Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah...bima during the High Holidays. Hebrew/music reading not required, just a good ear and lots of spirit! If you are interested, please contact Cantor Stern

SIVAN—TAMUZ -AV 5776

JULY—AUGUST 2016

Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah

TISHA B’AV Services Saturday, August 13

in Cranford at 9:00 PM

Sunday, August 14

in Clark at 9:00 AM To participate in the reading of the Book of Eicha

(Lamentations), contact Fern Cammy at 732-549-2652.

TBOBT CHOIR Join us for a joyful and

spiritual experience on the bima during the High Holidays. Hebrew/music reading

not required, just a good ear and lots of spirit!

If you are interested, please contact Cantor Stern for more information.

Join us on Friday, August 26 at Rahway River Park for our

annual Shabbat Under the Stars!

The lively musical service begins at 6:15 pm followed by a delicious deli sandwich dinner with homemade salads and dessert!

Cost is only $6 per person, no charge for children under 13. RSVP is required no later than August 17th. Remember to bring a folding chair. Our venue is right past the parking lot opposite the swimming pool.

Welcome Shabbat and enjoy an evening surrounded by the beauty of nature!

Well, summer is half over. I hope it has been a

pleasant one and not too hot! If you are not too busy,

why don't you join us for Friday night Shabbat

services on August 12th for a very spirited

Sisterhood Shabbat Service. After services you can

join us for a delicious Oneg and do some socializing!

Then to open our 2016-17 Sisterhood year, we are

having a most special program. On Tuesday, September 20th at 8pm,

the ever popular Jamie Novak, an expert on organizing, will speak to

our group on the topic, "How to Declutter your Home & Life". An author

of 5 best selling books on organizing, you will not only learn useful tips

but also will be entertained by her terrific humor. So plan to be there on

September 20th. You won't regret it. Enjoy the rest of the summer!!

Joleen Fridson

Sisterhood President’s MessageSisterhood President’s MessageSisterhood President’s MessageSisterhood President’s Message

The Temple

Book Club

will meet on

Sunday, Sept. 18 at

10 am. The book will be “The Bridal Chair” by Gloria Goldreich.

Any questions?

Please call Thelma Purdy at 732-381-5225.

The Temple Office Hours are:

Monday through Friday ~ 9:00 AM—2:00 PM

The TBO/BT Family extends Mazel Tov to: The TBO/BT Family extends Mazel Tov to: The TBO/BT Family extends Mazel Tov to: The TBO/BT Family extends Mazel Tov to:

Florence Bernstein on the birth of her great grandson Joshua Milo who was born on July 16th.

The TBO/BT Family extends Condolences The TBO/BT Family extends Condolences The TBO/BT Family extends Condolences The TBO/BT Family extends Condolences

to:to:to:to:

Betty Needleman on the passing of her mother, Rose Unger

Michael Goldstein on the passing of his mother, Faye Goldstein

Remember to buy

ShopRite Gift Cards. Please contact the Temple Office

at 732-381-8403, ext 11.

Did You Lose Something?

Contact the Temple Office at 732-381-8403, ext 11 to see if it was turned into our Lost and Found!

A Special Thank You from Helene and Alan Davis for all the good wishes to their

daughter Michelle on receiving her MBA!

Yahrzeit FundYahrzeit FundYahrzeit FundYahrzeit Fund

Donated By In Memory Of:

Judith Gottlieb Irving Gottlieb

Roberta Makow Martin Makow

Alvin Barr Florence Barr

David Altman Beatrice Altman

Janet Addalia Sara Kamerman

Carla Rockliff Richard Wolfson

Michael Miller Sophie Newman

Lisa Edles Beverly Polner

Evelyn Schisler Camille Sinclair

Paul, Caroline

& Bert Wexler Marion Wexler

Meryl Rubin Louis Monheit

Jordan Vogel Louis Vogel

Irene Goldstein Alexander Fenyves

Carol Richstein Bernard Schwartz

Shirley Coppleson Harold Coppleson

Steve Hurok Morris Hurok

Judy Hurok Doris Tennebaum

Sylvia Wolkin Irving Strobing

Sylvia Wolkin Rebecca Wolkin

Margaret Bank Simon Bank

Sanford Klurman Anna Klurman

Doris Kalish Irving Beim

Doris Kalish Gertrude Lowenstein

Milton Loshin Harriet Yager

We gratefully acknowledge the following We gratefully acknowledge the following We gratefully acknowledge the following We gratefully acknowledge the following

donations made to TBO/BT during the donations made to TBO/BT during the donations made to TBO/BT during the donations made to TBO/BT during the

months of JUNE and Julymonths of JUNE and Julymonths of JUNE and Julymonths of JUNE and July

Phyllis Chanin Isadore Koplin

Louise Cangelosi E.E. Gottlieb

Louise Cangelosi Rose Glass

Linda Axelrad Kurt Moses

Norma Sheld Max Sheld

Donated By In Memory Of:

Marvin Edelman Abraham Edelman

Marvin Edelman Edith Edelman

Estelle Edelman Gertrude Moss

Janet Addalia Charlotte Eule

Laurie Marcus Jack Druckman

Barbara Price William Price

Marilyn Weinstein Milton Weinstein

Arnold Young Sarah Young

Arnold Young Max Young

Bonnie Altman Melanie Dreifus

Barbara Roth Harry Eptstein

Susan Goodman Alex Goodman

George Schlisler Saul Schlisler

Thelma Purdy Joseph Kahn

Arthur Purdy Mildred Purdy

Arthur Purdy Herman Purdy

Norman Sheld Max Sheld

Linda Cohen Eleanor Kandl

Herbert Hymanson Samuel Hymanson

Linda Cohen Francis Reiner

Genie Berry: In memory of Ida Maltzer

Michael Miller: In memory of Sarah Nathan

Religious School FundReligious School FundReligious School FundReligious School Fund

Gitta Harel: In memory of Reed Altholz

Stacey, Jonathan, Scott and Jennifer Greenberg: In memory of Reed

Altholz

Stanley and Fay Fink: In memory of Reed Altholz

Carol Bernstein and John Sinclair: In honor of Florence Bernstein's

birthday

Judy Turner and Family: In appreciation to the TBOBT family

General FundGeneral FundGeneral FundGeneral Fund

Seymour & Verna Lemberg: In memory of Jack Cohen

Sanford & Arlene Fineman: In memory of Reed Altholz

Leonard & Alison Kosberg: In memory of Reed Altholz

Jerry & Charlotte Miller: In gratitude for being able to have Jerry’s

second Bar Mitzvah at the Shul.

Barbara & Jay Van Wiemokly: In memory of Irvin Solomon

Cantor’s Discretionary FundCantor’s Discretionary FundCantor’s Discretionary FundCantor’s Discretionary Fund

Steve and Judy Hurok: In memory of Reed Altholz

Ritual FundRitual FundRitual FundRitual Fund

Gitta Harel

Oneg & Kiddush FundOneg & Kiddush FundOneg & Kiddush FundOneg & Kiddush Fund

May 28 - Dan & Marvie Guttman in honor of their anniversary

June 18 - Suzanne & Mike Miller in honor of their anniversary

June 25 -Jill Burkhard & Family in honor of Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah

Charlotte & Jerry Miller in gratitude for being able to have Jerry’s

second Bar Mitzvah at the Shul.

July 2 - Joleen & Bob Fridson in honor of their anniversary

July 9 - Norma & Jack Weinshanker in in honor of their

great grandchildren Ido and Ella.

Kiddushes Sponsored By:Kiddushes Sponsored By:Kiddushes Sponsored By:Kiddushes Sponsored By:

Golden Books

To Elyse Litt & Jake Altholz in memory of Reed Altholz

From: Jayne & John Heidelberger & family

Betty & Mark Needleman & family

Janie & Jonathan Phillips & family

Joleen & Bob Fridson & family

Claudia & Andrew Dorsch

Helene & Al Davis, Orin & Michelle

Marilyn Weinstein

Florence Bernstein & Alan Rubin

Sebley & Bill Hausler

Janice & Herb Hymanson

Myrna & Arnold Young

Norma & Jack Weinshanker

Paula Hymanson

Debbie & Arthur Freedman

Diane & Michael Goldstein & family

Iris & Lenny Weiner & family

Fern & Joe Cammy & family

To Judy Hurok for being honored at Chai Tea by Garden State

Region of Women’s League:

From: Debbie & Arthur Freedman

Karen & Ian Langer

Fern & Joe Cammy

Elaine & Bob Kolker


Paula Hymanson

Joleen & Bob Fridson

Betty & Mark Needleman

Lorraine & Milt Loshin

To Fern & Joe Cammy: Mazel Tov on Alex’s graduation from college

From: Janice & Herb Hymanson

To Mindy & Ed Leibowitz in honor of the Aufruf of their son Scott

From: Norma & Jack Weinshanker

Golden Books

To Bess Berg: Mazel Tov on becoming a great grandmother to

twins


To Howard Silverman in appreciation of his hard work & kindness


To Betty Needleman on the passing of her mother, Rose Unger:

From: Iris & Lenny Weiner

Julia & Yakov Vinokurov


Paula Hymanson

To Michael Goldstein on the passing of his mother, Faye Goldstein:

From: Julia & Yakov Vinokurov

Iris & Lenny Weiner

Paula Hymanson

To Florence Bernstein on her birthday:


To Alan Rubin in honor of his 90th birthday

From: Julia & Yakov Vinokurov

Norma & Jack Weinshanker.

To Janice Hymanson in honor of her being co-president of the

Temple

From: Ruth & Bernie Burkhoff

To Stacey & Rick Antonucci in honor of Alina’s Bat Mitavah

From: Joleen Fridson

Evie Shulman

To Lillian Makow: Mazel Tov on her grandson’s Bar Mitzvah


The Needleman family would like to express its gratitude for the well wishes and for the kind words of sympathy

during our time of mourning.

List of TBO/BT Funds for Donations

Cantor’s Discretionary Fund – is a vehicle by which the Cantor assists individuals and organizations that come to his personal attention in need of additional funds for emergencies, on-going activities or special projects in the US, Israel or anywhere in the world. Jewish National Fund Trees – certificates can be purchased for all occasions in denominations of $18. Please contact the temple office, 732-381-8403. Oneg Shabbat/Kiddush Fund – used for a nosh after Shabbat services. To sponsor an entire Oneg, Kiddush, or Seuda, please contact the temple office. Minyan Breakfast Fund – provides breakfast for the Morning Minyan. Ritual Fund – is used to purchase religious supplies. Yahrzeit Fund - It is a tradition to make a donation in memory of deceased loved ones. This fund is used to support all aspects of the synagogue. Sol Sern Memorial Lecture

Fund - is used to provide speakers and refreshments for our annual lecture in memory of Sol Sern. General Fund – supports all aspects of Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah. Prayer Books – Please contact the temple office to obtain up-to-date information.

Bikur Cholim and Chesed Fund - is used on behalf of those who are ill or in need of mitzvot of loving kindness. Harold & Doris Presser Memorial

Fund - has been established to assist in the maintenance of the temple facilities and the repair of ritual items. Yahrzeit Plaques – Honor your departed loved ones with a permanent Yahrzeit memorial plaque in our sanctuary. A light will be lit next to the plaque every year during the week of the Yahrzeit. Cost is $350. · Information needed: English &

Hebrew names, including the father’s and/or mother’s Hebrew name, and secular & Hebrew dates of passing.

Sanctuary Seat & Pew Dedication – This project honors or memorializes a dear one with a special plaque mounted on the back of a sanctuary seat. Each plaque costs $180. Dedication of an entire pew (row) includes a larger plaque inscribed with the family name mounted at the end of the row and two individual seat plaques in that row. The cost of an entire pew dedication is $1800. Religious School Fund – supports our Hebrew School program. Simcha Tree – Honor your family by dedicating a Leaf ($180), Rock, or Trunk Letter, on our “Simcha” Tree of Life, for any and all occasions.

ISRAELI DANCE ISRAELI DANCE ISRAELI DANCE ISRAELI DANCE Wednesday Nights

$10.00 per class $45 prepaid for 5

Proceeds go to TBOBT. Classes led by Elyse Litt

Any new dancers should contact:

Elyse via email prior to first class at:

[email protected]

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Support Groups at RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center in Scotch Plains led by Mindy Cohen.

The following groups meet: caregivers support, cancer support, breast cancer support, and fibromyalgia support.

Registration not required and there is no fee. Call 732-499-6193 for more information.

If you need a ride to get to Friday or

Saturday services or if you can offer a ride, please let the office

know.

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Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah...bima during the High Holidays. Hebrew/music reading not required, just a good ear and lots of spirit! If you are interested, please contact Cantor Stern