36March 21-22 Sh’mini/Parah Leviticus 9:1-11:47March 28-29 Tazria/HaChodesh Leviticus 12:1-13:59 CANDLE LIGHTING Friday, March 7 5:35pmFriday, March 14 6:42pmFriday, March 21 6:50pmFriday, March 28 6:58pm
Notes from Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg 4
Shalom!
Be happy, be happy, be happy it’s Adar…2!
The Jewish calendar is a funny thing. In his January 31st enews article Rabbi Holtz said it best:
Remember all the hoopla about the Jewish holidays being so incredibly early this past September? So early that Thanksgiving and Chanukah overlapped? Have you noticed that Passover this year is fairly late? Ever wonder how that’s possible? The answer begins tonight, with the arrival of the month of Adar I. This is the extra or leap month inserted periodically in the Hebrew calendar to keep the holidays in the seasons in which they belong. The regular month of Adar gets bumped to being Adar II. (Why we don’t make the leap month Adar II is a story for another time). Tonight we will get to hear the special prayers that are only recited on Rosh Chodesh, and tomorrow morning we will sing Hallel, the psalms of praise. And, even though Purim won’t be celebrated until Adar II, tonight we still get to observe the ancient rabbinic command, “Be happy, it’s Adar!”
Now a month later we are in full swing preparations for Purim and I hope that you are too. Have you:
• Marked your calendar for Saturday night March 15 for dinner, services and Shpiel?
• Made reservations to join us for dinner? RSVP by Monday, March 10
• Marked your calendar for Sunday morning March 16 for Conservative services and a full Megillah reading?
• Figured out what your costume will be for all of our Purim extravaganzas?
• Bought a box of rice, or more, to use as a grogger and then donate to the food pantry?
• Sent Mishloach Manot greetings through the Happy Purim website? Due date is Wednesday, March 5.
• Marked your calendar for Sunday morning March 16 for our annual Purim carnival?
This year will be our sixteenth Shpiel and the eleventh that your fellow congregants have so beautifully written. It is a long road from concept to Shpiel night and I am, as always, impressed and grateful to those who write and perform each year. Last year we prepared the Shpiel as a sing-a-long and were so pleased when you all came and sang! We have done it again this year and look forward to telling the story to the beautiful music of Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story!
Be happy, be happy, be happy it’s Adar! Join us in all of the merriment!
L’shalom, Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg
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Last year, amidst the ongoing discussions about curriculum and building community, we decided that instead of having small sections of the 6th grade take turns participating in Family Services, we would invite the entire grade to do so at once. This would allow the whole 6th grade community to eat Shabbat dinner together, pray together, and kvell over their children together. Only one problem: we didn’t have enough service parts to give every student a chance to lead. So instead, we gave choices.
This year the 6th grade students were offered three options. First, they could lead a part of the service in either English or Hebrew. Second, they could sing in a mini-choir of their own at the service. Third, they could participate in Torah study on that week’s parasha and deliver a D’var Torah at the service. The students made their choices and we got to work!
The results were amazing. The service leaders did a wonderful job leading our congregation in prayers. The choir sounded lovely and added beautiful harmonies throughout the service. And our D’var Torah group? They astounded everyone in the room with their thoughtfulness, insights, and commentary on parashat Tetzaveh.
Perhaps it was because we were doing something new. Or perhaps it was because there were so many students participating. Or perhaps there is some other reason. But the energy in the room was palpable. The students were eager to do their parts because they had picked them. They were all well-prepared for what they had to do and excited to be on the bimah. The congregation joyously supported the 6th grade students by joining in, clapping, smiling, and singing. As more than one congregant exclaimed to me afterwards, “That service rocked!”
Indeed it did. And it was just the reminder we needed that trying new things is sometimes hard, and requires a lot of thought, work, and preparation. But if you don’t experiment with new ways of doing things, you remain stagnant and risk becoming tired or stale. Yes, sometimes experiments don’t work out as well as we hope. But we also don’t know what we can achieve – or what we can inspire our 6th graders to achieve – unless we try.
Pamela Joy Barkley, Director of Education
From the Director of Education 4
Pamela Barkley
Our experiment worked.
Join us for
Girl Scout Shabbat
March 9 Christ Church 10:00am or Sacred Heart 7:00pm March 14 TBA 7:30pm
These dedicated young women and their leaders join us in prayer and
community each year in celebration of the anniversary of the first
Girl Scout meeting. They arrive in uniform and are honored by
Rabbi Holtz and Cantor Goldberg.
If you are a Girl Scout and would like to join us please contact Cantor Goldberg
at 631-1770 extension 11 or [email protected] to make arrangements.
It’s Time for our
ANNUAL PURIM
CARNIVALSunday March 16 11:00am–1:00pm
Featuring loads of games and special activities for children
of all ages!
$10.00 admission includes 1 special activity voucher. There will be
plenty of food and snacks available for purchase. Run by ZEETY,
our Senior Youth Group.
Purim-Mask Coloring Page http://www.thecolor.com/Print/PrintPicture2_jdrtyok24dqeduyvu5...
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The Whole Megillah!We are looking for volunteers to
learn part of the megillah to chant on Sunday, March 16. Cantor Margot
will provide the text and a CD for easy learning. If you are interested please
contact Cantor Margot at [email protected]!
Synagogue Windows: A Personal SelectionMarch 19 at 7:30pm
Saara Gallin, an artist working in Dimensional Stained Glass for forty years, will present a slide lecture on Synagogue windows. Her personal selection of synagogue windows has been chosen for their historical and aesthetic significance, as well as the inspired use and interpretation of traditional symbols and subjects. She will also discuss the artists’ use of the human image in Jewish Art over the centuries.
A native New Yorker, Saara Gallin began working in stained glass over forty years ago. Experiment and exploration led to her signature work: kiln-formed glass and constructions as a means to create dimensional forms in relief. In 1988 she won second prize for “Kristallnacht Revisited” in the Oklahoma State Capitol, as well as the Second Annual America Crafts Award of Merit in Architecture. She was one of nine Americans selected for the Second International Exhibition of Stained Glass at the Centre International duVitrail, Chartres, France in 1989. In 2004 she was a finalist in the Spertus Judaica Prize Competition.
Her work graces many public collections including Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY, the Sir Isaac Worfson Judaica Museum in Jerusalem and Hebrew Union College and Yeshiva University Museum in New York City and many private collections. Currently her work may be seen in “American Glass Now: 2014”, the American Glass Guild’s third juried show at the Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn, PA from May 1 to June 30, 2014.
Free for members. $5.00 for non-members. [email protected]
TBA Featured Events 4
SKI DAY 2014Meet 6:30am Thursday March 6 at TBA
Contact Lee Parker + sign up now!
DON’T MISS THE FUN!
We are headed to IsraelAugust 17-28
Join us for the spiritual and spiritedguidance of Rabbi David.
See exciting and off the beaten track Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Children are welcome.
Sign up now. Deadline is fast approaching!
To sign up contact [email protected] and for further information including pricing.
Jewish Food for Thought with Rabbi David HoltzReview the Hebrew Union College current exhibition
“Hanan Harchol: Jewish Food for Thought”animated short films and enjoy guided discussions about the exhibit themes.
Wednesdays March 5, April 2, May 7, 7:30pm at TBA Free for members. $5.00/session for non-members.
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family shabbat dinner
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 aT 6:00pm
Family Shabbat SERVICE,
including 3rd Grade Service, 7:00pm
The main course is chicken. You may have pasta instead if requested at the time reservations are made. Dinners are by reservation only and will be accepted by mail along with your check. Your check will be your reservation. Please note that reservations will not be taken over the phone or after the
deadline. Please make your check payable to TBA and return by Monday, March 31.
MARCH 7, 2014Family Shabbat Dinner
Adults $14.00; Children 2-12 $8.00
number of chicken dinners: adult child
number of pasta dinners: adult child
name
phone
amount of check enclosed
Early and Little Known Facts of the Cold War: 1904 to 1964Thursday, April 3, 7:00pm at Ossining Public Library
Michael Buitekant, a congregant, will be making a presentation on Thursday, April 3 at the Ossining Public Library. The presentation will be in the second floor conference room at 7:00pm.
Israel, US and the new Middle EastSunday April 6 at Marriott Marquis, New York
Many guests will be featured, including Ehud Ohlmert, the former Prime Minister of Israel, and Tsipi Livni and Avigdor Lieberman, two of the most influential members of today’s Knesset.
Special discount for groups is available. If you are interested in going as part of a TBA contingent, please contact [email protected] and [email protected]
From the lowest point on Earth, climb, my brother, to the top!Sunday, March 23, noon at TBA
Join us for an intimate conversation with Ilan Margalit, El Al Airlines Captain and Reserve Colonel in the Israeli Air Force. He will be speaking about Israeli youth, the “Gap Year or “mechina” between high school and service in the IDF, and the unique issues facing some of Israel’s most at-risk young men. Captain Margalit will speak about “Melach ha’Aretz (Salt of the Earth),” a relatively new type of “mechina,” that has transformed hundreds of Israeli boys from troubled underachievers on the social periphery in Israel into amazing and talented young men who have raised the bar for themselves and become proud, productive, and high-achieving Israelis.
A light snack will be served. TBA Cocktail Room. This is a free event.
SAVE THE DATE!
Celebrate Israel ParadeSunday, June 1 at 11:00am on 5th Avenue NYC
Details to follow on how to participate with the TBA contingent.
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T H A N K Y O U
Tikkun Olam 4
VOLUNTEER FOR COC DINNER!
Thursday, March 6, 4:30-6:30pm
TBA is Cooking for Seniors at the COC! Help us feed about 50 Senior Citizens. We need chicken, salad, bread, desserts, drinks and more AND also need help settting up,
serving and/or cleaning up.
Community Opportunity Center (COC) 105 Wildey Street, Tarrytown
For more information and to volunteer, please contact Michelle Missry Marshall at
631-1770 or [email protected].
Thank you!
TBA’s Alternative Gift Guide is available at www.tba-ny.org Experience the joy of giving
to others in need. Please go to the Tikkun Olam page or contact [email protected]
and we will send you one.
Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help on February 2. So many volunteers visited seniors.
Without all of you, we could not have hosted this program successfully. A shout out to Jake Leary, Shelley Greenspan, Sharon DeLevie, Julie Gur, Meredith Siegel for helping out at TBA.
SAVE THE DATES
Tikkun Olam Meetings Sunday, March 2, 9:00am-10:00am in the LibrarySunday, April 6, 9:00-10:00am in the Library
Blood Drive Sunday March 23, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Senior Luncheon with Hebrew Home at TBA Sunday May 4, 12:00 noon Volunteers will be needed!
Rabbi Israel Dresner will speak at TBA Sunday, May 18, time and more information to come http://www.thejewishweek.com/arts/film/rabbi_was_freedom_rider
UPCOMING… A Breakfast Run date will be coming soon. We’ll keep you posted.
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Looking for a way to do good? “Adopt a Family” La Asociacion
What is Adopt A Family? Each month “La Asociacion” selects a family that is going through a particularly difficult time. Two TBA families volunteer to
purchase a suggested list of supplies. The supplies are delivered to Jennefer
Schifman’s home which is near TBA. She delivers the supplies to the family in need. Cost? The cost seems to average around $50.00 per family. We would love to have some new families join us!
Many thanks to Julie and Steve Gosset and Lauraine Harrison for the supplies they donated in January. As usual, and even more so when it is so cold and work is hard to come by, the supplies are truly appreciated. Stay warm! Many thanks for continuing to support ‘Adopt A Family’. —Jennefer Schifman
Contact [email protected] or 914-631-1770.
Crafts for a CauseOur meeting will be on Friday, March 28 in Ardsley, NY 10:30am -12:00 noon
It’s such fun to knit. We make beautiful things for various causes and at the same time have fun
knitting together. We have the supplies. Any donations of yarn and knitting needles are always appreciated.
Questions? Please RSVP to Joyce Licker, [email protected], for the address.
Support the Food Bank of WestchesterIn order to streamline our ongoing food donations, we will now offer designated times when food will be collected throughout the year. During off times, donations can still be brought to the Food Pantry at the Christ Church at 43 South Broadway
in Tarrytown, and left in their lobby. The cart will no longer be housed in the TBA Coat Room, so that we can free up space for actual coats (and other timely collections). Thank you for your donations and support.
Any questions? Contact [email protected] or 914-631-1770.
Join us for another year of excitement,fun and laughter at TBA’s Annual
PURIM dinnerAND Shpiel-A-Long!
Saturday, March 156:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Services & ShpielAdults $14.00; Children 2-12 $8.00
The main course is chicken. You may have pasta instead if requested at the time reservations are made. Dinners are by reservation only and will be accepted by mail along with your check. Your check will be your reservation. Please note that reservations will not be taken over the phone or after the
deadline. Please make your check payable to TBA and return by Monday, March 10.
Purim Dinner MARCH 15Adults $14.00; Children 2-12 $8.00
number of chicken dinners: adult child
number of pasta dinners: adult child
name
phone
amount of check enclosed
west shushan shpiel
2014
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Adult Education 4
Torah Study: Wednesdays at 10:00-11:00am Rabbi Holtz leads a class every Wednesday morning in the Library from 10:00-11:00am. The class goes at its own pace through the Five Books of Moses in English. No previous knowledge is required and you can join in at any point in the cycle. Saturdays at 9:00am during Conservative Services.
Mah Jongg: Mondays at 1:00pmBeginners gather at TBA to play Mah Jongg on Mondays. Email [email protected] to ensure there are enough players. $2.00 per session for non-members.
Jewish Food For Thought with Rabbi David Holtz Wednesday March 5, April 2 and May 7 at 7:30pm Based upon the current exhibition “Hanan Harchol: Jewish Food for Thought” at the Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion, New York. Explore everyday spiritual themes, through a Jewish lens. We will view Mr. Harchol’s animated short films, and have a chance to enjoy a taste of the exhibition as well as have meaningful guided discussions about these themes with Rabbi Holtz. Free for members. $5.00 per session for non-members. RSVP [email protected].
Movie Mavens: March 8, 7:00pm The Impossible Spy The true story of a young Egyptian-born Israeli accountant, recruited by Mossad to become a spy in Damascus. Elie Cohen was so successful in infiltrating the Syrian government, that he was nominated to be their Deputy Minister of Defense. Unbelievable. And, all true! Not Rated, BBC, 1987 106 min. Free for members. Non-members $5.00. Coffee and Dessert served. Call the Temple office at (914) 631-1770 or email [email protected] to RSVP.
Book Club: March 14, 10:00am Free Spirit by Joshua Safran An Unforgettable Journey Through an Unconventional Childhood When Joshua Safran was four years old, his mother—determined to protect him from the threats of nuclear war and Ronald Reagan—took to the open road with her young son, leaving the San Francisco countercultural scene behind. Together they embarked on a journey to find a utopia they could call home.
The true story of a young Egyptian-born Israeli accountant, recruited
their Deputy Minister of Defense. Unbelievable. And, all true! Not
to RSVP.
continued on page 10
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Encountering a cast of strange and humorous characters along the way, Joshua spends his early years living in a series of makeshift homes, including shacks, teepees, buses, and a lean-to on a stump. Throughout it all, Joshua yearns for a “normal” life, but when he finally reenters society through school, he finds “America” a difficult and confusing place. Eventually, Joshua finds the strength to fight back against his tormentors, and helps his mother find peace. It is also a journey of the spirit, as he reconnects with his Jewish roots; a tale of overcoming adversity; and a captivating read about a childhood unlike any other. Suggested donation for non-members $2.00. Call the Temple office at (914) 631-1770 or email [email protected] to RSVP. Synagogue Windows, A Personal Selection: March 19, 7:30pm Saara Gallin, an artist working in dimensional stained glass for forty years, will present a slide lecture on Synagogue Windows. Her personal selection of synagogue windows has been chosen for their historical and aesthetic significance, as well as the inspired use and interpretation of traditional symbols and subjects. She will also discuss the artists’ use of the human image in Jewish Art over the centuries. Free for members. $5.00 for non-members. RSVP [email protected] Women’s Circle: March 28, 5:45pm Ends in time for Reform Shabbat services at 7:30pm Celebrate, study and explore Jewish Women’s issues. You do not have to read or prepare in advance. Life experience is the only tool you’ll need. Members and non-members welcome. Please call the office or email [email protected] to RSVP.. Westchester Adult Jewish Education at Temple Beth Abraham Torah on One Foot: Content, Structure & Sources of the Jewish Bible Beginning on March 11 Biblical Scholar Rabbi Molly Karp will provide an overview of the books that comprise the Jewish Bible including an introduction to modern-day theories about who wrote it. For more information call WAJE Director Nina Luban at 914-328-7001, ext. 704 or email her at [email protected]. Jewish Cultural Festival: March 30-April 10 Rivertown Jewish Consortium’s 2nd annual festival events take place at area synagogues and JCC on the Hudson. The Tzedek Youth Choir will be performing at Temple Beth Abraham on April 1 at 7:00pm.
Adult Education 4Encountering a cast of strange and humorous characters along the way, Joshua spends his early years living in a series of makeshift homes, including shacks, teepees, buses, and a lean-to on a stump. Throughout it all, Joshua yearns for a “normal” life, but when he finally reenters society through school, he finds “America” a difficult and confusing place. Eventually, Joshua finds the strength to fight back against his tormentors, and helps his mother find peace. It is also a journey of the spirit, as he reconnects with his Jewish roots; a tale of overcoming adversity; and a captivating read about a childhood unlike any other.
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Donations 4January donations
Cantor’s Discretionary FundSteven and Laura Finkel in honor of all of your help during the past yearDietmar and Tammy Serbee in honor of your participation in Jessie Serbee’s Bat MitzvahMiranda Beckenstein in honor of your participation at our simchaPaul Levy and Loren Ratner in honor of Jonathan’s Bar MitzvahStanley and Marcia Bell in loving memory of Sara BellSidney and Carole Eagle in loving memory of Warren WeilPenny Weinstein in loving memory of Victor Weinstein and with gratitude for your help in making a difficult period a little easier
Conserative Kiddush FundHerb and Melissa Baer in loving memory of Vic Weinstein
Miscellaneous IncomeMichael and Fran Friedman in honor of The Hebrew Home of Riverdale for the loving care provided to Francine Friedman
Prayerbook FundHerb and Melissa Baer in honor of the engagement of Yael Beckenstein to Yonatan Pe’er
Rabbi’s Discretionary FundMiranda Beckenstein in honor of your participation in Yael and Yonaton’s AufRufStanley and Marcia Bell in honor of the recovery of our grandson, Matthew BellDietmar and Tammy Serbee in honor of your participation in Jessie Serbee’s Bat MitzvahPaul Levy and Loren Ratner in honor of Jonathan’s Bar MitzvahSidney and Carole Eagle in loving memory of Warren WeilPenny Weinstein in loving memory of Victor Weinstein and with gratitude for your help in making a difficult period a little easier
Teacher Appreciation DonationHerb and Melissa Baer in honor of Pamela Barkely for a belated Happy ChanukahHerb and Melissa Baer in honor of Sharon Kirschner, Cantor Mandi, Rabbi Justin from Ethan Baer for a belated Happy Chanukah
Temple FundHerb and Melissa Baer to wish Fran Friedman and Amy Zerman good healthMichelena ValdespinoPenny WeinsteinJared and Amy ZermanMichael and Arleen Cohen in loving memory of Thelma CohenSidney and Carole Eagle in loving memory of Warren WeilRobert and Eva Fischer in loving memory of Wilhelm and Henry FischerBrain and Maxine Goldsmith in loving memory ofAbraham and Florence KaplanRochelle Kessler in loving memory of Stephen Rothenberg and Abraham Kessler
Robert Segelbaum in loving memory of Ethel, Ignatz, Louis and Roza SegelbaumIra Talbi in loving memory of Esther TalbiIsadore and Doris Unger in loving memory of Rose UngerBradley and Carol Wank in loving memory of Rita Geiger
Tikkun Olam Jay and Elly Glat in loving memory of Harry Edwab
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Our religious school has undergone a number of changes in the last couple of years, and what we teach is often driven by our students’ interests. This is no more evident than in our fifth-grade Sunday school class.
As some of you may recall, last year, we wrote about our fifth-graders’ online research projects that we invited you to peruse. This year, our current students have added to the research and what we have is an ever-growing study of modern Israel.
Based on their personal interests, Jenny Rivlin and Marla Peers, the two Sunday school fifth-grade teachers, chose appropriate subjects for each student to study. What you will find is an amazing array of topics, from sports, exciting new technology, to education, to artists, musicians, and authors… to, yes, even a real cardboard bicycle that is waterproof and can hold up to nearly 500 pounds. And it works!
Despite Israel’s rich history, engaging and often caustic political scene, and its ever-present dangers, what many of us really want is a personal connection to the land that transcends our collective Jewish national interests. So what are you interested in? Take your pick – we bet you will find it on our “wiki.”
Please join us and see for yourself our exciting project that our students have worked on. Come –read about some wonderful people and innovations that have come out of modern Israel. You will be amazed at some of the things you will learn.
Then, feel free to post comments or questions to any topic that meets your fancy. Our experts will research and reply to any query they receive.
http://israelicultureandinnovations.wikispaces.com
All of the instructions you will need to navigate through the wiki pages and post comments are on the homepage, the exact place you will land when you enter the above webpage onto your browser. Those of you who are reading this online can just click the hyperlink, above.
We would love to hear from you!
A bicycle made completely out of cardboard.
Cardboard Bicycles, Cool New Apps: Israel is at the forefront of it all
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Mazel Tov to:Charles and Sue Groppe on the birth of their granddaughter
Condolences to:Rich Isaacson on the death of his father Philip Isaacson
Speedy Recovery to:Marcia BellDavid BlattRobert FischerJames SchlugerDr. Jill Silverman
We have traditionally listed our community’s sorrows and simchas for lifecycle events. We would also like to be able to celebrate our community’s accomplishments. Please keep us informed of the tributes and accolades in your life so that we can share them with the rest of the community.
The following Lifecycle Events reflect the known sorrows and simchas of our TBA Family from January 1 to January 31.
TBA Family4
If you wish to sponsor any of the dates above or a date of your choice, please contact Neil Bruckner at [email protected]
Conservative Services
Are Held Every Saturday
at 9:00 AMWarm, friendly atmosphere,
stimulating discussion/give and take with Rabbi David and Cantor Margot
Bagel and Lox Kiddush Sponsored by the
Conservative Kiddush Fund.
Celebrate a Simcha or observe a Yahrtzeit with us.
Kiddushes are scheduled for:
March 16, 2014 for Purim
April 12, 2014
May 17, 2014
June 14, 2014
Be a Part of Our TBA History
Dedicate Our New Conservative Sim Shalom Prayer Books
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity to dedicate our new Sim Shalom prayer books. Each
dedication will appear on a beautiful book plate on the book’s inside front cover.
Dedications can be purchased for a minimum donation of $36 each and may be used to honor someone special,
commemorate a life cycle event, remember a loved one, or to show your support for our congregation.
Only a limited number of books are available for dedication.
DEDICATION FORMI/We ________________________________________________________________________________
Wish to dedicate _____ Sim Shalom prayer books. In honor of In memory of
____________________________________________________________________________________(Print exactly as you wish text to appear on book plate)
$36 each book. Discount of $5 off each group of 5 books ordered
Total ______ Books Total Cost $ _________________
Return this form with your contribution toTemple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Use as many forms as you need ✁✁
commemorate a life cycle event, remember a
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity to dedicate our new
dedication will appear on a beautiful book plate on the book’s inside front cover.
Dedications can be purchased for a minimum donation of $36 each and may be used to honor someone special,
commemorate a life cycle event, remember a
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity to dedicate our new
dedication will appear on a beautiful book
may be used to honor someone special, commemorate a life cycle event, remember a
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PUZZLED BY HOW TO CARE FOR AN ELDERLY RELATIVEGeriatric Care Manager can help put the pieces together.• Evaluate clients level of function and make
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