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UP-TO-DATE EVENTS POSTED AT: WWW.BNAITIKVAH.ORG - PHONE: 732 297-0696 - EMAIL: [email protected]

October 2021 25 Tishrei - 25 Cheshvan 5782 Volume 44 Issue 2

Sunday, Oct. 3rd Raze the Roof

Monday, 4th Board of Directors

Wednesday, 6th Lunch & Learn

Rabbi Q&A

USY Board

Saturday, 9th Lunch & Learn

Sunday, 10th CBT Hike

Monday, 11th Sisterhood Board

Tuesday, 12th CBT Book Club


USY Event

Friday, 15th Shabbat Together

Saturday, 16th Bikur Cholim Shabbat

Sunday, 17th Kadima Event


Thursday, 21st Executive Committee

Rabbi Holiday Q&A

Friday, 22nd USY Joins Shabbat

Sunday, 24th USY Event

Monday, 25th Ritual Committee


Rabbi Q&A

Sunday, 31st Sisterhood Paid-Up Event

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Time Is On My Side(if I do it right)

“For religious man time, too, like space, is neither homogeneous norcontinuous. On the one hand there are the intervals of a sacred time,the time of festivals…on the other hand there is profane time,ordinary temporal duration, in which acts without religious meaninghave their setting.”

So wrote Mircea Eliade, one of the great scholars of religion in the 20th

century. His words are particularly appropriate now, as we bask in theglory (or recover from the strain) of our fall holidays—RoshHashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah. Theycame in rapid succession, almost too rapid to really contemplate theirmeaning. But it’s wise to take a step back and try to understand whatholidays and festivals actually mean. As Eliade puts it, festivals have atranscendent quality. They echo the times that our religious, social, andcultural institutions and activities were born. They renew their powerand legitimacy, and at the same time, serve as an anchor to us in anoften chaotic and rudderless world.

If you are “in sync” with the Jewish calendar, you know that the Landof Israel, the sacred land, goes through an annual pattern of plantingand harvesting (culminating in Sukkot), where we trace everythingfrom the rising sap in the trees (marked on Tu B’shvat) to thebeginning of the rainy season (on Shemini Atzeret, when we say theprayer for rain—Geshem). Understanding the natural cycle as ourtradition does, not only binds us to our Land, it also underscores thehistorical connection we have had with the land from timeimmemorial.

At the same time, the Passover/Shavuot/Sukkot/Shemini Atzeretpattern traces our historic wanderings from Egypt (Passover) to Mt.Sinai (Shavuot) through the Sinai desert (Sukkot), to our rest in theLand (Shemini Atzeret).

In tandem with these pilgrimage festivals, we commemorate the greatdrama of alienation and reconciliation, which is played out on the HighHoly Days.

Knowing “where we are” by means of the calendar, we rediscover“who we are.” We remember our sacred origins, our sacred identity,and our sacred mission. And when the holidays and festivals come toa hiatus, as they have now, what we have learned and experienced canbe applied directly to the “profane time, ordinary temporal duration, inwhich acts without religious meaning have their setting.” Armed, so tospeak, with our legacy from Sinai, we can take those acts that arewithout religious meaning and infuse them with holiness (which wedo, for example, every time we recite a berachah).

To be sure, there are alternative calendars we can follow. Thebaseball season, for example. Or the school calendar. The fashioncalendar. The car calendar. And so forth. But none of these have theenduring power or the intrinsic value of our sacred Jewish calendar.The bottom line is that in following the Jewish calendar, you putyourself in sync with the rhythm of our people’s destiny. It feels justlike coming home. The time is ripe.

Signs of G-d’sPresence Are Everywhere

"If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make asound?" is a philosophical thought experiment that raises questionsregarding observation and perception.

I know some say the answer is no. I’ve witnessed a tree falling and Iheard a loud sound. Does this mean that if I or you do not witnesssomething that it didn’t happen? Again, I know that there are so manyways to extrapolate existential quandaries. but I’m sure, pretty sure, thatthe tree makes a noise, even if I’m not there to witness it.

To me, the never ending Covid crisis exemplifies this quandary. Believeas you choose, but the effects are real whether or not we witness them.There is a sound, a vibration, and we need to listen.

All around us trees are falling, even burning. Yet, still we take a walk inthe woods. We’re careful. We choose a time to explore, with reason.Trees are a critical part of our ecosystem. Even if we don’t listen tothem speak, we can hear G-d’s majesty and generosity, exemplified bythe trees’ sheltering and nurturing properties and their roles in the livesof all living beings.

I trust in G-d, although I’ve never seen Her, I’m confident in His pres-ence. The imagination and insight of humans to apply science that helpsto cure illnesses is as clear a sign of G-d’s presence as was the BurningBush a sign of G-d’s presence to Moses.

We understand empirically, theoretically, and with our hearts that G-d ispresent. G-d gives us signs everywhere; we find G-d’s presence in thecry of a child and the loving cuddle of your cat, a crystal clear night andan ominous storm, young love and the touch of a wrinkled hand. G-d iseverywhere. G-d is with us.

So when I’m overwhelmed, I affirm my faith by appreciating mybounty. My family and our Jewish tradition saves me, thank G-d.When I can’t stop working, I thank G-d for Shabbat, and smile.

Oh, I have so much more to say, but it’s 6pm on Erev Sukkot, servicesstart in thirty minutes. OK, its time to celebrate the fragility of life andhow G-d helps us travel from the dark days in Egypt toward freedom inIsrael. What a beautiful olive tree.

Let’s talk some more later.Chag Sameach-See you in ShulCantor Bruce Rockman

From Rabbi Robert L. Wolkoff From the Desk of Cantor Rockman


5782: Looking forwardB'Yachad (Together) …Let's Make a Difference

Laura Waksman

Yom Kippur ended tonight, and by the time you read this,Sukkot will have ended as well. The lessons of Sukkot: thefragility of life, our vulnerability, and the impermanence ofdwellings are especially timely, given the devastation thatHurricane Ida just wrought in our state and our county, thethousands of Afghan refugees arriving in New Jersey, havinglost everything, and facing living in impermanent housing in astrange land for up to a year , and the ongoing and worseningstruggles with food insecurity our neighbors have faced beforeand since Covid. There is much work to be done. B'yachad(together), let's make a difference in our little corner of theworld.

Here's what we've been up to, and what's upcoming. Pleasejoin the committee, bring new ideas, and work with us tomultiply our acts of Chesed. This last month we helpedcongregants in need of rides, and provided a gift card to anarea woman whose apartment was completely consumed byfire.

Birthday Party in a Box: I had the great pleasure ofjoining Andrea Katz, Ann Rosenzweig and Shelly Talmudoutside CBT to pack and wrap 7 “Birthday Party in a Box”boxes for immigrant children whose families have beenresettled by Interfaith Rise. We couldn't have done it withoutAnn's super gift wrapping skills! Thank you to all whodonated toward this project and to Michele Greenfield fordoing the shopping for some extra items.

Items comprising a Birthday Party in a Box

We purchased 2 bicycles for new immigrants, resettled byInterfaith Rise, to ride to and from work. A huge thank you tocommittee member Lynne Weiss for pursuing her contact withthe Trenton Bike Exchange, picking up the bikes, anddelivering them to Interfaith Rise in Highland Park! As theBike Exchange benefits the Trenton Boys and Girls Clubs, thisis an all around win win.

Coming Soon: Our B'nai Tikvah Children of Hope LittlePantry is still being painted, and will hopefully be completedby the time of this reading. The bulk of the crucial publicityand social media work to get the word out to townshipdepartments, social service agencies, houses of worship, andbusinesses is yet to be done. The Pantry, an up-cycled woodencabinet, will be placed on the grass between our parking lotand Finnegans Lane. It will be unlocked, and available forneighbors to take what they need, and give what they can. Thegroceries for the first filling of the Pantry and some extra stockfor refilling it, are already in the synagogue, thanks toshoppers Amy Smith and Cheryl Crick. Todah Rabah!

To get involved in any aspect of Pantry work, includingmonitoring it for wear and tear, shopping, and restocking,please contact me. This is a huge team effort.

Winter Coat Drive: We will be collecting winter coats ingood condition for children, women and men through October31 to benefit Elijah's Promise and Interfaith Rise. Please placeyour coats in sturdy, clean trash bags, pack them lightly, anddo not tie them tightly, as we open them to inspect all dona-tions. Sweatshirts, spring jackets, boots, gloves, hats, coatswith stains, missing fasteners, or tears will not be accepted.Thanks for your cooperation.

Laura Waksman, Andrea Katz, Shelly Talmud, and Ann Rosenzweig

Holocaust Memorial Garden: We are seeking volunteersto help beautify our long neglected Holocaust Memorial Gar-den, which will include a permanent display for two WarsawGhetto bricks and the creation of a commemorative plaque forthem. In addition, there will be seats and new plantings.Experienced and inexperienced gardeners and team playersneeded.

I look forward to working together.

B'yachad.............. let's make a difference.


What My Parents Taught Me

Charlie Valan

The drafting of this was inspired by the day I’m actually writing it,September 11th. As I sit back and watch the many tributes to thosewe lost on that day, I can’t help being saddened by a too oftencommon theme: we need America to be as it was on September 12th,2001.

Imagine 911 happening today (in your mind only please). Whatwould that look like? Would we have been the nation that cametogether in ways many never thought possible or as the towers werestill smoldering, would more attention be focused on casting blamewithin as opposed to what those outside did to us? Hopefully ‘neveragain.’ But in reality, the fact it is even being debated is a sad changein attitude, trust, misinformation, and misinterpretation. We havebecome so absorbed in the hate towards one another’s beliefs that wewill harpoon “the other side” whatever way we see fit to just createconflict.

Many of us should only be proud of the home we grew up in andhopefully our parents, that mentored, guided, provided, and hopefullybecame the educators in our interactions with our society. As I reflectback on my upbringing, I can’t help but recall the household I grewup in and my Mom and Dad who experienced and witnessed somuch, that it drove their values and empathy for a world that we allsometimes take for granted. A lot of you reading this had met myMom, Sherry, but only a few, if any, ever met my Dad, Harold.

Both were products of poverty. My Dad was born in 1917 duringWorld War I and grew up in a neighborhood where many wenthungry and struggled to put the pieces of a life together. Laborers,Hand Craftsmen, Corner Cart sales people, and day jobs filled manyof their homes with opportunity to survive. Mom was born in 1931during the height of the Great Depression. Her Dad, I joked, was AlBundy. He sold shoes. But both my parents understood the strugglebetween surrendering to obstacles they faced vs. figuring it all out.Getting into their journey here would make this way too long, but Iwill conclude this by saying that both of them managed to not onlysurmount what they faced and spring-board themselves into the lifeof “middle class.”

Along the way, they both had LOTS of help, government, state, andregion. Even back then there were opportunities and programs andfrom that, they grew and made it their own. That they did. I am sothankful they made me understand and appreciate everything it tookfor them to make their children’s life better. It was the beginning ofthe education of ‘What My Parents Taught Me.’ You’re not alwaysgoing to come from strength, but need to recognize the struggle.“Just because you didn’t have an uphill climb, you need to appreciateothers’ challenges because those challenges were ours!!!”

So let’s proceed and talk about that. See, my Dad was very involvedin the sport of boxing as well as overseeing a linen supply business.In both professions, he met MANY diverse individuals. WhileMartin Luther King, Jr. gets the well deserved credit for saying,“Judge not by the color of one’s skin, but the content of one’scharacter,” my Dad never strayed away from that way of living. Nomatter who wronged or who righted him, he always judged peoplefrom the inside out, not from the outside in.

Missing Something?

Gary Bergman

On occasion, some of our congregants find themselves withthings they cannot use due to unforeseen circumstances, suchas theatre, sports, or concert tickets. Or, as recently advertised,a time-share at a highly reduced rate. Many useful items havebeen exchanged in recent months via the bnaitikvah eGroup,including furniture, automobiles, and appliances.

This email group is not for commercial advertising but isdesigned to be used to help our members sell or donate itemsthey no longer need or are unable to use. Don’t pass up achance to go to your favorite concert or play because youweren’t aware that someone in our congregation suddenlywasn’t available to use them.

As only members of B’nai Tikvah are admitted to the eGroup,there’s little to be concerned about with regards to privacy orspam messages. To join the eGroup, you must first either haveor create a free Google account. (You already have one if youremail address is @gmail.com.) Sign-in to googlegroups.com,search for “bnaitikvah”, and request to join the group.


From The Bikur Cholim Committee

While the committee is unable to fulfill its primarymission to visit those who are hospitalized orotherwise ill or recovering at home, we are helpingothers by doing varios errands, such as picking upprescriptions, doing light shopping, and providingtransportation to doctor visits. We are also provingShabbos meals for congregants who are having somedifficulty providing for themselves or the families.

If you need a ride to receive a COVID inoculation orfor other medical purpose, please call the synagogueoffice at 732-297-0696 or contact the committee [email protected].

Bar Mitzvah

Ryan Austein son ofMelinda & Chad Austein

October 2nd

HAKOL — The Newsletter ofCongregation B’nai Tikvah, JCC of North & South Brunswick 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, No. Brunswick, NJ 08902

Published monthly, except July and August. Submissions are encouraged about events, group activities, andanything relevant to the Jewish Community. All articles emailed to [email protected] are due by the 15th of thepreceding month and are subject to available space and editorial constraints. We discourage the use of PDF files.All issues are archived at bnaitikvah.org/hakol and emailed via the CBT Newsletter.

Editors: Gary Bergman, Ann Gold, Arthur Biderman, Janet Weiss, and Sandy Sharon. Advertising: Janet Weiss.

Facts According to the Internet(so they must be true)

1. Shoes are the first thing people subconsciously notice about you. Wear nice shoes.2. If you sit more than 11 hours a day, there’s a 50% chance you’ll die within the next 3 years.3. People who laugh a lot are healthier than those who don’t.4. Laziness and inactivity kills just as many people as smoking.5. Smile. It is the ultimate antidepressant.

Square dance lessons begin October 3rd with the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 1:30pm in the CBT Gym(Our talented callers keep you smiling and moving with more benefits than you’ll ever find at a gym.)

You don’t stop dancing because you’re old. You feel old when you stop dancing.Visit Rutgerspromenaders.org


A Puzzle For Children and Adults Alikeby Robert Abbott

(Harder than it looks if you follow this simple rule: Never turn left, even if forced.)

No Left Turns (nor U-turns) permitted

Solution in November Hakol Copyright 2009 by Robert Abbott



Marc Rosen, President

Man of the Year/Youth of the Year

The annual Men’s Club Man of the Year/Youth of the Year awards ceremony will be returning to CBT again this year.We are proud to announce our winners for this year are:

Man of the Year Youth of the Year

Brian Berness Bashe Rockman

Congratulations to both of you! We are proud to have you representing us on December 12, 2021 at 7:00pm

Raise the Roof 2021

What a beautiful day it was to construct the CBT sukkah. Bright and sunny with only a few clouds. However, due to theholiday’s coming early, we were under pressure to complete 100% in one shot. I would like to thank all of those who helpederecting the sukkah (in no particular order):

Craig Cohen, Josh Crick, Ben Gottesman, Terry Katz, Jackie Master,Barry Safeer, Charlie Valan, Howard Waksman, and Jason Zwillman

Upcoming Events

November 4, 8pm - Football Night: Jets vs ColtsNovember 8, 8pm - Northern NJ Region Board Meeting & DinnerDecember 4 - Latkes & Vodkas (time TBD)December 12, 7pm - NNJR Man and Youth of the Year AwardsJanuary 6, 9pm - World Wide Wrap


Please visit http://bnaitikvah.org/sismember todiscover the joy of getting involved in our circle.Sisterhood would love to welcome you.Contact: Jessica Zink - [email protected]

Mitzvah BasketsLet us decorate the bima with nonperishable foodbaskets. We also deliver baskets for use at othersynagogues. Tell your local friends about this service.Contact: Teresa Samtur [email protected] or732-821-8163

Mazel TossesEnhance the simcha of your child's special day by havingSisterhood provide these bags of soft candy which willsweeten the day. These bags are also great for an aufruf.Visit the CBT website to order your Mitzvah Baskets andMazel Tosses at least one month before your mitzvah.Contact: Marci Abschutz, 732-735-1946.

Torah FundThe new pins are available with a $180 pledge. Wewould love to welcome you as a Torah Fundbenefactor, helping the Women’s League forConservative Judaism to support the Jewish TheologicalSeminary, its teachers, Cantors, and Rabbis.

Contact: Teresa Samtur [email protected] or732-821-8163

Gift ShopOur online store is up and running. Items are addedweekly at https://bnaitikvah.org/shopContact: Felice Ciccione 732-816-3635

Scan here to shop online

Lori Sookerman Shelly Wistreich

CALLING ALL MEMBERS!Have you:.

Ever wondered how decisions are made at CBT? Ever thought you had a talent to help shape our

shul, but no one asked? Believed you could help make our kehilah better?

Now you can! Please express your talents and interest toeither join the Board of Directors or serve on a committee to:[email protected]

Who knows? You might make some friends and enjoy it!


Join Sisterhood and see what we're all about… We need your support!

Sisterhood: the feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of women.

We are looking forward to having everyone join us this year and to seeing everyone’s faces!We welcome your ideas, participation and enthusiasm! We hope everyone has been safe

and healthy during these times!

Our Paid up Membership Event will be held Sunday, October 31st from 10 am-12 pm

Upcoming events will be announced and shared!

Simply fill out the form below and mail it to Elisa Berness, our Financial Secretary, at theaddress provided below.

We are offering different membership levels. Please choose:

• $40 Leah Level - open only to our Senior Synagogue members : ___• $45 Rachel Level - Open only to Synagogue members: ___• $54 Rebecca Level - Open to all(including non-synagogue members) : ___ $72 Sarah Level - Open to all: ___

Questions? Call Jessica Zink 732-715-4765 or email [email protected]

Please detach and return with payment (please write clearly):

Name: ______________________________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________City: _________________________ State: _______ Zip: _____________Phone: ____________________ Email: __________________________CBT Member: Yes___ No ___

Include a check for $ _________, payable to: Congregation B’nai Tikvah Sisterhood

Volunteer Opportunities (check all in which you are interested):

__ Serving on the Board __ Organizing a Program __ Shopping for Snacks__ Packing Purim Baskets __ Calling Members __ Setting up for a Program__ Clean-up after program __ Shopping for Purim __ Other (please specify):

Please mail to: Elisa Berness, 12 Donald Avenue, Kendall Park, NJ 08824



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Remembering the flood of 2007

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundMark Rosen, in honor of Rabbi Wolkoff officiating at the wedding of

his daughter and son-in-law, Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz andMichael Kahnowitz

Lauren and Andrew Cohen, in honor of Rabbi WolkoffJanis and David Hoffman, in loving memory of Yale HoffmanThe Rekant Family, in loving memory of Elaine Slotoroff

Cantor’s Special FundFelice & Joe Ciccione, in loving memory of Minnie KudmanToby and Gary Ehrlich, in loving memory of David BrownRachel Ruchlin, in honor of Cantor Rockman leading the best

Rosh Chodesh serviceElaine Brackup, in loving memory of Robert RubinLisa and Jeff Tannenbaum, in honor of Cindy and

Neil Gittleman becoming grandparents to Jona RoseFlora Buchbinder Cowen, in honor of Gale and

Marc Dillman’s 56th wedding anniversary

Bikur CholimJanet Levy, in loving memory of her husband, Joel LevyHelene and Gary Tinkel, in loving memory of Darryl TillmanHerb Mars, in honor of Linda Fellen and Ben Gottesman’s son, Evan’sengagement to Gabrielle KleynerHelene and Gary Tinkel, in loving memory of Bruce GoldhagenHelene and Gary Tinkel, in loving memory of Joe Finkel

Yahrzeit and Tzedakah FundGary & Toby Ehrlich, in loving memory of David BrownBeverly Heller, in loving memory of Idelle AronowitzRena & Barry Lepinsky, in loving memory of Jerome LepinskyCaren and Barry Dworkin, in loving memory of Bernice M. DworkinRonnie & Jerry Levine, in loving memory of Stanley LevineBonnie & Woody Stevens, in loving memory of Ruthe GroudanRose & Jeffrey Berger, in loving memory of Julius KestermanMyra and Howard Dickert, in loving memory of Sylvia DickertArlene and Arthur Cederbaum, in loving memory of Philip DunayerRena and Barry Lepinsky, in loving memory of Fred PiaskowskyBeverly and Wade Lebowitz, in loving memory of Dave LebowitzVicki and Burt Bauman, in loving memory of Harry ManheimGaye and Alan Feinberg, in loving memory of Lila FeinbergDanna and Howard Stein, in loving memory of Madeline GaynorStephen Breitkopf, in loving memory of Beatrice BreitkopfAudrey and Peter Kuker, in loving memory of Joseph KukerJoyce and Barry Kipnis, in loving memory of Frances KipnisShelly and Ken Wistreich, in loving memory of Martin StreicherBetty and Marvin Stark, in loving memory of Leah GoldenWendy and Ira Heisler, in loving memory of Beatrice Breitkopf

Social Action FundJoyce and Gerald Fishelberg, in honor of Cindy & Neal Gittleman’s

becoming grandparents to Jona RoseAmy & Cliff Smith, in honor of Cindy & Neal Gittleman’s

becoming grandparents to Jona RoseAdrienne & Andy Ross in honor of the birth of Cindy and

Neil Gittleman’s granddaughter, Jona RoseTammy and Keith Zimmerman, in loving memory of Arlene LevittAndrea and Steven Katz, in honor of Aaron Sheldon’s 80th birthdayAndrea and Steven Katz, in honor of Stephen Denner’s 80th birthdayAndrea and Steven Katz, in honor of the Safeer familyDebbie and Stuart Allen, in loving memory of Carl HausmanThe Levin Family, in loving memory of Robert Starr

Shiva FundGail Levine and William Reinholtz, in loving memory of

Joseph Reinholtz

General FundCheryl & Myron Asnis, in loving memory of Ruth AsnisCaryl and Danny Greenberg, in honor of the marriage of their

daughter, Rachel, to Joshua FirestoneHerb Mars, in honor of Cindy and Neil Gittleman’s first

grandchild, Jona RoseSerena and Rob BlackinLinda Fellen and Ben Gottesman, in honor of the engagement of

their son, Evan, to Gabrielle KleynerCheryl and Myron Asnis, in loving memory of Charlene Nass’s father,

Carl HausmanAmanda and Harry Uniman, in honor of High Holiday servicesLinda Fellen and Ben Gottesman, in loving memory of Sandra FellenLinda Fellen and Ben Gottesman, in loving memory of Car HausmanCheryl and Myron Asnis, in loving memory of Joel Kaplan

Safety and Security FundJoyce and Gerald Fishelberg, in loving memory of Sidney Gurtov

Ritual Activities FundGale and Marc Dillman, in loving memory of Gale’s sister

Susan WarshawNatasha Rosenbaum and Erwin Lewis, in honor of Linda Fellen and

Ben Gottesman’s son’s engagementNatasha Rosenbaum, in honor of streaming servicesLinda Fellen and Ben Gottesman, in honor of Michael Cherson

managing the weekly streaming servicesRees Klemish, in honor and thank you for the streaming services

for High Holidays

Shomrei Tikvah FundDebra & Scott Rekant, in honor of Jeff SchwartzAdrienne & Andy Ross, in loving memory of Augusta SpigelmanBrenda and Mark Sherman, in honor of the birth of Cindy and

Neal Gittleman’s granddaughter, Jona RoseBrenda and Mark Sherman, in honor of the wedding of Aaron and

Chloe LassinAdrienne and Andy Ross, in honor of the engagement of

Evan Gottesman to Gabrielle KleynerBlanche Fruhling, in loving memory of Sadie SeidensteinAdrienne and Andy Ross, in loving memory of Carl Hausman

Junior Congregation FundAndrea and Steven Katz, in honor of the Safeer family

Donations: August 9 - September 14, 2021


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In memory of: _____________________________________

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This donation is being made by:

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Please send an acknowledgment to:

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Please Allocate Donations to:

[ ] Allen Karp Memorial Fund [ ] Safety & Security Fund[ ] Arnold Miller Youth Activities [ ] Shabbat Luncheons[ ] Bikur Cholim [ ] Shabbat Together Fund[ ] Cantor’s Special Fund * [ ] Shiva Fund[ ] Capital Improvements [ ] Shomrei Tikvah[ ] L’dor Vador [ ] Social Action Fund[ ] Mark Kasdin Memorial Fund [ ] Sons of Tikvah[ ] Passport to Israel Fund [ ] Torah Restoration Fund[ ] Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund * [ ] Trees for Israel Fund[ ] Religious School [ ] Tzedakah / Yahrzeit Fund[ ] Ritual Fund [ ] General Donation

[ ] Other_____________

* Please send separate checks for these funds.You can make your contributions online byClicking the “Giving” link at bnaitikvah.org

“Thank You” to Margie Atwater,Bill Greenberg, Joyce Fishelberg,Gilda Gildenberg, Jay Scheuer,Ruth Appel, and Risa Stolly formaking birthday calls.

Thanks to Phyllis Pinsky for doing the beautifulcalligraphy on the B’nai Mitzvah and Baby Namingcertificates.

Contributions Legacy Circle of Givers

Marty & Marci AbschutzJulie Seusserman & Arie BeharBarbara & Gary BergmanBobbi & Marc BinderSharon & Craig CohenGale & Marc DillmanJoyce & Gerald FishelbergSam FisherArlene & Mitchell FrumkinAnn M. GoldCaryl & Danny GreenbergRenee & Steve JuroRuthAnne KoenickJacqueline MasterMichele & Irwin MillingerShiva & Dan NiliDebra & Scott RekantRochelle & Marc RosenAdrienne & Andy RossRachel RuchlinPhyllis & Barry SafeerMarcia & Jeff SchwartzBrenda & Mark ShermanJanet Cooper WeissLynne WeissMarshallMarcia & Gary WesaloLouAnne & John WolfRuth-Ann Breitler & Rabbi Robert L.WolkoffTammy & Keith Zimmerman

Plus other friends who wish to remain anonymous


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TITLE NAME PHONE # E-MAIL ADDRESSRabbi Robert Wolkoff 732 297-0696 [email protected] Bruce Rockman 732 422-0963 [email protected] Marty Abschutz 732 419-9312 [email protected] Administration Charlie Valan 732 991-2903 [email protected] School & Youth Doug Smoller 732 254-2313 [email protected]

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REPRESENTATIVES Men’s Club Brian Berness 732 422-9449 [email protected] Cheryl Crick 732 357-2981 [email protected] Bashe Rockman 732 427-1060 [email protected]

Administrator Lesley Lewkowicz 732 297-0696 [email protected] School Director Cantor Bruce Rockman 732 297-0696 [email protected] Cholim Jill Stone 609 642-6940 [email protected] Drive Barbara Bergman 732 246-7285 [email protected] Club Lynn Biderman 732 297-6691 [email protected] Fundraising Bonnie Kudwitt 732 422-7276 [email protected] Editor Gary Bergman 732 246-7285 [email protected]

Advertising Janet Weiss 732 406-5960 [email protected] Committee Bill Greenberg 732 297-6953 [email protected] Committee Arthur Cederbaum 732 821-8162 [email protected] & Grounds Charlie Valan 732 991-2903 [email protected]/Gift Shop Felice Ciccione 732-816-3635 [email protected] Congregation Barry Safeer 732 432-9622 [email protected], Lunches, & Onegs Main Office 732 297-0696 [email protected]’s Club Marc Rosen 732 940-2786 [email protected] to Israel Marc Rosen 732 940-2786 [email protected] School Committee Suzanne Oliver 732 305-7040 [email protected]

Co-Chairs Sharon Cohen 732 658-3042 [email protected] Committee Gordon Heit 732 297-6284 [email protected] Action Laura Waksman 908 812-2274 [email protected] Gift Cards Manager Barry Safeer 732 432-9622 [email protected] Lori Sookerman 732 274-9599 [email protected]

Co-Presidents Rochelle Wistreich 732 422-4273 [email protected] League Mark Kirsch 609 356-0490 [email protected]/Kadima Sydney Sookerman 908 210-8379 [email protected] Kim Riemann 732 940-4066 [email protected]


Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 25 Tishrei

6:21p Candlelighting

2 26 Tishrei

Parashat Bereshit7:26p Havdalah

3 27 Tishrei

Men’s ClubRaze the Roof

Chai Program

4 28 Tishrei

Board Meeting8p

5 29 Tishrei 6 30 Tishrei

Rabbi Lunch& Learn

Rabbi Q&A 8p

USY BoardMeeting

Rosh Chodesh

7 1 Cheshvan

Rosh Chodesh

Cheshvan

8 2 Cheshvan


9 3 Cheshvan

Lunch & Learn

Parashat Noach

7:15p Havdalah

10 4 Cheshvan

CBT Hike

11 5 Cheshvan

SisterhoodBoard

12 6 Cheshvan

CBT Book Club

13 7 Cheshvan

Rabbi Lunch

& Learn

USY Event

Yom HaAliyah

14 8 Cheshvan 15 9 Cheshvan

ShabbatTogether!

Hagalil LTI


16 10 Cheshvan

Bikur CholimSponsored

Shabbat Lunch

Hagalil LTI

Parashat

Lech-Lecha

7:04p Havdalah

17 11 Cheshvan

Hagalil LTI

Kadima Event

Better Together

18 12 Cheshvan 19 13 Cheshvan 2014 Cheshvan

Rabbi Lunch& Learn

21 15 Cheshvan

EC Meeting

Rabbi Holiday

Q/A

22 16 Cheshvan

USY JoinsShabbat


23 17 Cheshvan

ParashatVayera

6:54p Havdalah

2418 Cheshvan

USY Event

31 25 Cheshvan

SisterhoodPaid-Up Event

25 19 Cheshvan

RitualCommittee 8p

2620 Cheshvan 27 21 Cheshvan

Rabbi Lunch& Learn

Rabbi Lecture8p

2822 Cheshvan 2923 Cheshvan

Cantor 21st

AnniversaryCelebration


3024 Cheshvan

Cantor 21st

AnniversaryCelebration

Parashat ChayeiSara

6:45p Havdalah

1001 Finnegans LaneNorth Brunswick, NJ 08902

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Documents

Rabbi Q&A CBT Hike