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News & Views
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2018
10:15am Megillah Reading
Followed by the
STARY Purim Carnival
Artwork from Vecteezy.com
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Temple Shaarei Shalom and the
Tendrich Center for Life Long Learning
A Reform Congregation
9085 Hagen Ranch Road • Boynton Beach, FL 33472
Published Eleven Times Per Year
www.templeshaareishalom.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 561-364-9054 • Fax: 561-364-1506
Anthony Fratello, Rabbi
Judith Borden Ovadia, Cantor
Caryn Feldman, Temple Administrator
Joshua Ackman, Education Director
Officers
Lisa Cuthbertson, President
Rhoda Gottlieb, VP Religious Services
Joshua Handwerker, VP Education
Linda Jimenez, VP Planning & Development
Lee Landau, Secretary/Treasurer
Jay Levine, VP Administration
Philip Levine, VP Ways & Means
Joan Milowe, VP Membership
Board of Trustees
Marcia Arena, Lew Doctor, Lucille Epstein II,
Eve Garvey, Adele Greenblatt, Diana Haber,
Lisa Kronhaus, Ed Levick, Ilyssa Levick,
Marcie Pachter, Alan Ross, Irwin Wecker
Sisterhood President: Diane Carver
Brotherhood President: Miles Alter
PTO President: Lori Weinberg
Couples Club President: Samantha DeNitto
STARY President: Gabrielle Garvey
Temple Shaarei Shalom Presidents in Order of Service
Norman Bleshman (z”l)- Founding President
John Rosenfeld (z”l)
Abe Bressler
Murray Schneier
Arthur Abravanel (z”l)
Lewis Doctor (on Board of Trustees)
Joan Milowe (on Executive Board)
Robert Kesten
Irwin Wecker (on Executive Board)
Caryn Feldman
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Rabbi Anthony Fratello
As you may well know, the Holiday of Purim is
coming up at the end of the month of February. To
be sure, Purim has *a lot* in common with other
holidays. It is a Holiday on which we are supposed
to dress in costume. From that standpoint it is not
unlike the American Holiday of Halloween. There is
a tradition—based on what is written at the end of
the Megillah of Esther—that on Purim we are
supposed to send gifts to one another. From that
standpoint it is not unlike the Holiday of Christmas.
(Though, yes as we all know, here in America we
have turned Hanukkah into a gift giving holiday too,
though unlike Purim, gift giving on Hanukkah is not
rooted in tradition.) It is also seen as a day on which
the World Turned Upside Down. From that stand-
point it is not unlike Saturnalia, which was a Holiday
observed in the Roman World, where slaves and
masters essentially traded places for the day.
Purim as we know is rooted in the Esther story. The
Jewish People had been exiled from the Holy Land
and found themselves living in the Persian Empire.
A beautiful young Jewish Woman finds herself the
winner of a beauty contest and thus married to the
great King, Ahasuerus. Her uncle Mordecai, also a
loyal subject of the King, finds himself in a position
to thwart an attempt on the King's life. Later,
Mordecai—and by extension all of the Jews—gain
the enmity of the King’s advisor Haman (boo) who
decides to rid the Kingdom of the meddling Jews
once and for all. Of course thru Mordecai’s en-
treaties and Esther’s efforts, the plan is thwarted.
Haman and his sons are hung upon his own gallows,
and the Jewish People live to fight for another day.
As I alluded to before, there are parallels between the
Holiday of Purim and the ancient Roman Saturnalia.
Purim too is seen as a day on which the World
Turned Upside Down. For once we were NOT killed
by our enemies. For once WE had the upper hand.
The end of the Megillah, which is frequently skipped
over in public readings, has the Jews fighting and
killing thousands to defend themselves. Again,
another way in which the World Turns Upside Down.
Traditionally speaking, we are not recognized as per-
petrators of violence—either for aggression or
defense.
The Rabbis teach that at the End of Days, when the
Messiah Comes, Purim will be one of the few
holidays that will be retained. I have always been
fond of that teaching because it reminds us of some
of the important lessons from the Purim Story. There
are times when we need to play against type. There
are times when we need to be more people of brawn
than people of brain. There are times when we need
to remember that it is NOT all victimhood and
suffering. We have experienced wonderful salvation
and by and large are enjoying a time of peace and
prosperity as a people (please it should only
continue). Most of all, there are times when we need
to stop being so serious for a moment, and take
tongue in cheek look at the world around us. Even
the most dour soul needs those moments to let their
hair down.
I hope you find Purim full of joy and happiness.
There is plenty of time to be serious once it is over.
Join us for the Reading of the Megillah on Sunday,
February 25 at 10:15 AM. And then, stick around for
the Purim Carnival at 11:00 Now is the time to get
your throwing arm ready. I will be back in the Dunk
Tank!
TSS Purim CARNIVAL
ALL-ACCESS WRISTBANDS*
$18 Purchased by February 9, 2018
$22 after February 9, 2018
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Cantor Judith Borden Ovadia
Our Bar and Bat Mitzvah students are so bright,
funny, and charming, and it delights me to no end to
get to know each of them through the process. As
you can imagine, when they come in for their first
lesson, each is nervous. There is a box of tissues on
my desk, and it’s not just for decoration. At some
point, the student, or the parent, or even the cantor
will shed a few tears as we watch the child grow into
a young Jewish adult. It is a remarkable thing to
witness.
I recently tried a new approach to teach my students
about this process of becoming Bar and Bat Mitzvah.
I invited our Adult B’nai Mitzvah class to join our
sixth graders on a Wednesday night in the sanctuary.
We broke into little Hevruta (study partner) groups
of two or three kids plus one adult. The kids and the
adult asked each other questions about their
experience leading up to Bar/Bat Mitzvah and shared
their answers with the whole class. The one question
I asked them to explore in particular was, “what are
you most afraid of about becoming B’nai Mitzvah?”
The answers were very consistent. “Getting up in
front of a lot of people.” “Stage fright.” “Messing
up.” “Forgetting my prayers.” “Making a mistake.”
“Not knowing my Hebrew.” “Being embarrassed.”
One of my fellow teachers tried to reassure and
explain to the first respondent that it was all going to
be alright. I stopped her, though. I just wanted to
allow everyone to express their fears and to listen to
one another. As each sixth-grader and each adult
student heard their own anxieties repeated by their
classmates, over and over, their faces changed from a
grimace to a smile. They laughed, relieved that they
were not the only ones. The children were surprised
to hear that even adults were afraid to get up in front
of a crowd and the adults were surprised that sixth-
graders were anxious about learning the prayers and
Torah portions.
My daughter, who is in that sixth-grade class, is
learning about the Hero’s Journey in her Language
Arts course in Middle School. She told me that the
Hero is called to some adventure, and along the way
has to conquer some trial or challenge in order to
win the victory and become the Hero that they were
destined to be from the start. This is true of
becoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah. He or she is called,
very literally, to the Torah, to the commandments.
This means that he or she will embrace the Jewish
religion, with its customs, laws, and values as she or
he becomes an adult, responsible for his or her
behavior. The challenge she or he faces is in the
courage and devotion required to study and prepare
for leading the congregation in worship on the day of
the service. The victory is not, as some think, “doing
a great job” or not making any mistakes, because
that is not what Judaism is about. Our Torah is a
litany of examples of people making mistakes! What
matters in Judaism is not perfection, but correction.
So what is the victory that our Bar or Bat Mitzvah
“Hero” achieves? It is arriving at the day, having
made the journey. The process, itself, is the victory.
Ask any Bar or Bat Mitzvah and they will tell you
this is true. The day of their Bar or Bat Mitzvah is
merely the celebration of this process.
To all of our brave Bar and Bat Mitzvah
heroes, young and old, I salute you!
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EVENTS
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FEBRUARY 16, 2018 @
5:30 PM
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MARCH AND
APRIL EVENTS
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Parents: Howard Stock (z”l)
Lisa and Joseph Assil
Grandparents:
Norman & Ellen Bloom
Martin Stock (z”l)
Bryna Stock
Siblings: Simone Assil and Mar ley Stock
Academics: Computers and Science
Special Interests: Computer Games and Robotics
Torah Portion: Terumah
I am doing my Bar Mitzvah project on the American
Heart Association because some members of my family
have been affected by heart disease. Due to the loss of
my father at a very young age, I have become very pas-
sionate about this cause and I hope to educate others on
how to prevent this disease.
Parents: Alisa & Sean Kweskin
Grandparents: Linda & Charles Schwartz
Elene Kweskin
Sibling: Chad Kweskin
Sports: Soccer Academics: Math and Medical
Special Interests: Camp & Photography
Torah Portion: Tetzaveh
For my Bat Mitzvah project I created a team, Olivia’s
Heroes, to raise awareness and funds for FARE (Food
Allergy Research and Education) to help fulfill their
mission to improve the quality of life and the health of
individuals with food allergies. I chose this organization
because my brother, Chad has food allergies and my
wish for him is to one day be able to eat whatever he
wants without worrying that he will have a reaction. I
also want to help provide hope through the promise of
new treatments and to help prevent food allergy bully-
ing. I raised $1,390 so far and I am continuing my mis-
sion against allergies. I am extremely proud of my ac-
complishment and I hope this makes a difference.
Parents: Mark & Jennifer Golub
Grandparents:
Gene & Susan Rosenberg
Marlene Golub
Paul & Susan Golub
Sibling: Jacob Golub
Academics: Math and Chorus
Special Interests: You Tube
Torah Portion: Mishpatim
Addison Golub
becomes a Bat Mitzvah
on February 10, 2018
Mitchell Stock
becomes a Bar Mitzvah
on February 17, 2018
Olivia Kweskin
becomes a Bat Mitzvah
on February 24, 2018
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TSS SISTERHOOD PRESENTS:
B’NEI MITZVAH GREETINGS
MAZEL TOV CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES
Your special greetings will be presented on the day the B’nei Mitzvah is called
to the Bema as we welcome each one as an
“Adult, in the eyes of God, our Congregation, and All the People of Israel.”
Please circle the name of those you wish to receive your greetings.
B’nei Mitzvah Greetings
Your name:_______________________________________
Phone #:___________________________________________
____# of greetings sent:_______@ $1.00 per name
Total amount:$___________Check #_________
Mail/bring form & check payable to TSS Sisterhood Att, Diane Carver, Pres.
9085 Hagen Ranch Road
Boynton Beach FL 33472
FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL
Addison Golub Zachary Cohen Sophia Burnston
Mitchell Stock Harry Laing Scott Schachter
Olivia Kweskin Jessica Weinberg Julia Krostich
Dax Greenberg
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Jennifer & Lance Rosenberg
Ryan and Logan
A Havurah for the 50s and 60s
Are you in the 50s or 60s? Have your children left the nest (and not yet returned)? Are you enjoying the self-time, the
quiet-time, the non-running-the-kids-around-time (also known as the Oh-dear-they-are-driving-time)? Then now is the
time for you to join a special Just-For-You Havurah.
We need a group of 12 couples or singles – one for each month of the year. Each single or couple of the group will plan
an event for the month they choose. It can be at a home, going to a movie, a hike or walk, a museum, a show, sharing a
holiday, whatever you want to do. I was in a group like this when I lived in Virginia and it was a great way to meet with
friends, make new friends as a new member (which we were), and try some new activities.
Our organizational meeting will be at the Temple on February 15, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. I hope this gives you time to get
home, have a quick dinner (or go out after the meeting), and come to find out all about a Havurah for you. You can con-
tact me at [email protected] or call me at my home, 561-200-4181. It will help me to know how
many will attend so please call, even up to the last day.
Anne Gorenstein, Chair
Havurah Committee
As we move through the cycles of the year, Membership continues to seek opportunities to make and forge our Jewish Connection.
In December, under the aegis of Eve Garvey, we held our first On-Line Open House. It consisted of two parts: an opportunity to
interact with Rabbi Fratello, Cantor Ovadia, Education Director Josh Ackman and Administrator Caryn Feldman; as well as an op-
portunity to become a Temple member on-line.
January saw a new initiative. The Planning Committee and the Membership Committee together, facilitated a Focus Group. Guided
by Ilyssa Levick, the small but diverse group was asked several questions in an interactive setting.
February will see the Congregation celebrating Rabbi Fratello’s 18th Anniversary with TSS. A gala weekend is planned for February
2nd and 3rd. This event, was coordinated by the Executive Committee.
March will bring our second international Shabbat Dinner. This time, Rabbi Fratello will tour Asia as we enjoy an Asian Stir-Fry
Dinner.
Also in March, Membership will host its first Meet and Greet. This event is in response to requests for an opportunity for newer
members to meet one another; to become a community. Invitees will be our newer members (members up to two years in time).
Randye Wilner is coordinating this event.
April 15th will bring our Membership Open House, a chance for you to again “Bring a Friend” and receive a reduction in your dues
and your friend’s dues.
These events reflect only a small part of the range of Connections you can make at TSS…Shabbat Services, Adult B’Nei Mitzvah,
Women’s Seder, Second Seder, Adult Education, Torah Study, Pinball Museum, Purim Carnival. Ritual, Educational, Social…the
range of activities is limited only by your imagination and desire to participate.
Come once, come often, bring a friend, share in the fun, share in making it happen.
Membership is Your Jewish Connection
Joan Milowe, VP Membership
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Legacy
By Ruth M. Horowitz
A long time member of TSS
What do I leave when I leave this earth?
As I look back upon the years,
I wonder what my life was worth,
How did I touch those far and near?
How will you remember me?
As a mother, a wife, a friend?
As the woman I wanted all to see,
Who made a difference ‘til the end?
The teacher who inspired you
To be all that you could be,
Challenged and creative too,
Full of pride and ingenuity?
I hope that all that I have done,
Will please God up above,
That you respect me, everyone,
And my legacy is love.
During the meditation walk with Rabbi Fratello on December
13th, he distributed this poem and we read it. The poem was
written by a member of Temple Shaarei Shalom who has
passed away. Her legacy was her love and much more. She
still touches each of us.
Our Temple Legacy Committee has been organized for a little
over a year. We have learned that legacy means something
different to each person we have written about the past few
months and we are sure each of you reading these articles has
your own meaning. One common thread is that we all want to
have our Temple home continue for many years and many
other people. You can help ensure that by becoming a Legacy
Society member and including Temple Shaarei Shalom in
your long-range planning. It is easy to include a small percent-
age of assets or a specific amount to the Temple. Just contact
Caryn Feldman, our Temple Administrator, for an easy form.
DECY & SHELLY AKERS
RHODA BRENNER
LISA & GARRY CUTHBERTSON
MARILYN & JOE ERNSTEEN (z”l)
CARYN FELDMAN
SHIRLEY & HAROLD FIDLER
TOBY GLUCKSTERN
ALMA GOLDSTEIN (z”l)
ANNE GORENSTEIN
RHODA GOTTLIEB
BOBBY & ELLIS KATZ
MILTON KIPNESS (z”l)
ILYSSA & EDWARD LEVICK
MELANIE & PHILIP LEVINE
STEPHANIE & JAY LEVINE
DONALD PRICE (z”l)
ANITA RICHTERMAN (z”l)
PHYLLIS & ALAN ROSS
SANDRA & MURRAY SCHNEIER
MIMI & TED SCHWARTZMAN
RABBI JOANNA TRACT &
RABBI ANTHONY FRATELLO
HARRIET & IRWIN WECKER
RUTH & HERB ZARITSKY
Have you named TSS in your
will, estate, life insurance or 401K?
If so, please let us know so we can
recognize you as a member of the
TSS Legacy Society
Shabbat Honoring Legacy Society Members
Friday March 2, 2018
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Wow, plans are really accelerating quickly at Brotherhood.
Just a few weeks ago, our intrepid band of cruise lovers disembarked from the Celebrity Silhouette after a wonderful
voyage to the Eastern Caribbean. A marvelous time was enjoyed by all. Friendships were made, good food, laughter
and great entertainment abounded. Not to mention the fabulous shopping.
Because of this enormous success, we have already planned our next seafaring adventure. Once again, we’ll be booking
with Sand & C travel at (561) 736-3880. We’ll set sail on Monday, November 26 (after Thanksgiving) on the magnifi-
cent Celebrity Reflection for something a little different. This glorious 11-night voyage departs from Ft. Lauderdale and
visits the beautiful southern Caribbean. Our ports include Grand Cayman…Cartagena, Colombia…Aruba (overnight)…
Curacao…and Bonaire.
Celebrity is offering a special BONUS for folks booking during the month of January. If you reserve an outside cabin or
higher, you can receive TWO valuable perks. This offer may be extended, but there are no guarantees. In addition to the
shipboard credit from Sand & C travel, I’m also receiving FREE gratuities…plus $300 in extra shipboard credit. (That
brings my own perks to $850 in value.) Call the travel agent today and ask for any special promotional or group rates
eligible to TSS Brotherhood members. But act quickly, a number of cabins have already been booked in just the very
first week.
Do you ever long for the good ole days? Want to revisit your youth? On Monday, February 12, from 5:00 pm to 8:00
pm, we’ll be visiting the unbelievable SILVERBALL Museum in Delray Beach. This totally fun venue offers you the
opportunity to play unlimited games of pinball…skeeball…and knock hockey. Plus, you’ll enjoy pizza and soda includ-
ed. Look for the flyers in the lobby and send in your check and reservation to Miles Alter at Brotherhood as soon as pos-
sible. We MUST know before the event who and how many will be attending.
And for those of you who loved our Ballroom Dance instruction last year…it’s back by popular demand…and it’s FREE
for temple members. Same great instructors…new dances…even more fun. But please, space for dancing will be lim-
ited. Let Miles Alter know in advance if you plan on joining us on Wednesday, March 21st. Call to reserve your place
(561) 752-3789 and help us trip the light fantastic.
And that’s only the beginning. More great events are being planned for the coming year. If you’re not already a mem-
ber of Brotherhood, now is a great time to join.
Miles Alter,
President
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January Jewish Trivia Answers
1. Israel was always known as the land of MILK and HONEY
2. Name 5 fruits & vegetables mentioned in the Bible.
Figs, Dates, Grapes, Pomegranates, Olives
3. Name 2 special trees God planted in the Garden of Eden.
Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
Tree of Life
4. Other than Temple Shaarei Shalom, what Jewish Organization do you support?
Purim for the Jewish Soul
By the Jewish Jewel
Purim is one of the most joyful and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar. It is a time of storytelling to commemorate the period
when the Jewish people living in Persia (now Iran) were saved from persecution.
And as Jews always do, we eat! So to honor this wonderful holiday, here is a Persian recipe to cook and share with your family.
Shevid Baghali Polow – (Dill & Lima Beans Rice)
Ingredients: Serves 4-6
2 cups rice
2 cups frozen baby lima beans,
thawed
2 cups finely chopped fresh dill or 1
1/2 cups dried dill. (I use the combina-
tion of 1 1/2 cup fresh dill and 1/2 cup
dried)
1/3 teaspoon turmeric
Dash of cinnamon
Salt
Butter or vegetable oil
Water
Method:
In a medium bowl mix dill (fresh or dried), lima beans, a dash
of salt, cinnamon and turmeric. Mix well and set aside.
Wash rice with cool water a few times. Soak in 4 cups of water,
add 2-3 tablespoons of salt and set aside for a couple of hours.
In a large non-stick pot that has a tight fitting lid, bring 4 cups
of water to a rapid boil. Drain rice and pour into boiling water
and boil uncovered for 10 minutes. Test to see if the rice is
ready. Rice should be firm in the center and soft on the outside.
Drain and rinse with cool water.
Wash the pot and return to heat, add 3 tablespoons of oil. Place
a layer of rice into the pot and then a layer of dill and Lima
beans. Then another layer of rice, continue building it into a
pyramid shape.
In order to release the steam make 2-3 holes in the rice with the
bottom of the spatula.
Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes on medium-high heat until rice
is steaming, pour 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 cup of water over
the rice. Lower heat and steam the rice for another 45-50
minutes.
Serve on a platter along with lamb shanks or chicken pieces or just by
itself as a vegetarian dish. If you find the rice a bit on the dry side
drizzle some melted butter (or margarine) over the rice.
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Why do you Donate? Will the recent changes in tax laws change how you choose to donate to TSS?
The recently passed tax law contains many provisions which affect the majority of Americans. There is some level of confusion
about what the changes mean to charities and donations. While everyone needs to discuss their tax situation with their tax advisor,
here is what has changed and what has not.
First and foremost, charitable donations are still tax deductible. What has changed is the potential tax benefit that you get from
making the donation. If you did not itemize your deductions in the past (and nothing has changed in your situation) there is no
impact on your donations. You will get the benefit of an increase in the standard deduction. If you did not take the standard deduc-
tion because itemized deductions were greater, and they are still greater than the new standard deduction ($12,000 single. $24,000
married) then nothing
changes; the deductible amount remains the same. Where it gets a little tricky from a tax standpoint is that if you itemized deduc-
tions are between $12,000. And $24,000. In this case, you do not get a direct benefit for a charitable contribution. However, you
are no worse off.
What does that mean? Under the old law, after you itemized your deductions, you got a specific identifiable deduction for that
contribution. Now, you may not itemize because of the increased standard deduction. Your donation still has the same impact on
the charitable work you are trying to do and it didn’t cost you anything.
If you are age 70 ½ or older and you have a retirement plan (IRA, 401(k), 403(b)) that has a minimum
distribution requirement, you can make a payment directly from that account to a charity. In essence, you get a deduction for the
contributed amount because you do not have to recognize the income and it counts
toward your minimum distribution requirement.
Jay Levine, Retired CPA
Purim It’s Purim Time! It’s Purim Time!
You know: masks…carnival…hamentaschen…beauty contests…costumes…parades…etc.
You know we read the gansa megillah about our heroines Vashti and Esther, the hero Mordecai, the villain Haman and that silly
King Achashvarous in the land of Shushan of long ago. It’s better than the story of the Wizard of Oz.
Or is it? I wonder why our rabbis included this inane story in our liturgy. Is there something that we missed? After all there is no
appearance of the Almighty to save us. I wonder. Let’s take another look at the story. You see there is a warning there. We are a
minority within a major society, and a possibility that another Haman aka Hitler, Stalin, or another dictator will rise. In Shushan we
learn that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.
In the U.S. we developed defense agencies as a means of obtaining information and communication with our government. The AJC,
AJ Congress, ADL, and the URS social action committee are such. Is there a position paper regarding some of the issues which we
are concerned about? I wonder. Do you?
Happy Purim,
Murray Schneier
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WITH GRATITUDE FOR THESE GENEROUS DONATIONS
Adam Berger
In Memory of
Karen Blank Lillian C. Ross, mother
Annual High Holy Days Appeal
In Memory of : Zena Rodin, mother of Lisa Cuthbertson
Ellen & Martin Anderman, Cindy & Michael Gray, Judith &
Alan Gurvis, Lana & Jerry Lieberman, Irene Massler, Amy &
Erik Schoenwetter
Cantor
In Honor
Sondra Dobin-Palmeri High Holiday Service
In Memory of
Susan Brust Deborah Webber, friend
Diane & Robert Grimm Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Mickey Gussow Morton Kaye, father-in-law
Emma Kessler Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Beverly & Mel Mesnekoff Lena Edwards
Mona Schwartz Beatrice Weber, mother
Capital Campaign Fund
In Memory of
Gerry & Harvey Alpert Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Albert & Phyllis Cohen Aaron Cohen, father
Phyllis Cohen Ida Chernoff, aunt
Phyllis Cohen Saidie Feldman, grandmother
Lucille Epstein I Pearl Glass, friend
Ellen & Stan Hulkower Norman Sesser, late-husband
Ellen & Stan Hulkower Beth Elle Heckman,
god-daughter
Congregational Fund
In Honor of
Joan & Harvey Milowe The B’nei Mitzvah of Ellie &
Andrew Bender.
Joan & Harvey Milowe Barbara Manus special
Birthday
In Memory of
Susan & David Chertoff Marilyn Rosenberg
Robert Edinger Esther Edinger, mother
Robert Edinger Nettie Edinger, grandmother
Herbert Fried Cynthia Fried, mother
Natalie & Richard Goldhaber Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Natalie & Richard Goldhaber Richard Steppel
Rhoda Gottlieb Rose Schneider, mother
Rhoda Gottlieb Rebecca Schneider,
grandmother
Rhoda Gottlieb Shalom Schneider,
grandfather
Rhoda Gottlieb Jennie Gottlieb, mother-in-law
Rhoda Gottlieb Mollie Graber,
grandmother-in-law
Rhoda Gottlieb Mordecai Rubin,
grandfather-in-law
Cookie Scharff-Obstbaum Ruth Sklar, mother
Shirley Scheer Morrey Sheldon, late-husband
Harriet & Irwin Wecker Myron B. Silberman
Evelyn Weinberger Martin Svetcov, late-husband
Library Fund
In Memory of
Dorothy Katz Rose Perilstein, mother
Our Children’s Scholarship Fund
In Honor of
Steven Tendrich Our family plaques
In Memory of
Loretta Jacobson Lawrence Jacobson, husband
Patricia Newman Myer Goldstein, father
Patricia Newman Beatrice Miller, mother-in-law
Irving Osowsky Mayer Osowsky, father
Adrianne & Arthur Yaffe Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Rabbi Anthony Fratello’s Endowment Fund
Selma Freedman
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
In Honor of
Ariel, Marissa & Becky Our grandfather, Harvey
Drehobl Alpert’s birthday
Stacey & Steven Ellison Appreciation to the Rabbi
Rabbi Yaron Kapitulnik Appreciation to the Rabbi
Beverly & Mel Mesnekoff Appreciation to the Rabbi
Sondra Dobin-Palmeri High Holiday Services
Abraham Zuskin Appreciation to the Rabbi
In Memory of
Roberta & Miles Alter Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Dennis Baker Muriel Baker, mother
Lynn & Les Berger Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Joan Blitman Leon Blitman, husband
Joan Blitman Ina Roistacher, mother
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WITH GRATITUDE FOR THESE GENEROUS DONATIONS
Murray Block Jerry Eisenberg,
brother-in-law
Abe Bressler Martha Grundt, mother-in-law
Michael Cicalese Celia Cicalese, wife
Robin Cohen Philip Silberhartz, grandfather
Franklin Eaton Burton Eaton, brother
Dolores Edinger Isidor Smith, father
Ellyn Fischer Jeffrey Schwartz
Madalynn Friedman Bill Rosenberg
Phyllis Glaser Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Adele Greenblatt Kenneth Greenblatt, son
Adele Greenblatt Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Diane Grimm George Epstein, father
Mickey Gussow Conrad Drucks,
brother-in-law
Barbara Haveson Robert Haveson, husband
Barbara Haveson Joe Roth, brother
Penny Kilman Samuel Halpern, step-father
Stanley Kilman Kassal Kilman, father
Barbara Lacher Sarah Wolf, mother
Elaine Litvak & Louis Galinsky Charles Galinsky, father
Diane Lyons Harry Stemerman, father
Diane Lyons Sarah Stemerman, mother
Wallace Markkowitz Israel Mrkowitz, father
Irene Massler Sheila Shayne
Donald Metsky Sadye Metsky, mother
Lynn Petnick Nick Petnick, husband
Myron Santo William O. Santo, father
Robert Schwartz Nicky Schwartz, father
Barbara Tabor Mortimer Cohen, father
Nyna Victor Mitchell Kaufman
Marjorie Warren Louis Warren, husband
Eunice Wolfson Sarah Effron, mother
Stan Wolk Jerry Wolk, brother
Judith Zerulik Sharon Glazer, sister
Get Well
Abe Bressler Phyllis Mollerick
Harriet Frank Elliot Frank
Madalynn Friedman Helene Wartel
Sisterhood Religious School Fund
In Memory of
Janet Bleshman Esther Cohen, mother-in-law
Janet Bleshman Isaac Cohen, father-in-law
Lucille Epstein II Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Gladys Greenblatt Hannah Liebman, mother
Diana Haber Eva Grill, mother
Diana Haber Louis Grill, father
Thalia Rosen Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
TSS Sisterhood Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Get Well
Madalynn Friedman Ellen Bauer
URJ Overnight Camp Scholarship Fund
In Honor of
Phyllis Hefter Zachary Justice’s Bar Mitzvah
In Memory of
Lynn & Hal Aaronson Sam Rodin, father of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Laura Orlove Harvey Kesten, father
Sandy & Murray Schneier Rehla Schneier, sister-in-law
Sandy & Murray Schneier Alex Freilech, uncle
Sara & Leonard Wane Cynthia Wane, sister-in-law
Sara & Leonard Wane Irving Palonsky, friend
Sara & Leonard Wane Zena Rodin, mother of
Lisa Cuthbertson
Yahrzeits
In Memory
Hannah Bloom Sarah Block, mother
Frances Cohen Rita Stern, mother
Phyllis & Al Cohen Philip Feldman, grandfather
Evelyn Cornacchia Gertrude Levine, aunt
Ileen Couf Morris Schoenthal,
late-husband
Murray Gellen Samuel Gellen, father
Felicia Giordano Celia Cicalese, mother
Pearl Goun Nathan M. Goun, husband
Paula Harris Helen Rosenthal, mother
Sheila Hyman Stanley Hyman, husband
Fred Kleiman Rose Canter, mother
Renee Lerner Michael Kaplan, father
Lana & Jerry Lieberman Howard Greenberg, father
Irene Massler Milton Kipnis, partner
Ellen & Stephen Rose Nicky Schwartz
Seymour Rothstein Charles Rothstein, father
Ira Rubel Maurice Rubel, father
Myron Santo Bessie Santo, mother
Renee Schwam Miriam Curland, mother
Florence Schwartzberg Sylvia Bloom, mother
Mildred Seader Miriam Dorfman, mother
Jack Singer Anna Singer, mother
Fred B. Soble Ann Soble, mother
Fred B. Soble Steve Siegan, brother-in-law
Betty Tillipman Sidney Tillipman, husband
Elizabeth White Norman White, husband
Ruth Zaritsky Grete Gruenfeld, mother
Abraham Zuskin Pola Zuskin, mother
Deaths with our Sincere Condolences
Milton Binder, uncle of Hugh Binder
Sam Rodin, father of Lisa Cuthbertson
Carole Fishman, friend of Diana Haber
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LIFE CYCLE EVENTS
HAPPY FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY WISHES
HAPPY FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARY WISHES
Sydney Ellison
Lucille Epstein
Tami Feierstone
Suzanne Feldman
Babette Freed
Jessica Friedenburg
Scott Garfinkel
Thomas Garvey
Paolo Giacone
Bari Goldberg
Rose Goldberg
Matthew Goldberg
Richard Goldhaber
Rachel Greene
Judith Gurvis
Rebecca Hanauer
Noel Hanauer
Shari Hanauer
Samuel Hurwitz
Erika Hurwitz
Maxwell Jaffe
Harvey Kart
Stephen Katz
Lola Kevitch
Sara Kippelman
Stephen Kirschtel
Riley Korn
Daniel Kronstat
Olivia Kweskin
Jackson LeMaster
Philip Levine
Stephanie Levine
Hilary Levine
Ethel Liebman
Kristen Liebman
John Malcynski
Ethan Markovitz
Sandra Markowitz
Ellen Mesmer
Deberonca Mohr
Deberonca K. Mohr
Jack Morrison
Amy Moskowitz
Daniel Moss
Didier Nussbaumer
Martin Padersky
Lynn Petnick
Craig Podradchik
Steven Reisler
Abigail Richner
Lance Rosenberg
Barbara Saiff
Taylor Salee
Judy Santo
Charlie Shaw
Evan Sherman
Frederick Sherman
Brendan Arena
Lisa Bard
Mort Bauman
Stephen Bender
Les Berger
Elliott Birnbaum
Rhoda Brenner
Gustie Brust
Ronald Cohen
Sydney Cohen
Howard Cohen
Ethan Cooper
Sima Cooper
Dawn Cummings
Avi Dahan
Benjamin Dektor
Max Edelstein
Benjamin Elbaz
Benjamin Ellison
Judith Shumaker
Jake Siman
Rose Spector
Jason Spielman
Doug Spring
Mary Kate Steiner
Mitchell Stock
Susan Sussman
Alyson Tata
Rona Tata
Steven Wallace
Jessica Weinberg
Steven Weiner
Colbi Weinstein
Alana Weinstein
Leota Willens
Adrianne Yaffe
Andrea Yospe
Mary Zuskin
Lynn & Hal Aronson
Simo & Naomi Elbaz
Donald & Beatrice Epstein
David & Hilary Felker
Hector & Deborah Gambarrotti
David & Margery Kashman
Fred & Carolyn Kleiman
David & Doris Kronen
Sean & Alisa Kweskin
Lance & Jennifer Rosenberg
Bart & Geraldine Seinberg
Herbert & Diane Staub
Steven & Erica Wallace
Fredric & Randelle Wilner
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11:30am Sisterhood Board Meeting
1:00pm ADJLC
Judaism & Messianism
2:30pm Singles Rap
7:00pm Bridge 7:00pm Leadership
Development
Seminar
2 12:15pm Bridge
1:00pm Caring
Committee 7:30pm Shabbat
Service Celebrating
18 Years of Rabbi Fratello
3 9:00am Torah Study
10:30am Shabbat
Service 12 noon Kiddush
Luncheon Celebrate
18 Years of Rabbi Fratello
4 9:30am Religious
School Gr K-6
9:30am PTO meeting 12:30pm STARY
Elections
5 10:00am ADJLC
Adv. Conversational
Hebrew 12:30pm Bridge
1:00pm ADJLC
Hebrew Potpurri 2:00pm ADJLC
Prayer Book Hebrew
7:00pm Israel Committee Meeting
6 12:00 noon ADJLC
Rabbi Midrash Year
Two 12:30pm Bridge
1:00pm ADJLC
The Book of Exodus 2:00pm ADJLC
History of Israel
6:30pm Sisterhood Dinner & songs of
50’s,60’s,70’s
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
7 11:30am JGSPBCI
Library Committee
12:30pm Bridge 1:30pm Sephardic
Film Series
2:00pm ADJLC Yiddush Vinkel
5:00pm Religious
School Gr 3-5 6:45pm Religious
School Gr 6-10
8 1:00pm ADJLC
Judiasm &
Messianism 2:30pm Singles Rap
7:00pm Bridge
7:00pm ADJLC Rabbi Psalms
7:00pm Religious
Service Committee Meeting
9 12:15 Bridge
7:00pm Intergen.
Shabbat Service w/ 2nd Grade Class
10 9:00am Torah Study
10:30am Shabbat
Service & Bat Mitzvah of Addison
Golub
11 9:30am Religious
School Gr K-6
9:30am Religious School 3rd Grade
Family Program
1:00pm Focus Group
12 10:00am ADJLC
Adv. Conversational
Hebrew 12:30pm Bridge
3:00pm Finance
Committee Meeting 5:00pm Brotherhood
Silver Ball Museum
Trip
13 12:00 noon ADJLC
Rabbi Midrash Year
Two 1:00pm Echar
Lashon En Viva
Ladino 1:00pm ADJLC
The Book of Exodus
2:00pm ADJLC History of Israel
7:00pm Jewish
Genealogy Program 7:00pm Choir
Rehearsal
14 11:30am JGSPBCI
Library Committee
12:30pm Bridge 12:30pm ADJLC
Cantor Kol Israel
Class 5:00pm Religious
School Gr 3-5
6:45pm Religious School Gr 6-10
15 11:30am Sisterhood
Luncheon &
Lifestyle Changes 1:00pm ADJLC
Judiasm &
Messianism 2:30pm Singles Rap
7:00pm Bridge
7:30pm 50’s & 60’s Somethings Havurah
16 12:15pm Bridge
5:30pm Tot Shabbat
7:30pm Shabbat Service with Choir
17 9:00 am Torah Study
10:30am Shabbat
Service & Bar Mitzvah of Mitchell
Stock
18 NO RELIGIOUS
SCHOOL
19 11:30am JGSPBCI
Library Committee
12:30pm Bridge 7:00pm Membership
Committee Meeting
20 12:30pm Bridge
6:00pm Executive
Committee Meeting 7:15pm Temple
Board Meeting
21 12:30pm Bridge
12:30pm ADJLC
Cantor Kol Israel Class
5:00pm Religious
School Gr 3-5 6:45pm Religious
School Gr 6-10
22 1:00pm ADJLC
Judiasm &
Messianism 2:30pm Singles Rap
7:00pm Bridge
23 12:15pm Bridge
7:30pm Shabbat
Service
24 9:00 am Torah Study
10:30am Shabbat
Service & Bat Mitzvah of Olivia
Kweskin
25 9:30am Religious
School Gr K-6
10:00am STARY Purim Carnival
10:15am Megillah
Reading
26 10:00am ADJLC
Adv. Conversational
Hebrew 12:30pm Bridge
1:00pm ADJLC
Hebrew Potpurri 2:00pm ADJLC
Prayer Book Hebrew
7:00pm Development Committee Meeting
27 12:00 noon ADJLC
Rabbi Midrash Year
Two 12:30pm Bridge
1:00pm ADJLC
The Book of Exodus 2:00pm ADJLC
History of Israel
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm Religious
School Committee Meeting
28 NO RELIGIOUS
SCHOOL
12:30pm Bridge 12:30pm ADJLC
Cantor Kol Israel
Class
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