May & June Happenings Shir Joy Musical Shabbat Fridays, May 4th & June 1st
Confirmation Trip Sunday, May 6th
Sisterhood Rummage Sale May 6th, 7th & 8th
Tot Shabbat Fridays, May 18th & June 15th
Shavuot Saturday, May 19th
Brotherhood Las Vegas Night Saturday, June 9th
Temple Isaiah is Marching in the Annual
Celebrate Israel Parade Sunday, June 3rd • NYC
Sisterhood Member Appreciation Dinner Wednesday, June 19th
and much more...
Temple Isaiah Bulletin A Volume 54, Issue 5 A May / June 2018
Member Union for Reform Judaism
May 2018 / Iyar - Sivan / 5778
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
Early Morning Study 6:30 am Religious School 4:30-6:30 pm 7th Grade 6:30-8 pm
Friday Ushers 4 Snyder
Adult Ed Rabbi Karol 7 pm
1 Religious School 9-11 am Sisterhood Rummage Drop off 9 am Sisterhood Rummage Sale 1:30 - 4 pm
Early Morning Study 6:30 am Sisterhood Rummage Sale 10 am - 1 pm Religious School 4:30-6:30 pm 7th Grade RS 6:30-8 pm
Sisterhood Rummage Sale 10 am - 1 pm and 7 - 9 pm
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Shir Joy Musical Shabbat Service 6 pm
Shabbat Morning Torah Study 8:30-9:30 am Shabbat Morning Service 10 am
Candles: 5:30
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Candles: 5:38
Candles: 6:45
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Erev Shabbat Service 7:30 pm
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Candles: 6:53
5 Shabbat Morning Torah Study 8:30-9:30 am Shabbat Morning Service 10 am Ethan Baum Bar Mitzvah
Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm Sisterhood Dinner 6 pm Erev Shabbat Sisterhood Led Service 7:30 pm
Adult Ed Rabbi Karol 7 pm
Memorial Day office closed
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Shabbat
Erev Shabbat Service 7:30 pm
Adult Ed Rabbi Karol 7 pm
Early Morning Study 6:30 am
Book Group 2 pm Board Mtg 7:30 pm
3 Adult Ed Rabbi Karol 7 pm
Early Morning Study 6:30 am
Religious School Last Day 9-11 am Tanakh Study at Jeffersons Ferry 10:30 - 12 pm
Shavuot Morning Service & Yizkor 10:00 am
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12 Shabbat Morning Torah Study 8:30-9:30 am Shabbat Morning Service 10 am Erev Shavuot 6 pm
19 Shabbat Morning Torah Study 8:30-9:30 am Shabbat Morning Service 10 am
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Adult Ed Rabbi Karol 7 pm
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Rabbi’s Reflections Rabbi David Katz Our “Moments” Survey!!! Dear Temple Isaiah Member, By now you have received your “Moments” survey via email. (There are paper copies at the Temple and if you do not use the computer, you can call if you’d like to have one sent to you.) I want to tell you how important it is for you to fill out the questionnaire. It will ask you all about yourself - your talents, skills and interests. At the end it will ask you to donate “moments,” i.e. times the Temple can call upon you to engage you.
your best brownies. The answer to each question will help the Temple grow stronger by jump starting new programming, strengthening events that already exist and challenging the consumer oriented ways Temples have traditionally operated... ”Here’s a program or event, please come = we urge you to come = we beg you to come and we’ll be successful depending on how many of us come!!!” Now the definition of Temple success will not be how many people attend an event, (attendance will be pre-determined,) success will be defined by how
Let’s say we have 2,000 donated moments and Rabbi
much time and talent each member will contribute to
Sidlofsky would like to see 100 members attend a
Temple life and donors will draw satisfaction knowing
certain Friday night service because he has a sermon he
that their presence, and who they are, is valued.
wants many people to hear. The Engagement Committee could call upon 100 donors and ask them to attend. (The service would count as one moment.) Or what if the Food pantry needs to be filled? Fifty donors might each be asked to add a can of food. With greater numbers responding to the survey and then donating moments,
It’s hard to follow up with those who do not fill out the survey. There is only so much manpower and woman power to call or email you to remind you to take the time to complete the questionnaire. It’s up to you to take the initiative.
the Temple will grow stronger and stronger. Yes, paying
Our Temple can fly to the moon and back if everyone
dues and donating money is essential, but donating time
contributes their time and talent. So be on board. Don’t
and talent is equally as valuable. Every moment counts.
delay. Every member counts; every moment counts.
The survey takes about 20-25 minutes to fill out. Every
There is much to do before Rabbi Sidlofsky comes to
question has significance. If you ever played a brass
Temple Isaiah. Give him what’s most important... give
instrument you may be offered the opportunity to blow
him your commitment of time and energy. He will be
shofar on Rosh Hashanah. If you tell the Temple the
amazed at the results, and so will you.
date you celebrated becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah you may be offered an aliyah on its anniversary. If you say you
L’shalom,
can bake, you may be asked to augment an oneg with
Rabbi Katz
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A Note from Cantor-Education Director Marcey Wagner Kvelling Over Our Accomplishments! I have officially completed my first year as education
Tali Cohen, who worked with all of our students, provid-
director at Temple Isaiah. (I wear two hats here at Temple
ing enrichment to our more advanced students and extra
Isaiah, that of cantor and of education director. In this
help to those who needed a little extra attention.
article, I will reflect on my term as education director. My reflections as cantor will be saved for a future edition.) It has been thrilling, exciting, exhausting, frightening, emotional and wonderful. It was a year of incredible learning, joyful highs, moments of kvelling and pride, and just plain joy. I got to know so many extraordinary people – from our youngest Kindergarteners to our cherished great-grandparents; teachers, children, parents, and all-important support staff. I end the year smarter,
Our Tefilah program is one I am most proud of. Each teacher was given a packet of prayers to review with their students for reading and practice. We held actual prayer time each session, at the beginning of class on Sundays and at the end on Tuesdays. Our students not only began to master the recitation of the prayers, but have begun to develop spiritually through this routine spiritual conversation with the divine.
savvier, happier, enriched and so incredibly grateful for
We marked our holidays with wonderful special programs
having the opportunity to be the education director of a
and events. Our first Hanukkah Happening was a huge
school of excellence and warmth.
success. We brought together all arms of the congrega-
My mind is already racing with ideas for the coming years, new things to implement and things from this year I plan on improving and doing differently next year. But first, let’s take a moment to kvell about some of our wonderful accomplishments from this year. We had a fabulous opening day with an engaging family program that had our parents and students collaborating together. Each grade participated in a family education program on a Sunday morning, and we had wonderful participation by our families. Our teachers helped facilitate and our PA helped feed our families. We adopted a brand new Hebrew curriculum this year, which empha-
tion, including Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Social Action, Confirmation students, and the PA, expanding on the already successful Latke Bash for a morning of fun, food and tzedakkah. We repeated this formula with an equally successful and fun Purim Carnival. Other holiday projects included our Apple Bar, Tu B’shevat bird feeders, and Yom HaAtzmaut Flag Brownies. I can’t forget to mention our off-site trips – movie night to see Wonder, the trip to Theatre Three to see the play From the Fires, and our Confirmation trip to the Lower East Side. These experiences out of the building provide invaluable learning opportunities for our students.
sized Hebrew reading fluency. Our students were divided
As the year winds to a close, we will reflect on these
into leveled groups and made excellent progress in their
successes and look for areas of improvement. We will
reading abilities. We hired a Hebrew support teacher,
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Message from the President Phyllis Sterne New Beginnings! While Spring has not quite sprung, at least it’s trying!
of us from congregations across the U.S. and even
And since Spring is a time of new beginnings, I want to
Canada, celebrated the same service, in the same
share with you the opportunity I’ve had for learning more
prayerbooks, and sang the same prayers and songs with
about my new beginning as your president, and for your
(mostly!) the same melodies. More than once, I was
new beginning in our congregation as we enter the next
moved to tears from some emotional well that I did not
chapter in our temple’s life. I have recently returned from
recognize but I learned to embrace. I know that a few of
the four-day Scheidt Seminar in Georgia, designed by
the people I met there will be my life-long friends.
the URJ and underwritten by Rudi and Honey Scheidt, who are great philanthropists and supporters of the arts, education, and, most importantly in this context, Reform Judaism. In that vein, they support the education and orientation of new and incoming presidents of Reform congregations (Rudi having been a temple president himself), and this seminar is held each year on both the east and west coasts. It was amazing to me that every person there, singularly representing his or her congregation, and doing so as its lay leader, shared similar experiences, whether they were joys or concerns.
So how does this impact us, you may wonder? Our temple is US! Without us, it will cease to exist. Part of what we do is spiritual, and part is social. Sometimes it’s both. Either way, it presents the opportunity to feel nurtured and fulfilled. We need EVERY congregant to feel this way. We need each and every one, young and old, to give, and to take. Immerse some part of yourself in Temple Isaiah. We have a lot to do: We are welcoming a new Rabbi and saying farewell to another; we are having ongoing events for the temple, for Religious School, and for Brotherhood and Sisterhood. We need people to attend, and we need
While the seminar conversations were multi-faceted,
people to help make these things happen! Our commit-
a common thread through them all was the building
tees are sorely in need of members. We need people to
and maintaining of sacred partnerships. Our Board has
reach out to each other and try participating in some-
already been focussing on this, but these partnerships
thing! Mostly, we need everyone to be ENGAGED in our
extend to the congregation too, so we’ll be having many
temple. If you have not yet completed the Engagement
discussions about this topic. We all come to Temple
Survey, please, please do so! I’m sure you can find a few
Isaiah with varying needs, desires, and expectations
“Moments” to give to Temple Isaiah!
about what temple life should be like. Yet, and here comes another common thread, we are all bound by our desire to be part of Reform Judaism in general, and Temple Isaiah in particular. That thread is stronger than you may think. As I celebrated Shabbat at the seminar,
Finally, I, as your president, say thank you, not only for allowing me to engage in this awe-inspiring responsibility, but for making it possible for me to attend the Scheidt Seminar as well. It was truly a life-altering experience.
both Friday evening and Saturday morning, I was struck
L’shalom,
by the awesome realization that we, about one hundred
Phyllis
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Shir Joy Musical Shabbat (“Shir” is Hebrew for “Song!”)
Fridays, May 4th & June 1st
Pre-Neg Nosh • Wine & Cheese • Fun Treats •
5:30
pm
Musical Shabbat Service 6 to 7
pm
Everyone Welcome - All Ages! Celebrate Shabbat with Family, Friends, and Community!
Traditional and Contemporary Music • Participatory • • Reflective • • Spiritual • • Joyful • Some Congregants Enjoy Dinner Together After Shir Joy Services Why not organize such a group yourself? Or, if you’d like help creating a new group of friends, please let Morgan know at office@TempleIsaiahSB.org. Please be sure to tell Morgan whether you would be willing to host a small pot-luck meal in your home. Or, if you prefer, plan to enjoy a meal together at a restaurant. 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790
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of Stony Brook Presents
Celebrate Shabbat with Interim Rabbi David Katz, Cantor Marcey Wagner & Pre-School teacher Diane Weitzman!
Music, Story, Challah, Juice, and Shabbat Fun! for Children Ages 0 – 6 and their families! Everyone Welcome! Special activities and music for young children!
One Friday Each Month at 5:30
pm
Beginning Again In September
*Dates subject to change. Please watch eblast and website for updates.
Save these Dates:
May 18th, June 15th
Help Us Beautify and Renovate Our Learning Spaces!! If you are doing cleaning or renovations and want to get rid of any of the following furniture in good or excellent condition please contact Cantor Wagner at cantor@templeisaiahsb.org • Small tables and chairs • Bean bags • Brightly colored rugs • Comfy accent chairs
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Cantor Wagner / Kvelling Over Our Accomplishments! continued from page 4 try to find ways to make our curriculum even more
Thank you, as well, to our super team in the office and
current and engaging for our students, and always keep
building, including: Morgan, who is an amazing resource;
our lines of communication open to our parents for your
Javier, who keep things humming; Rabbi Katz, for his
comments and input.
support; Irva, who never says “no” whenever we ask her
With reflection, I must also take the time to thank the myriad of people who gave me so much support and guidance throughout the year. What can I say about our teachers, they are just superior in every way! They put in many hours planning and working to ensure your child receives the best Jewish education possible. They are loving and caring individuals who are deeply concerned
for anything; and Penny, our Wonder Woman, who can handle any crisis with grace, calm and patience. Thank you to our two presidents, Jay Schoenfeld and Phyllis Sterne, who have always provided assistance and encouragement during my first year. We also received much financial support from Sisterhood and Brotherhood for many special programs – thank you!!!
about the welfare of your children. This is one of the
I shall truly miss the shining, smiling faces that greet
special Isaiah traits: faculty and staff who actually know
me on Sundays and Tuesdays, but, I hope to see them
your child(ren) and truly care about them.
at a Shabbat service over the summer, or at one of our
The PA, another incredible Isaiah asset! Our school is
special programs.
totally indebted to the PA, not only for programs that
Todah Rabbah from the bottom of my heart to ALL for
enhance our school, but for everything, big and small,
helping make this year such a success. Please enjoy a
that makes the school a pleasant, happy place to learn
wonderful summer, and I hope to see you soon!
and to teach and to work. Ilene Horan and Ellen Covino, the PA Co-presidents, work tirelessly and thanklessly
Have a Happy Summer!
behind the scenes to bring food, joy, learning and fun
L’shalom,
into this building. We are all so grateful for their tireless
Cantor Marcey Wagner
efforts and to all the parent volunteers who have worked with them over this past year.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAA The Rabbi Adam D. Fisher Library Please note: Our Temple library is open one half-hour before each Erev Shabbat Service.
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Social Action Activities Mitzvah Day (Good Deeds Day) 2018 Together with the Setauket Presbyterian Church, our
As part of our Good Deeds Day, Temple congregants also
Social Action Committee planned an exciting Mitzvah
worked to spruce up our Temple grounds and to do some
Day (Good Deeds Day) inspired by the theme, “Shelter.”
needed repair work.
Each grade in our Religious School focused on a project that could be donated to a local organization and which would bring joy to the populations served by them. Grades K-3 decorated and donated fabric placemats to Meals on Wheels. Grade 4 made braided chew toys for dogs to donate to Save-A Pet.
Saddle Rock Ranch in Middle Island also welcomed our family volunteers on Good Deeds Day! The Social Action Committee thanks Rabbi Katz for suggesting that we reach out to other faith communities. We are hoping that in the future we will have even more joining with us on this special day.
Grade 5 baked dog biscuits for the “residents” of Save-
We also thank Cantor Marcey for her enthusiasm, plan-
A-Pet.
ning, and hands-on involvement preparing for our 2018
Grade 6 painted and decorated unfinished wood crates
Mitzvah Day!
that could be used for books, toys ,etc. and donated them to Setauket Presbyterian’s Furniture Outreach Program. Grade 7 decorated canvas tote bags and donated them to residents of the Veterans Home in Stony Brook.
L’Shalom, Social Action Chairpersons Iris Schiff idschiff@optonline.net
We thank Sisterhood for funding all needed supplies for
631-928-0971
our projects!
Marian Guralnick
In addition to specific grade projects, all students particiapated in A Package From Home, collecting and
marianguralnick@gmail.com 631-751-8830
packaging travel-size items, which were sent to Israeli soldiers. All students brought home their decorated tzedakah Houses For Change, to collect money to be donated to the homeless shelter that is operated by Hope House in Port Jefferson. Following a lovely brunch that was sponsored by our Brotherhood, congregants of Setauket Presbyterian Church and Temple Isaiah worked together to clean up West Meadow Beach.
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Sustaining Members & Friends of Temple Isaiah 2018 Please help us to maintain Temple Isaiah as a house of worship, a house of learning, and a house of assembly by becoming a Sustaining Member in 2018. It is here where you celebrate life-cycle events, and it is here where you will find support when you need it. It is with your strong financial support that Temple Isaiah will continue to provide education, worship services, and support for people who are experiencing loss, crisis, or illness. Won’t you perform the mitzvah of tzedakah at Temple Isaiah? If you are able to make a contribution as a Sustaining Member, you will be providing revenue for regular as well as unforeseen expenses, and you will be helping us plan for future generations. Please join our growing list of Sustaining Members! Circle of Enrichment Jamie & Hilton Adler Barbara & Dr. Jerry Fine Iris & David Schiff Gloria & Mark Snyder Circle of Growth Dr. Linda Barancik Paula & Steve Bennett Dan Stenzler
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Circle of Hope Essie & Mark Freilach Phyllis Turner Chaverim Suzanne Gabrielsen Marian Guarlnick Barbara & Gary Kamen Perri & Dr. Lawrence Lieblich Donna & Lloyd Newman Myra & Alan Rosofsky Diane & Steve Weitzman
Platinum Chai ($5,400 or above) Golden Chai ($3,600-$5,399) Silver Chai ($1,800-$3,599) Circle of Enrichment ($1,018- $1,799)
A A A A A
Mitzvah Partner Barbara & Bruce Meyer Cherie & Cantor Michael Trachtenberg Irva & Saul Steinweis Dr. Phyllis Sterne Chai or Multiple Ricki & Larry Budnick Shari & Alan Countess
Circle of Growth ($540-$1,017) Circle of Hope ($360-$539) Chaverim ($180-$359) Mitzvah Partner ($118-$179) Chai or Multiple ($36-$117)
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Temple Isaiah whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. Select Temple Isaiah as your charitable organization.
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Adult Education RSVP to Penny for all courses: Administrator@TempleIsaiahSB.org
Shabbat Morning Torah Study Every Saturday: 8:30
– 9:30
am
Early Morning Study
with
with
Rabbi David Katz
am
Rabbi Adam D. Fisher
Tuesday Mornings: 6:30 – 7:30
Tanach Study
with
am
Rabbi Stephen Karol
Sunday Mornings: 10:30
– 11:45
am
am
Bob Dylan’s Jewish Music Thursday Evenings: 7:30
pm
May 3rd, 10th, 17th & 31st Explore the multifaceted Jewish influences on legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan’s music and lyrics. Rabbi Karol will lead an in-depth examination as we explore many of the biblical writings, historical events and modern Jewish experiences that have informed and inspired this Nobel-Prize award winning, iconic troubadour.
PFLAG
Parents & Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youths & Adults Invites You to Our Next Monthly Meeting May 6th from 2 - 5 pm Suffolk YJCC, Commack Call Marian at 631-751-8830 or visit 222.pflagli.org for more information and directions to meetings. 11
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Annual Celebrate Israel Parade Sunday, June 3rd
There will be T-shirts, flags, and banners! Everyone should come and be counted!
RSVP Deadline: May 25th
COST: $18 per person $50 maximum per family
(more details to follow as we get closer to the parade date)
Bus Transportation Is Included! Approximate times 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
YES! I want to join the Suffolk Jewish Community and 100,000 other New Yorkers to march up Fifth Avenue as part of the single largest gathering of support for Israel in the world! Name(s):_________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________ # of participants:________
Cell Phone #:_______________________________
T-shirt sizes: ______S ______M ______L ______XL _____XXL (adult sizes only)
Total amount enclosed: _______________ To insure that you receive a t-shirt, return this form with your check (made out to Temple Isaiah) by May 26th. For further information, contact parade coordinator Rich Stopsky at 516-841-8263 or richard.stopsky@us.fujitsu.com. Upcoming B’nai Mitzvah students please note: Participation in the parade counts as one of your 13 Mitzvot!
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S havuot EREV SHAVUOT – Saturday, May 19th “Supper, Study & Service” 6:00 pm Supper Join us for a light dairy supper of bagels, cheeses, egg salad and tuna fish. (Non-dairy options available for those who need it). $12/person RSVP required by Tuesday, May 15th to Penny: administrator@TempleIsaiahSB.org
6:45 pm Study “Your people will be my people and your God my God” Ruth 1:16 On Shavuot, it is customary to read the Book of Ruth, the story of a convert to Judaism who becomes the ancestor of Jewish royalty (King David). Rabbi Katz will lead a discussion on the Book of Ruth and speak about how one becomes part of this sacred covenant and temple members will tell their personal story about what led them to the decision to take upon themselves the mitzvah to voluntarily accept the history, culture and commandments of the Jewish people as their own.
7:30
pm
Service
Shavuot celebrates the receiving of Torah on Mt. Sinai. During the Service we will read the Ten Commandments as we celebrate this epic moment in our history.
SHAVUOT MORNING – Sunday, May 20th 10:00 am Shavuot Morning Festival Service & Yizkor (We read aloud the names of all those who died from last year at Shavuot to this year at Shavuot).
I/We would like to attend the Shavuot “Supper, Study & Service” Name(s) ______________________________ cell phone: __________________ Email: _____________________________ Number attending @ $12/person: ___________ Total amount enclosed: _________________
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Shmoozing With Sisterhood Save the Dates! SISTERHOOD’S ANNUAL SPRING RUMMAGE SALE
For more information or to volunteer contact:
Sunday May 6th thru Tuesday May 8th
gmail.com or ebdonnel@optonline.net
Paula Bennett or Eileen Donnelly pbennett1000@
Sisterhood needs donations of your gently used and / or unwanted new “stuff”. Here’s you chance to increase the level of organization in your home. Start cleaning out your closets, basements and garages. Our rummage sales are Sisterhood’s largest fundraisers. Your contributions of gently used clothing and “stuff” help Sisterhood help our Temple community (gifts to B’nai Mitzvah, youth camp scholarships, Temple beautification/repairs), and those less fortunate in our larger community. Volunteers needed, no experience necessary! Sunday, May 6th: “Rummage Drop Off” 9 Social Hall. Sale opens for all at 1:30 &7
pm
–9
am
pm
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am
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pm
pm.
pm
pm.
Details to come!
Sisterhood has some wonderful events planned and they are open to all. Here are shortened versions of the details. Please refer to the Winter/Spring TI Event Schedule for more details. Details will also be posted in TI’s weekly e-mail announcements and on Sisterhood’s Google Group.
– 1 pm pm.
Very Sincerely Yours, Paula Bennett and Eileen Donnelly TI Sisterhood Co-presidents pbennett1000@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 8th: Sale opens 10 Clean up 1
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We look forward to seeing you at Temple Isaiah!
Rummage Schedule:
Monday May 7th: Sale opens 10
SISTERHOOD SHABBAT DINNER AND SERVICE
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am
–1
pm
pm.
Temple Isaiah’s Sisterhood Wants You We’re We’re We’re We’re We’re
Family... Friends... Fund Raisers... Fun-Loving Females... Fervent Social Activists...
Your Temple Isaiah Sisterhood members are deeply caring and conscientious Jewish women who form a mutual support system and do our best to make everyone feel welcome, safe and appreciated. Please come join us!
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Breaking Bread With Brotherhood Happy New Year! We have had a number of exciting events in April, including the very successful Brotherhood Shabbat service and Good Deeds/Mitzvah Day. Brunch was provided by the Brotherhood for so that everyone could begin their “Good Deeds Day” with maximum energy! We continue to have guest speakers at our monthly Sunday breakfast meetings. We thank Holocaust Scholar Steven Klipstein who enlightened us about the Holocaust museum located in Selden. We will need to schedule a trip to the museum. Come join our group that engages Temple members in both a supportive and lighthearted manner. May 23rd, at 7 pm, is our annual Brotherhood dinner and we look forward to new members joining us to “Break Bread”. Our fund raising efforts are now in full swing. Our main event, Las Vegas Night, is on June 9th at 8
pm.
Please support us as we continue to help fund many Temple needs. This is a fun evening and sponsorships are always appreciated. The strength of Brotherhood comes from the bond we have formed and the fact that we genuinely enjoy each others’ company. Everyone has the opportunity to express their opinion and go home knowing we have enriched ourselves while helping Temple Isaiah. If that sounds like a group you would like to support then come join see us in action. Regards, Rodger Jonas President, Temple Isaiah Brotherhood Mobile: 631-235-3115 Email: rhjlij@optonline.net
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Media Watch Israel 1. Injuries and death toll rise amidst Hamas organized demonstrators at Israel’s border. https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-gazans-said-wounded-as-thousands-flock-to-border-to-protest/ 2. New details of Hamas funding through its Colombian channel exposed. http://www.jpost.com/International/Report-US-intel-discloses-details-of-Hezbollah-financing-in Colombia-549145 3. In first for an Arab leader, Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman recognizes the right of the Jewish people
to have a nation-state of their own, next to a Palestinian state.
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/04/mohammed-bin-salman-iran-israel/557036 4. US State Department official: the Trump administration will officially relocate the US embassy in Israel
from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in May. Timing coincides with 70th anniversary of Israel’s Independence Day.
http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/US-confirms-Jerusalem-embassy-opening-in-May-543467 5. Israel warns Iranian leaders that in the event Iran strikes Israel or Israeli interests from Syrian territory
Israel will depose the Assad regime.
http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Senior-security-officials-If-Iran-acts-against-Israel-well topple-Assad-549457
Larry Weber
weberl@optonline.net
Mazel Tov Mazel Tov to Rabbi Stephen and Donna Karol on the rabbinic ordination of their niece, Juliana Schnur Karol—wife of Adam Karol, mother of Joshua Karol, and daughter-in-law of Rabbi Larry and Rhonda Karol. Juli will be serving at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in New York City, along with Rabbi Greg Weitzman, son of Stephen and Diane Weitzman.
Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen Members of Temple Isaiah’s Social Action Committee help staff Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen at St. James Catholic Church (429 Route 25A in Setauket). Each Sunday afternoon, dinner is provided to over 100 adults and children, by teams of volunteers working on a rotating schedule. Although housed at St. James Parish, the group itself comprises participants from various community faith-based groups and organizations. Volunteers in this organization serve in a variety of ways, including food planning, cooking, serving and cleanup, as well as providing transportation, supervision of the nursery area, pantry and clothing distribution. To help with this mitzvah, please call our Temple office, or contact: Joyce Bonitch at (631) 941-2731 Where / When: Sundays at 3:00
pm
in the church basement.
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Brotherhood Presents Our 16th Annual
Raffles & Door Prizes!
Black Jack & Poker Roulette Money Wheel Craps & More!
Saturday, June 9th from 8
Grand Prize
pm
to 12
Wine Tasting!
am
Many More Additional Prizes!
Theatrical Weekend for 2 in the Big Apple
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Simchas & Tzures Whether you have happy news (simchas) or sad
If you would like one of our rabbis to officiate at a
news (tzures), we hope you will share it with us.
funeral, please speak to RabbiKatz before sched-
Rabbi Katz likes to know about births, engage-
uling. Our sanctuary is available for funeral or
ments, weddings, and other happy occasions, as
memorial services. If you call the Temple about
well as hospitalizations, sicknesses, or deaths.
a funeral and have to leave a message with the
Please let us know of any hospitalizations, so
answering service, please mention that you are
Rabbi or Cantor can arrange to visit or phone.
calling regarding a funeral.
Condolences A To Dafna Lewkowitz on the death of her mother Ahuvah Braun A On the death of our congregant Jane Goor A To Kim Marotto on the death of her father Steven Landau A To Maureen Bernstein on the death of her husband Dr. Harvey Bernstein A To Lance Kirshner on the death of his mother Leslie Arlene Kirshner A To Donna Siani Karol on the death of her mother Joan Handelman
Congratulations A To Claire Baer on becoming a Great Grandmother to her Grandson Paul Short A To Michael Kamen on his acceptance into the Genetic Counseling Masters
Degree Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine A To Julia Bennett on her acceptance into HUC’s Graduate Studies Program A To Rabbi Stephen and Donna Karol on the rabbinic ordination of their niece, Juliana Schnur Karol
Sunshine Funds
Beautification Fund
It’s always the "right time" to make a contribution to your Temple. It might be in honor of a living person or a recent event, or in memory of someone or something, or anything you want. Donations can be made over the phone, by email, or through the USPS. However you send the information, your donation can be added to your monthly Temple Isaiah invoice for easy bookkeeping. Sunshine cards require a minimum contribution of ten dollars.
The purpose of the Beautification Fund is to generate money to renovate and beautify our synagogue. All monies will go into a fund dedicated to this special purpose.
Minimum contribution is $10 Prayer Book: $45 Chumash: $60 Tree of Life Leaf: $118 Pew Plaque: $250 Memorial Board Plaque: $360 Please call the office for more information regarding the above contributions.
To assist in this goal, a wall sculpture has been commissioned. This permanent work of art provides the opportunity to commemorate your support for Temple Isaiah. Plaques of different sizes will be available in the following categories: Contributor............... $250 per year for 3 years Sponsor.................... $500 per year for 3 years Patron.................... $1000 per year for 3 years Benefactor.............. $2500 per year for 3 years To make a contribution, or if you have any questions, please call the office at 751-8518.
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Sunshine Funds & Other Donations Camp Fund
Israel Fund
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In memory of Rosalyn & Murray Kamen The Kamen Family In memory of Linda Jonas Lillian Wain In memory of Sadie Stern The Gerstein Family In memory of Irving Howard Bruce Howard
memory of Fay Kaminsky Diane & Stephen Weitzman memory of Jerry Kaminsky Diane & Stephen Weitzman memory of Ida Weitzman Diane & Stephen Weitzman memory of Joseph Weitzman Diane & Stephen Weitzman memory of Marc Fisher Feldstein Family
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund In In In In
memory of Leslie Kirshner Irva & Saul Steinweis memory of Harvey Bernstein Barbara & Bruce Meyer honor of Cantor Marcey Wagner Barbara & Bruce Meyer honor of Cantor Marcey Wagner Barnett Family
Music Fund In In In In In
memory of Leslie Kirshner Barbara Wright memory of Ruth Fisher and George Gerstein Gerstein Family memory of Cecile Barbakoff & Bill Barbakoff Family memory of Harry Cohen Linda Barancik memory of Ruth Fried Sandy & Ron Fried
Fund to Feed the Hungry
Oneg Fund
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In memory of Sidney Roth Carol & Mark Swerdloff
memory of Bernice Rosen Mort Rosen & Amy Rosen memory of Frances Barancik Linda Barancik memory of Abraham Levinsky Denis & Vicki Hoffman memory of Henry Swerdloff Mark & Carol Swerdloff memory of Selma & Sidney Cohen Sheila & David Silberhartz memory of Hannah Orenstein Iris & David Schiff honor of the marriage of Chad & Eyva Snyder Myra & Alan Rosofsky honor of the birth of Sophie Rosofsky Carol & Mark Swerdloff memory of Maurice Cymerman Cymerman Family memory of Bernard Behrendt The Kamen Family
Rabbi Adam D. Fisher Library In In In In In
memory of Marcia Fisher Alan Fisher memory of Arthur Fried Sandy & Ron Fried honor of the birth of Sophie Rosofsky Phyllis Sterne memory of Harvey Bernstein Eileen & Adam Fisher memory of Harvey Bernstein Ilene & Ivan Ensler
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Sunshine Funds & Other Donations Rabbi Karol Youth Lounge Fund Special Projects Fund In memory of Abraham Feldman Pam Feldman In memory of Ida Greenland Claire Baer In memory of Joan Handelman The Kamen Family
Rabbi Harvey Witman Religious School Fund In memory of Ahuvah Brown Alan & Myra Rosofsky Maddie & Harvey Witman Mort Rosen & Amy Rosen Dafna Lewkowitz Pat & Jeff Salzman Irva & Saul Steinweis Iris & David Schiff Adam & Eileen Fisher In memory of Sol Rivkin Ivan & Ilene Ensler In honor of the birth of Elizabeth Barbara Trenk Abe Trenk
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund In In In In In
memory of Warren Tepper Elinor Tepper memory of Morris Davis Clara Davis memory of Ethel Liebowitz Martin & Marion Liebowitz memory of Rose Zaretsky Ira & Barbara Zarrett memory of Perry Deifik Arnold Katz
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memory of Allan Pincus Iris & David Schiff Carole-Ann Gordon memory of Marc fisher Carole-Ann Gordon Barbara & Jerry Fine Iris & David Schiff Deborah Fisher & Andrew Cash Eileen & Joe Donnelly memory of Jack Braun Allan Braun memory of Harvey Bernstein Marge & Paul Weiser
Tikkun Olam Fund In memory of Luba Guberman Harold Guberman In memory of Benjamin & Annie Horowitz The Kamen Family In memory of Max & Rose Kamenetzky The Kamen Family
Cantor Trachtenberg Landscape Fund In memory of David Ensler & Theodore Rosen Ivan & Ilene Ensler
Worship Fund In memory of Herman Meyer Barbara & Bruce Meyer
Youth Group Fund In memory of Rosalyn Gabrielsen Suzanne Gabrielsen
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B’nai Mitzvah May & June 2018 Ethan Baum May 12th Son of Doreen and Dr. Eric Baum
Eli Horowitz June 2nd Son of Jodi and Bernie Horowitz
Adam Marotto June 30th Son of Kim and Dr. Rick Marotto
Siman Tov & Mazel Tov To All! Rabbi—David Katz, Interim
Brotherhood President—Rodger Jonas
Cantor-Education Director––Marcey Wagner
Parents' Association Co-Chairs—Ellen Covino &
Temple President—Phyllis Sterne
Ilene Horan
Administrator—Penny Gentile
Rabbi Emeritus—Stephen A. Karol
Sisterhood Co-Presidents—Paula Bennett
Rabbi Emeritus—Adam D. Fisher
& Eileen Donnelly
Cantor Emeritus—Michael F. Trachtenberg
Temple Isaiah (631) 751- 8518
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