Living in the image of god

January 2014 טבת–שבט

Program Catalog Winter-Spring 2014/5774 enclosed

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Living in the image of god

COVER: Lionel S. Reiss, “Genesis, #6,” 1952, Collection of Park Avenue Synagogue

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“And God created humans in God’s image.” Genesis 1:27

TwO Of OuR gREaTEsT sagEs, Rabbi Akiva and Ben Azzai, once debated what is the

most important principle of the Torah. Akiva pointed to “Love your neighbor as yourself” as the starting point of the discussion. Ben Azzai, on the other hand,

identified the notion of being created in image of God as the foundational building block of all ethics. While Akiva is more familiar to us than Ben Azzai, in this Jewish debate Ben Azzai wins out. Why? Because

if one believes that all of humanity is created in God’s image, then every human being is not only unique, but of equal and infinite dignity. From this one principle, every single interaction – from the most mundane interpersonal exchange to articulating global social priorities – becomes infused with an ethic of universal human dignity. In our topsy-turvy world often lacking a shared moral compass, “to be created in the image of God” is as safe and agreeable a standard for human behavior as can be imagined. But what about those who don’t believe in God or perhaps, in the authority or relevance of the Biblical tradition? What would be a secular litmus

test for personal and social ethics? If one does not believe in an “Absolute,” can one distinguish between right and wrong with any surety? In a world filled with division and difference, what are the objective and shared standards by which our political, social and economic lives can take shape? For that matter, how is it that people of faith, who believe in humanity’s common divine spark, emerge with such polarized views on matters of shared concern? This year, our annual Shabbaton will explore this critical conversation. We are honored to welcome Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg, one of the most articulate and thoughtful Jewish theologians of our time. A prodigious scholar, institution builder and spokesperson on behalf of the Jewish people, Rabbi Greenberg has devoted much of his career to exploring our Shabbaton theme of “Living in the Image of God.” So too, social psychologist Dr. Jonathan Haidt has dedicated much of his research to how morality varies across cultures. Individually, each has much to contribute to our communal learning. As they speak together, a robust dialogue will emerge that will provide both texture and substance to this year’s theme. In addition to Rabbi Greenberg and Dr. Haidt, we will welcome Blu Greenberg for a session on her personal

experience with living in God’s image and how that has expressed itself in Orthodox feminism. A Shabbaton is not only learning, but a lot of fun. It will be a treat to be entertained on Friday night by Ted Saint James, whose work as a mentalist will undoubtedly keep us spellbound, and to conclude Shabbat with the music of Joshua Nelson. Every year our Shabbaton grows larger and larger; the last few years have completely sold out. Bringing together old friends and new ones, the Shabbaton is a great building block for creating community. In many respects, it represents the very best of our congregation. None of this, of course, would be possible without the devoted work of our Shabbaton Committee. I thank Darcy Dalton, Nadine Habousha Cohen, Marlene Muskin, Joan Schefler, Susan Silverman, Aaron Stern, Vanessa Waye and Barbara Weinstein, along with our Vice President for Programming, Jeanie Rosensaft, and our professional team of Liz Offenbach, Beth Levick and Dina Yakar for all their leadership! Shabbaton 2014 is sure to be a hit! Check the facing page and the enclosed Winter-Spring Program Catalog for details and be sure to sign up!

From Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove

From Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove........................................... 2Shabbaton Schedule ........................................................... 3From Rabbi Steven I. Rein ................................................. 4PAS 10th Annual Gala – Save the Date ............................. 4Schedule of Religious Services .......................................... 5Synagogue Family ............................................................. 6Adult Classes & Events ..................................................... 7Caring Network .................................................................. 9

Youth Education & Events ............................................... 10Congregational School Schedule ..................................... 10PAS Teens & RJNHS ....................................................... 11Young Family Education.................................................. 11Parenting Workshops ....................................................... 11 Contributions.................................................................... 12Calendar ........................................................................... 15A Look Ahead .................................................... Back cover

Park Avenue Synagogue Bulletin Volume 66 No. 5 · JaNuary 2014 · TeVeT/SheVaT 5774 · טבת–שבט

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Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg, Dr. Jonathan Haidt, Blu Greenberg, Joshua Nelson

Event

Shabbaton 2014Living in the Image of GodFriday and Saturday | January 24 and 25Join scholars Rabbi Yitz Greenberg, author of Living in the Image of God: Jewish Teachings to Perfect the World, and Dr. Jonathan Haidt, author of The Happiness Hypothesis:Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom, for two days of stimulating lectures, discussions and introspection. Noted Orthodox feminist Blu Greenberg will offer insights on her own spiritual journey. We will cap Friday evening with mentalist Ted Saint James and Saturday evening with a concert featuring the Prince of Kosher Gospel, Joshua Nelson.To view the full schedule, presenter bios and costs, and to register, go to www.pasyn.org and click on the Shabbaton banner at the top of the page, or call 212-369-2600, x121.

Friday, January 246:15 pm | Kabbalat Shabbat Service 7:30 pm | Dinner 8:30 pm | Rabbi Irving Greenberg, The Image of God as the Fundamental Principle of Judaism 9:45 pm | Ted Saint James, Mentalist

Saturday, January 259:15 am | An Exploration of the Themes of Shaharit 10:00 am | Kiddush10:00 am – 12:15 pm | Congregational School Shabbat Experience for Grades 3–6 10:15 am | Sanctuary Service11:30 am – 12:15 pm | Young Family Education Programs11:30 am | Dr. Jonathan Haidt, Happiness, Religion, and the Meaning of Life: It’s All About Relationships12:15 pm | Kiddush Luncheon1:00 pm | Rabbi Irving Greenberg, The Image of God in the Age of Full Human Responsibility2:15 pm | Rabbi Irving Greenberg and Dr. Jonathan Haidt in dialogue, moderated by Rabbi Cosgrove, Living in the Image of God3:00 pm | Blu Greenberg, Orthodox Feminism: A Spiritual Odyssey 4:00 pm | Minha4:30 pm | Seudah Shlisheet5:00 pm | Concert by Joshua Nelson and Havdalah

Note: In place of our usual order of prayer on Shabbat morning, we will study the themes of the Shaharit (morning) service. We will break for a kiddush snack at 10:00 am and then begin the Torah service at 10:15 am. Following the musaf service, we will remain in the Sanctuary for Dr. Haidt’s talk at 11:30 am.

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Finding the Kabbalah in Kabbalat Shabbat

ThE KabbalaT shabbaT sER-ViCE as we know it was born out of the culture of Jewish Mysticism

(Kabbalah) in Safed during the 16th century. The most famous of the kab-balists, Isaac Luria, developed what we now refer to as Lurianic Kabbalah and

a kabbalistic under-standing of creation. According to Luria, creation occurred in three stages: tsimtsum, contraction; sh’virat hakelim, the breaking of the vessels; and tikkun, restoration. Understanding Luria’s

creation myth is critical for reaching the mystical heights of the music and prayers that prepare us to enter the sanctity of Shabbat. Luria begins with a question: How can God create the world if God is everywhere? Luria finds his answer in the kabbalistic notion of tsimtsum. In order to make space to create the world, God

needed to contract, leaving behind a most powerful vacuum. But this vacuum was not empty, it contained the root of evil – for God’s contraction was the means of separating the Divine from all things evil. Once the world was created, God was ready to emanate back into the world via streams of divine light. This light, too powerful to exist unshielded in this world, was placed in a number of vessels. The vessels that were close enough to the divine source were able to withstand the power of God’s presence. Other vessels, especially those that contained the root of evil and were farther from the source of light, could not withstand the pressure and were shattered like glass. Lest chaos remain unchecked, a new light shone forth, collecting and restoring most of the shards. Restoration is not complete, however. Shards of “evil” still exist in our world. Lurianic Kabbalah urges all of us to collect and repair the broken vessels of the world (the origin of the phrase tikkun olam). One need not accept the

Lurianic myth to appreciate its message that good deeds on earth can help restore the universe. And Kabbalat Shabbat? Kabbalat Shabbat is the act of welcoming that single day of the week when unity prevails over fragmentation and we have a preview of a total tikkun – what the rabbis called a “taste of the world-to-come.” When we arrive in shul on Friday night, primed to bring Shabbat into our lives, we do so with the understanding that the joy we taste on Shabbat will one day become a reality. Our task is to shepherd this reality, one shard at a time, with purpose, compassion, and a welcoming embrace. Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services, every Friday evening at 6:15 pm.

From Rabbi Steven I. Rein

10th Annual

PAS Galaan evening celebrating PAS

honoring Steven M. Friedman

Building a Foundation for Leadership and Community

Save the Date

Thursday | March 6 | 6:30 pm


Friday, January 3 2 Shevat6:15 pm | Friday Evening service

Saturday, January 4 3 ShevatParashat Bo9:15 am | Sanctuary service 20 mins after services | Minha

Friday, January 10 9 ShevatCandles, 4:29 pm6:15 pm | Friday Evening service

Saturday, January 11 10 ShevatParashat B’shallah9:15 am | Sanctuary serviceBar Mitzvah of Matthew RichardsBat Mitzvah of Jamie Schreiber9:30 am | HavurahThe Havurah is a lay-led and child-friendly Shabbat morning service open to individuals and families of all ages who want an intimate and informal prayer experience. People of all ages and all skill levels are welcome to participate by leading a part of the service, reading Torah or Haftarah or by facilitating a Torah discussion. 11:15 am | YFE services (see p. 11)20 mins after services | Minha4:00 pm | Hazzan’s TischSavor the last part of Shabbat at Cantor Azi Schwartz’s home. We’ll schmooze, snack, sing, say ma’ariv (the evening service) together and end with Havdalah. You will receive the address after registering. Register online at www.pasyn.org or call 212-369-2600, x 128. 5:00 pm | YFE Havdalah (see p. 11)

thurSday, January 16 15 ShevatTu BiShvat12:00 pm | Tu BiShvat Seder (see p. 7)

Friday, January 17 16 ShevatCandles, 4:37 pm6:15 pm | Friday Evening service

Saturday, January 18 17 Shevat Parashat Yitro9:15 am | Sanctuary serviceBat Mitzvah of Lauren Port 20 mins after services | Minha

Friday, January 24 23 ShevatCandles, 4:45 pm6:15 pm | Friday Evening serviceSHABBATON (see p. 3)

Saturday, January 25 24 ShevatParashat MishpatimSHABBATON (see p. 3)9:15 am | Sanctuary service20 mins after services | Minha

Friday, January 31 30 ShevatRosh Hodesh6:15 pm | Friday Evening service

Saturday, February 1 1 AdarRosh HodeshParashat T’rumah 9:15 am | Sanctuary service20 mins after services | Minha


Schedule of Religious Services · טבת–שבט

Weekday Shaharit Minyan Monday-Friday at 7:15 am; Sundays and Martin Luther King Day at 9:00 am. Ma’ariv Sunday-Thursday at 5:45 pm. For Congregational School Shabbat programs, see p. 10.

Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove and Rabbi Steven I. Rein will preach and conduct services together with Cantor Azi Schwartz and Cantor Shira Lissek, with Colin Fowler at the organ and the Synagogue Choir: Ena Freeman, Yonah Gershator, Alex Guerrero and Clinton Curtis. Our Torah reader is Abe Lebovic. Our ritual director is Mark Fraier.

CondolenCeS המקום ינחם

Nate Sassoon, on the loss of his father, Andre Sassoon

Marc Sole, on the loss of his father, Gary Martin Sole

Terry Silbert, on the loss of her mother, Ramie Silbert

Beth & Jason Rosenthal, on the loss of her father, Herbert Raab

Beth Moses, Jessica Moses, and Rebecca Moses on the loss of their husband and father, Steven Moses

Todd & Gail Lencz on the loss of his father, Leslie Lencz

Bnei Mitzvah בני מצוה

MaTThEw RiChaRdsJanuary 11 | Parashat b’shallahSon of Miriam & Jeffrey Richards

JaMiE sChREibERJanuary 11 | Parashat b’shallahDaughter of Lori & Brian Schreiber

lauREN PORTJanuary 18 | Parashat YitroDaughter of Elisa & Jeffrey Port

Synagogue Family

If you have news that you would like announced in the Bulletin — a birth, engagement, marriage, publication of a book, or other major achievement — please contact Marga Hirsch at [email protected] or 212-369-2600, x127.


Mazal tov מזל טוב

hadar Orshalimy & sheldon low on their engagement

WelCoMe ברוכים הבאים

Erica & scott belskysharon and Richard hurowitz

MONdaY (no classes on January 20)

HebrewAll classes begin on January 27, meet from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, and run for 10 sessions.PAS offers Hebrew in partnership with the JTS Institute for Jewish Learning and other East Side synagogues. For cost and to register, visit www.jtsa.edu/ContextHebrew. For questions, contact JTS [email protected] or 212-870-5850.

Beginner II: Section I | at Sutton Place Synagogue | Nina Nesher

Beginner II: Section II | at Park Avenue Synagogue | Ayal Yariv

Advanced Beginner II | at Temple Israel of the City of New York | Cila Allon

Sponsored by the Rabbinical Assembly Exploring Judaism7:00 pm | at various locations | Rabbi Carol Levithanfor information about new sections, please contact Rabbi Steven Rein at [email protected] or 212-369-2600, x124, or visit exploringjudaism.org.

TuEsdaY

Essential Essays | 8:00 am, immediately after morning minyan | Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove

Contemporary Jewish Thought | 11:30 am | Rabbi Steven Rein

wEdNEsdaY (No classes on January 1)

The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning: Year 1| 6:45 pm | Rabbi Shmuel Afek and Rabbi Steven Rein

ThuRsdaY (No classes on January 2)

The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning: Year 2| 9:15 am | Rabbi Zalman Rothschild and Rabbi Neil Zuckerman

Foundations of Jewish Family Living: Jewish Values for Parents to Share with Their Children | January 9, 23 | 9:15 am | Debbie Cosgrove

Library Lunch & Learn | 12:00 pm • January 2 | No session• January 9 | Insights from Israel | Rabbi Michael Graetz• January 16 | Tu BiShvat Seder | Cantor Shira Lissek and Marga Hirsch The 16th-century Kabbalists in Safed developed a celebration of Tu BiShvat based on the Passover seder and recognizing the cycle of the seasons that brings us from the dormancy of winter to spring blossoms, summer fruits and fall harvest. Celebrate the New Year of the Trees with four cups of wine (or grape juice), readings and songs.• January 23, 30 | Cantor Shira Lissek

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Daf HaShavua: Weekly Talmud Study – The Blessings of Life | 8:00 am, immediately after morning minyan | Rabbi Steven Rein

saTuRdaY/shabbaT

Parashat HaShavua | 8:45 am

uPCOMiNg fEbRuaRY ClassEsThree courses for Graduates of Context and the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning will begin in February. Register by January 15 for a Melton tuition discount.

Context Seminar The Art of Biblical Narrative: Reading King David Wednesdays | 7:00 pm | 8 sessions | Dr. Robert HarrisRegister at www.jtsa.edu/context/registration.

Melton Graduate Course Jews in America: Insiders and OutsidersWednesdays | 8:00 pm | 10 sessions | Rabbi Shmuel Afek

Melton Graduate Course Exploring the Siddur and Jewish PrayerThursdays | 9:15 am | 10 sessions | Cantor Azi Schwartz and Rabbi Neil Zuckerman

Weekly Classes.

To register for adult Education classes, unless otherwise noted in the descrip-tion, go to www.pasyn.org and click on “Adult Education.” Then click on “Classes” on the left side of the page and on the appropriate registration link. Those without internet access may call 212-369-2600, x146.

adulT ClassEs & EVENTs

for details, including fees, if any, and registration information, please refer to the winter-spring Program Catalog or www.pasyn.org.

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ADuLt CLASSES & EvEntS

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GalleryFrom Text to Image: Illuminated Torah Portions by Avner Moriah september – february

Matted prints are for sale. To purchase, please see Marga Hirsch in the Rothschild Library, or contact her at [email protected] or at 212-369-2600, x127.

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PAS Lecture Series: Living a Meaningful Life

Dr. Ruth WisseLaughter: Is it Really What the Doctor Ordered?Tuesday | January 14 | 7:00 pmdR. RuTh R. wissE is the Martin Peretz Professor of Yiddish Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature at Harvard University. She has taught at McGill University, where she helped to found the Jewish Studies Department, and at Tel Aviv University. She is the author of several books, including the recently published No Joke: Making Jewish Humor. A frequent commentator on culture and politics in Commentary, the Wall Street Journal, and the Jewish Review of Books, she has published two political studies.Cost per lecture: $18/members; $36/ general; free/students with ID. To register, go to www.pasyn.org, click on “Adult Education,” and then on “The PAS Lecture Series 5774” on the left side of the page. Those without internet access may call 212-369-2600, x121.

Interfaith TrialogueTuesday | January 7 | 6:00 pm RsVP to [email protected] or 212-369-2600, x111 for class location.

Sponsored by Men’s Club, Open to allFinancial Forum Thursday | January 9 | 7:00 pm

Caffeine for the Soul: Morning Torah StudyFriday | January 10 | 9:15 am | Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove

Purim Spiel Rehearsals Sundays | January 12, 26 | 10:30 am

Sponsored by JTS@PAS and the Women’s NetworkHair, Clothing and Identity in the BibleMonday | January 13 | 7:00 pm to socialize; class begins 7:30 pm | Leah Loeterman, Rabbinic Intern

Sholom Aleichem Yiddish ClubTuesday | January 14 | 1:00 pm | Sylvia and Zane Liff

For Graduates of Context and the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish LearningIs the Torah from Heaven? Wednesdays | January 15, 22, 29 | 8:00 pm orThursdays | January 16, 23, 30 | 10:30 am | Rabbi Zalman RothschildRegister by January 3 for a rate of $80/members and $100/general.

Uptown Lunch & Learn: Pikuah Nefesh – Saving a LifeWednesdays | January 22, 29; February 5, 12 | 1:00 pm | Rabbi Steven Rein | at Lenox Hill Hospital, 2nd floor Achelis in the Pastoral Care DepartmentRsVP to [email protected] or 212-369-2600, x111.

Significant Health Challenges Dealing with Memory Loss and Other Symptoms Associated with DementiaMonday | January 13 | 6:30 – 8:00 pmHow can you tell the difference between the normal signs of aging and dementia? A representative from the New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will join us to explain how dementia develops and suggest resources and strategies for coping with it.RsVP by Thursday, January 9 to Shira Felberbaum at [email protected] or 212-632-4735.

Offered by The Hebrew Free Loan Society, with the support of UJA-Federation of New YorkThe Kauffman Foundation FastTrac® NewVenturetm Entrepreneurship ProgramWednesdays | beginning January 29 | Location TBAA comprehensive and highly-interactive 12-week course designed to provide guidance and support in a group-oriented environment for Baby Boomers who have been economically affected by the 2008 recession and who have a specific idea for a new business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited.Cost: $200. To learn more, and to enroll, visit hfls.org/courses.

Social Work Support for PAS Members and Their FamiliesTuesdays | 3:00 – 5:30 pm, by appointment | Shira Felberbaum, MSWfor more information or to make an appointment, please call Shira at 212-632-4735 or email her at [email protected]. You can also contact Rabbi Rein at [email protected] or at 212-369-2600, x124.

Social Work Support for PAS Seniors, Families and Their CaregiversThursdays | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Yael Kornfeld, LMSWfor more information or to make an appointment, contact Yael at [email protected] or 212-769-2850 or contact Rabbi Rein at [email protected] or at 212-369-2600, x124.

Onsite social work support is made possible by a UJA Partners in Caring grant.

Caring Network

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Sponsored by the Women’s Network Women in the Bible Friday | January 24 | 9:15 am | Debbie Cosgrove

Women’s Network Adult Learning Trip to IsraelSunday, January 26 – Sunday, February 2Participants in the first-ever PAS Women’s Trip to Israel will meet Israeli women leaders, join Women of the Wall on Rosh Hodesh, and have other experiences of special interest to women. Registration is now closed.

Cosponsored by Women’s NetworkDaytime Book Discussion GroupMonday | January 27 | 11:00 am | Renée WaldingerBook: In the Garden of the Beasts by Eric Larson

Mordecai Kaplan: On the 70th Anniversary of Judaism as a CivilizationTuesday | January 28 | 7:00 pm | Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove

Sponsored by Men’s Club; open only to members of MCTorah on TapThursday | January 30 | 7:00 pm

Working Moms Study GroupFriday | January 31 | 8:15 am | Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove

Monday – Thursday: 12:00 – 6:30 pm friday by appointmentlibrarian: Marga hirsch

The library is closed during classes on Wednesdays (6:45 – 9:00 pm), and Thursdays (9:15 – 11:45 am). Outside of these times, the library is usually open. When Marga is not there, follow the instructions posted in the library for checking out and returning books.

Edmond de RothschildLibraryWinterHours

Monday | January 6 | school resumes

wednesday | January 8 | 6:15 pm | Zayin (7) Rosh hodesh: it’s a girl Thing!

saturday | January 11 | shabbat Experience

10:00 am – 12:00 pm | gimel & dalet (3–4) families | Park avenue united Methodist Church

10:00 am | sessions for learners and optional parent learning

11:00 am | Parents join learners for Tefilah

10:00 am – 12:15 pm | shabbat Experience for hey & Vav (5–6) learners | Pas

11:00 am – 12:00 pm | gan, alef & bet (K–2) familes | liederkranz

saturday | January 18 | MlK weekend | No shabbat Experience

Monday | January 20 | Martin luther King day of service | school is closed

saturday | January 25 | shabbat Experience and Pas shabbaton

10:00 am – 12:15 pm | gimel & dalet (3–4) learners | Pas

10:00 am – 12:15 pm | hey & Vav (5–6) learners | Pas

friday | January 31 | K–7 shabbat service and dinner | 6:15 pm Service will especially include Gimel & Dalet (3–4) learners.

The liederkranz foundation: 6 East 87th Street (between Madison and Fifth)Park avenue united Methodist Church: 106 East 86th Street (between Park and Lexington)

Youth Education & Events

Congregational School Schedule


Kabbalat Shabbat Friday Evening Experience Friday | January 31 | 6:15 pm Join the K–7 Congregational School community for festive Shabbat services and dinner.

PAS Youth ChoirSaturdays | January 12, 25 | 9:30 – 9:50 am for more information, please contact Cantor Shira Lissek at [email protected].

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College Connections: Help us keep in touch with your college student on campus! High School graduates remain part of the PAS family during their college years. They’ll receive emails with synagogue news, updates, and insights from PAS clergy and educators, plus holiday packages on Hanukkah, Tu BiShvat, Purim and Pesah. Register or update your student’s information at pasyn.org if it is changing for second semester.

PAS teens & RJnHS

Contact Rabbi Neil Zuckerman, Director of Congregational Education, at [email protected] or 212-369-2600, x123 for more information.

LET’S LEARN

Learning and Pizza with Rabbi Cosgrove and Rabbi Zuckerman Wednesdays | January 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6:00 pm

Parent and Teen Shabbat Study Session with Rabbi CosgroveSaturday | January 11 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm

LET’S DO

PAS Food Pantry Wednesdays | 3:30 – 5:00 pm Friday | 3:30 – beginning of Shabbat

Young Family Education

To RsVP for any of these events, go to www.pasyn.org and click on Young Family Education. Under Upcoming Events on the right side, click on the event name to access information and registration forms.

Young Family Shabbat Morning ServicesSaturday | January 11 | 11:15 am Services include Shabbat songs, dancing, a short story and other activities, ending with kiddush and a light snack.

Havdalah for Families with Young ChildrenSaturday | January 11 | 5:00 pmNote: Children with January birthdays will receive their birthday blessing and gift at the Shabbat Dinner and Service for Families with Young Children on Friday, February 7.

Toddler Programs and Afterschool Enrichment ProgramsWeek of January 27 – Week of May 19.

Parenting Workshops

PAS Expectant Mothers’ Circle Monday | January 27 | 6:00 pmAlexandra Kwiat, PhD and Mariana Strongin, PhD

Media Smarts: How Our Kids Can Be Savvy Media Consumers Thursday | January 30 | 7:00 pmPippi Kessler and Dr. Beth Cooper Benjamin, Ma’yan



biKuR ChOliM Marlene & Philip Muskin, in memory of Irwin Treiger, beloved brother of Ray Treiger.Marlene & Philip Muskin, in memory of Dr. Alan C. Aisenberg, beloved father of Dr. James Aisenberg.Marlene & Philip Muskin, Yasher Koach to Donna Ellenbogen for a truly great Mitzvah Day!Marlene & Philip Muskin, Yasher Koach to Amy Steiner for a truly great Mitzvah Day!Marlene & Philip Muskin, in honor of the marriage of Steven and Cheri Friedman's son Mark to Sally Elbaum.Barbara Weinstein & Louis Bernstein, in memory of Dr. Alan C. Aisenberg, beloved father of Dr. James Aisenberg.Barbara Weinstein & Louis Bernstein, in memory of Allan Zachary, beloved father of Dr. Kirk Zachary.

CaNTOR sChwaRTZ's fuNd Joanne Davis, in memory of her sister, Judith Victorsohn Rosenberg.

CONgREgaTiONal sChOOl fuNd Ruth Ezra, in honor of Alexandra Ezra's birthday.

EaRlY ChildhOOd CENTER fuNdThe Red Room children & their families, in honor of Lisa Schlusselberg’s marriage to Daniel Eisenberg.

fOOd PaNTRYJames & Suzanne Aisenberg, in honor of Lucy Cosgrove as she becomes a Bat Mitzvah.Carol Yavers & H. Kenneth Cohen. Lisa & Lawrence Cohen, In honor of the birthdays of Karen & Spencer Smul.Nadine Habousha Cohen & Edward Cohen, in memory of Arline W. Cohen.Randi Goldberg & Steven Wasserman, in honor of the birthdays of Karen & Spencer Smul.Gail & Dennis Karr. The Kaufmann Foundation. Jane & Stanley Kreinik, in honor of the Bat-Mitzvah of Lucy Elana Cosgrove.Jane & Stanley Kreinik, in memory of Irwin Treiger, brother of Ray Treiger.Dorothy Lang, in honor of her birthday.Joyce & Paul Levine, in honor of Jimmy Rosenfeld's birthday.Laurie Ferber & Morris M. Podolsky, in memory of Dr. Alan C. Aisenberg, beloved father of Dr. James Aisenberg.Ruth B. Rothseid, in honor of the birth of a grandchild to Joan & Cantor David Lefkowitz.Ruth B. Rothseid, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Rabbi Elliot & Debbie Cosgrove's daughter.Sylvan & Joan Schefler, in honor of Steve & Cheri Freidman on the occasion of the marriage of their children.Shirley Teper. Jayne Thylan & Larry Nussbaum, in commendation of their son, Stephen Thylan, and hoping he continues to volunteer at the Food Pantry.Roberta & Eugene Zinbarg, in memory of Esther Zinbarg.

libRaRY fuNd Anita & Stephen Comite & Family, in memory of Dr. Alan C. Aisenberg, beloved father of Dr. James Aisenberg.

PRaYER bOOK fuNd Judith Nadelmann, in memory of her beloved husband, Rabbi Ludwig Nadelmann.Ronnie & David Parker, in honor of her birthday.

Rabbi COsgROVE’s disCRETiONaRY fuNd Lori & Ron Bland, in gratitude to Rabbi Cosgrove for his participation in their son Bobby’s Bar Mitzvah.Deborah B. Breznay, in support and appreciation of the Fall Adult Learning Retreat.Pamela B. Friedman. Patti & Wayne Fuchs, in memory of Dr. Alan C. Aisenberg, beloved father of Dr. James Aisenberg.Jennifer & Adam Karol, in memory of Mollie Kornbluth.Alice Jo Lichtman & Family, in memory of their beloved Leonard Leiman.Judith & Jeffrey Poss, in memory of Ronald Urvater, husband of Eve Urvater.Matthew & Deborah Shuster. Barbara Weinstein & Louis Bernstein, in honor of the good work of Paul Corwin & Art Penn.Ronda Wist, Frank & Miles Chaney, in gratitude to Rabbi Cosgrove for his kindness and guidance.Ronda Wist, in gratitude to Rabbi Cosgrove for all he did for the family during a difficult time.Kirk Zachary, in gratitude to Rabbi Cosgrove for all he did for the family during a difficult time.

Rabbi REiN’s disCRETiONaRY fuNd Shira & Lee Bressler, in honor of the bris of Martin Bressler.Carolyn & Aaron Shapiro, in gratitude to Rabbi Rein for all his help with their son Alexander’s Bris.Kirk Zachary, in gratitude to Rabbi Rein for all he did for the family during a difficult time.

TiKKuN OlaM fuNdLite Sabin, in memory of Marie Bielenberg.

gENERal OffERiNg Albert Appel, in memory of Belle “Bobbie” Appel.Dorothy & Joseph Bamberger, in memory of Edward Lipiner, beloved husband of Lucy Lipiner.David Barnard, in memory of his mother, Doreen Barnard.Karen, Jeremy & Jamie Bass, in loving memory of Joanne “Cookie” Bass.Louis Bernstein, in memory of his father, Leonard Bernstein.Roberta Brause, in loving memory of her parents Ruth H. Brause & Jack Brause.Susan Cantor & Ross Abelow, in memory of Ronald Urvater, husband of Eve Urvater.Deborah & Alan Cohen, wishing Milt Zablow a speedy recovery.Carol Yavers & H. Kenneth Cohen, in memory of her father, Isidore Yavers.Carol Yavers & H. Kenneth Cohen. Jonathan Cohen, in honor of Howard Rubin.Nadine Habousha Cohen & Edward Cohen, in honor of Mark Friedman's wedding.Barton Farber, in memory of his mother, Mary farber.Phyllis Feinberg, in loving memory of Jacob Salovsky.William & Joan Felder, in memory of his mother, Gertrude Felder.

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Susan & Martin Fischer, in memory of her father Joseph Glatzer.Alexandra & Clifford Gelb, in honor of their anniversary.Elaine Gilde & Richard Green, in honor of his birthday.Karen & Henry Glanternik, in memory of Dr. Edwin Weinfeld, beloved father of Steven Weinfeld.Marshall J. Gluck, in memory of his father-in-law, Moses Mordecai Rubin.Thelma & Ira Goldstein, in memory of Martin Geringer, beloved brother of Harold Geringer.Barbara Gertel Goltzer, in memory of her grandfather, Berish Gertel.Candy & Leon Gould, in memory of her father, Victor Mazza.Linda Grad, in memory of her sister, Charlotte Chernis.Linda Grad, in memory of her mother, Juliette Wolf.Linda Grad, in memory of her father-in-law, Phil Grad.Linda Grad, in memory of her husband, Dr. Gary Jordan Grad.Richard & Susan Haass, in honor of their anniversary.Louise Hamilton, in honor of her birthday.Alissa & Joel Isaacson, in memory of Tammy Dunn, beloved sister of Matthew & Gillian Dunn.Barbara Kapnick, in honor of her birthday.Ellen Koppelman, in memory of her father, Melvin Match.Tamara Kossoff, in memory of Arielle Hart Cohen.Tamara Kossoff, in honor of her birthday.Jane & Stanley Kreinik, in honor of their anniversary.Jane & Stanley Kreinik, in honor of his birthday.Aron & Lillian Krell, in honor of his birthday.Jane & Stanley Krenik, in memory of Walter Kreinik.Stephanie Later, in memory of Frances Later.Debra Lehrman & Sol, wishing Milt Zablow a speedy recovery.Ruth Levenson, in memory of her father, Juan Levi.Phyllis & Bernard Leventhal, in memory of his father, Alvin Leventhal.Eileen Lewis-Lurin & Larry Lurin, in memory of Jack G. Lewis.Linda Yarden, Chris Smith, Callie Smith and Eric Smith, in memory of Emmanuel Zimmer, father of Helena Willner.Linda Yarden, Chris Smith, Callie Smith and Eric Smith, in memory of Lionel Rouseff, MD, father of Lisa Shalett.Miriam London, in memory of her mother, Pearl Schechterson.Andrea & Ivan Lustig, in memory of Leonard Leiman, husband of Joan Leiman and father of Lizze Leiman Kraiem & Alan Leiman.Andrea & Ivan Lustig, in memory of Dr. Alan C. Aisenberg, beloved father of Dr. James Aisenberg.Boris Lustik, in honor of his birthday.Dena & Mark Hirsch, wishing a speedy recovery for Milt Zablow.Rita & Robert Matthews, in memory of Pearl Rolnick.Robert Matthews, in memory of his mother, Rose Matthews.Sheila & Robert Miller, in honor of their anniversary.Cheryl & Michael Minikes.Barbara & Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz, in memory of Leonard Frank.Howard Muchnick, in memory of his father, Meyer Muchnick.Carol & Charles Mutterperl, in memory of her father, William Frieser.Susan Orenbuch, in memory of her mother, Ester Orenbuch.Cynthia Pfeffer, in memory of her father, Edward I. Pfeffer.Malcolm J. & Susan Rattner. Madeleine Redlich, in memory of her husband, Richard Redlich.Mordecai Rochlin, in memory of his beloved wife, Ruth Rochlin.Mordecai Rochlin, in memory of his beloved mother, Bessie Rochlin.Arianna Sacks Rosenberg, in memory of her mother, Carole Sacks.

James Rosenfeld, in memory of his father Jay Rosenfeld.Thomas A. Rosin, in honor of the 90th birthday of Frederick Nederlander.Thomas A. Rosin, in honor of the 75th birthday of Lois Shaevsky.Miquette Schrader, in memory of her father, Henri Viterbo.Mort Schrader, in memory mother, Rose Schrader.Harvey Schulweis, in memory of his wife, Rosalind Schulweis.Dianne Siegelbaum, in memory of her father, Harold Mahler.Doris & Sheldon Siskin, in memory of his father, David Siskin.Amy & Neil Steiner, in honor of their anniversary.Frances Stewart, in memory of her father, Fred Hahn.Elise I. Strauss, in memory of Allan Zachary, beloved father of Dr. Kirk Zachary. Ellen Fluhr Thomas, in memory of her mother, Gertrude Fluhr.Jayne Thylan & Larry Nussbaum, in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Harnick.Nancy & Ray Treiger, in memory of his brother, Irwin Treiger.Nancy & Ray Treiger, in memory of his mother, Rose Treiger.Jacqueline Wahl, in honor of her birthday.Renee Waldinger, in memory of her mother, Lea Kessler.Marlene Zausner.

KOl NidRE aPPEal 5774Daniel & Tara AgroskinJames & Suzanne AisenbergIsidoro & Edna AizenbergDrew & Danielle AndermanAlbert & Irena AppelGlenn & Debra AugustFelix & Heather BakerJoseph & Raneet BarrMichael Bederman & Anna GerbEli & Gisele Ben-DorMichael & Stacey BennettRonald & Lori BlandHoward Borkan & Barbara Yagoda-BorkanE.J. BorrackEdward BrettholzJames & Deborah BreznayPhyllis BrochsteinDavid Brous Jr. & Catherine Rothman BrousMatthew & Wendy CherwinH. Kenneth & Carol CohenDarcy DaltonBruce & Dawn DarringerJason & Nancy DolinskyJames & Nancy DruckmanFran EvansDaniel & Jackie FrommerDavid & Gail FurmanIona GinsburgCharles Goldblum & Tirzah SchwarzLinda GradLaurence & Rebecca GrafsteinBeth M. GrayRobert & Roslyn HaberAaron & Moriah Hara

www.pasyn.org 212–369–2600 13 December 2013 Heshvan/Kislev 5774

Know someone ill, elderly or homebound? The PAS Bikur Cholim Caring Committee – in loving memory of Dr. Albert & Phyllis L. Cornell – fulfills the mitzvah of visting the ill by reaching out to those in need through telephone calls, visits, and holiday packages. The Caring Committee’s trained volunteers are committed to providing confidential hands-on support and companionship to the members of our congregation. To arrange for this mitzvah, please call Rabbi Cosgrove’s office at 212-369-2600, x120.

COntRIButIOnS

KOl NidRE aPPEal 5774 – continued Joshua & Penny HechtHoward & Lynda HellerJohn Herfort & Diane WallersteinAlice HoffmanAndrew & Jennifer HoineLouis Jaffe & Lara ObolerMarvin & Louise KaganBarbara KahnTerry & Lois KarnovskyNeal & Samantha KaufmanGershon & Carol KekstJaclyn KeslerArthur & Ronnie KirschMark Kirsch & Deborah FeyerickAron & Lillian KrellScott & Galit KursmanStephen & Stephanie LeveyEllen LimanLeonard LionnetJoel & Helene LupatkinJonathan & Sandy MerrillMichael & Cheryl MinikesShary & Sherie MoalemzadehSteven & Beth MosesSteven Nelson & Shirley SarnaLawrence & Stacy OstowJulius & Joyce PaigeLori PaigeLarry & Nancy PantirerDavid & Ida ParksSteven & Melanie PerlsteinJeffrey & Judith PossRobert PriceRuth RabinowitzJoshua & Melissa RaskinMalcolm & Susan RattnerAnne RosbergerAndrew & Maris RosenbergJonathan Ruch & Stefanie Hirschtritt RuchStuart & Lauren RuderferMartin Gropper & Deborah SchronEric & Erica SchwartzAlexander Schwimmer & Katherine GreigDavid SekonsAaron & Carolyn ShapiroDaniel Shuchman & Lori LesserCraig & Erica SienaDaniel & Lauren SilversDavid Simpson

James & Tina SnyderHoward & Gayle SobelEdmund & Rachel SolarshPeter & Meredith SotoloffMilton & Marsha SpringutJay & Stacy StarkKenneth Steinberg & Rebecca FiskAdele SuslakStephen & Ellen ThomasAdam & Lauren TurteltaubTony Uzan & Sandy Gelbard-UzanMark Wasserberger & Ilana WeinsteinAllen & Jo-Ann WeingartenEmanuel Weintraub & Johanna BerkmanScott Wilpon & Clara SamuelssonMichael & Erica WohlstadterMarlene ZausnerBrett & Lori ZbarJames Zirin & Marlene Hess


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