VolumeLXIX • Number8 APRIL2013•21NISAN-20IYAR 5773 … · a beautiful musical concert featuring a solo by Rabbi Pilavin, and participation by Maxine. Barbara Zagha's amazing March

Congregation Sons of Israel • Manalapan, NJ • 732.446.3000

Volume LXIX • Number 8 APRIL 2013 • 21 NISAN - 20 IYAR 5773

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Testimonial DinnerHonoring

Alan Kurlander & Jay Lillianthal

Sunday May 5, 2013

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From Our Rabbi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Men’s Club Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Sisterhood News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Mazal Tov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Trees in Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Nursery News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Torah Tots Tidbits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17April Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25April Birthdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29April Yahrzeit List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Adult Education/Ritual Notes . . . . . . . . . . . 31Calendar: April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Calendar: May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Minyan Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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When we hear the term aliyah (literally "goingup"), we instinctively think of being called up to

the Torah or of settling in Israel (“going on aliyah”). Inits original biblical context, however, the term refers topilgrimages to Jerusalem. The Torah requires all malesto go up to Jerusalem "three times a year" to offer upsacrifices in the Temple on the threefestivals – Passover, Shavuot andSukkot (Ex. 23:17; 34:23; Deut.16:16).

The First Temple fell in 586B.C.E. The Second Temple, builtseventy years later, lasted until itsdestruction in 70 C.E. During theperiod of the Second Temple,“hundreds of thousands of pilgrimsfrom within Ereẓ Israel, as well asfrom the Diaspora, streamed to theTemple at each of the threefestivals” (Encyclopedia Judaica =EJ).

Indeed, the EJ article notes,“the pilgrimage affected the life ofevery Jew, who might have toprepare for the occasion, and the journey and theaccompanying sacrifices involved a not inconsiderablefinancial outlay. The inspiration derived from [thispilgrimage] remained a powerful stimulus to thepilgrim after his return.”

The same article notes other important benefits.The pilgrims gave Jerusalem an economic transfusion.The pilgrims came away with a tremendous sense ofnational pride and solidarity. The pilgrims wereexposed to the tremendous spiritual potential unleashedby the Jewish people living as a majority culture ontheir own land. Their sheer joy in being in Israel isexpressed vividly in Psalms 42, 84 and 122, which aresongs of the pilgrim companies. Women also took part,

the biblical passage "all thy males shall appear" beingunderstood merely as referring only to the duty of themen who alone were obliged to bring the obligatorysacrifices (Ant. 11:109; Luke 2:41–43).

These pilgrimages continued long after thedestruction of the Second Temple.

Christian pilgrimages to EreẓIsrael became an establishedinstitution from the 4th century onand have continued almostuninterruptedly to the present day.Once home, the pilgrim reported theglories of the holy places and thewonders he had seen & heard. Muchof the information available onJewish life in the Holy Land inearlier periods comes from theChristian pilgrim accounts. Indeed,there are some hints that Gentileenthusiasm for the Land of Israelrubbed off on Jews (cf. Psalm126:2-3).On the 5th of Iyar (April 15), the

State of Israel marks her 65thbirthday. There are many ways to participate in thecelebration - pro-Israel advocacy, purchase of IsraelBonds, planting trees in Israel, etc. – but none aspowerful as visiting Israel. Perhaps some of you havenot yet made the journey of a lifetime. Perhaps some ofyou have already done so, but not recently. In eithercase, Maxine and I would be honored to join with youin the Federation-sponsored Jersey Shore FamilyMission to Israel this summer (July 28 – August 8). Acopy of the itinerary and the FAQ (Frequently AskedQuestions) is available in the office in hard copy and onour website (www.sonsofisrael.com).

We look forward to an exciting trip with otherSons of Israel Pilgrims!

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From Our RabbiFrom Our RabbiPILGRIM’S PROGRESS

By Rabbi Robert S. Pilavin


Comments, Suggestions, Questions...RabbiRobert Pilavin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Lebowitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Vice PresidentBob Schwartz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] President/HouseRudy Stanko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Fessler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] & BusinessAllison Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] & Special EventsMichele Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] President/RitualDavid Binder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] President/Education & NurseryStacey Katz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] President/Membership & ProgrammingDarrin Goldman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] President/FundraisingMitch Lustgarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Wiener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]’s ClubMichael Katz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Berger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] SecretaryMarla Weinstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] VoiceBill Berger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

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president’s messagepresident’s messageBy Michael Lebowitz

The Torah readings for the month of April are filledwith instructions about how to live, how to sanctify

life, and how to serve God. In Emor, the last Parasha weread this April, one of its messages is "timing iseverything," as HaShem proclaims "fixed times" fordevotion, starting with Shabbat on the 7th day, Pesach onthe 14th of evening Nissan...and so on. This idea of"fixed times" is something that we, by extension, adhereto today, both in religious observance and communityactivity. Thanks to these "fixed times" for celebration,fundraising and education, we have a great shul and aclose community.

Let's take a look back at some of our more recent"fixed times." Our very successful youth Havdalahservice on March 2 offered an opportunity to experiencethe beauty of the twilight time when Shabbat fades intothe next week. The next day, on March 3, MakhelatMaMercaz – the Jewish choir of Central Jersey presenteda beautiful musical concert featuring a solo by RabbiPilavin, and participation by Maxine.

Barbara Zagha's amazing March 6 Passovercooking class raised the bar once again with recipes thatreflect the spices and influences of Asia, theMediterranean, the Middle East and of course,Manhattan. The March 9 Comedy Night was a hugesuccess, co-sponsored by the Men's Club and Sisterhood– and the Sunday March 10th Men's Club Trenton Titanshockey game was fun as well.

The fact that Pesach's "fixed time" this yearspilled from the end of March into April made it seem tofly by even faster than ever. Looking forward, our YomHaShoah program on Monday April 8 will feature RabbiDr. Bernard Rosenberg, a vibrant, well known speaker -and a child of survivors - based in Highland Park, andone of the pioneering voices for Holocaust and GenocideEducation (http://bernhardrosenberg.com/Index.html).Hearing Rabbi Rosenberg is an incredible experience –don't miss it, and bring your teenagers and young adults.

On Tuesday April 9th, our "fixed time" for ourongoing 92nd Street Y program features the 100thanniversary of the ADL. On the next day, Wednesday,April 10, Bonnie Leff's Yiddish class is back by popular

demand; followed by a Sisterhood Zumba class onThursday April 11.

On Shabbat April 13, my family and I have fixeda time to remember my Mother, Ruth Lebowitz, with akiddush in her memory on her first Yahrzeit. On SundayApril 14th we will celebrate Israel Independence Daywith a screening of "Israel Inside: How a small nationmakes a big difference." More "fixed times?" An April21st Men's Club Sunday breakfast; a Wednesday April24th Sisterhood Book Chat.

I also want to congratulate Karen Terry and SteveWertheim on their upcoming wedding! "Fixed timing" isalso part of building a solid future.

If you didn't already know about them, check upon the Congregation Sons of Israel's Facebook andTwitter pages – these open a whole new world ofcommunication for us!

Our board members are excited about holding ournext board meeting at the Holocaust Memorial Museumat Brookdale Community College, and we thank MimiWerbler for the invitation. Also, we are looking forwardto our Annual Gala Testimonial Dinner on Sunday, May5, honoring long-time members, not to mention ex-presidents, Alan Kurlander and Jay Lillianthal. Theirservice to our Congregation is unparalleled, so pleasecome and celebrate with them in our Social Hall. Forinformation regarding tickets and Journal ads, pleasecontact the office.

Please attend Rabbi Pilavin's Learning at Levy'severy Wednesday at 10 am, and Maxine's class onMonday nights at 7:30. We also must keep in mind ourmorning and evening minyans. I am almost finishedsaying Kaddish as my year is almost up – but I will behere to support others reciting Kaddish, and hopeeveryone joins me. Also please consider sponsoring akiddush to celebrate all occasions - birthdays,anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, and other significant timesin your life.

Finally, while this is not a "fixed time", it is anhonorable mention. I am very proud of my daughterAshley for collecting $2,100 for Special Strides – she isthe #1 Fundraiser in her school!

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Men’s Club HappeningsMen’s Club HappeningsBy Michael Katz, President

The Men’s Club and Sisterhood’s night of improvcomedy and basket auction was a resounding

success.-We had over 120 attendees and everyone had agreat time.- The National Comedy Theatre had us laughingall night, and the basket auction alone raised over $1000.- Thank you to everyone who attended and purchased raffles for the auction.- Thank you to everyone who solicited for donations for the baskets.- Thank you to everyone who donated either goods or services for our baskets. - A HUGE thank you to the planning committeefor all your hard work to make the evening runas smoothly as it did, especially to Sisterhood President Nancy Berger for her leadership andfor spearheading this event. Thank you to all who purchased Passover Wine

and Plague Bags through the Men’s Club. I hope theyenriched your seders and your overall Passoverexperience.

I want to thank Joel Markel, Jeffrey Bonna andCatherine Campbell for showing an expanded trailer oftheir Documentary film “Oro Macht Frei” and anextremely enlightening discussion of the plight of theJews living in Rome during the Nazi occupation of thecity in World War II.

We are still finalizing details for our April 21

breakfast program. On May 12, we will have ourMother’s/Father’s Day breakfast where we cook up ahearty batch of eggs and pancakes to honor all theparents. As was previously announced, on June 16 wewill be honoring Rabbi Pilavin as our Men’s Club Manof the Year. Our breakfast programs are at 9:30 AM, socome down for a bagel and a shmeer, and be entertainedand informed.

Details of our programs and events will beforthcoming utilizing the CSI web site,www.sonsofisrael.com, telephone messages, futureissues of the Voice, flyers in the Synagogue andmailings. You can always contact the Synagogue officeat 732-446-3000 for information on our events.

We are looking for men who would like to betrustees for the Men’s Club. Please contact MichaelKatz at [email protected] if you are interested injoining our board.

When you look at the Men’s Club wall in themain entranceway, you will see a special “Men ofDistinction” section. As many of us have honored thespecial women in our lives with inclusion on the“Women of Valor” wall, the Men’s Club would like youto honor those special men in your life with a plaque inthe “Men of Distinction” section. The cost is $150 forthis special honor.

We are always looking for new and excitingprogramming and fundraising ideas.

Come join us on a Sunday morning to see whatwe’re all about.

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Is your husband, son, father, grandfather, or any other special man in your life deserving of special recognition? If your answer is yes, as well it should be, there is a way for you to honor that special man or men, iraising activities.

As you may have noticed, one wall in our synagogue lobby is

honor the man, or men, in your life by placing his name on what, we hope, will be a growing list. The cost for the brass plaque is $150 for a lifetime of honor.

f ways since its inception 35 years ago. During that time, we have contributed over $100,000 to the Synagogue for capital improvements. In addition, we have donated over $50,000 to Jewish and other charities and have provided ongoing financial assistance to youth activities.

please call the synagogue office or Michael Katz @732-792-1096.



By Nancy Berger

sisterhood newssisterhood news

March was a great month for Sisterhood! OnWednesday, March 6, we had our annual

Passover Cooking Class led by Barbara Zagha. Asusual, it was a wonderful evening. We cooked, welaughed, we ate, and we left with excellent recipes forPassover. Thank you, Barbara, for leading such awonderful event.

If you did not join us on Saturday evening,March 9, for the Men’s Club and Sisterhood co-sponsored evening of laughter and improvisation withthe National Comedy Theatre, you missed a wonderfulevening. The building was packed, the food and drinkwere plentiful, many won great prizes, and theentertainment was terrific. Thank you to all who madethe evening such a great success. We appreciate allwho put in many hours of planning and workingtoward this event as well as to those congregants whoactually participated in the show.

Bonnie Leff’s Yiddish Classes continue! Thenext one will be on Wednesday evening, April 10 at7:30pm. On Thursday evening, April 11, we are goingto have a “Pack It On and Burn it Off” program.Zumba is coming to Congregation Sons of Israel!Please join us for an evening of fun exercise, followedby dessert. We are encouraging all Sisterhoodmembers to attend and to bring a non-Sisterhoodmember with them. Later in the month, on April 24,Jane Goldstein will lead our next book chat, Once WeWere Brothers by Ronald Balson.

Sisterhood is now selling “Golden Cards.”Instead of purchasing simcha, memorial, or any type ofcelebration cards at the card store or supermarket,please consider buying them from us. For $5, we willstamp it and send it, and a donation will be made toSisterhood.

Our Sisterhood Showcase continues to offergreat item. This is a great opportunity to purchase tax-free quality items while supporting the Sisterhood,which ultimately supports Congregation Sons of Israel.Have you noticed our beautiful Woman of Valor Wall,just inside the main lobby? If your special woman isnot already included on our wall, please considerhaving her name added to the list of these very specialwomen. Your donation of $150 helps the Sisterhood toprovide needed services for our synagogue.

Our membership is still growing and we alwayswelcome those who would like to become MOREinvolved! If you have not already paid yourmembership for this year, please do so as soon aspossible. Please encourage your moms, daughters,nieces, aunts, and female friends who live in the area tosupport our Sisterhood. Feel free to call me at 732-446-9488 to offer your thoughts, suggestions, or yourtime. We welcome your suggestions to meet the needsof all ages. If you don’t drive and want to attend ourmeetings and functions, please let me know and wewill arrange for transportation. Remember, togetherwe can make a difference!

mazal tovmazal tovElaine & Richard Stern, on the

marriage of their son, Jason, to CaraNelson

Pauline Froster, on the birth of hergreat-granddaughter, Lucy Bella

Julie & Mark Ginsburg on theengagement of their daughter,Stephanie, to Paul Ellis

The Makhelat HaMercaz Jewish Choir of Central NewJersey performed at Sons of Israel on March 3rd.

photo by Alan Brooker


Congregation Sons of Israel

Invites you to attend our...

Testimonial Dinner

Honoring

Alan Kurlander &

Jay Lillianthal

Join us as we honor two former Sons of Israel Presidents

Sunday May 5, 2013

4:00 PM

At Congregations Sons of Israel

Please visit our website: www.SOIDinner.com


2013 Sons of Israel Testimonial Dinner

Rabbi's Message A testimonial dinner is commonly understood as an entertaining event on the social calendar of an organization - usually with the explicit goal of raising funds for the organization. I have every confidence that the Testimonial Dinner of Congregation Sons of Israel will meet those conventional expectations. The program will be entertaining. It will be a social event second to none. It will be a very successful fundraiser for the synagogue. And yet, I believe that a Testimonial Dinner represents something else as well. The Dinner Committee, in selecting Alan Kurlander and Jay Lillianthal as its guests of honor, seems determined to acknowledge our historic debt to two very distinguished individuals. Both Alan and Jay have served two years as synagogue president during some of our congregation's most active years. And, it goes without saying, the presidency is not an "entry level" position. It is the culmination of many years of devoted service in numerous capacities. It is nothing short of remarkable that Alan and Jay were able to juggle their personal and professional obligations while tending to the needs of a very active "shul." More than twenty years after their terms of office have ended, Alan and Jay continue their involvement with our congregation. They still serve as our very youngest "elder statesmen." Their wives - Bonni Kurlander and Jan Lillianthal - deserve our highest praise for encouraging their husbands to become and remain active in Congregation Sons of Israel. Prayer, however, is more than just praise or thanks. It is also petition. And we end by addressing Alan and Jay in the words of the evening service: v'ahavatcha al tasir mimenu l'olamim - Never take away your love from us! Maxine joins me in offering congratulations to two outstanding honorees. In friendship, Rabbi Robert Pilavin



Alan Kurlander - Honoree Alan grew up in Manhattan Beach in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in a traditional Jewish home and attended Yeshivah of Flatbush Elementary and High School in Brooklyn. Alan went on to the University of Miami in 1968. The fol -working nature and desire to leave an impact compelled him and his roommate to rent a vacant luncheonette during the infamous Woodstock festival. For one week on Route 17B in Bethel, NY, they sold food to countless attendees at Woodstock. In Alan's early 20's while residing in Brooklyn, Alan volunteered as a Big Brother for an at-risk child and also volunteered at Maimonides Mental Health Clinic in Brooklyn for the less fortunate. Then, in October 1972, Alan and Bonni were married, and soon after, they moved to Manalapan. Bonni is now a social worker on a Child Study Team in three elementary schools in Howell. They have three children. Their oldest, Dara, is an elementary school principal in New Jersey. Their son Keith is a psychotherapist, while their daughter-in-law Emma is a mental health counselor in Colorado. Lastly, their youngest daughter Lauren graduated from Cornell University in May 2012 and is currently working for a nonprofit service organization while applying to medical school. From 1972 until 2006, Alan owned, operated, and served as President of Hall of Fame Candies & Nuts, a Brooklyn based company supplying packaged candies and nuts to supermarkets, discount stores, and department stores. Since 2006, Alan has worked at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Manalapan Township, N.J. distinction as a top producer who in 2012 was the number 1 Coldwell Banker agent for closed units in the entire state of New Jersey and ranks in the top 1% in sales of all Coldwell Banker agents worldwide. After moving to Manalapan, the Kurlander family immediately joined Congregation Sons of Israel synagogue. Alan served on the Board of Directors of Congregation Sons of Israel in various capacities culminating in President of the Congregation from 1990 -1992. During his tenure as President with the collaboration of many volunteers, Renée Narson was hired as nursery school director, Cantor Zvi Rozen was hired, and the synagogue acquired two new Torahs, but what Alan is most proud of is being part of the group that established a daily prayer minyan. Throughout the years, Alan also served on various search, nominating, and ad journal committees. Kurlander added th

Alan also served on the Men's Club Board bringing in notable guest speakers such as Dr. Michael Baden, basketball players Butch Beard and Willis Reed, and boxing champion Jose Torres. Alan has also been involved in fundraising activities in Congregation Sons of Israel as well as Manhattan Beach Jewish Center in Brooklyn. Over the years, Alan's hobbies included playing in softball, basketball, and racquetball leagues. Alan, a truly remarkable father, was very involved with his children's activities including soccer and baseball. His spirited nature can also be seen in his prior activity in a skeet shooting league, dirt biking, and motorcycle riding. He also loved taking his Porsche 930 Turbo to the track at Raceway Park. Throughout his life, Alan has deeply and utterly committed himself to each important person and occasion, both professionally and personally, and so we are the ones truly honored to be able to honor him at this special event.



Jay Lillianthal - Honoree Jay was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and grew up in Mill Basin. His parents were active members of Flatbush Park Jewish Center. Jay attended Yeshiva of Kings Bay through 8th grade and continued on to graduate from Tilden High School. He received his B.S. from Brooklyn College and subsequently earned his Master Degree from SUNY Maritime College. Following his marriage to Jan in March, 1978, the Lillianthals moved to Marlboro, N.J. and recently relocated to Manalapan, N.J. Jay and Jan have two children. Shaun is an IT engineer with Audible, a sub-division of Amazon. Amy is a 4th grade special educational teacher in the Woodbridge Township School System. Jay has been a member of Congregation Sons of Israel for the past 33 years. He served with distinction on the Board of Directors in every capacity, eventually becoming President in 1992.

es goes far beyond our Synagogue. Jay co-chaired the Leadership Development Program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Monmouth County. He was also chosen to participate in various United Jewish Appeal Missions, and had an active role in organizing the emigration of Russian Jews to the U.S. and Israel in 1990. Jay was honored with the prestigious Council of Jewish Federations Young leadership Award at the 61st General Assembly of the United Jewish Appeal in New York City. As a member of AIPAC, Jay has also lobbied for Israel by travelling to Washington D.C. and holding dialogue with Senators, Congressmen, and members of the State Department.

, as he is a cowboy on weekends riding his horse Trigger throughout Assunpink State Park. Jay has a love for animals, and had trained his Golden Retriever Sami for Pet Therapy. Jay & Sami became the first Canine team ever to service the Oncology and Pediatric units in Raritan Bay Medical Center. Jay has given of himself personally and unselfishly for the benefit of so many, and we take great pride in honoring him at our special event.


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RABBI ROBERT S. PILAVIN

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TEL: 732-446-3000

FAX: 732-792-8062


Dear Congregant and Friend, The success of any organization or the quality of life of any community can be ascribed to the dedication of individuals, who through their commitment set the pace for others. We are fortunate in having such individuals in our midst, whom we will be honoring at Congregation Sons of Israel’s Testimonial Dinner on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Alan Kurlander and Jay Lillianthal, with their long records of service to the Congregation, are deserving of the accolades that will be accorded them at the gala Journal Dinner at Sons of Israel, 33 Gordons Corner Road in Manalapan. In conjunction with the Testimonial Dinner, we will be publishing a Tribute Journal, the proceeds of which will be used to expand our wide array of Congregational activities. Tzedakah (a charitable contribution) is central to our heritage and your generosity will help us to achieve our short and long-term goals. It is a fitting way to honor individuals who have devoted themselves to serving Sons of Israel. Below is an ad form for the Tribute Journal with many levels of donation. Your support honoring Alan and Jay’s work is greatly appreciated. We hope you will join us on May 5 at 4 PM to pay tribute to our honorees. Very truly yours, The Testimonial Dinner Committee Eli Kramer, Jo Freud, Michele Lejfer, Steve Litwok, Mitch Lustgarten, Freda Pollack, Steve Zucker ****************************************************************************************** Indicate ad desired by checking the appropriate box: � Sponsors----------------------- $5,000* ***** � Half Page---------------------- $360* � Platinum Page----------------- $3,600* **** � Quarter Page------------------ $180 � Gold Page--------------------- $2,500**** � Business Card---------------- $100 � Silver Page-------------------- $1,000*** � Friend------------------------- $ 50 � Full Page---------------------- $500**

******Includes Table (10 dinner tickets) *****Includes eight dinner tickets ****Includes six dinner tickets ***Includes four dinner tickets **Includes two dinner tickets *Includes one dinner ticket

Friend’s ad is one line greeting (maximum of 60 characters and spaces)

Testimonial Dinner tickets are $75 per person Name of Contributor_____________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone #_____________________________________Business Phone #_______________________

Please include a check with your ad, payable to Congregation Sons of Israel. All digital artwork should be e-mailed to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. Call Allegra at 609-771-4000 if you have any questions about preparing your ad. Camera ready art should be mailed with this form to the synagogue. For additional Journal forms and any questions please call the Synagogue office at 732-446-3000. Deadline for Journal is April 22, 2013


RABBI ROBERT S. PILAVIN

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PO BOX 369

MANALAPAN, NEW JERSEY

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Dear Congregant and Friend, The success of any organization or the quality of life of any community can be ascribed to the dedication of individuals, who through their commitment set the pace for others. We are fortunate in having such individuals in our midst, whom we will be honoring at Congregation Sons of Israel’s Testimonial Dinner on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Alan Kurlander and Jay Lillianthal, with their long records of service to the Congregation, are deserving of the accolades that will be accorded them at the gala Journal Dinner at Sons of Israel, 33 Gordons Corner Road in Manalapan. In conjunction with the Testimonial Dinner, we will be publishing a Tribute Journal, the proceeds of which will be used to expand our wide array of Congregational activities. Tzedakah (a charitable contribution) is central to our heritage and your generosity will help us to achieve our short and long-term goals. It is a fitting way to honor individuals who have devoted themselves to serving Sons of Israel. Below is an ad form for the Tribute Journal with many levels of donation. Your support honoring Alan and Jay’s work is greatly appreciated. We hope you will join us on May 5 at 4 PM to pay tribute to our honorees. Very truly yours, The Testimonial Dinner Committee Eli Kramer, Jo Freud, Michele Lejfer, Steve Litwok, Mitch Lustgarten, Freda Pollack, Steve Zucker ****************************************************************************************** Indicate ad desired by checking the appropriate box: � Sponsors----------------------- $5,000* ***** � Half Page---------------------- $360* � Platinum Page----------------- $3,600* **** � Quarter Page------------------ $180 � Gold Page--------------------- $2,500**** � Business Card---------------- $100 � Silver Page-------------------- $1,000*** � Friend------------------------- $ 50 � Full Page---------------------- $500**

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Please include a check with your ad, payable to Congregation Sons of Israel. All digital artwork should be e-mailed to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. Call Allegra at 609-771-4000 if you have any questions about preparing your ad. Camera ready art should be mailed with this form to the synagogue. For additional Journal forms and any questions please call the Synagogue office at 732-446-3000. Deadline for Journal is April 22, 2013


Morning minyan makers

Indicate they are not takers Who: Men over age 13

Nor are they fakers What: Morning Minyan Makers

Yes, they are more devoted than the Lakers Where: Congregation Sons of Israel

And they are the highest quality bakers When: Mon-Fri 7:15 AM Sun 8:30AM

Not of cake, but of faith, devotion, and community Why: Dedication How: Join Us

Do you need to earnCommunity Service?

Occasionally, the office at CSI getsvery busy. If anyone (teens oradults) is available to help out for anhour or two, please call Allison in theoffice at 732-446-3000.


The PTO of Sons of Israel is selling honors & memories!!We now have a program in which you can purchase trees for Israel.

The cost will be $ 18 per tree

TO: Mindy Fromm & familyIn memory of your beloved mother, Ann DiamondFROM: The Belfer family

TO: Izzy SteinIn memory of your beloved wife, SarahFROM: Barbara & Maurice Zagha

TO: Julius BlumIn honor of your birthdayFROM: Sheryl & Mitch Strear

TO: David Jacobs & familyIn memory of your beloved mother, Claire FriedmanFROM: Sue Goulden

Just back from the Passover Break – and already busywith more Judaic customs and traditions; pluslearning the Aleph-Bet and doing our Alef to Tavworkbooks! We will be working on projects forAutism Awareness, as that is our Mitzvah of the Month– and we will have a Spring Fling with NobleProductions… on Tuesday afternoon, April 23rd, atTorah Tots! This will be a “Bring a friend who mightbe interested in Torah Tots for next year”!... and BringTzedakah – a charitable donation for AUTISM! Anyamount is welcome and greatly appreciated!

April will be Awesome – because each of ourTorah Tot families make it that way. Thank you

Anyone who has a Kindergartener, 1st or 2ndGrader (beginning 9/1/13) … please contact us forTorah Tots! It’s a wonderful continuation of thetraditions they have learned in Pre-School!Applications are in my office.

Wishing you all a Spring filled with joy!!

Fondly, The Torah Tots Team


nursery newsnursery newsBy Renée Narson

By Renée Narson

TTOORRAAHH TTOOTTSS TTIIDDBBIITTSSTTOORRAAHH TTOOTTSS TTIIDDBBIITTSS

Dayenu! Enough Winter – C’MON SPRING! Wehad a very busy month of March: Kindergarten

Youth Havdalah Service – so beautiful, Daddy VisitingDay – so much fun!, Model Matzah Bakery – sointeresting, and School Seders that were so beautiful!!I cannot begin to thank my staff enough, for suchdedication and hard work… Staff – if I have not said itenough, Thank You All!

Now on to Spring, outdoor play, refurbishingMichelle’s Garden; and basking in the beauty of springunfolding.

Please Remember… There are so few spots left inschool for next September 2013 – June 2014. Please

call me 732-446-4924 (Renée)!

For the 2’s… up to 5 Full Days!For the 3’s… up to 5 Full Days!PreK & Kindergarten – very full

We have parents interested in• Mom & Me • Transition• Kindergarten Enrichment• Shabbat Sharing – even if it is one day. Fridays9:30am-1pm or 9:30am-3pm.

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On December 30, 1917, a small group ofthirteen Jewish families establishedCongregation Sons of Israel in Englishtown,New Jersey. From that modest beginninghas come a vibrant force in Jewish life inManalapan, Marlboro, Englishtown and now,even Monroe Township. Our history hasbeen about Jewish education and learningand service to the community at large. InDecember of 2017, we will be celebratingour 100th birthday. While that is five yearshence, what seems like long time away, nowis the right time to start planning a gala yearlong celebration. Consequently, we areseeking people to serve on a committee tohelp plan the festivities and to gather anyinformation or artifacts relating to our longand distinguished history. If you areinterested in participating please contactAllison at the synagogue office or e-mailJack Linder at [email protected].



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AprilApril BirthdaysBirthdays1stRhoda S. ChodoshMarla WeinsteinJerome EnisJoy Levin2ndSteven PellerAndrew PellerJeremy EisnerRyan Frank4thJoshua Nessenson5thAndrew WildsteinJack Faller6thMaxine PilavinMoe CohenLonny Dolled7thRoberta ThalerMary RisikaGary Geist8thAlana HeumannHal BluzerSeth Mucha

Joshua PelmanReneé Stanko9thStewart SchwartzMitchell Lustgarten10thHoward Kracoff11thMichael PaukerHoward Feinstein12thSheila Edelman13thSue Vogel14thLillian RosenbergEtty Galimidi15thSybill SchierDouglas GoldmanAlex Cohen17thCarol HermanElaine Smith18thCarol Goldstein

19thRobert SchwartzSteven Fromm20thMichael KatzNancy Bronner21stDiane Yoelson22ndRoberta LevineRuth PerlmanEileen Ganezer23rdAbe Bronner26thRaphael MishanStephen HermanMartin Frank28thJeffrey KladermanJeffrey Cohen29thJayne Rosen30thMyrna RizickEllen KurzerChelsea Kantor

Executive Producer Joel Markel

The Men’s Club breakfast onSunday, March 17 featured theshowing of an expanded trailer ofthe documentary, “Oro Macht Frei”(Gold WIll Set You Free), anddiscussion of the Roman Jewishexperience during WWII with theproducers and director of thedocumentary. The program wasvery informative. (photos by AlanBrooker)

(from L to R) Joel Markel, Director CatherineCampbell, and Co-Producer Jeffrey Bonna


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RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDHarlean & Jerry Enis for a speedy recovery to Irving

CampCharlotte & Joseph Litman in memory of Sarah SteinElaine & Richard Stern in honor of their son Jason's

aufrufDavid & Sue Stein in memory of Sarah SteinShelley & Larry Finkelstein in honor of the birth of

Harrison Russell CappMarcia & Hy Weiner in memory of Dora WeinerMary & Robert Risika in memory of Jonathan Risika

BIKUR CHOLIMJan & Jay Lillianthal in memory of Mildred BermanDorit & David Snow in memory of Miriam Manela

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CEMETERY FUNDDebbie Lowsky in memory of Abraham & Rebecca

SiegelShirley & Irving Camp in memory of Fred LinderMichelle & Jack Rosmarin in memory of Regina

RosenbergRobert Held in memory of Harry HeldRosalind Selzer in memory of David L. SelzerMarcia & Jack Cohen in memory of David Epstein

HEBREW SCHOOL FUNDLinna & Moe Cohen in honor of the first anniversary of

their son Joseph's Bar Mitzvah

HOLOCAUST FUNDSylvia Goldstein in memory of Norman Goldstein

MICHELLE’S MAGIC GARDENRenée & Rick Narson in honor of the marriage of

Jessica Forman to Jason SeaveyRenée & Rick Narson & "Nanny" Clare in memory of

Grandma PearlLinda & Stephen Gelwarg in memory of Bertram

WaxmanRhoda Schneier in memory of Seymour SchneierRenée & Rick Narson in memory of Frances Jarecki

READING IS REWARDING FUNDVickie & Larry Amron in memory of Jack Roth

Harlean & Jerry Enis in honor of Lauren Kurlander's acceptance to RWJ Medical School, her first choice

SANCTUARY FUNDElaine & Richard Stern in memory of Sandy Nirenberg's

mother Paula Vanovitch in memory of Carl VanovitchGertrude Linker in memory of Nathan Linker

TORAH FUNDLarry Bloom in memory of Sarah SteinSheryl & Mitchell Strear in memory of Rabbi Gene

KleinLillian Rosenberg in memory of Benjamin Rosenberg

GENERAL DONATIONSLise & Cathy in memory of Sarah SteinGenevieve Freda in memory of Ann DiamondSandra & Murray Shenberg for a speedy recovery to

Joseph DeLucaSandra & Murray Shenberg for a speedy recovery to

Mike MoskowitzSandy Faber in memory of Sarah SteinIris & Steve Schulman in memory of Sarah SteinPhyllis Dominik in loving memory of Henry Dominik's

birthdaySylvia Brams Philip & Iola Caplan in honor of receiving an aliyaSusanna & German Faerman Alan Jacobs in memory of Sarah SteinShelley & Larry Finkelstein in honor of the birth of

Benjamin Isaac JeruchimowitzThe Salwen family - Sharon, Jon, Ben & Alli in memory

of Sarah SteinLorraine Zimmerman in memory of Sarah SteinBarbara & Norman Klein in memory of Solomon Klein

Lynne & Ira Marshall Ruth Miller in memory of Lawrence MillerSharon & Richard Schleifstein in memory of Goldie

SchleifsteinEsther Weinberg in memory of Harry KassJudith Basis in memory of Sheldon BasisJudith Basis in memory of Ethel SchlossbergJudith Basis in memory of Irving SchlossbergSharon & Michael Bekas in memory of Sarah SteinElliot Eisenberg in memory of Sarah Stein

donationsdonationsYour dues make up only a small part of our synogogue’s total income. We rely upon

your generous contributions and we thank the following for their tzedekah to our congregation.


APRILAPRIL YYahrzeit listahrzeit listApril 1 21 NisanAlexandra Gaines Ganezer daughter-in-law of Eileen &

Murray GanezerEsther Garber mother of Arnold GarberApril 2 22 NisanJack Bernstein father of Isidore BernsteinHarry Nichols father of Estelle RoeyApril 3 23 NisanBeatrice Ditkoff mother of Ellen KurzerJuda Misrahi father of Esther EltingMartin Pollack father of William PollackApril 4 24 NisanShirley Siegel mother of Donna BinderApril 5 25 NisanDavid Werbler father of Daniel WerblerDavid Werbler father of Jack WerblerApril 6 26 NisanSteven Levin brother of Michael LevinMorris Katz grandfather of Michele SacksApril 7 27 NisanRachel Berman relative of Joseph LitmanMarion Green mother of Marsha ReimerApril 8 28 NisanAaron Kanter father of Philip KanterHarry Katz father of Allan KatzApril 9 29 NisanAnna Kunis mother of Jacqueline DolmanEdith Schwartz mother of Nancy GoldsteinApril 10 30 NisanRachel Moskowitz mother of Stanley MoskowitzApril 11 1 IyarJacob Neuman father of Eileen GanezerDora Satuloff mother of Ruth LevineIrving Schecter father of Renée NarsonApril 12 2 IyarJack Feintuch father of Carol HermanFlorence Grant mother of Peggy CohenRuth Lebovitz mother of Michael LebowitzMax Mucha father of Howard MuchaDonald Wexler brother of Floralie TulganApril 13 3 IyarHenry Alpert uncle of Alan BrookerSamuel Blum father of Miriam HaimowitzApril 14 4 IyarSheila Reimer sister-in-law of Richard ReimerLibby Simonowitz sister of Rubin Spielzinger

April 16 6 IyarIrving Brooks father of Barbara FesslerGilbert Fishbein father of Maxine PilavinMorris Kimel father of Sharon DolledSamuel Rubin father of Joel RubinApril 17 7 IyarMinnie Schwartz mother-in-law of Irma

SchwartzApril 20 10 IyarCharlotte Arenson mother of Eileen SternFreida Brooker Bashner grandmother of Alan BrookerLillian Marsh mother of Roberta FriedmanBarbara Paster sister of Harriet ZuckerHelena Pauker mother of Michael PaukerApril 21 11 IyarGizi Binder mother of David BinderIsaac Froster father-in-law of Pauline FrosterChava Kohn mother of Genia LitwokSally Marshall wife of Ira MarshallEugenie Stern mother of Elaine SternApril 22 12 IyarFrieda Rosenberg mother of Michelle RosmarinApril 23 13 IyarJake Faden great uncle of Nancy GoldsteinApril 26 16 IyarDavid Greenspan brother of Minnie BurnsBetty Strear mother of Mitchell StrearApril 27 17 IyarAaron Szalavetz father of George SzalavetzPhilip Trachtenberg father of Bernard TrachtenbergElaine Weinblatt mother of Margery SchwartzApril 28 18 IyarAnna Cohen mother of Harold CohenHyman Kleinberg father of Myrna KleinmanWalter Soffer father-in-law of Ronald

BermanSzyja Tugentman father of Cyla KarpApril 29 19 IyarStanley Bernstein brother of Isidore BernsteinIsidore Kleinman relative of Myrna KleinmanBrindel Koenig grandmother of Harriet ZuckerJoseph Kramer father of Charlotte LitmanCharles Parness relative of Irving ShomerMax Spital father of Saul SpitalApril 30 20 IyarIsaac Goser father of Aron Goser


ADULT EDUCATION NOTES

The Rabbi’s Levy’s daytime class will resume on Wednesday, April 10 at 10 AM.

Maxine Pilavin’s series on Heschel’s The Sabbath will continue on April 15 (8 PM) and April 22 & 29 (7:30PM).

During the month of March, we begin the weekly reading of the Book of Leviticus. For more information,visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Leviticus for Leviticus generally. Details on the individual weeklyreadings can be found by scrolling down to the very end of the article.

RITUAL NOTESFor the next six months, Friday night services (mincha and ma’ariv) will be held at 6:30 PM. Saturday afternoonminyan is at 6:45 PM (April 6), 7 PM (April 13 & 20), and 7:15 PM (April 27). These four Shabbat afternoons(as well as May 4 and 11) are traditionally associated with the study of Pirkei Avot – “Chapters of the Fathers.”Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirkei_Avot for further details.

Beginning Sunday evening, May 5, the 7:30 PM minyan will include mincha as well. This will remain in placeuntil the end of August.

During the month of April we will mark three of the most recent additions to the Jewish calendar: Yom Hashoah(Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom Hazikaron (Israel Memorial Day) and Yom Ha-Atzma’ut (IsraelIndependence Day) on April 7-8, 14-15 and 15-16, respectively. The other special days are Pesach Sheni (April23-24) and Lag B’Omer (April 27-28).

During April we continue Sefirat Ha-Omer (“the counting of the Omer”) begun on the night of the second Seder.We will continue the count until May 13, the night before the festival of Shavu’ot. You can visithttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counting_of_the_Omer for more information about this observance, which appearsin the Artscroll prayerbook on pages 282-287).

During the intermediate days of Pesach we began reciting v’ten berachah, the seasonal adjustment to the 9thblessing of the weekday Amidah (Artscroll, pages 104, 238, 250). We will continue with this version untilShemini Atzeret in the fall.

JERSEY SHORE FAMILY MISSIONHave you been putting off that first trip to Israel? Has it been a LONG time since your last visit? Why not jointhe Rabbi and Maxine for a trip this summer (July 28 – August 8)? You can call or e-mail the Rabbi([email protected]) or Maxine ([email protected]) for more information.


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All lectures are broadcast live via satellite from the 92nd StreetY in NewYork.Using a multi-media system with an 8 foot large screen, this will be

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T I C K E T I N F O R M AT I O NTickets available at the door • $10 per seat • All seats General Admission

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Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 100th Anniversary EventTuesday, April 9, 8 pm EST

In celebration of the centennial of theAnti-Defamation League, 92nd StreetYwelcomes a group of esteemedjournalists in a frank and free-ranging discussion about global anti-Semitism, Israel's position in the world, andthe advancements the ADL has made over the past 100 years. Look back over the history of anti-Semitism inAmerica and at some of the defining moments in the history ofADL.

The panel will consist of Abraham Foxman, the ADL's longtime director, Richard Cohen of the WashingtonPost, John Podhoretz of Commentary Magazine, and Judith Miller, who was for many years with the NewYorkTimes and is now writing for a number of different media outlets.

AbrahamH. Foxman, National Director of theAnti-Defamation League (ADL)since 1987, is world-renowned as a leader in the fight against anti-Semitism, bigotryand discrimination and the author of Jews & Money: The Story of a Stereotype(Palgrave Macmillan, 2010), The Deadliest Lies: The Israel Lobby and the Myth ofJewish Control (Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) and Never Again? The Threat of theNewAnti-Semitism (Harper San Francisco, 2003).

Richard Cohen is a weekly columnist for TheWashington Post, writing on domestic and foreignpolitics. His column appears on Tuesdays. Cohenjoined The Post as a reporter in 1968 and coveredeverything from police, city hall, education, state

government and national politics. As the paper's chief Maryland correspondent, hewas one of two reporters who broke the story of the investigation of former VicePresident Spiro Agnew. In 1976, he began writing a column for the paper's Metrosection. His column became nationally syndicated in 1981 and has appeared on theop-ed page of The Post since 1984. Cohen is the author, with Jules Witcover of AHeartbeat Away: The Investigation and Resignation of Spiro T.Agnew (1974).

ABRAHAM H. FOXMAN

RICHARD COHEN


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