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NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME 92 ISSUE 3
T E M P L E B E T H A B R A H A M
4SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 6:00pm 2nd Grade Family Shabbat Dinner 7:00pm 2nd Grade Family Shabbat Service
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service with Kiddush 11:00am Ethan Baer, son of Herb and Melissa Baer, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Services with Torah Reading
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service with Kiddush 11:00am Bryan Rosenberg, son of Arthur and Sheryl Rosenberg, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 6:00pm Reform Shabbat Service 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 9:00am Shira Holtz, daughter of Rabbi David and Renee Holtz, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service
4From Rabbi Holtz’s Study
If we’ve got Sukkot, why do we need Thanksgiving? If Jews give thanks for the harvest and its bounty in October, why repeat the whole thing a month later, especially when the secular celebration pales in comparison with the rich beauty and the vibrant symbolism of Sukkot? I’ve got three reasons:
First, I believe that we celebrate Thanksgiving because you can never say “thank you” too often. In fact, I would argue that most of us don’t do it enough. We’re pretty good about expressing gratitude for the big things. But our lives are filled to overflowing with small miracles and daily goodness, many of which we generally fail to notice. One example: none of us ever goes hungry, unless by choice. Judaism asks us to say a blessing before eating not because God made the food, but rather because by expressing gratitude we are daily remind-ed of the good fortune we enjoy by just having food. It is indeed good fortune, because so many simply have nothing. Thanksgiving is a larger scale reminder that we all ought to be more grateful.
Second, the Pilgrims who held the first Thanksgiving feast (modeled, by the way, on their understanding of Sukkot) came to this country seeking religious freedom. Though it would be many years before they would grant to others the freedom they found, it is that basic concept, enshrined in the Bill of Rights, which has made America the welcome haven it is for people of all religions. On Thanksgiving we give thanks that the seeds of religious tolerance took root here, and grew, and that the plant remains healthy.
Finally, we celebrate because Thanksgiving is an American holiday, and we are Americans. As the movie “Avalon” showed so clearly, adopting this holiday as our own links us with all of the other immigrants with whom we share our society. Other than Native Americans, every-one here is either an immigrant or the descendant of immigrants. Some of our ancestors came here before the Revolution, some came through Ellis Island, and some arrived but recently. Some of our family members were wealthy, most were dirt poor, and all sought a better life. Some had visas, some snuck across the Canadian border, some became citizens, and others never did. What we have in common with each other and with all immigrant groups is that, within one generation, all of us consider ourselves Americans.
Throughout the history of our great nation there have been backlashes against particular groups of immigrants, including Jews, who were perceived by those already here as being somehow especially dangerous, dirty, or degenerate. In every instance the fears of the “real” Americans (of course, former immigrants themselves) have proven to be totally unfounded. In every instance the arrival of a new wave of immigrants brought new ideas, new energy and
Dear Friends,
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TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM25 Leroy Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591Tel: 631-1770 Fax: 631-7872 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 Rabbi Allison Berlinger [email protected] ext. 22
Office StaffFacilities Supervisor Larry Murray [email protected] ext. 25
Asst. Facilities Supervisor Jaime Valencia [email protected] ext. 26
Clergy Coordinator Irene Metz [email protected] ext. 19
Administrative Assistant Stacy Notrica [email protected] ext. 10
Religious School Assistant Alix Brown [email protected] ext. 10
Office VolunteersMelissa Baer Beulah Tishelman, Librarian
Sheila Buitekant Debra Drattell Miriam Margoshes
Executive CommitteePresident Herb Baer
Executiver (First) Vice President Alan Berkson
Second Vice President Jamie Wilson
Recording Secretary Marla Peers
Treasurer Diane Gross
ChairsAdult Education Risa SwerseyBoard of Education Steve Gosset, Jen GreenspoonFundraising/Development Meredith Siegel, Julie GurHouse Neil BrucknerIsrael Marla PeersMember Services Allison Fine, Loren RatnerTikkun Olam Kimberly Marcus
TrusteesGayle Aaron Debra Drattell Karen Filler
Liza Karsten Ronit Lubell Glen Markowitz
Rick Misrok Mark Polisar Jen Povman
Roy Solomon Michael Sonkin Mark Stein
Honorary TrusteesBarry S. Agdern Ruth Biloon Dr. Stephen Gerstman
Robert Harris Michael Karnes David Kaufmann
Farron Roboff Pearl Ann Schwartz
Dr. Richard Weiner Robert Zinman
Notes from Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg
Shalom!
November is a buzz with the time consuming plans for Thanksgiving. Where are we going this year? Who’s coming? Who’s bringing what? Who knows how to make Grandma’s ___________ (fill in the blank with your favorite homemade treat)? The problem is that amongst all of these preparations
sometimes we forget to stop and reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving.
Tracey R Rich at jewfaq.com says: I was taught that our American Pilgrims, who originated the Thanksgiving holiday, borrowed the idea from Sukkot. The Pilgrims were deeply religious people. When they were trying to find a way to express their thanks for their survival and for the harvest, they looked to the Bible for an appropriate way of celebrating and found Sukkot.
Sukkot is one of the three times during the year when our ancestors made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to make a thanksgiving offering to God for a bountiful harvest.
As you are sending out invitations, making place cards, creating your menu, and cleaning the house I hope that you and your family will take a few moments to share what you are thankful for. As well I hope that you will incorporate our traditions into your Holiday celebrations. Here are some suggestions of blessings you might want to incorporate into your Thanksgiving celebration:
When we acknowledge our freedom: Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha-olam She-asani ben/bat chorin. Praised are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, who has made me free.
Before drinking wine or grape juice: Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha-olam borei p’ri ha-gafen. Praised are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.
Before eating bread: Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha-olam ha-motzi lechem min ha-aretz. Praised are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.
For reaching Thanksgiving again: Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha-olam shehecheyanu v’kiy’manu v’higiyanu lazman hazeh. Praised are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this joyous season.
I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration filled with family, friends, health, and happiness.
L’shalom,
Cantor Margot E. B. Goldberg
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TORAH READING
November 6-7 Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1-25:18November 13-14 Tol’dot Genesis 25:19-28:9November 20-21 Vayeitzei Genesis 28:10-32:3November 27-28 Vayishlach Genesis 32:4-36:43
CANDLE LIGHTINGFriday, November 6 4:27pmFriday, November 13 4:20pmFriday, November 20 4:14pmFriday, November 27 4:11pm
From the Director of Education 4Religious School News-Rabbi Allison Berlinger
“Teach a child according to his own way.” Proverbs 22:6
This is the command of our tradition. In response to this call the Religious School is pleased to introduce our new Madregot
Program. The Madregot program is designed to help students experience multi-dimensional success in the Hebrew school classroom regardless of ability or learning style. In this new program, we strive to create a nurturing environment that allows students to grow academically, spiritually and socially. As students and Madregot teachers begin to develop a rapport, highly individualized learning goals are developed. Individualized learning plans will be monitored and adjusted based on the ongoing support and needs of each student in the program. One of the most important goals of this program is to allow students to explore Judaism and Jewish culture in his/her own way, while at the same time developing a love for the subject matter. It is our ultimate goal that students will come away with positive feelings about learning in a Jewish environment.
The Madregot program runs similarly to resource rooms that can be found in schools throughout the nation. That is, students are pulled out of class for extra help/support or enrichment when necessary, while still being included in the majority of activities with the rest of their class. When the students come to the resource room, our time is spent supplementing the various skills and coursework that is covered by classroom teachers in order to increase student understanding. These academic areas/skillsets include but are certainly not limited to Hebrew reading, prayer recognition, understanding of traditions/holidays, and the develop-ment of a zest for Judaism and Jewish culture.
The Madregot program is one that appeals to all students. Our Madregot room is physically conducive to the varied learning styles in our community. Similar to most resource rooms, the Madregot room at Temple Beth Abraham will be furnished without desks (for either students or teachers). Instead, our room will be outfitted with tables creating “stations” where interactive, supported work will be completed with the students. The stations include Hebrew reading, holidays, ‘sensory’, and prayers, set up around the room, along with an independent reading station, complete with a carpet and books with Jewish themes. These stations not only add to the visual appeal and functionality of the room, but also allow for a clear, consistent routine. With the establishment of stations, the students will soon come to know what work is expected of them when they sit at different stations. This is of paramount importance when there are multiple students in the Madregot room. Moreover, routine and organization increase the productivity of this program and establish an environment that is conducive to the learning of all students (especially those with anxiety related disabilities). The room will be visually appealing and “homey” as well, adding to the visual appeal and the overall warmth of the classroom and the program.
Both the program and its learning space are designed with children in mind. The Madregot program fills a niche that has often been neglected in Jewish education. As Jews, we are commanded to educate each child in his/her own way. The Madregot program ensures that all of our children’s needs are met, in the way that best meets their needs within the larger community. We are thrilled to be pioneers in this arena!
Purim Shpeil!Calling all singers, actors,
musicians, and comedians!Open Casting Call for this
year’s Purim Shpeil will be on:December 14 at 8:15-9:30pm
for adults and teens. No previous experience necessary! Contact
Cantor Margot and let her know you are interested!
914-631-1770 or [email protected]
Movies @ TBA
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Tikkun Olam 4
TIKKUN OLAM EVENTS
Nov 1 Food Bank RePack Volunteer Event, 10:30am - 12:00 noon Great for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Nov 8 TBA hosts the movie premiere DREAMERs Among US,
4:00-6:00pm, see Adult Eduaction for more information.Dec 4 Light One Candle (LOC) Kick Off @ Family Services Light One Candle (LOC) puts the power to purchase holiday gifts
in the hands of the parents. Your donation becomes a coupon that La Asociacion parents purchase for $5.00. Parents shop for gifts at A Nu Toy Store on Main Street in Tarrytown. This is a meaningful way to help families in need. Volunteers needed to help gift wrap. Wrapping paper donations appreciated.
Jan 31 DOROT Winter Package Delivery Hosted by TBA Deliver packages to homebound seniors.May TBA’s 2nd Annual Pet Blessing and Pet Food Drive April Blood Drive, March of Dimes Walk
Tikkun Olam would not exist without u. Thank you for your time, experience, donations and ideas.
SAVE THE DATETikkun Olam Meetings are held bi-monthly on
Sundays 9:00-10:00am in the TBA Library.
November 8*January 10March 13May 15
*The November meeting has been canceled. Instead, please come to the Movie & Panel Discussion of DREAMers Among US on Sunday, November 8 starting at 4:00pm at TBA.
Get info! Got ideas? Please email [email protected] and join our mailing list. We send out about 1-2 updates per month (if that) with volunteer info and upcoming events not listed here in the Bulletin.
Tikkun Olam would like to help make your idea happen! Please email ideas to [email protected] or come to our next meeting.
Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you at TBA!
—Kimberly Marcus Chair, Tikkun Olam,
Social Action Committee
La Asociacion! Backpack Drive.
YK Food DriveThank you so much to everyone who donated to our annual Yom Kippur Food Drive! We did not receive as much food as in previous years but we were still able to overfill many shelves at The Community Food Pantry of Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown. A huge thank you to Phyllis, John, Jake, and Max Leary for renting the truck, and helping to put bags on the chairs and with all of the loading, unloading, and shelving.
Thank you to all of the teens that manned the food truck and thank you to the congregants that helped unload and shelve the food at the Food Pantry.
YK Cheek SwabA big “Thank You” to Judy Cohen for taking on the role of lead coordinator in our first Cheek Swab. And thank you so much to the volunteers that helped to get the 46 cheeks swabbed!
BackpacksThank you so much to everyone who donated to our ongoing Backpack Drive. And thank you to all the fami-lies that came and helped fill all of the backpacks. Thank you to Ilona Marsh, Jen Povman, and Caleb Gleit for helping deliver the backpacks to La Asociacion!
www.communityfoodpantryshtt.org
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Midnight RunWould you like to know more
about the Midnight Run? Would you be interested in coming with us on a Run during this coming year?
Please email Jane Silverman: [email protected]
“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.
Contact: Jennefer Schifman, TBA 914-631-1770
Crafts for a CauseOur meetings are on Fridays from 10:30am - 12:00 noon in Ardsley. We make beautiful things for various causes and at the same time have fun
knitting together. We have the supplies but any donations of yarn and knitting needles are always appreciated. For the
address, please RSVP to Joyce Licker: [email protected].
Caring for an elderly relative? Discuss the challenges you face dealing with aging parents Share experiences and strategies for handling the stress of
caring for a parent who is faced with losing his or her independence
Meeting the first Wednesday of the month at Temple Beth Abraham at 7:30 pm, beginning in November
Facilitated by Stefani Cohen, LCSW, UJA Partners in Caring
If you are interested in joining this group, please contact TBA Cares [email protected] or (914) 631-1770
Support Group Forming: TBA Cares and The JCC on the Hudson
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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 at any point in the cycle.Saturdays at 9:00am during Conservative Services. Mah Jongg: Mondays at 1:00pm Beginners gather at TBA to play Mah Jongg on Mondays. Email [email protected] to ensure there are enough players. $2.00 for guests.
Special Movie Screening: DREAMers Among US Sunday, November 8, 4:00pm-6:00pm Youth Arts Group and Friends present the Westchester County film premier of “Dreamers Among US” Screening and Panel: 4:00pm-5:00pm, Reception/Info Tables 5:00pm-6:00pm at Temple Beth Abra-ham. Members of the Youth Arts Group of Rural & Migrant Ministry (RMM) created the film after years of fighting for the NY DREAM Act and better futures for undocumented students everywhere. The pro-fessional-quality 21 minute documentary captures the pressing need for reform so that all young people in New York State have the chance to pursue a higher education, and their dreams. Following the film we will have a panel and Q&A with representatives from the Youth Arts Group along with Hudson Valley Community Coalition, LatinoU College Access, Pace Community Law Practice, and the RSHM Life Center. For more information: Katia (RMM) [email protected] 845-485-8627 or Betsy (HVCC) [email protected] 914-329-1588. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. Free admission; $10.00 suggested donation: www.tinyurl.com/westchesterdreamers. Book Club: Friday, November 13, 10:00am Safekeeping by Jessamyn Hope “A...novel about lost souls whose fates become entangled one sum-mer on an Israeli kibbutz: Adam, the American drug addict; Ulya, the ambitious and beautiful Soviet emigre; Claudette, the French Cana-dian Catholic with OCD; Ofir, the Israeli teenager wounded in a bus bombing; and Ziva, the Socialist Zionist firebrand who founded the kibbutz.”(Hadassah magazine) Light refreshments served. RSVP (914) 631-1770, [email protected]. $2.00 suggested donation per guest.
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Movie Mavens: The Wonders Saturday, November 21, 7:00pm Beverly Hills Cop-style comedy thriller set in Jerusalem’s seamy Musrara district. The Wonders combines genres, moods and influences everything from film noir to Alice in Wonderland to create a unique and compelling movie that mixes mystery, comedy, psychological thriller, political intrigue and romance. The story focuses on Arnav, a graffiti artist and bartender, living near the Old City of Jerusalem. When Arnav sees a mysterious stranger forced into an abandoned apartment across the way, he becomes involved with a hard-boiled investigator, a gorgeous mystery woman, and the con-flicted, mysterious captive himself. Hebrew with English subtitles. 58th Century Ent., 2013, 112 min., not rated. Coffee and Dessert served. Free for members, Guests: $5.00 to offset cost of refreshments. “Latkepalooza” Chanukah Festival and Fair Sunday, November 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm Latkepalooza is Temple Beth Abraham’s annual Community-Wide Chanukah Celebration and Gift Boutique. There will be jewelry, acces-sories, and clothing vendors where you will find gifts for everyone on your list! Book Fair and Bake Sale, Make a “MaccaBear” ($10.00 in advance, $12.00 at door) Take part in the menorah contest or raffle, and grab a bite to eat! Latkes have been donated by Ben’s of Scars-dale, Kosher Foods and Catering. No admission fee. Most vendors accept cash or checks only. December: Daniel Polisar, Scholar-in-Residence at TBA Join us the weekend of December 11 to hear our Scholar in Resi-dence, Daniel Polisar. A founder of Shalem College, the first liberal arts college in Israel, Dan served as president from 2002 - 2013. Mr. Polisar will speak at Friday services on: “Do young Israelis have what it takes to sustain the Jewish state?” It is often lamented that the young generation in Israel lacks the passion of their elders who founded and built the Jewish state, and will be unable to sustain it amidst growing threats. In this talk, Mr. Polisar shows that in the way they educate themselves, take on the country’s military challenges, and approach the responsibility of bringing up the next generation, young Israelis have what it takes. On Saturday, there will be Havdalah service at 5:30pm after which Mr. Polisar will speak on: “What do two decades of pubic opinion surveys tell us about what Palestinians think of Israel, peace, and violence?” We will discuss a contemporary research project and its implication for policy change. Light refreshments will be served.
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Outrageously Hip Jewish Kiddie Rock
Sunday March 20, 2016 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Temple Beth Abraham
25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown
Shira Kline, aka ShirLaLa, is an award winning New York-based performer and Jewish music educator. She travels across the country and internationally delivering a dynamic, interactive program of joy and spirit, story and song.
The Fran Friedman Fund for the Enrichment of Children presents:
This event is offered free of charge
Outrageously Hip Jewish Kiddie Rock
Sunday March 20, 2016 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Temple Beth Abraham
25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown
Shira Kline, aka ShirLaLa, is an award winning New York-based performer and Jewish music educator. She travels across the country and internationally delivering a dynamic, interactive program of joy and spirit, story and song.
The Fran Friedman Fund for the Enrichment of Children presents:
This event is offered free of charge
Visit my booth at Latkepalooza on November 22, 2015! Or, place your order at:
Sharon Shenberg (914) 589-0192 (c)
[email protected] (e) http://sharonshenberg.my.tupperware.com (w)
November 22 Make Your Own Menorah
Contest
Judging will begin at 1:00pm Winners will be announced at 1:15pm
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes!
Big, small, pretty, silly, metal, wood, clay, LEGO’s, recycled bottles and cans – any material you wish. Unleash your
creativity!
All temple members and PJ Library families are invited to submit their original creation of a
Chanukah menorah. Menorahs may be made from any material. The only
requirement is that it be a true chanukiah, with a place for eight candles and one shamash
Enter on your own or as a group!
All menorahs will be displayed at Latkepalooza.
Make a Maccabear
New &
Improved
Prizes!
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A chavurah is a small group of Temple members who are brought together based on common interests. A chavurah group is made up of individuals and/or families who usually get together monthly at each others’ homes or chosen destinations outside of synagogue.
Sign up deadline extended to November 6. We are getting close to launching 2-4 more Chavurah groups: single women or parents, relatively recent empty nesters and families with children ages 0-5 and/or 6-12. We just need a few more interested members to make them happen.
Want to learn more? Contact Mark Polisar at [email protected] or (914) 591-0075.
NEW library books for CHILDREN:
Shabbat is Coming by Tracy Newman
Zishe the Strongman by Robert Rubenstine
(Biography and a true story!)
On Noah’s Ark by Jan Brett
Sammy Spider’s First Mitzvah by Sylvia A. Rouss
Join our Chavurah. You already belong!
Tuesday, November 24, 7:30pm
At The United Methodist Church 27 South Washington Street, Tarrytown
The Rivertowns Clergy Association
Invites you to join us in giving thanks for the many blessings in our lives.
For more information call (914) 631-6935
enough Americans still resisted the anti-immigrant sentiment being whipped up. Those Jews who tried to get in later were not as fortunate. This is a central reason that I feel so passionately that our country needs to welcome immigrants with open arms rather than with walls and barbed-wire.
On Thanksgiving we Americans, immigrants all, should give thanks not only for what we have, but also for the opportunities and circumstances of previous generations that led to our being able to have it. And then we should ask ourselves by what right we would seek to deny those same opportunities to others.
Peace and blessings,
Rabbi David K. Holtz
Rabbi, continued from page 1
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TBA Family 4The following Lifecycle Events reflect the known sorrows and simchas of our TBA Family.
Mazel Tov to:Barbara Eisert on the birth of a grandson Jack EisertRichard and Donna Fleming on the engagement of their son Mark (incorrectly listed last month as a marriage)Charles and Sue Groppe on the engage-ment of their daughter Jessica to Adam KishpaughSuzan Harrison on the engagement of her son Bryan
Speedy Recovery to:Helen Reps, mother of Jen PovmanPaul Wolfman, father of Cyndi Scott
Condolences to:Arnold and Marianne Rich on the death of their son KennethDr. Lorraine Siegel on the death of her husband Rabbi Paul Siegel
Donations 4Adult EdBob and Marilyn Harris in loving memory of Abraham Joselow
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund Irv and Melissa Weissman in apprecia-tion of Cantor Margot’s kindness and support during the passing of Sondra Laurence Peter and Lin Bermas Rita Joselow in appreciation of Cantor Margot’s care and compassion as well as the Shiva minyan she conducted Sheldon and Susan Manspeizer in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Talia Jane Paisner Alan Schramm and Ann Adenbaum in loving memory of Alan Orcutt Arnold and Marianne Rich in loving memory of Kenneth Rich Donald Kumka and Jane Silverman in loving memory of Abe Joselow Donald Kumka and Jane Silverman in loving memory of family friend Renee Baruch Jacqueline Egelman in loving memory of Rose Egelman Stephen and Linda Gerstman in loving memory of Joel Frutkin
Fran Friedman Fund for the Enrichment of ChildrenMichael Friedman in honor of Fran’s birthday Donald Kumka and Jane Silverman in loving memory of Kenneth Rich Mark and Judith Pomerantz in loving memory of Fran Friedman on the anniversary of her birthday Michael Friedman in loving memory of Fran Norman and Susan Wellen in loving memory of Fran Friedman Pearl Ann Schwartz in loving memory of Micki Alter Phyllis Milton in loving memory of Micki Alter Stanley and Harryette Helsel in loving memory of Rabbi Paul Siegel
Harriet Verter Children’s FundElizabeth FloresMarvin and Ruda Klein in loving memory of Micki Alter
Library FundMichael and Arleen Cohen in loving memory of Kenneth Rich
Oneg Robert and Marion Zinman in loving memory of Ruth Zinman and Conrad Duberstein
Pincus FundSherman PincusSheman Pincus in loving memory of Micki Alter
Prayerbook FundMyra Frankel in loving memory of my husband Murray Frankel, and my parents Joseph and Regina Davis
Rabbi’s Discretionary FundAlan and Larissa Surchin in appreciation of your leading of Annabella’s baby naming Janice Kessler in appreciation of your wonderful euology, remembering Howard as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather
PJ Library® will be creating Lego Menorahs and Dreidels on December 6
We are looking for donations of used and new Lego bricks—all shapes and sizes.
Please drop off your donations in the designated bin
at Temple Beth Abraham
Temple Beth Abraham’s Bridges Campaign Committee
cordially invites you to our
Bridges Kickoff Celebration. Learn about the vision
for the future of our Temple.
Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Sunday, November 154:00-6:00pm
The Carriage House at Lyndhurst 635 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591
* Guided tours available * No solicitations will take place
Please RSVP to [email protected]
family shabbat dinner
Friday December 4
Dinner with 5th Grade at 6:00pm
Family Shabbat Service with
5th Grade service at 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, November 30.
DECEMBER 4, 5TH GRADEFamily 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
Temple Beth Abraham’s Bridges Campaign Committee
cordially invites you to our
Bridges Kickoff Celebration. Learn about the vision
for the future of our Temple.
Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Sunday, November 154:00-6:00pm
The Carriage House at Lyndhurst 635 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591
* Guided tours available * No solicitations will take place
Please RSVP to [email protected]
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Conservative ServicesEvery Saturday
at 9:00 AM
Warm, friendly atmosphere, stimulating discussion/give and take with Rabbi
David and Cantor Margot. Celebrate a Simcha or observe a Yahrtzeit with us.
Bagel and Lox Kiddush Sponsored by the
Conservative Kiddush Fund.
Kiddush is scheduled:
November 7
November 14
December 19
If you wish to sponsor any of the dates above or a date
of your choice, please contact Neil Bruckner at
Chanukah DinnerBring your Chanukiah & Candles
for the sixth Night of Chanukah
FRIDAY, December 11
6:00 Chanukah dinner
7:30 Reform Shabbat services
With Scholar in Residence
Daniel Polisar
The main course is chicken, potato latkes and applesauce.Adults/Children may have pasta instead if requested at the time reservationsare made. Dinners are by reservation only and will be accepted by mail alongwith your check. Your check will be your reservation. Please note that reserva-
tions will not be taken over the phone or after the deadline. Please makecheck payable to TBA and return by Monday, December 7.
DECEMBER 11Family CHANUKAH 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
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Irv and Melissa Weissman in apprecia-tion of your kindness and your help in honoring Saul Laurence in the personal way that he deserved Rita Joselow in appreciation of officiating at Abraham’s funeral service and burial Michael and Mangala Weitzen in honor of Maya Weitzen’s bat mitzvah and Ellie Harris’ baby naming Alan Schramm and Ann Adenbaum in loving memory of David Adenbaum and Norma Sachs Arnold and Marianne Rich in loving memory of Kenneth Rich
Religious School FundStephen and Linda Gerstman, Elissa Gerstman Fullerton and Sherry Gerstman Swier in loving memory of Micki Alter Mel and Vicki Savitch in loving memory of Micki Alter Patricia Ann Daly in loving memory of Micki Alter Ronnie Rubenstein in loving memory of Micki Alter
Teacher AppreciationIra and Susan Halper in loving memory of Micki Alter
Temple Fund Amy Helsel Avraham Krivosha and Shaina Herring David and Michele Kaufmann for flower dedications for three upcoming yahrzeits Estelle Fishberger Jerry and Marla Peers Peter and Maureen de la Cruz in appreciation of your kindness and gentleness in our family’s time of need Robert and Marcia Klein Sondra Gold Stanley and Ruth Biloon Donald and Rhoda White in honor of the Boritz family Arthorp Cleaners Inc. in loving memory of Abe Joselow Barry and Margot Goldberg in loving memory of Toby Goldberg Barry and Margot Goldberg in loving memory of Ruth Bermas David N. and Paulette Stein Meyer in loving memory of Abraham Joselow Dorothy Litwin in loving memory of Abraham Joselow Dyane Kreisler in loving memory of Abraham Joselow Elizabeth A. Straight in loving memory of Micki Alter Frances Ann Schwartz in loving memory of Micki Alter
Harry and Shirley Cooper in loving memory of Rabbi Paul Siegel Howard Kuflik in loving memory of Kenneth Rich Howard Kuflik in loving memory of Rabbi Paul Siegel Hugo and Marion Schamest in loving memory of Lillie Milwor Ira Talbi in loving memory of Joanna Talbi Jerald and Gayle Seti in loving memory of Kenneth Rich Jerald and Gayle Seti in loving memory of Rabbi Paul Siegel Leonard and Judith Hyman in loving memory of Milton Hyman Linda Taylor Elmore in loving memory of Micki Alter Malcolm and Marilyn Miller in loving memory of Rabbi Paul Siegel Marcia Riklis in loving memory of Abraham Joselow Marie Abramson in loving memory of Rabbi Paul Siegel Marie and Nick Nardullo in loving memory of Micki Alter Martin and Geri Singerman in loving memory of Rabbi Paul Siegel Martin and Geri Singerman in loving memory of Isaac Yorkowitz Martin and Saara Gallin in loving memory of Abraham Joselow Marvin and Joyce Jeshiva in loving memory of Rabbi Paul Siegel Marvin and Joyce Jeshiva in loving memory of Kenneth Rich Mary Perchick in loving memory of Anita Fogelson Michael Friedman in loving memory of Kenneth Rich Mrs. Sylvia Granatoor in loving memory of Abraham Joselow Philipse Manor Garden Club in loving memory of Micki Alter Reah L. Feinartz and Loren Hohman in loving memory of Micki Alter Richard and Joan Rose in loving memory of Micki Alter Richard Weiner in loving memory of Rabbi Paul Siegel Rochelle Kessler in loving memory of Esther Kessler
Tikkun OlamDavid and Jennifer Greenspoon for Tiikkun Olam’s Virtual Backpack Drive Jonathan Gleit and Kimberly Marcus for Tiikkun Olam’s Virtual Backpack Drive Michael and Jennifer Povman for Tiikkun Olam’s Virtual Backpack Drive Myra Roney Phil Rothenberg
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