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DECEMBER 2011

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KISLEV - TEVET 5772

Save the Date

Sunday, December 25th

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Annual Chinese Dinner

Call the Temple office at 633-8877, or visit the Temple’s website at

www.BethAmBuffalo.org for further information, including the cost and menu.

Sunday, December 18th at 5:30 PM

See page 9 for details and Reservation Form!

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Upcoming Services

December 2011

Parashat Vayetze

Genesis 28:10 – 32:3

Friday, December 2, 2011

6:30 PM Erev Shabbat Family Service

Saturday, December 3, 2011

9:00 AM Torah Study

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Parashat Vayishlach

Genesis 32:4 – 36:43


7:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service


9:00 AM Torah Study

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Parashat Vayeshev

Genesis 37:1 – 40:23




9:00 AM Torah Study

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Parashat Miketz

Genesis 41:1 – 44:17




9:00 AM Torah Study

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Parashat Vayigash

Genesis 44:18 – 47:27



“Champagne Oneg”

to toast 2012


9:00 AM Torah Study

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Dear Friends,

There are many who pride them-

selves in being broad-minded.

They feel that they are tolerant

and respectful of other views, and

are always ready to learn some-

thing new or different.

Up to a point, these people have a firm

intellectual basis for their conviction. Yet,

there are other facets to the term “broad-

minded.” A person who agrees with all,

accepts all, tolerates all, is not really broad-

minded, but convictionless. To such a one,

all views are equally important, equally

factual. That mind is open to every convic-

tion, but does not close on any conclusion

or decision. It is a symptom of our times to

be sure.

A truly broad-minded person should not

strive merely to be open to all views, but

to hold certain convictions personally.

There is often a right way and a wrong

way in doing many things. This person

believes in a definite way of life, and

organizes life in such a way that conforms

to the highest standards demanded by this

faith and belief.

Rabbi Morris Adler once wrote: “To be

broad-minded means to combine depth of

faith with breadth of concern; to

unite conviction with intellectual

hospitality; to join firm belief with

capacity to learn.”

Broad-mindedness is not to dwell

in a “never-never land” of accep-

tance of all one sees and hears, but

the combination of strongly-held convic-

tions with a respect for the views of others.

Respect, not emulation or imitation.

Chanukah (“The Feast of Rededication”)

is around the corner. Its main message is:

“Be Jews. Be maximal Jews.” On Chanu-

kah, we celebrate our unfailing pursuit of

Jewish values in a world that is often the

antithesis of those very values. On Chanu-

kah, we renew our belief that broad-

mindedness does not mean to succumb to

whatever is currently popular or expedient.

Will we live our strongly held Jewish

convictions? Will these convictions form

the bedrock of our being?

Happy Chanukah everyone!

B’Shalom – In Peace,

From the Desk of Rabbi Irwin A. Tanenbaum, D.D.

TBA Men’s Group

Come to our meeting on December 18th at 9:00 AM and join with the fellowship

and conversation regarding our Temple and the community.

The certificate for Volunteerism Program continues to work well. Those who have

paid up dues to the TBA Men’s Group receive a certificate for every event that they

volunteer their time to. When the Men’s Group runs an event that has a cost associ-

ated with it, the certificates can be turned in towards the cost of that event. Look to-

ward a golf outing in February! Volunteer a few times, and go for free!!

Jan Berg - [email protected]

Temple Sinai – Temple Beth Am Social Group

On October 13th, Temple Sinai members joined Temple Beth Am members for a

Sukkot Pot Luck Dinner featuring fall foods. We were treated to delicious dishes like

lentil soup, vegetarian stew, eggplant parmesan, vegetarian chili, sweet potatoes, and

many salads, kugels and desserts. Over 70 people representing both congregations

came together in the Social Hall for dinner, followed by the Israeli movie, “Ushpizin.”

Watch for more information as we plan more “fun raisers” in the next few months.

Julia Cohan - [email protected]

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Temple Beth Am

Rabbi

Irwin A. Tanenbaum, D.D.

Cantor

Sharon Eve Colbert, M.J.S.M.

Executive Director

Richard A. Ellis

Director of Education

Sharon Malek Jacobs

Youth Group Advisors

Liz Messer, Caroline Coonley and

Erin Zimmerman

President

Todd Sugarman

V.P. Administration

Liz Messer

V.P. Membership

Michael Millman

V.P. Worship

Judy Henn

V.P. Education

Shari Jo Reich

V.P. Finance

Joseph Glickman

Secretary

Joanne Rekoon

Treasurer

Marc Rosenthal

Immediate Past President

David Berghash

Sisterhood President

Julia Cohan

Men’s Group President

Jan Berg

Topics Editor

Sharlene Vogler

Temple Office Telephone

633-8877

633-8878 (after hours and weekends)

Temple Office Fax

633-8952

Religious School Telephone

633-8953

Temple Beth Am is also on facebook.

February 2012

Temple Topics

Deadline

The deadline for articles to be

submitted for inclusion in the

February 2012 issue of

Temple Topics is

December 21, 2011.

Please submit articles to the

editor at [email protected].

From Cantor Sharon Eve Colbert, M.J.S.M.

Have you ever heard the term “Mi Sinai?” Literally – from Sinai. It is a term used to

refer to a Jewish musical tradition that is so engrained in our communal conscience

that we think it goes back to Moses. Actually “Mi Sinai” is around the 1500s! The

melody for Shema that we sing almost exclusively for all services, and is referred to

as “Mi Sinai,” was written in the early 1800s.

It is important to me as your invested hazzan to guard Judaism’s musical history, and

not let it be overwhelmed, forgotten or lost. The melodies that I presented at the High

Holy Days – Selichot through Simchat Torah – linked us, here in the 21

st

century to

generations of Jews before us.

I was heartened, at the conclusion of the High Holy Days, that so many people felt a

connection with the song “Holy Ground.” It was written in 2009. The melody for Kol

Nidre was first heard in 11th century France. The arrangement I have brought to

TBA is from the 1940s and the 5th Avenue Synagogue in New York City. Other

melodies, like the Adon Olam we enjoyed together on Erev Rosh Hashanah, was writ-

ten for Jan Pierce by Shalom Secunda (Mein Dir Bist Duchein) in 1919.

In 5772/2012, I hope to broaden your musical sensibilities with a Klezmer Shabbat,

and, in my wildest dreams, a Cantor’s Shabbat, where I will present some great melo-

dies no longer commonly utilized in modern Temple Shabbat services. I hope you

will support me in my efforts to strengthen the link, the shalshelet, the chain of melo-

dies that defines the Jewish people.

Temple Beth Am Bingo is Back!

Join in the Action!

Doors Open at 6:30 PM - Games Start at 7:30 PM

All money raised helps out your

Temple...join in the fun!

December Dates:

Monday, December 5th




Temple Beth Am Judaica Shop

Hanukkah Sale!

Sunday, December 4

th

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Religious School Lobby

Hanukkah SAVINGS

Do your gift shopping with us !

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From Sharon Malek Jacobs, Director of Education

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A Hanukkah custom frequently overlooked is to linger, without working, for about thirty minutes, while the twinkling candles are burn-

ing down. What a gift! And, it is free! What would you do with those thirty minutes?

Perhaps this is an opportunity to retreat from our busy schedules and just relax with our families. It may sound trite, but the best gift we

can give our children is to spend time with them.

Take this opportunity to reconnect. Find out what is on your children’s minds. Ask open-ended questions. You may unexpectedly spend

more than thirty minutes. This quality time might be the best gift you receive this year. Happy Hanukkah.

[email protected]

Friday Family Fun Program Continues

(Community-Wide Program)

For children 3 and under with an adult

December 2nd & 9th

10:00 AM to 11:15 AM

at Temple Beth Tzedek

621 Getzville Road

(There is a fee for this program.)

Email [email protected]

Important Religious School Dates

Friday, December 2

nd

6:30 PM Family Service

Sunday, December 4

th

9:00 - 11:00 AM Parent Schmooze & Schmeer

9:15 AM PASS Parents At Sunday School

10:15 AM Parent Council Meeting

Sunday, December 11

th

9:00 - 10:45 AM Ganainu

9:00 - 11:00 AM Grade 2 Family Education “Hanukkah Happening”

Friday, December 16

th

Watch email Cookie Dough Pick-up

Sunday, December 18

th

9:00 -11:00 AM Comparative Religions Class

2:00 PM Hanukkah Story Time with Cantor Colbert at Barnes & Noble Booksellers

on Niagara Falls Boulevard

5:30 PM Latkefest Family Hanukkah Dinner

No Religious School - Winter Break

December 19, 2011 - January 2, 2012

Bring Friends and join us as we help TBA Religious School

Barnes & �oble Story Time

Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM

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Please join us on Sunday, December 18th as we celebrate

Hanukkah. Cantor Colbert will read Hanukkah stories and

sing Hanukkah songs at the Barnes & Noble located at

1565 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst.

We hope you will also enjoy some shopping by using our

Temple Beth Am voucher (located on page 7 of this publica-

tion) from December 10th to December 14th. A portion of

your purchase will benefit our Religious School. Compli-

mentary gift wrapping will also be available from 1:00 PM

to 5:00 PM, provided by TBA volunteers.

If you would like to volunteer, please call Joanne Rekoon

at 688-4436, or email her at [email protected]

BATY

The new year of BATY has gotten off to a great start! Our focus this year is on volunteering throughout the Western New York

area. Many of our programs will be based in volunteering and community service. We really want to make a difference, and we

are excited about this new addition to our program. BATY is a great way to get involved, lend a hand, and have a great time do-

ing it! We will also still feature social events. New members are welcome at any time, so feel free to join us! If you have any

questions about BATY or membership, please contact Liz Messer at 512-5218 or [email protected].

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Cell Phones Now Recycled

at Temple Beth Am for

BATY

Don’t toss out your

used cell phone or ac-

cessories. Bring them

to Temple for recy-

cling!

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If you have any pictures or

information regarding Temple

Beth Am that you would like to

see posted on our facebook page,

please email the information to

[email protected]

Attention

Temple Members!

Don’t forget to save and

drop off your “pop tabs” from beverage

and other cans in the box in the Temple

office to benefit the Ronald McDonald

House.

Greetings From Sisterhood

It was wonderful to see new faces at Sisterhood’s Paid-up Brunch in October.

Long-time members and guests also came to enjoy Sheryl Genco’s moving

violin performance. Sheryl played a beautiful collection of classical music, with

some Jewish favorites mixed in. My favorite was her haunting theme from

Schindler’s List. Our thanks go to our event chair, Diane Symons, and to Jean

Messinger, Janice Cohen, Rella Corris, Mary Usen, and Jennie Pohl for all their

contributions to make this a lovely get-together. Jonny C’s catered the spread,

and a few members contributed desserts, including Grace Bluestone’s famous

apple cake. Thank you to all who contributed and all who attended.

Please continue to participate in our events and fund raisers. We especially

hope you will volunteer to assist with our activities. You don’t want to see the

same people running every event, and believe me, the same people do not want

to be in charge all of the time. When you RSVP next time, please offer to help

out. You will enjoy yourself even more.

Please support Bingo. Our Temple is committed to Monday night Bingo. If you

cannot volunteer, come to play. Come to Sisterhood Bingo night on Monday,

December 12th. Join me, and tell all your friends to come and play Bingo with

us.

Lastly, we are invited to join the Men’s Group Sunday morning Health Lecture

series and any fund raisers they do. Come join us whenever you can.

Julia Cohan

[email protected]

The Hanukkah Book Bag Mitzvah Project

(sponsored by the Religious School)

Help families from the Shalom Zone, a Community

Center near School 45. Drop off new or gently used

books for Pre-K through 6th grade and deposit them

in the giant Hanukkah Book Bag in the Religious

School foyer from December 1st - 13th.

Clean, gently used warm clothing would also be

appreciated.

Meet with the Rabbi

If you need the Rabbi for guidance,

advice, or if you just want to schmooze,

every Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

is your opportunity. Check with N.Jo

at 633-8877 to make sure you’re on his

schedule, or just stop by his office and

he will see you on a first come, first

served basis.

Sheryl Genco, a

local violinist who

performs with the

BPO, entertained

Temple Beth Am’s

Sisterhood at their

Paid Up Brunch in

October. Sheryl

called her program,

“Bach, Bagels and

Beyond.”

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Annual Giving

Annual Giving got off to an exciting start! Just within the first few weeks, our congregants submitted cash and pledges that brought

us within 35% of our goal. Thank you all for your generous and immediate response. I am confident that there are many more con-

gregants who will follow your lead. By reaching our ultimate goal of $85,000, we ensure that all of our families will reap the benefits

of keeping Temple Beth Am alive and healthy to nurture our spiritual lives. Reaching our goal ensures that the future of Judaism will

live on in our Religious School, and in the hearts and minds of future generations that will sit in our classrooms. Reaching our goal is

possible only through the participation of our congregation, at a level of your own discretion.

If you have not sent in your donation or pledge yet, remember that December 31st is right around the corner. This would be a won-

derful way to close out the year with the spirit of tzedakah in your heart, and getting a tax break at the same time! In the words of my

very wise son, “there is no doubt that Temple Beth Am will use the funds for a better purpose than the government will!”

Please check the Temple Topics each month, starting in December, for a listing of our Annual Giving Donors. Thank you.

Sean Lesser - [email protected]

Controversial? Yes, but we’re up to the chal-

lenge! All are welcome for a book talk on “The

Finkler Question” (2010), by Howard Jacobson.

Saturday, December 17th at 11:00 AM in the

TBA Library. The discussion will be led by

Judith Bluestone.

Between the Covers

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Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting

Thursday, December 8th

6:30 PM

The Parkinson’s Support Group will hold its

monthly meeting on Thursday, December 8th at

Temple Beth Am. For additional information, call

Joyce Gafter at 689-1559, or contact her

at [email protected]

Supporting

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On December 13th & 15th

,

Temple Beth Am will be sponsoring a Safe Driv-

ing Class through ErieNiagara Driver Safety.

Classes both nights will be from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

You must attend both classes to obtain a completion certificate.

Registration is only $35 for Temple members

and $40 for non-members.

Only 40 people allowed, so sign up early.

Remember to bring your license and a pen.

Register online at ErieNiagaraDriverSafety.com

or by calling (716) 553-8469

Remember, your insurance discount is good for 3

years, so if you have taken the class before,

it may be time to take it again.

Also, if you have taken a Safe Driving Class before,

we think you’ll find this one not only informative,

but engaging as well.

Mark your calendar for December 13th & 15th,

6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Call (716) 553-8469 or go to:

ErieNiagaraDriverSafety.com

Michael Fleshler and Aden Rekoon dressed up as a Torah during a

first grade lesson.

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December Donations (those received by October 21, 2011)

The Endowment Fund

In Memory of:

Frances Cohen, by

Susan Cohen Bernay

Lillian Gerstman

Dean Gottesman

Becky Roberts

Lisa Khazin, Benjamin Muchnik and Maya Muchnik, by

Izidor and Anna Muchnik

Stanley Koven, by Susan Mansfield

Phillip Wigler, by Susan Mansfield

In Honor of:

B.A.T.Y., for Childcare during Rosh Hashanah, by

Chris and Esther Donner

Ben Lackner, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by

Joy Flaschner

The Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

In Honor of:

Madeline Ferguson, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by

Gail Ferguson

Aimee Wisbaum and Craig Bova, on their Upcoming

Marriage, by the Holmlund Family

In Appreciation:

For Dr. Shalom Press, for the Bris of Charles Michael

Lensky Weed, by Tom and Robyn Weed

For Rabbi Tanenbaum, for the Bris of Charles Michael

Lensky Weed, by

Carol Marcus

Tom and Robyn Weed

For Rabbi Tanenbaum, by Bruce and Debbie Korotkin

For our Wedding, by Janeen and Joe Morris

The Cantor’s Discretionary Fund

In Honor of:

Madeline Ferguson, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by

Gail Ferguson

The Educator’s Discretionary Fund

In Memory of:

Gloria A. Sandler, by Sharon and Steven Jacobs

The Cantor Susan Wehle

Caring Committee Memorial Fund

In Memory of:

Cele Fisher, by Terri Goldberg and Susan Block

Ann Kahn, by Marwin and Zelda Feldman

Mim Obstein, by Terri Goldberg and Susan Block

Helen and Julius Silver, by Geraldine Lederman

Herman S. Umoff, by Betteann Umoff

In Honor of:

Sydney Robinson, Max Robinson, and Shaina Pollina,

to find a cure, by Meyer Gilbert

Stewart Mednick, Jared Mednick, Zack Mednick,

Elliott and Gayle Mednick, Brandon Mednick,

Bella Pollina, Randi and David Pollina,

Wendy Mednick, Ty Pollina and Giana Pollina,

for Continued Good Health, by Meyer Gilbert

The Capital Repair Fund

In Memory of:

Ruth Koven, by Charles Koven

The Landscaping Fund

In Memory of:

Natalee Benstock, by Marwin and Zelda Feldman

Gloria A. Sandler, by the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Am

Robert Singer, by the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Am

The Library Fund

In Memory of:

Pauline Glantz, by Marwin and Zelda Feldman

Esther Ross, by Zelda Feldman

Jerry Starr, by Marwin and Zelda Feldman

The Sanctuary Fund

In Appreciation:

For the beautiful Facility for their Marriage, by

Joe and Janeen Morris

The Thanksgiving Baskets Fund

In Memory of:

Beverly Bluestein Cohen, by Marwin and Zelda Feldman

Hank Fliegler, by Marwin and Zelda Feldman

Roz Frankel and Elaine Goldberg, by

Marwin and Zelda Feldman

In Honor of:

Geoffrey and Jessi Cohan, on their Marriage, by

Rella and Stanley Corris

Sharon and Steven Jacobs

Jennie Pohl

Special gift: by the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Am

The Yahrzeit Fund

In Memory of:

Thaddeus J. Gardon, by Barbara L Gardon

The Youth Group Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:

Evan Slomovitz, by Linda and Donald Bosshardt

The Rabbi Daniel E. Kerman Memorial Fund

In Memory of:

Dr. George Goldfarb, by Minnette and Daniel Epter

The Dr. Barnett A. Slepian Memorial Fund

In Honor of:

Bert Breitbart, on his Special Birthday, by

Irv and Gloria Atlas

Paul and Judy Jacobson

The Marshall L. Glickman Memorial Fund

In Honor of:

Marlene Glickman, for Sponsoring the Break Fast, by

Irv and Gloria Atlas

The Morris and Gussie Spivack Youth Library

Memorial Fund

In Honor of:

Janeen Greene and Joseph Morris, on their Marriage, by

Sharon Jacobs and Laura Yellen

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�OTE: Writing a separate check for each donation

allows us to credit the full amount of your

contribution to the fund you specify for your gift.

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Temple Beth Am’s

Sunday, December 18th - 5:30 PM

A delicious buffet dinner of Chicken Francais*,

Salad, Vegetables, Challah, Latkes and Chicken Fingers for the kids

catered by Jonny C’s

Adults (13 and up): $15 Children (12 and under): $7

Little people under 3 are free!

Free babysitting services from 6:30 PM-8:00 PM with crafts and activities provided.

Make checks payable to Temple Beth Am Hanukkah Dinner

Reservations �ecessary by December 8th.

We will sell out, so PLEASE make your reservations!!

Bring your family hanukkiah (menorah)

to light the Hanukkah candles.

RESERVATIO� FORM: Please complete, detach, and mail this form with your payment by December 8th to:

Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221

�AME: ____________________________ PHO�E: _______________

# of people attending: _____ Adults (@ $15 per) Sub-total: $_______

_____ Children (@ $7 per) Sub-total: $_______

_____ Children under 3 (free)

* Please indicate if Vegetarian or Kosher Meals are needed. Family total: $_______

For more information, contact Temple Beth Am at 633-8877.

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December 2011 Memorial Anniversaries

December 2, 2011

Henry J. Amram, Esther Atlas, Ralph Atlas, Albert Barback,

Analyn Meyers Bluestein, Adele Bronsky, Meyer Cantor,

Gertrude Altman Covett, David J. Davidson, Marge Feldman,

Lewis Leonard Glick, Natalie Glickman, Harold J. Goldstein,

Irving Haber, Sally Haber, Lester Horwitz, Alla Kaplin,

Arthur Korotkin, Max Krupnick, Dora Leondar, Joseph

Malek, Genya Matlin, Sura-Genya Modik, Rose Popkin,

Seymour Rauch, Harry Rosen, Lewis Rosen, Jeanette

Rosenbaum, Rose L. Rosengarden, Maurice Schmidman,

Benjamin Schwartz, Lillian Schwartz, Olivia Seldis, Florence

Serotte, Joseph Simon, Maurice Smallen, Rose Smallen,

Bessie Spector.

December 9, 2011

Joseph Baker, Laya Berdichewsky, Shifra Berdichewsky,

Sidney Birzon, Louis Brogadir, Solomon Bunis, Harry Cantor,

Abraham Isaac Cassover, Jacob Chasen, Nancy Cushman,

Monroe D. Edelman, Louis Fagin, Thomas Ferri, Benjamin

Abraham Gafter, Lillian Gambino, Boris Y. Gelfer, Martha

Heskins, Rebecca Jacobs, Henry Kahn, Abe Kaplan, Sylvia L.

Knopp, Beatrice Kramer, Samuel Levit, Anna Lippa, Rowena

Lupi, Joseph Malek, Howard Mitofsky, Richard Olwell,

Dr. Lewis Pierce, Samuel Portin, Abraham Raphael, Thelma

Richards, Edgar C. Rivo, David Rosen, Earl Rosen, Freda

Rosenberg, Ruth Sachs, Ben Schack, Marion Schieff, Richard

Skarin, Milton Slutsky, Lewis Alvin Starsky.

December 16, 2011

James Alfieri, Charles Bunis, Philip Bunis, Burton Cohen,

Abraham Fudeman, Seymour Gold, Gertrude S. Grass, Belle

Haber, Edwin Jeffay, Henry Kahn, Sondra Katz, Paul Kent,

Joseph Kozower, Fred Landau, Ted Lane, Ann-Gretchen

Lazette, Joseph Levin, Irving Lewis, Robert M. Lewis, Morris

Markel, Lillian Midda, Louis Milstein, Philip Okun, Norman

Paris, Ruth Rasnick, Philip Rauch, Rita B. Ray, Ruth Remson,

Pauline Rosenbloom, Max J. Safir, Samuel Schonfeld, Dr. S.

Mouchly Small, Ann Toth, Samuel Vyner, Irving Weinstein,

Anne Weintraub, Ruth G. Wolkind.

December 23, 2011

Mildred Bennett, Sophie Berman, Pierson L. Cohen, Samuel

Fagin, Rose Fertig, Esther Fink, Burton W. Gussow, Anna

Hoffman, Patricia Horowitz, Alice Kann, Sadie Klein, Ida

Krutchick, Jonathan Leiter, Lillian Levy, Jacob Lipsitz,

Myron Miller, Esther Mintzer, Myra Olwell, Minnie Paget,

Rae Robins, Robert Norman Roses, Max Ruben, Harry Rubin,

Sam Schaeffer, Jennie Segal, Sandra Schweitzer Siegal,

Morris Siegel, Gladys "Gigi" Sperry, Selim Terzi, Belle

Weiser, Abraham David Weissman.

December 30, 2011

Gretel Abbey, Samuel Arywitz, Sara Chazan, Gilbert Corris,

Rosalyn Gabin, Eva H. Gale, Benarta Glickman, Albert A.

Haniford, Anne Hoffman Fine, Esther Jaffe, Ada Kareff,

Sidney Zion Kleiman, Pearl Korus, Tonia Kozower, Margaret

Lansing, Hyman Lettman, Judith Landau Liss, Lucy Marx,

Albert I. Nussbaum, Hyman Pleskin, Rosalind Posterman,

Mollie Roth, Rose Kaiser Rubin, Joseph Schweitzer, Nathan

Siegel, Lester S. Simon, Clara Spector Feldman, Sarah

Swartz, Melvin Tasman, Philip Umof, Florence Vyner,

Dorothy Bernstein Wabnick, Lois White, Ruth Wolfson,

Dinah Yood, Icek Zysman.

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Financial Planning for You and the Temple

If you are interested in learning more about Estate Planning

or Planned Giving, which could provide benefits for both

you and the Temple, please contact Rick Ellis at 633-8877.

Join us for Israeli Folk Dancing

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Saturday, December 10th

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the Social Hall

Cost: $10.00 per Adult

$8.00 per Youth

For more information, please call

Linda Bergman at 741-4721.

(No partner or experience needed.)

In Memoriam

Our Temple extends its sympathy

to the family of:

Phyllis Littman

Neil Rudin

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and Temple Beth Am jointly celebrated Sukkot, in October,

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

6:30 PM Knitting Group

7:00 PM Adult

Education

2

9:30 AM Vus Tut Sich?

10:15 AM Family Fun


6:30 PM Erev Shabbat

Family Service

3

9:00 AM Torah Study

4:00 PM Grade 8-12

Havdalah Off-site

4

9:00 AM Religious School

Membership Schmooze

& Schmeer

9:15 AM P.A.S.S.

(Parents at Sunday School)

December Dilemma

10:15 AM Parent Council

Meeting

5

OFFICE CLOSED

7:30 PM BINGO

6

3:00 PM—4:00 PM

Meet with the Rabbi

4:30 PM Religious School

7:00 PM Executive

Committee Meeting

7

11:30 AM Sisterhood

Bible Study

6:30 PM H.S.J.S.

8

6:30 PM Parkinson's

Group

9

10:15 AM Family Fun



Service

10

9:00 AM Torah Study

Barnes & Noble

Voucher Offer Begins

7:00 PM Israeli

Folk Dancing

11


9:00 AM Ganainu

9:00 AM Grade 2

with Parents Family

Education Program

Latkefest

Reservations Due

12

OFFICE CLOSED

7:30 PM Sisterhood

BINGO

13

3:00 PM—4:00 PM

Meet with the Rabbi


6:30 PM Safe Driving

Class

14

11:30 AM Sisterhood

Bible Study

6:30 PM H.S.J.S.

Barnes & Noble

Voucher Offer Ends

15

6:30 PM Safe Driving

Class

16


Cookie Dough Pick-up


Service

17

9:00 AM Torah Study

11:00 AM Between

the Covers with

Jewish Authors

18


9:00 AM High School

Comparative Religions

Class

9:00 AM Men’s Group

2:00 PM Barnes & Noble

Hanukkah Storytime

5:30 PM Latkefest

Hanukkah Dinner

19

OFFICE CLOSED

7:30 PM BINGO

20

3:00 PM—4:00 PM

Meet with the Rabbi

NO RELIGIOUS

SCHOOL

7:00 PM Board of

Trustees Meeting

Hanukkah 1st Candle

21

11:30 AM Sisterhood

Bible Study

Articles Due for

February Temple

Topics

6:30 PM H.S.J.S.

Hanukkah 2ndCandle

22

Hanukkah 3rd Candle

23


Service

Hanukkah 4th Candle

24

9:00 AM Torah Study

Hanukkah 5th Candle

25

NO RELIGIOUS

SCHOOL

6:00 PM Annual

Chinese Dinner

Hanukkah 6th Candle

26

OFFICE CLOSED

7:30 PM BINGO

Hanukkah 7th Candle

27

3:00 PM—4:00 PM

Meet with the Rabbi

NO RELIGIOUS

SCHOOL

Hanukkah 8th Candle

28

NO SISTERHOOD

BIBLE STUDY

NO H.S.J.S.

29

30



Service

Followed by

Champagne Oneg

31

9:00 AM Torah Study

January 4

11:30 AM Sisterhood

Bible Study

6:30 PM H.S.J.S.

January 5

6:30 PM Knitting Group

January 2

OFFICE CLOSED

7:30 PM BINGO

January 7

9:00 AM Torah Study

January 3

3:00 PM—4:00 PM

Meet with the Rabbi


7:00 PM Executive

Committee Meeting

January 6


Family Service

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

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Buffalo, New York

A Family of Families

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January 1

NO RELIGIOUS

SCHOOL

New Year’s Day

Our calendar is

prepared more than

one month

in advance of

publication and is

subject to change.

The Judaica Shop

is open

during

Religious School

Sun. 9:00—11:30 AM

Tues. 4:15—6:15 PM

For the most current information, visit our web site

www.BethAmBuffalo.org/calendartba.html

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