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Rabbinic Reflections

Mark Mallach

Senior Rabbi

[email protected]

Richard Nadel

Cantor Emeritus

Lesley Brooks

Ilene Shewitz

Co-Presidents

[email protected]

Tracey Shenker

Executive Director

[email protected]

Sandi Newman

Early Childhood Director

[email protected]

Dana Langerman

Bookkeeper

[email protected]

Jenna Kelly

Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael 60 Temple Drive

Springfield, NJ 07081

Phone 973-376-0539

www.tbaynj.org

TEMPLE BETH AHM YISRAEL VOL. LIX NO. 1 FALL 2018 Elul 5778—Tevet 5779

The Mountain and the Cliff

Erev tov v`shanah tovah - Welcome to 577NINE!

Now, it’s not my practice to give a sermon per se on Erev Rosh Hashanah. Instead, I like to share just a story. A story that I hope will inspire us as we begin these High Holy days. I keep a file of stories, and the one I choose for this year is an old folk tale from David Holtz. Here it is:

Once upon a time, there lived a man and his young son. The man was a merchant who once each month would bring out his sturdy wagon, load it up with goods, hitch his horse to the wagon, and head off on a trip to sell his goods to the people living in other towns. And when he went on these trips, his son always went along.

The town in which he and his family lived was nestled in a beautiful valley, surrounded by tall mountains. And to get to any other town, you had to cross the mountains. The only road out of the valley wound up and around the tallest

of the mountains, and it was just barely wide enough for the horse and the wagon. And as the man and his young son rode up and around, they always had the mountain on one side of the road and a steep cliff on the other.

On this particular day, their trip started out like any other; they followed the only road out of the valley, as it wound up and around the mountain.

It was almost noon when they came to the top of the mountain, where the road turned to begin winding back down the other side. And there, at the very highest point, the horse sud-denly stopped! The father and son looked ahead and saw in front of them a tremendous pile of rocks, which had rolled off the top of the mountain, right into the middle of the road totally blocking the road. It seemed as though they would have to go back.

But the boy turned and said quickly, “Don’t worry father, I’ll get rid of all those rocks, and then we’ll be on our way.” And with that he jumped down from the wagon and began to

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T e m p l e B e t h A h m Y i s r a e l 9 7 3 - 3 7 6 - 0 5 3 9 t b a y n j . o r g

Selichot, Saturday, September 1

Service and Program

at Sha’ary Shalom 8:30 pm

Erev Rosh Hashanah

Sunday, September 9

Ma’ariv 8:00 pm

Followed by Rabbi Mark & Genya Mallach’s

Rosh Hashanah Reception

Rosh Hashanah Day One

Monday, September 10

Shacharit 8:45 am

Parallel Service 9:15 am

Family Service 11:00 am

Teen Service 11:00 am

Tashlich, Mincha, Ma’ariv 6:15 pm

at Meisel Park

Rosh Hashanah Day Two

Tuesday, September 11

Shacharit 8:45 am



Mincha, Ma’ariv 8:00 pm

Shabbat Shuvah, Saturday, September 15

Minyanaire Shabbat 9:30 am

Erev Yom Kippur - Kol Nidrei

Tuesday, September 18

Mincha/Kol Nidrei 6:45 pm

Parallel Service 7:15 pm

Yom Kippur, Wednesday, September 19

Shacharit 9:00 am




Yizkor Service 1:00 pm

Mincha and Community Yizkor Svce. 4:45 pm

Ne’ilah 6:15 pm

Shofar Sounding followed by 7:42 pm

Men’s Club Sponsored Break-Fast

Erev Sukkot, Sunday, September 23

High Holy Days Season Service Schedule 5779

Esther Avnet Joseph Babrowsky

Samuel Bauman* Meyer Biddelman* Susan Blanco

Abraham Cohen* Harold Dennis* Alvin Eglow* Arthur Falkin* Richard Falkin

William Feldman* Marilyn Garlen

David Glass

Jack Goldberg* Jack Goldman Sheldon Goldner Samuel Goldstein* David Harris* Reuben Hochberg* Lawrence Horwitz Milton Kappstatter* Mary Koltenuk* Pam Kornspan

Harold Kugel* Dorothea Kushner Bernard Lyons* Steven Mauer Rosalie Millman* Ira Perlman

Paul Peyser Simon Rosenbach

Jerome Rosenberg

Mark Ross Howard Schapiro* Robert Schultz

Richard Schuricht* Barry Segal Robert Shapiro

Martin Shindler* Robert Steinhart* Phillip Wasserman* Samuel Weinstein* Milton Wildman* Stanley Wolfowitz

Scott Zinberg

Michael Zuckerman

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OFFICERS 2017—2018

Co-Presidents Lesley Brooks

973-902-5176

Ilene Shewitz

973-376-7418

Vice President Nate Rajs

973-229-5755

Vice President Brian Margulies

973-768-3993

Vice President Lois Kaish

973-379-9402

Vice President Glenn Wohl

973-467-8642

Vice President Debbie Rogut-Chait

908-608-1541

Treasurer Mark Scherzer

908-626-0305

Corresponding Sec”y Debbie Neher

973-258-1404

Recording Secretary Andrea Wohl

973-467-8642

TRUSTEES 2017—2018

Aaron Adler 973-912-9925

Douglas Chester 908-688-5388

Barbara Eglow 908-687-0106

Howard Gerber 973-379-4524

Seymour Greer** 973-376-3797

Sharon Kornspan 973-921-0070

Jane Lakritz*** 973-376-8834

Linda Lieb** 973-376-7632

Elliot Merkin*** 973-467-8453

Arielle Miller 973-379-4721

Faith Racusin 973-258-2254

Tracy Smith 908-219-4792

Steve Taub 908-354-1936

Paul Teller 908-233-0092

Susan Teller*** 908-233-0092

**Honorary Board Member

***Ex-Officio

PAST PRESIDENTS

*Deceased


Change is in the air. The seasons are changing, we are celebrating a new year, and TBAY is continually evolving. Here are some highlights of the past few months.

The first step in the much-needed building repairs is completed. HVAC replacement took about 6 weeks and is finally finished. Thank you to the staff for their understand-ing and patience while the work was being done. The next phase is replacing our roof. This will take place during the next two to three months.

Our new splash pad was a great addition to camp. The children had a wonderful sum-mer and loved getting wet on the splash pad with the duck, mushroom and ladybug. The campers also had a new fenced in ar-ea to play in. If you haven't seen the new play area, take a ride around the back of the building for a peek. Thanks to Andy Schuyler, Tracey Shenker and the estate of Jack Hager for making this project a reality. Our Early Childhood Program continues to thrive under the leadership of Sandi New-man and management of Tracey Shenker. As of the writing of this article, there are 80 children enrolled for 2018-2019.

At our annual summer BBQ in August, though we missed the band and the rain kept us inside, we had a great showing under the coordination of Andrea and

Glenn Wohl and Sue and Mariano Blanco.

As you have read, on the second day of Rosh Hashanah we will experiment with a new format. The parallel service will join the "main" service in the sanctuary. There will be no organ accompaniment and our choir will sing a capella with our guest can-tor, Larry Indik. The Religious Affairs Com-mittee will survey congregants after the holidays to evaluate the experimental ser-vice to determine if it is something that we would want to continue in the future.

Our Shorashim program has a new interim director, Elissa Gorkowitz. We are thrilled about this transition and we look forward to her energy, enthusiasm and love for the kids.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the many new and exciting programs coming up this year. If you have any comments or suggestions or would like to get involved at TBAY, please contact us at [email protected].

We wish you all a Shana Tova and we look forward to an exciting and fulfilling year ahead.

Lesley Brooks & Ilene Shewitz Co-Presidents

From Our Co-Presidents

DINNER IN THE SUKKAH Eating in the Sukkah is a mitzvah. Join your friends and fulfill this mitzvah.

Friday, September 28 at 6:30

Shabbat Services at 8:00 pm Menu Includes Chicken with Mixed Vegetables, Pepper Steak,

Vegetable Lo Mein, Fried Rice and White Rice

Adults $18, Children (Ages 5Adults $18, Children (Ages 5Adults $18, Children (Ages 5Adults $18, Children (Ages 5----13) $813) $813) $813) $8

Reservations are limited to 75 people. Reservation deadline is Tuesday, September 18

Please contact Jenna at 973-376-0539 ext. 11 or [email protected]

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work. He pushed rocks, he pulled rocks, he rolled rocks over the cliff. He worked for two hours, and when he was done all of the rocks were gone – except one. After all the boy’s hard work, the biggest rock, the one that had been at the bottom of the pile, was still sitting in the middle of the road. No matter how much he tried, he could not move it. And even though he had been at it for two hours, and even though he had removed every other rock, they were still stuck. For with the large rock in the center of the road, and the mountain on one side and the cliff on the other, the horse and wagon still couldn’t get past.

The boy walked wearily back to the wagon, wiping his arm across his forehead. He looked up and said, “I’m sorry father, but I can’t move that last rock, and we can’t get around it. I’m afraid we’ll have to go back.”

His father looked down and asked, “Have you really done eve-rything you could?” Surprised by the question, the boy thought for a moment. Then his face lit up with inspiration, and he ran to the back of the wagon and got out a long piece of cloth, for they sold fabric. He went to the rock, wrapped the cloth around it, took a deep breath, and began to pull. He pulled until his muscles bulged, but the rock didn’t budge.

Disappointed, he walked back, slumped against the wagon, and said, “I’m sorry father, it’s no use. We’ll have to go back.” His father tilted his head to one side as he looked at his son and asked again, “Have you really done everything you

could?” Time after time the boy tried to move the boulder, but the rock didn’t budge. He stared at the rock for a moment more, then turned slowly and trudged back to the wagon. Once more he said: “I’m sorry father, I just can’t move that rock. We’ll have to go back.” And once again his father looked at him and asked, “Have you really done everything you could?” This time the boy got angry. “Yes! Yes I have! I have been pushing and pulling and rolling and throwing rocks for hours and I really have done everything I could!”

His father shook his head, and said quietly, “No, you haven’t, because you haven’t asked me to help you.” With that he climbed down from the wagon, and then he and his son walked to the rock. Together, they rolled it off the road and over the cliff. Then they climbed onto the wagon, and with a soft cluck of the father’s tongue and a gentle shake of the reins, they were on their way.

That, my friends, is the story called “The Mountain and the Cliff.” I have been thinking about this story a great deal be-cause I believe that it speaks volumes about how cooperation and perseverance can influence results positively and effec-tively. When we work together and use all the resources at our disposal, we are more likely to succeed than if we try to shoul-der the burden ourselves. There is strength in numbers, and we can do collectively what we can’t even dream of doing as individuals. And, when we work together as a community, we can overcome so many obstacles.

Rabbi Mark Mallach

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Rabbinic Reflections

Did You Know TBAY Has an Endowment?

Though it doesn’t compare to the lofty endowments boast-ed by many universities and other non-profits, Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael does indeed have an endowment, with total assets of about $432,000 at June 30, 2018. As approved by the Board of Directors, these funds are mainly invested with the Jewish Community Foundation, split 50/50 be-tween their Equity and Fixed Income investment pools. The return for the fiscal year ending June 30 was approxi-mately 4.6%.

TBAY’s Endowment comprises several sub-accounts, some of which may be familiar to you: the Holocaust Edu-cation Fund supports the Holocaust Garden and Holocaust related programs; the Education Fund supports the Reli-gious School; and the Bross Scholarship Fund provides Hebrew High School scholarships. A portion of Rabbi Mal-lach’s Discretionary Fund is also a component of the En-dowment.

Yet another important component is the Unrestricted ac-count, meaning it has no specific purpose or restriction at-tached (as compared to the funds mentioned above). As this account grows, through donations, bequests (e.g. Leg-acy Society) and earnings, some portion could be used to fund Temple operations or for emergencies, as determined by the Board.

Since the Holocaust Education Fund is already well funded thanks to generous past donations, please consider the Unrestricted Endowment account, or any of the other en-dowment funds, when making additional donations to TBAY. Also consider joining the Legacy Society if you have not yet done so. See more info here: http://tbaynj.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=CreateaJewishLegacy&category=Main

Please feel free to contact me with any questions about our Endowment.

Paul Peyser, Endowment Committee Chair [email protected]

Endowment Committee

Orna and Larry Greenberg, whose daughter Galit

received a BA in Marketing and Psychology from

The Rotman Commerce School, University of Toronto

Sally Kaufman, whose granddaughter Rebecca Kaufman

received a BA in Managerial Economics from Union College

Nancy and Mitchell Bookbinder on the birth

of their grandson Noah Julian Clarke,

born to their daughter Pam and her husband Ernie

Ilene and Louis Perl on the Bat Mitzvah

of their granddaughter Zoe Perl Goldman

Steven Goldstein on receiving the

B’nai B’rith International Citizenship & Civic Affairs Award

Caren Manders on receiving the

B’nai B’rith International Eshet Chayil Award

Mark Ross on receiving the

B’nai B’rith International Keter Shem Tov Award

Judith and Richard Falkin on the birth

of their granddaughter Joey Glenna Gantman,

born to their daughter Jessica and her husband Kenneth

Susan and Bart Salant on the engagement

of their daughter Jaclyn to Brian Finkel

Gerry Weiss on the birth

of his grandson Max Alexander Weiss,

born to his son Steven and his wife Jennifer

Sheryl and Alan Saretsky on the birth

of their granddaughter Ella Shay Miller,

born to their daughter Lauren and her husband Luke

Rosalyn Feuer on the birth

of her great- granddaughter Juna Dotokis

Sheri and Warren Frank on the engagement

of their son Adam to Shelby Krasnoff

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The Temple family extends hearty congratulations to these families on their recent life cycle events and special occasions

CCCCONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

SAVE THE DATE

TRIVIA NIGHT AT TBAYTRIVIA NIGHT AT TBAYTRIVIA NIGHT AT TBAYTRIVIA NIGHT AT TBAY

Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 pm

A fun and challenging evening!

Watch your mail for more information

UNION COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES PRESENTATION

Thursday, September 13 – 11:00 am

Union County offers various programs available to senior citizens. The Springfield Seniors Club has a community presentation on Thursday, September 13 at 11:00 am at the Chisholm Center, 100 South Springfield Avenue, Springfield. A representative from the Union County Divi-sion on Aging will outline the services available through the many agencies that comprise this Division.

A light lunch is provided. All are invited to attend. It will be an opportunity for seniors, their family members and care-givers to learn about the resources offered by the county. Please call the Rec Department at 973-912-2227 or stop in to make a reservation.

The L’Dor VaDor campaign will close this calendar year 2018, after 6 years of dedicated, committed, successful teamwork toward our goal of $1,300,000. Our current pledges total $1,186,000 and loan indebtedness has been reduced from $1.69M at the start of the campaign to $284K. We plan to complete final gift closings by year-end, with a strong probability of reaching our aggressive goal. We will also focus on assuring all pledges are up to date and completed.

Our improved creditworthiness has enabled securing a favorable Capital Expense commercial loan to allow over-due and seriously needed renovation and replacements to our HVAC systems, roofing, and parking lot.

140 families have committed to the campaign - if you have not yet made a pledge, please do so by contacting Andy or David. Be a part of our success - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future. We will update the LDVD Wall of Recognition in the main lobby and LDVD plaque in the gallery entry upon closure of the campaign. We will also begin the location dedications for those donors who quali-fy and wish to do so.

David Glass and Andy Schuyler, Co-Chairs

L’Dor VaDor Update

Annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Springfield Interfaith Clergy Association

Hosted by St. James the Apostle Church

Monday, September 19, 2018 – 7 to 8 PM

Please gather with us as one community of faith as we cele-brate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Members of the Spring-field Interfaith Clergy Association will be sharing words to uplift our

spirits, and we will enjoy musical selections from our houses of worship combined choirs, and The Spring-field Community Children’s Chorus.

Please bring package goods to donate to the Jersey Food Pantry, and a monetary contribution to support the Springfield Volunteer First Aid Squad. Refresh-ments will be served.

He a l i n g a n d T h a n k f u l n e s s

Fo r H e a l i n g S e r v i c e Friday,September14,2018at8:00PM

As part of our Friday night services for Shabbat, we will have our annual Healing and Meditation service. If you are looking for a Judaism in which your personal spiritual connection leads to a life filled with more joy and com-passion, or if you are in need of, or thankful for healing in either the physical or spiritual realms, then you are cordi-ally invited to this service, during which we will seek God together, review our lives, consider possibilities of change, and seek blessings for health and healing.

Each participant will have an opportunity to share a di-rect blessing of healing with Rabbi Mallach. Please join us for a most memorable evening enhanced by beautiful songs and melodies of healing and Shabbat. An Oneg Shabbat will follow.

ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL

EREV ROSH HASHANAH EREV ROSH HASHANAH EREV ROSH HASHANAH EREV ROSH HASHANAH

CONGREGATIONAL CONGREGATIONAL CONGREGATIONAL CONGREGATIONAL

RECEPTIONRECEPTIONRECEPTIONRECEPTION

Sunday, September 9Sunday, September 9Sunday, September 9Sunday, September 9

8:00 pm8:00 pm8:00 pm8:00 pm

Join Rabbi Mark, Genya and your Join Rabbi Mark, Genya and your Join Rabbi Mark, Genya and your Join Rabbi Mark, Genya and your

TBAY family for TBAY family for TBAY family for TBAY family for

Honey Cake and Shana TovaHoney Cake and Shana TovaHoney Cake and Shana TovaHoney Cake and Shana Tova

Shabbat Shuvah -- Minyanaire Shabbat Saturday, September 15 at 9:30 AM

Join us as we honor all those who form the “backbone” of our daily minyan services. If you are a daily minyan regu-lar you are invited to be recognized and honored at this service, Shabbat Shuvah – The Sabbath of Return – the intermediate Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. ♦ Please let the Jenna know if you plan to attend so we

can properly prepare at 973-376-0539, ext. 11 or [email protected]

♦ If you would like to receive an aliyah on that day, please let us know

♦ If you are interested in participating in the services that morning, as either a Torah Reader, to chant the Haftarah, or as a davener, please contact Rabbi Mal-lach

TASHLICH

CASTING OUR SINS UPON THE WATERS

First Day Rosh Hashanah

Monday, September 10 at 6:15 PM

Meisel Park

It may be simply tossing a few crumbs upon the waters, but the gathering of a sacred community at a moment like this weaves a powerful metaphor of the presence of God. Please join us and bring some breadcrumbs.

The Ma’ariv (evening) service will follow at the park.


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SNEAK INTO SHUL

YOM KIPPUR MINCHA & COMMUNITY YIZKOR

NEILAH TOP 10 LIST

MAKE A LULAV SHAKE

VODKA, A PICKLE & A SHTICKEL OF PUMPERNICKEL

HATAN V`KALLAT HATORAH 5779

What do the items listed above have in common? Almost all (except for the YOM KIPPUR MINCHA & COMMUNITY YIZKOR – see below) are catchy titles of programs designed to encourage congregants to increase their level of ritual participation in synagogue life over the High Holy Days. The specific holidays targeted by these titles are Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah, respectively. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Sneak Into Shul On Yom Kippur the Torah teaches that we are to “afflict our souls.” Thus, the prohibitions against eating and drinking, bathing beyond basic hygiene, and conjugal relations. In addition, we are not to wear leather-soled shoes. Leather shoes, once only custom made, were considered a sign of luxury. Therefore, in order to humble ourselves before God, to afflict our mortal souls, we do not put on the soles of our feet leather shoes. Originally, the intent was to come to services on Yom Kippur in one’s stocking feet. For many reasons this is not practical or safe. The modern alterna-tive has become to wear canvas athletic footwear on Yom Kippur – i.e. sneakers, hence, Sneak Into Shul.

Yom Kippur Minha & Community Yizkor Again this year, as a service to our community, we will offer a Community Yizkor service as part of Yom Kippur. It will take place during the Minha (afternoon) service of Yom Kippur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at 4:45 PM. Please note the following about this service: It will NOT be the same Yizkor service recited earlier in the day for our Temple membership, which is the special Yiz-kor service found in our Yizkor booklets. A separate Community Yizkor Service ticket is required by non-members to attend this service. (Members continue to use their member tickets for Mincha.) These Community Yizkor tickets must be obtained from the Temple office in advance. If you know of someone out there that might be interested in such a ticket, please have them contact the office

Make A Lulav Shake

Purchase and bring your Lulav & Etrogim to Sukkot Services on Monday, September 24 at 9:30 AM, Tuesday through Friday, September 25 to 28 at 6:45 AM, and Sunday, September 30 at 9 AM.

NOTE: Erev Shemini Atzeret v`Simhat Torah: As a congregation in solidarity with Israel, we FOLLOW THE ISRAELI LITUR-GICAL CALENDAR, so as observed in Israel, SHEMINI ATZERET & SIMHAT TORAH ARE COMBINED AS ONE DAY.

Erev Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah

Sunday night, September 30 at 6:30 PM. Help us kick it up lots of notches for Erev Simchat Torah. Come dance with the Torah for Simchat Torah with our rabbi, hear Rabbi Mark Mallach read an entire Torah scroll in 18 minutes or less, and enjoy a candy apple. THIS IS NOT JUST FOR KIDS – ALL AGES SHOULD COME TOGETHER IN CELEBRA-TION OF OUR TORAH.

Monday, October 1 at 9:30 AM: HATAN V`KALLAT HATORAH: Shemini Atzeret v`Simchat Torah – includes the Yizkor service.

Join us for these wonderful and spiritual events.

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No Hillel on campus?

Closest synagogue is miles away?

Not to worry! The College Connection Committee of Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael would like to send fun holiday-related small gifts and cards to our college students throughout the year. If you are the parent of a col-lege student, please provide the following information:

1. Student’s Full Name 2. College/University Name 3. Year in school 4. Student’s Exact Mailing Address. 5. Student’s Email Address 6. Studying Abroad? Which Semester and

Year? 7. Parent’s Name and Email Address

Send information to

Debbie Neher, [email protected] or

Amy Roth, [email protected].

Past participants must re-register every year with current contact information. Please notify us

if any information changes during the year.

We recognize and applaud our Legacy Society members:

Isabell Adler Buzz Barmen

Susan & Mariano Blanco Lesley & David Brooks

Debbie Rogut-Chait & David Chait Martha & Bernard Flashberg

Lisa Harris Glass & David Glass Eugene Gorrin

Laurie Gerstein & David Graber Lois & Larry Horwitz Lois & Stanley Kaish

Laurie & Steven Kaplan Sharon & Darren Kornspan

Sheri & Russ Levitan Genya & Rabbi Mark Mallach

Ellyn & Brian Margulies April Modlinger

Holly & David Munshine Diane & Paul Peyser

Faith & Robert Racusin Meredith & David Schnur Jacqueline & Andy Schuyler Helen Jenys & Peter Schvarcz

Iris & Barry Segal Ilene & Peter Shewitz Susan & Paul Teller Sheila & Jack Usdin

Alice Weinstein Andrea & Glenn Wohl

Others interested in joining this caring group can contact Committee Chair, David Glass at david.seth.glass@ gmail.com.


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It’s Happening at TBAY This Fall!

Choir Practice

ShabbatALIVE!

Selichot Service at

Temple Sha’arey

Shalom

High Holy Day Usher

Meeting

Rabbi & Genya Mallach

Rosh Hashanah

Reception

Tashlich at

Meisel Park

ECP Back to School

Bash

Women’s League

Numerology Program

Healing & Meditation

Service

Minyanaire Shabbat

Torah on Tap

Sukkah Building

Teen Institute

Sukkah Event

Women’s League

Autumn

in the Sukkah

Sukkah Dinner

Legacy Society

Recognition Shabbat

ECP Back to

School Night

Women’s League

Clothing Drive

Membership

Committee Pancake

Breakfast

Women’s League

Girls Night Out

Women’s League

Paid-Up Membership

Dinner

Trivia Night

Interfaith

Thanksgiving Service

at St. James Church

Navigating the

Bar/Bat

Mitzvah Date

Selection Process


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Welcome to another wonderful fun-

filled year at the Early Childhood Pro-gram. As we prepare for the new school year, the teachers have been busy cleaning their classrooms, deco-rating the bulletin boards and planning for the children to return. We cannot wait to welcome the children back and

say hello to our new friends and families. Together, we’ll provide a positive and nurturing environment where the children can learn and grow as they explore and discover the world around them. Together we are partners in creat-ing a stimulating curriculum that encourages the children to learn and develop at their own pace. I know we will provide the best learning experience possible for all our children.

September is a very busy month. We will explore new classrooms, new friends, new routines and new teachers. The children will learn about Rosh Hashanah, apples, and so much more. I am sure everyone will have so much fun exploring these themes.

If your child is coming to preschool for the very first time, it is always good to prepare your child for what to expect at

school. Here are some helpful hints to get your child ready for the first day of school.

• Give your child a sense of what to expect. Visit the class-room to meet the teacher. Read some stories about the first day of school. • Come up with a good-bye ritual. Let your child know that you will be back to get him/her very soon. • Practice listening skills. Start asking your child to do a series of things, such as take his/her shoes to his/her room and put them in the closet, or to go to the bathroom and wash his/her hands, then come and help you set the dinner table. • Read to your child every day. Read about coming to pre-school • Use pretend play to explore the idea of preschool.

Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EarlyChildhoodProgramAtTempleBethAhmYisrael.

On behalf of the staff at the ECP, I wish you a happy and healthy new year.

Sandi Newman, Director

Early Childhood Program

WITH OUR MEMBERS CC..

Isabell Adler, a dedicated member of our congregation, was awarded an Honor-ary Fellowship from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem last June at a ceremony in Israel. She was recognized for being a consistent generous benefactor of the Uni-versity, making her first donation in memory of her son Lee who died on 9/11. The Isabell Adler Endowed Scholarship Fund educates international graduate stu-dents, especially from emerging countries. The Adler name is inscribed on the He-brew University’s Wall of Life as a testa-ment to the family’s commitment to the University. She was joined at the ceremo-ny by many of her family members as well as by Rabbi and Genya Mallach, who were visiting in Israel. Mazal Tov, Isabell! We are proud to call you one of ours! May you continue your many philanthropic pursuits in good health!

Please join us to commemorate Kristalnacht on Friday, November 9 at 8:00 pm. We are honored to have a Survivor, Peter Engler, speak about his own experience.

Peter Engler was born in Berlin. His family fled Nazi Germany and found sanctuary in Shanghai. As he was very young, he did not realize how primi-tive life was for refugees in Shanghai. His parents worked and lived rela-tively well, under the terrible circumstances. Peter went to school there and endured the Allied bombings. When the war ended, the family left for Pal-estine and then made their way to Canada and eventually the USA, where Peter continued his education, earning advanced degrees. A medical re-searcher, he is a Professor Emeritus of the New Jersey Institute of Tech-nology. He is married and the father of two sons and is active in Holocaust education.

Oneg Shabbat will follow services and Kristalnacht commemoration.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.

Daniella Weinberg, Chair [email protected]

Holocaust Education Committee

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Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael Gratefully Acknowledges these DonationsTemple Beth Ahm Yisrael Gratefully Acknowledges these DonationsTemple Beth Ahm Yisrael Gratefully Acknowledges these DonationsTemple Beth Ahm Yisrael Gratefully Acknowledges these Donations

Thank you for your

minimum donation of $10

ADULT EDUCATION FUND

In Memory of Ray Anne Blacksburg by Roz Feuer

CARING COMMITTEE FUND

In Honor of Iris and Barry Segal’s new grandchild by Arlette Cohen

Speedy Recovery

Helen Jenys by Arlette Cohen

In Memory of Robert Modlinger by

Fern and Jerry Steinberg

Lois and Stan Kaish

Patricia and George Schneider Deborah and Steven Nadel Diane and Paul Peyser Irving Beim by Harriet Beim

Louis Notis by Phyllis and Steven Taub

Edward Friedman by Charlotte Friedman

Richard Wyden by Lynn Wyden

Morris Haimowitz by Norton Scherzer Anita Scherzer by Norton Scherzer John Englander by Diane and Paul Peyser Annette and Abraham Geltzeiler by Lorraine and Lewis Geltzeiler Rose and William Bilow by Lorraine and Lewis Geltzeiler George Sattler by Charlotte Friedman

COLLEGE CONNECTION FUND

In Memory of Jack Heyman by Norton Scherzer Clarisse Scherzer by Norton Scherzer Fanny Heyman by Norton Scherzer Anita Scherzer by Pearl, Michael, Ari and Benjamin Scherzer Ernesto Winkowsky by

Karen Winkowski and Ted Sieminski

CONGREGATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM

In Memory of Lillian and Sidney Goldie by Irene Goldie-Petras and George Petras

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

In Memory of Estelle Berson by Werner, Goldblat and Cohen Families

EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Memory of Jerry Avnet by Esther Avnet Anna Lebovitz by Amy Lebovitz

Herbert Ross by Karen and Gary Kerstein

Dora Segal by Iris and Barry Segal Frieda Miller by Bernice and Mel Katzman

Paul Weisman by Marvin Weisman

EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND

In Memory of Annabel Klein by Marilyn and Daniel Garlen

Jacob Cohen by Marilyn and Daniel Garlen

Robert Modlinger by Marilyn and Daniel Garlen

FALKIN SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE FUND

In Memory of Eli Greenberg by Roslyn Feuer

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION ENDOWMENT

In Memory of Harry Rosenberg by Robert Goldman

Morris Asman by Corinne and Stephen Jamnik

Ingeborg Kleiner by Halina and Leon Kleiner Ignatz Prager by Helen Kuhl Yvette Kaplan by Dana and Steven Kaplan

Rachel Karpman by Lea Karpman

Zelik Karpman by Lea Karpman and Dan Breau

Frederic Mitkoff by Marci Mitkoff and Eric Lutsky

Lena and Samuel Seltzer by Sylvia Seltzer Sidney Wyden by Lynn Wyden Joseph Rochlin by Doris and Irwin Rochlin

KIDDUSH ENHANCEMENT FUND

In Memory of Solomon Slotnick by Cynthia and Mark Slotnick

L’DOR VADOR CAMPAIGN FUND

In Memory of Rodney Kay by Esther Avnet Bernard Netkin by Margie and David Netkin

Jack Roland by Lisa and Mark Scherzer Anita Scherzer by Lisa and Mark Scherzer

MUSIC FUND

In Memory of Anthony Denner by Iris and Barry Segal Shirley Winston by Roberta Rogow

RABBI MALLACH’S FUND

In Appreciation

Myrna and Jules Wasserman

Irene Goldie-Petras and George Petras

Helen Jenys and Peter Schvarcz

Gina Russomanno and Ron Silver April Modlinger Patrice and Harold Poltrock Shari and Mike Palmateer Jason, Jennifer and Joshua Sacks

Mitchell and Nancy Bookbinder Edward Kurtzer

In Memory of Albert Barnes by Sadha and Robert Barnes Louis Aroeste by Jill Aroeste Julius Levine by Jill Aroeste

Fred Kaufman by Sally Kaufman

Fanny Barnes by Sadha and Robert Barnes



Allen Meisels by Blair Arthur Harry Zucker by Harriet Singer Regina Weinberg by Rose and Sam Goldman

Anne and Morris Kaplan by Herbert and Marlene Olarsch Morris Olarsch by Marlene and Herbert Olarsch Rose Levenson by Ruth and Howard Berkowitz

Herbert Charnes by Rosalyn Bernstein-Charnes

William Rubin by Phyllis and Arnold Rubin

Yonkel Bier by Toby Schuldiner Menasha Bier by Toby Schuldiner Shiya Bier by Toby Schuldiner Fayga Rezal Bier by Toby Schuldiner Sruel Bier by Toby Schuldiner Herman King by Gloria Fox

Barney Jacobs by Judith Falkin and Karen Brooks

Julyette Haber by Abe Haber Claire and Joseph Todres by Susan and Allen Todres

Albert Allinson by Myrna and Jules Wasserman

Philip Podel by Rosalyn Bernstein-Charnes

Rose Berg by Betty Schimmel Sadie Shroot by Bernice Davis

Leona Ginsberg by Sandra Simons

Gottlieb Ranzenhofer by Gloria Fox

Abraham Klap by Phyllis Rubin

Phyllis Nathanson by Mitchell and Nancy Bookbinder David Simons by Joseph B. Simons

Martin Fox by Gloria Fox

David Wasserman by Jules and Myrna Wasserman

Abraham Fox by Gloria Fox

Samuel Levine by Peter Levine

Gloria Levine by Jill Aroeste

Robert Cooper by Andrea Hirschfeld

ROSALIE MILLMAN MEMORIAL FUND

In Memory of Leo Goldberg by Ruth and Richard Luciani Muriel Tenenbaum by Ruth and Richard Luciani Robert Gladstone by Ruth and Richard Luciani Richard Krasner by Jaclynn and Evan Wasserman Claire Todres by Bobbe and Philip Pomp

Rose Sheitelman by Bobbe and Philip Pomp

SACRED BOOK FUND

In Memory of Frederic Mitkoff by Marci Mitkoff and Eric Lutsky

TEMPLE DONATIONS

In Honor of Birth of Nancy and Mitchell Bookbinder’s grandson by Elise and Bob Goldblat and Family

Birth of Lila Greenberg’s great grandson by Elise and Bob Goldblat and Family

Grandson Jeremy’s college graduation by Lois and Stan Kaish

In Memory of Herman Beim by Nancy and David Beim

Mollie Moncher by Nancy and David Beim

Robert Modlinger by Martha and Bernie Flashberg

Barbara Eglow

Alan Kierman

Debra and Jared Gutman

Richard Hausner Maurice Carchman by Sue and Mariano Blanco

Sarah Fenichel by Miriam Carchman

Patti Weiss by Clarice Cutler Edith Fern by Cecile Fern

Leonard Garber by Beulah Garber

Gary Frank by Lisa and David Glass

Deborah and Steven Nadel Joseph Goldblat by Elise and Robert Goldblat and Family

Steven Goldblat Goldblat and Cohen Families

Patricia Ritterman by Melissa and Steven Goldstein

Lynn Edelman by Debra and Jared Gutman

Mollie Gutman by Debra and Jared Gutman

Ita Froymovich by Debra and Jared Gutman

Arnold Hammer by Lorraine and Irwin Hammer Emilie Hammer by Lorraine and Irwin Hammer Paul Hilton by Martha and Marc Hilton

Zora Horwitz by Lois and Larry Horwitz

Fay Kaplan by David Kaplan

Louis Klein by Judith Klein

Muriel Tenenbaum by Katherine and Hyman Kleinman

Max Kaplan by Albert Kornspan

Fay and Benjamin Spergel by Rona and Al Lehner Leo Lehner by Rona and Al Lehner David Rabinowitz by Eleanor Manders Donald Zimmerman by Caren and Richard Manders

Alan Perlmutter by Marci and Martin Meyerhardt Ruth Gold by Shelley and Drew Miller Roger Cohen by Mireille and Isaac Modiano

Isaac Cohen by Mireille and Isaac Modiano

Betty Eisenberg by Ilene and Louis Perl Freida Perl by Ilene and Louis Perl Mollie Rajs by Lea and Efraim Rajs

Judith Reznick by Jacqueline and Jeffrey Shanes Janice Reznick and Dan Dunaief



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Thank you to the many members of the congregation who brought comfort to me following the death of my husband: those who visited, who assisted at the shiva, who made donations, sent tributes and planted trees. Your friendship has helped me during this period.

April Modlinger

Thank you notes are published in the Temple Bulletin

when accompanied by a donation of $18 or more Thank You NotesThank You NotesThank You NotesThank You Notes

Torah on Tap with Rabbi Mallach

Join Rabbi Mallach for Torah study in a

relaxed and casual atmosphere

Thursdays at 7:45 pm

October 18 and November 15

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Oneg Shabbat Sponsors

Thank you to those

who sponsored a

Friday evening

Oneg Shabbat

Alice Weinstein, Alice Weinstein, Alice Weinstein, Alice Weinstein,

in memory of her son in memory of her son in memory of her son in memory of her son

Ralph WeinsteinRalph WeinsteinRalph WeinsteinRalph Weinstein All are welcome to attend services and share these s’machot!

William Margulies, son of Ellyn and Brian Margulies, William Margulies, son of Ellyn and Brian Margulies, William Margulies, son of Ellyn and Brian Margulies, William Margulies, son of Ellyn and Brian Margulies,

Saturday, October 20, 2018, at 9;30 amSaturday, October 20, 2018, at 9;30 amSaturday, October 20, 2018, at 9;30 amSaturday, October 20, 2018, at 9;30 am

Kira Zimbalist, daughter of Alan and Teri Zimbalist, Kira Zimbalist, daughter of Alan and Teri Zimbalist, Kira Zimbalist, daughter of Alan and Teri Zimbalist, Kira Zimbalist, daughter of Alan and Teri Zimbalist,

Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 9:30 amSaturday, November 3, 2018, at 9:30 amSaturday, November 3, 2018, at 9:30 amSaturday, November 3, 2018, at 9:30 am

Natalie and Emily Dash, daughters of Donna and Jeff Dash, Natalie and Emily Dash, daughters of Donna and Jeff Dash, Natalie and Emily Dash, daughters of Donna and Jeff Dash, Natalie and Emily Dash, daughters of Donna and Jeff Dash,

Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 4:00 pmSaturday, December 1, 2018, at 4:00 pmSaturday, December 1, 2018, at 4:00 pmSaturday, December 1, 2018, at 4:00 pm

B ’ N E I M I T Z V A H

S P O T L I G H T

Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael is proud to announce these B’nei Mitzvah

Jay Lewis by Jacqueline and Jeffrey Shanes Janice Reznick and Dan Dunaief Marven Schwartz by Marilyn Schwartz

Jacob Cott by Marilyn Schwartz

Max Sherman by Richard Sherman

Lauren Silver by Gina Russomano and Ron Silver Gilda Snyder by Geoffrey Snyder Bertha Resnick by Geoffrey Snyder Fay Stein by Harry Stein

Martin Stern by Kate Stern

Robert Barda by Susan and Paul Teller

Susan Klein by Susan and Paul Teller Tessie Teller by Susan and Paul Teller Seymour Wasserman by Myrna and Jules Wasserman

Benjamin Wasserman by Myrna and Jules Wasserman

Edward Weinfeldt by Phyllis Weinfeldt William Young by Gloria Young

Max Stein by Sally and Michael Zuckerman

Ben Linker by Marilyn and George Zapolitz Louis Zeller by Irma Zeller Natalie Robinson by Sally and Michael Zuckerman

Sidney Robinson by Sally and Michael Zuckerman

Sally Linker by Marilyn and George Zapolitz

Anna Stalford by Frankie Zurav

Irwin Zurav by Frankie Zurav

Dave Samuels by Geri and Joie Babrowsky

Gary Frank by Lois and Stan Kaish

Gussie Cott by Marilyn Schwartz

Alan Constantin by Eileen and Richard Sherman



WOMEN’S LEAGUEWOMEN’S LEAGUEWOMEN’S LEAGUEWOMEN’S LEAGUE

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This fall Women’s League is looking forward to a sociable, fun and productive beginning of a new year. We are planning many exciting ac-tivities to attract new members, including a talk and discussion, “The Nine Personality Types

According to Numerology,” “Autumn in The Sukkah” with wine and cheese, Girls Night Out at Chocolate Works, our Annual Paid Up Membership Dinner and Vendor Fair, and a Hanukkah party (featuring vodka, latkes and a grab bag).

We are interested in drawing women of all ages to help us develop programs that will enhance and support our TBAY community. If you would like to get involved, contact Jane Lakritz at 201-826-8930 or Susan Teller at 908-233-0092.

Please participate in our gift card program, which is a great

way to raise money for the Temple, and an easy way to earn donor credit. Gift cards for supermarkets and many other retail stores can be purchased through the Temple office, or by contacting Lynn Haliczer at 973-943-7611 or Irene Goldie-Petras at 908-578-0935.

Also, please visit the Women’s League gift shop off the Temple main lobby. The Temple office staff can help you with any purchase.

Thank you for your interest in Women’s League!

Jane Lakritz and Susan Teller Co-Presidents

Co-Presidents’ Message


Please call April Modlinger at 973-

715-3457 to send Tribute Cards or Tapestry Cards. You can buy Trib-ute Cards to mail yourself. Ten cards for $20.

gtÑxáàÜç VtÜwá Get Well Fern Steinberg by Barbara Eglow

Irene Goldie-Petras by Women’s League

Condolences

David Freund on loss of brother by Barbara Eglow

Todd Levine on loss of mother by Marilyn Schwartz

Wendy Perlin on loss of father by Sally Kaufman

Mazel Tov

Bobbi and Jack Matalon on marriage of son Howard to Heather by Barbara and Elliott Merkin

Anita and Ken Melman

David Green on engagement of son Ben by April Modlinger

gÜ|uâàxá Get Well Gary Kerstein by Esther Avnet Fern Steinberg by Marlene and Bob Freeman

Anne Russomano by Marlene and Bob Freeman

Irene Goldie-Petras by Lynn Haliczer Helen Jenys by Esther Avnet and Norton Scherzer

Mazel Tov

Julie and Jeffrey Scherzer on son’s graduation from Pingry by

Esther Avnet Bobbi and Jack Matalon on marriage of son Howard by

Marlene and Bob Freeman

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Rubin on Kimberly’s graduation by Esther Avnet Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Rever on Allison’s graduation by

Esther Avnet Mr. and Mrs. Mort Segal on new home by Esther Avnet and Norton Scherzer David Green on engagement of son Ben by Sally Kaufman

Condolences

Gina Vinick on loss of mother by Marlene and Bob Freeman

Jane Wasserman and family on loss of mother by Marilyn Schwartz

Debbie Title on loss of mother by Marilyn Schwartz

Micki Dorof and family on loss of hus-band Jay by Rona Lehner Anita Swotinsky on loss of husband Jack by Marilyn Schwartz

David Freund on loss of brother Ira by Esther Avnet and Norton Scherzer Beth Softness on loss of father Donald by Debbie Freeman

Cookie Wisser on loss of husband Jack by Rona and Al Lehner Joy Levy on loss of husband Stuart by Rona and Al Lehner Dan Marx on loss of wife Esta by Esther Avnet Hope Freedman on loss of father by Marlene and Bob Freeman

SAVE THE DATE

Women’s League

Paid-Up Membership Dinner and Vendor Shopping Nite

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 at 6:30 PM

Complimentary with your Women’s League Membership!

Come mingle, laugh, nosh, chat, shop and

celebrate Women’s League at this annual event as we begin a year filled with engaging

programs and social activities at TBAY!

Dues for 2018-2019 year: $40 per member

Please make checks payable to WL of TBAY. Mail to Andrea Wohl, 239 Lelak Avenue,



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We’re pleased to report that we produced another successful Ad Calendar. Our thanks go to all of our members who solicited ads

and sent in their personal greetings, memorials and listings. We also appreciate the generous support of the many community businesses and professionals who participated.

Pick up your calendar on Monday, September 10, after Rosh Hashanah ser-vices in the lobby as you are leaving the Temple. We hope you will find it useful throughout the year. Please patronize our advertisers and tell them you saw their ad in the TBAY Women’s League calendar!

Esther Avnet, Paula Gerber, Beth Hersh & Lois Kaish

Co-Chairs

A D C A L E N D A R

ELECTION DAY

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Polls Open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

VOTE - DEMOCRACY IS NOT A

SPECTATOR SPORT!!!

Welcome to Women’s League of Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael!Welcome to Women’s League of Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael!Welcome to Women’s League of Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael!Welcome to Women’s League of Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael! Our mission is to create community involvement, engage in Our mission is to create community involvement, engage in Our mission is to create community involvement, engage in Our mission is to create community involvement, engage in Jewish life, enhance Jewish knowledge, and support TBAY.Jewish life, enhance Jewish knowledge, and support TBAY.Jewish life, enhance Jewish knowledge, and support TBAY.Jewish life, enhance Jewish knowledge, and support TBAY.

Make new friends!Make new friends!Make new friends!Make new friends! Enjoy interesting programs Enjoy interesting programs Enjoy interesting programs Enjoy interesting programs

and social activities.and social activities.and social activities.and social activities. Learn and be inspired Learn and be inspired Learn and be inspired Learn and be inspired with Jewish traditions.with Jewish traditions.with Jewish traditions.with Jewish traditions.

Become a member of Women’s League!Become a member of Women’s League!Become a member of Women’s League!Become a member of Women’s League!

Women’s League is proud to support TBAY and the greater Women’s League is proud to support TBAY and the greater Women’s League is proud to support TBAY and the greater Women’s League is proud to support TBAY and the greater Jewish community in a number of ways.Jewish community in a number of ways.Jewish community in a number of ways.Jewish community in a number of ways.

♦ Underwriting the Community Seder on the 2Underwriting the Community Seder on the 2Underwriting the Community Seder on the 2Underwriting the Community Seder on the 2ndndndnd night of night of night of night of PassoverPassoverPassoverPassover

♦ Sponsoring Oneg Shabbat every Friday eveningSponsoring Oneg Shabbat every Friday eveningSponsoring Oneg Shabbat every Friday eveningSponsoring Oneg Shabbat every Friday evening

♦ Subsidizing Temple initiatives and capital improvementsSubsidizing Temple initiatives and capital improvementsSubsidizing Temple initiatives and capital improvementsSubsidizing Temple initiatives and capital improvements

♦ Generously contributing to the L’Dor VaDor Fundraising Generously contributing to the L’Dor VaDor Fundraising Generously contributing to the L’Dor VaDor Fundraising Generously contributing to the L’Dor VaDor Fundraising CampaignCampaignCampaignCampaign

♦ Providing Teen Scholarships for Jewish experience and Providing Teen Scholarships for Jewish experience and Providing Teen Scholarships for Jewish experience and Providing Teen Scholarships for Jewish experience and educationeducationeducationeducation

♦ Supporting Congregational Nurse ProgramSupporting Congregational Nurse ProgramSupporting Congregational Nurse ProgramSupporting Congregational Nurse Program

Dues for 2018Dues for 2018Dues for 2018Dues for 2018----2019 year are $40 2019 year are $40 2019 year are $40 2019 year are $40 Send us your name, address, phone and email.Send us your name, address, phone and email.Send us your name, address, phone and email.Send us your name, address, phone and email.

Please make check payable to Women’s League of Temple Please make check payable to Women’s League of Temple Please make check payable to Women’s League of Temple Please make check payable to Women’s League of Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael and mail to Andrea Wohl, Beth Ahm Yisrael and mail to Andrea Wohl, Beth Ahm Yisrael and mail to Andrea Wohl, Beth Ahm Yisrael and mail to Andrea Wohl, 239 Lelak Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081239 Lelak Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081239 Lelak Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081239 Lelak Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081

New TBAY members receive complimentary New TBAY members receive complimentary New TBAY members receive complimentary New TBAY members receive complimentary membership to WL for the first year. membership to WL for the first year. membership to WL for the first year. membership to WL for the first year.

We have an exciting calendar of events planned We have an exciting calendar of events planned We have an exciting calendar of events planned We have an exciting calendar of events planned and would love to have you join us!and would love to have you join us!and would love to have you join us!and would love to have you join us!

WOMEN’S LEAGUE JUDAICA SHOP

WOW!!!

Hot Out of the

Kiln!!! Glassdesign was created by Kevin Frosch and Daryl Cohen, a husband and wife glass artist team located in Tucson, AZ. Their one of a kind, colorful, handmade fused glass items undergo kiln firing as high as 1500 degrees and are truly pure pieces of art work. We just ordered 13 of their stunning new mezuzahs and are excited to share them with you. In addition, if you didn’t know, the Judaica Shop also sells kosher, 2½ inch mezuzah scrolls (inserts for mezuzahs). As a courtesy, they are available at the wholesale price of $27 each. Are you looking to update your mezuzah? Want to enhance an existing collection? In search of a special gift? Feel free to reach out to Pearl Scherzer (908) 672-8287, Susan Wohlgemuth (908) 803-9398 or stop by the Temple office* and discover the beauty within each mezuzah!

*When purchasing through the office, kindly pay by check.

Buy local, keep your dollars right here

in our TBAY community!


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OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

AWARENESS MONTH

Rachel Coalition Events

Thursday, October 11 - 6:30-7:30pm

4th Annual DV Candlelight Vigil

Livingston Memorial Oval

Tuesday, October 30 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Women to Women Luncheon

Grand Wilshire Hotel, West Orange

Guest Speaker: Jennie Willoughby

Domestic Violence Survivor and

Advocate for DV Victims

For more information, contact:

Lois Kaish at 973-379-9402, [email protected]

Women’s League Presents

GIRLS NIGHT OUT GIRLS NIGHT OUT GIRLS NIGHT OUT GIRLS NIGHT OUT At

Enjoyadecadentnightoutwithfriendsasyou

sipwine,samplechocolatetruf�les,andenjoy

ChocolateWorks’chocolatefountains.

$20 for WL members and $25 for non-members. Join today!

RSVP by Monday, October 15 to April Modlinger at

[email protected] or (973)715-3457

Please send check made out to Women’s League, to TBAY, 60 Temple Drive, Spring8ield, NJ 07081

*To join Women’s League, please include dues of $40.

Membership will enable you to attend the

WL Paid-up Membership Dinner on Thursday, November 15, 2018.

Women’s League of Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael Women’s League of Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael Women’s League of Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael Women’s League of Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael

Annual Clothing DriveAnnual Clothing DriveAnnual Clothing DriveAnnual Clothing Drive

Sunday ~ October 21, 9:00 amSunday ~ October 21, 9:00 amSunday ~ October 21, 9:00 amSunday ~ October 21, 9:00 am((((12:00 pm12:00 pm12:00 pm12:00 pm

Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael will be reimbursed for every pound collected! All items must be in good, usable condition. The cloth(ing and other items collected are NOT SHREDDED and will be sent to those in need! Funds raised will benefit projects organized by Women’s League.

Contact Andrea Wohl for more information ~ 973Contact Andrea Wohl for more information ~ 973Contact Andrea Wohl for more information ~ 973Contact Andrea Wohl for more information ~ 973((((467467467467((((8642864286428642 Youth Volunteers Needed! ~ Community Service Credit Youth Volunteers Needed! ~ Community Service Credit Youth Volunteers Needed! ~ Community Service Credit Youth Volunteers Needed! ~ Community Service Credit

GivenGivenGivenGiven

We Will Have Women’s League Gift Cards for SaleWe Will Have Women’s League Gift Cards for SaleWe Will Have Women’s League Gift Cards for SaleWe Will Have Women’s League Gift Cards for Sale

Items being collected and donated to NJ Clothing Drive include:

Clothes and ShoesClothes and ShoesClothes and ShoesClothes and Shoes

Men’s, Women’s, Children’sMen’s, Women’s, Children’sMen’s, Women’s, Children’sMen’s, Women’s, Children’s AccessoriesAccessoriesAccessoriesAccessories

Belts, Purses, HatsBelts, Purses, HatsBelts, Purses, HatsBelts, Purses, Hats ToysToysToysToys

Small Toys Small Toys Small Toys Small Toys –––– Hard or Soft (under 14”)Hard or Soft (under 14”)Hard or Soft (under 14”)Hard or Soft (under 14”) LinensLinensLinensLinens

Bed sheets, BlanketsBed sheets, BlanketsBed sheets, BlanketsBed sheets, Blankets CDs/DVDsCDs/DVDsCDs/DVDsCDs/DVDs

In appropriate cases, no copies or loose discsIn appropriate cases, no copies or loose discsIn appropriate cases, no copies or loose discsIn appropriate cases, no copies or loose discs

Unacceptable ItemsUnacceptable ItemsUnacceptable ItemsUnacceptable Items Books, Board Games, Puzzles, Large Toys (over 14 inches), Art Supplies (Crayons, Markers, coloring Books, Crafting Items, Fabric Scraps), Furniture, Rugs, Exercise Equipment, Appliances or Electronics of Any Kind (Nothing with a cord), Winter Boots, Winter Coats, Single Shoes, Roller Skates, Ice Skates, Dirty, Damp, Damaged, Tattered Items, Rags, Items with Holes or Tears, Pack and Plays, Car Seats, Strollers, Baby Seats, Loungers, Miscellaneous Housewares, Dec(orative Items, Bric(a(Brac, Dishes, Glassware, Bak(Cookware, Pots/Pans, Kitchenware of any kind

Bring all items to the TBAY parking lot Bring all items to the TBAY parking lot Bring all items to the TBAY parking lot Bring all items to the TBAY parking lot in up to 13in up to 13in up to 13in up to 13((((gallon WHITEgallon WHITEgallon WHITEgallon WHITE

kitchen bags. kitchen bags. kitchen bags. kitchen bags.

NO black garbage bags of any NO black garbage bags of any NO black garbage bags of any NO black garbage bags of any size will be accepted!size will be accepted!size will be accepted!size will be accepted!

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Tammuz 5778Tammuz 5778Tammuz 5778Tammuz 5778————Tishrei 5779Tishrei 5779Tishrei 5779Tishrei 5779 SSSSEPTEMBEREPTEMBEREPTEMBEREPTEMBER 2018201820182018

1 Saturday Shacharit Service 10:00 am

Babysitting & Blessings 10:30 am

Mincha, Ma’ariv, Havdalah 6:02 pm

SELICHOT SERVICES at Temple Sha’arey Shalom 8:30 pm

5 Wednesday Temple Board Meeting 7:45 pm

6 Thursday High Holy Day Usher Meeting 7:00 pm

Women’s League Numerology

Program 7:00 pm

7 Friday Shabbat ALIVE! Service 6:30 pm

Candle Lighting 7:01 pm

8 Saturday Shaharit Service 9:30 am



9 Sunday EREV ROSH HASHANAH

Ma’ariv 8:00 pm

Followed by Rabbi Mark & Genya

Mallach’s Rosh Hashanah Reception

10 Monday ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1

Shacharit 8:45 am




Tashlich, Mincha, Ma’ariv 6:30 pm

at Meisel Park

11 Tuesday ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2

Shacharit 8:45 am



Mincha, Ma’ariv 8:00 pm

14 Friday Candle Lighting 6:49 pm

Healing & Meditation Service 8:00 pm

15 Saturday SHABBAT SHUVAH

Minyanaire Shabbat Service 9:30 am



18 Tuesday EREV YOM KIPPUR – KOL NIDRE

Mincha/Kol Nidre 6:45 pm

Parallel Service 7:15 pm

19 Wednesday YOM KIPPUR

Shacharit 9:00 am




Yizkor Service 1:00 pm

Mincha & Community Yizkor Svc. 4:15 pm Ne’ilah 6:15 pm

Shofar sounding followed by

Men’s Club Break-Fast 7:42 pm

20 Thursday Torah on Tap 8:00 pm


Shabbat Service 8:00 pm



Youth Services 10:30 am


23 Sunday EREV SUKKOT Sukkah Building 9:30 am

Service 6:30 pm

24 Monday SUKKOT DAY 1

OFFICE CLOSED Service 9:30 am

25 Tuesday SUKKOT DAY 2

NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Service 6:45 am

26 Wednesday SUKKOT DAY 3

Service 6:45 am

27 Thursday SUKKOT DAY 4

Service 6:45 am

Women’s League Autumn

in the Sukkah 7:00 pm

28 Friday SUKKOT DAY 5

Service 6:45 am


Sukkah Dinner 6:30 pm

LEGACY SOCIETY SHABBAT


29 Saturday SUKKOT DAY 6

Shaharit Service 9:30 am




30 Sunday SUKKOT DAY 7

EREV SHEMINI ATZERET &

SIMCHAT TORAH

Minyan 9:00 am

Religious School Pizza in the Hut 9:00 am



1 Monday SH’MINI ATZERET

SIMHAT TORAH

OFFICE CLOSED

Service 9:30 am

2 Tuesday NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL


4 Thursday ECP Back to School Night 7:00 pm


Shabbat ALIVE! Service 6:30 pm




7 Sunday NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

9 Tuesday Men’s Club Meeting 7:00 pm

11 Thursday Women’s League Board Meeting 7:30 pm





Youth Services & Mini-Minyan 10:30 am

Mincha, Ma’ariv, Havdallah 5:52 pm

16 Tuesday Religious Affairs Comm. Meeting 7:45 pm

18 Thursday Women’s League Girls Night Out 7:00 pm

Torah on Tap 8:00 pm




Bar Mitzvah of William Margulies Babysitting & Blessings 10:30 am



21 Sunday Women’s League Clothing Drive 9:00 am

Membership Pancake Breakfast 9:00 am

24 Wednesday ECP Back to School Bash 5:00 pm







TishreiTishreiTishreiTishrei————Cheshvan 5779Cheshvan 5779Cheshvan 5779Cheshvan 5779

OOOOCTOBERCTOBERCTOBERCTOBER 2018201820182018


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The members of the Congregation extend their sympathy to those who have sustained a loss in their family

Mitch Bookbinder who lost his beloved Mitch Bookbinder who lost his beloved Mitch Bookbinder who lost his beloved Mitch Bookbinder who lost his beloved

mother Sheila Bookbindermother Sheila Bookbindermother Sheila Bookbindermother Sheila Bookbinder

Bob Racusin who lost his beloved Bob Racusin who lost his beloved Bob Racusin who lost his beloved Bob Racusin who lost his beloved

stepfather Gary Frankstepfather Gary Frankstepfather Gary Frankstepfather Gary Frank

Alyssa Sablosky who lost her beloved Alyssa Sablosky who lost her beloved Alyssa Sablosky who lost her beloved Alyssa Sablosky who lost her beloved

sister Traci Metzgersister Traci Metzgersister Traci Metzgersister Traci Metzger

May the spirit of love, which is everlasting, bring solace to the sorrowing hearts of our congregants and their families.

Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet—Praised be the true Judge

In Memoriam ורבזל

We record with sorrow the recent passing of our congregants

JACOB COHEN

ROBERT MODLINGER

MARTIN SHACHAT

MURIEL TENENBAUM

LEO ZELMANOVICH

We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and

pray they will find comfort in the days to come

ן י ד ך ו ר ב ת מ א ה

1 Thursday Women’s League Board Meeting 7:30 pm


Shabbat ALIVE! Service 6:30 pm

3 Saturday Shaharit Service 9:30 am

Bat Mitzvah of Kira Zimbalist Babysitting & Blessings 10:30 am



6 Tuesday NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL




Kristallnacht Commemoration 8:00 pm




15 Thursday Women’s League Paid-Up

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