Temple Beth El Bulletin - March/April 2011

TEMPLE BETH EL BULLETIN An Egalitarian Conservative Synagogue www.tbe.org Volume 37 Issue 4 (bi-monthly)

March/April 2011

Adar I/Adar II/Nisan 5771

Kirtan Havdalah

TBE’s President Eileen H Rosner Receives Outstanding Senior Volunteer of the Year Award from Volunteer Center of Stamford

Our Religious School’s first grade collected tzedakah to plant trees in Israel under the direction of their teacher, Galit Roloff.

Remarks by Judy Aronin on page 10

Sisterhood Presents Meet the Author: Vicki Kobliner MAKING BAKLAVA

WORLD-WIDE WRAP

Remember the SNOW???

SHORASHIM - TBE’s Early Childhood Center

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Temple Beth El - Board of Trustees EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Eileen H. Rosner, President Gary P. Lessen, Immediate Past President Peter K. Kempner, First-Vice President Jared Finkelstein, Vice President Scott Krowitz, Vice President Harold Schwartz, Vice President Seymour Weinstein, Vice President Allan Lang, Treasurer Denise Greenman, Secretary

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MEN’S CLUB Stuart Nekritz, Representative *past president

2020 Action Plan Committee Fred Golove

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High Holidays Seymour Weinstein

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Beth El Remembers Fred Golove

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Membership Committee Terry Hazen Rona Katz

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Project Ezra Joy Katz

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Ritual Committee Gerry Ginsburg Susan Schneiderman Eitelberg

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Synaplex Roni Lang

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Youth Programming Walter Morgenthaler

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Joshua Hammerman, Rabbi (rabbi@tbe.org) ext. 307 George Mordecai, Cantor (CantorMordecai@tbe.org) ext. 303 Sidney G. Rabinowitz, Hazzan Emeritus (hazzan@tbe.org) ext. 309 Steven Lander, Executive Director (execdir@tbe.org) ext. 304 Al Treidel, Director of Jewish Life Education (eddir@tbe.org) ext. 305 Ronnie Brockman, Early Childhood Center Director (Earlychildhood@tbe.org) ext. 315 Barbara Murray, Youth Advisor and YJP Program Director ext. 311 Debbie Bouchard, Education Office (education@tbe.org) ext. 306 Linda Rezak, Bookkeeper (bookkeeper@tbe.org) ext. 302 Mindy Rogoff, Temple Secretary (office@tbe.org) ext. 301 Ellen Gottfried, Secretary (TempleSec@tbe.org) ext. 308 Alberto Eyzaguirre, Facilities Manager (maint@tbe.org) ext. 314 Sisterhood Gift Shop (giftshop@tbe.org) ext. 310

WHERE TO FIND IT Joshua Hammerman, Rabbi ......................................... Page 3 George Mordecai, Cantor ............................................. Page 3 Al Treidel, Director of Jewish Life Education .................. Page 4 Ronnie Brockman, Early Childhood Center Director. ....... Page 4 Sidney G. Rabinowitz, Hazzan Emeritus ......................... Page 5 March/April Service Schedule ....................................... Page 6 B‟nai Mitzvah .............................................................. Page 7 Adult Education .......................................................... Page 9 Sisterhood ................................................................ Page 11

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ON ONE FOOT

CANTOR GEORGE MORDECAI

An AshkeSephard Seder at TBE

Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in a series of concerts with Seraphic Fire, a premier nationally acclaimed vocal ensemble.

The performance was entitled “Out of Babylon” and it followed my family‟s journey from Iraq to India, Singapore, and Australia, and finally, my arrival in America. Throughout the performance, we explored different musical approaches to a selection of very ancient sacred poems ranging from simple, plain chant to more elaborate arrangements. I have performed quite extensively over the last 20 years but this particular project struck at the very core of my being. As I sang these ornately textured musical scales and motifs, I thought of my Uncle Shaul who patiently imparted this musical tradition to me, effortlessly demonstrating the subtleties and nuances of this musical and liturgical art form. I also reflected upon my family‟s story, an epic narrative of joy, suffering, effort and triumph of will and realized that all of us have similar stories to tell. The geographical location and road travelled might be different, but the more I listen to people‟s accounts of their families‟ journeys, the more it becomes evident to me that our experience, whether Ashkenazic, Sephardic or Middle Eastern, are remarkably similar.

On April 10 at 7pm, I will be performing at Beth El with a group of very talented musicians and spiritual leaders from many different Jewish cultures, ranging from Israel, Argentina, America, Canada and North Africa. In a concert entitled “From Baghdad to Beth El,” we will play and sing traditional Iraqi and Yemenite piyutim - sacred Jewish poems. I will also be performing selections from Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, two contemporary Jewish poets who, along with the music of my tradition, have had a monumental impact on my life and artistic development.

All of us have a very powerful story to tell. We all are the products of our ancestors‟ journeys as they made their way across oceans, deserts, tropical rainforests and war torn lands to give us an opportunity to grow and evolve.

March and April will bring us a number of special events detailed elsewhere in this Bulletin, including our “Shir Madness” Klezmer Service on March 5, celebrating Shabbat Across America; “Purim on the Rocks” for adults on Saturday night March 20th, featuring the traditional imbibing responsibly! - (I thought we should call it “Purim on the Rox!”). Then, on Purim morning, our always-spectacular carnival; our Scholar-in-Residence Jay Michaelson on April 15-16 (one of the best new commentators on the contemporary Jewish scene), plus our 90th Anniversary Commemorations, all topped off by the special weekend of April 8-10, when we‟ll be celebrating our TBE heritage and marking a new historic milestone on our journey with our new Cantor. With all these stirring events upcoming, plus the great services that we have every week, I‟m going to focus my comments on an event that might not

even happen!

All these other events will certainly happen, and unless ol‟ man winter has one more surprise whammy for us, they will be well-attended. But the congregational second seder, scheduled for April 19 at 7 PM, will happen only if you let us know SOON. We want to do one, but only if you want us to.

We‟ve had several of these multigenerational events in the past and they‟ve always been fun. But the costs do not make sense unless we have critical mass – lots of reservations in advance.

This year we have the added privilege of having Cantor Mordecai with us.

He brings with him a background of Sephardic customs and music that will open up to us a whole new world and deepen our connection to the Jewish people and to our diverse backgrounds and rich history. Of course, there will be lots of familiar customs and songs too, plus activities for the kids. He and I are looking forward to putting together a program that will make for an unforgettable evening – all that and you don‟t have to cook! (BTW, we‟ll only go Sephardic at this seder to a point - no legumes!)

So please contact us at templesec@tbe.org to let us know if you are interested and how many adults and kids would be coming. We can‟t know precise prices at the moment but we will try to keep them competitive. Since people need to make plans, we‟ll aim to let people know

by March 15 whether the TBE Seder is a “go.”

And best wishes from all the Hammermans for a happy Purim and kosher and joyous Passover.

Cantor George Mordecai

PLEASE BE AWARE...

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman

Because of strict confidentiality regulations, Stamford Hospital limits the access that clergy have to patient population lists.

PASSOVER Need help preparing for Passover?

Check out TBE’s website for our own “A Guide for the Perplexed” and for the link to the Rabbinical Assembly Pesach Guide.

Please help us to help you and your loved ones by contacting the rabbi directly, by voice mail (322-6901 x307) or email (rabbi@tbe.org) when you know of someone in the hospital.

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AL TREIDEL DIRECTOR of JEWISH LIFE

Early Childhood Center Director

RONNIE BROCKMAN

L’dor Vador

Passover Is for the Children!

There is an ancient custom to spread nuts on the seder table before the seder begins. And what is that deep, dark, hidden meaning behind the custom? Simply, to arouse the curiosity of the kids.

There is also the well known, time honored custom of hiding the afikomen and letting the children hunt for it.

Again, another tradition designed to keep children involved at the seder.

The following list is just a few ideas that will help keep the kids involved:

As we head into the Purim/ Passover season, one needs to think about the incredible stories, deeds and lessons learned from a group of all too familiar figures. We look with pride and easily connect with Moses, Aaron, Miriam, Mordecai and Esther. They and many others should serve as a source of inspiration.

Not too long ago I received an email from someone who “Googled” an article that I wrote, in the Beth El Bulletin exactly one year ago, about my family. He is a distant relative and was trying to learn more about an Uncle Herbert Treidel who lived in my father‟s town and moved to Australia during the Shoah. We spoke on the telephone and I told him all that I knew about my family and our North African origins and how the family ultimately made their way to the Rhineland area of Germany. I called my 96 year-old uncle in Denver who related more information to me about Herbert‟s family who were distant cousins and, like my grandparents, were in the cattle business.

Having painfully reviewed the deportation papers of the Jews in Mayen, I knew that Herbert‟s parents had perished in the Holocaust and I promised to try to find out which camps they had been sent to.

Today‟s Jewish youth is two generations removed from the Shoah and three or four generations away from our immigrant ancestors. Like the Purim and Passover stories, it is just as critical that future generations understand who they are. There are many incredible stories to preserve along with interesting information that should be passed on to our children. I am the family historian and the “go to person” when anyone is interested in family history. Usually every family has at least one “go to person.”

I want my children and their children to know about my grandfather William Chait who, at the age of 15, walked from Galicia to Rotterdam to board a ship for America just one day prior to the start of World War I. They need to know that my great-grandparents were separated for 12 years before they were reunited in New York City. My great-grandmother Lena Chait (4‟9” tall) supported two little boys in Galicia during World War I by washing clothes for the soldiers, carrying 100 pound sacks of potatoes on her back, and picking up lumps of coal along the railroad tracks to keep her family warm. They should know about my great-great-grandfather Berka Brill who, at the age of nine, was kidnapped by the Russian Army in Kovno, Lithuania and was forced to serve for 25 years in Helsinki, Finland where he ultimately established a home and business for his 16 children.

They were all super-heroes in my eyes and how they lived and survived should serve as an inspiration to future generations. It is incumbent upon all of us to preserve our family history and share it with our offspring.

Best wishes for a happy Purim and a kosher Pesach!

 Have head scarves and robes, suitable for desert wear, and sheets to make tents available for dress up and role playing.  Put out a suitcase and encourage children to pack things that they would take if they were going to move away very quickly and had to decide really fast. A variation is to let each participant pick the one most important thing that cannot be left behind.  Put some small plastic frogs on the table for counting and sorting.  Adapt puppets to portray Pharaoh, Moses, Aaron and Miriam for dramatic play.  Take a Pretend Taste Of Bitter Herb - Make A Funny Face  As the meal is served, name your favorite Pesach food.

Say, “My compliments to the chef.”  Have children pitch-in with preparations. They can: Make place cards for the guests; help set the table; clean the house.  Play “I Spy” to identify or introduce ritual objects, Pesach foods or anything else at the seder; for example: I spy something … round on the table (answer: seder plate); … squishy that Grandma gave you (answer: a pillow); … hard and crunchy (answer: matzah); … that reminds us of laying bricks (answer:

haroset)

Wishing you and your family a meaningful, enjoyable seder, and a happy and healthy Pesach!

Ronnie Brockman

SHORASHIM OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, March 29 at 9:30 a.m. (with babysitting) and 7:00 p.m.

NEW PROGRAMS for TWO YEAR OLDS and THREE YEAR OLDS Contact Ronnie Brockman 203-322-6901, ext. 315 or earlychildhood@tbe.org

Al Treidel

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THE HAZZAN’S VOICE

JAY MICHAELSON Scholar-in-Residence

Never question the power of music!

Many times throughout the years your Rabbi and Hazzan, together with the Adult Choir and/or Jr. Choir, have brought the wealth of our liturgy and its music to churches in the Stamford area. Conversely, church groups have performed at our Temple.

In the 1980‟s and 1990‟s a series of concerts entitled “A Celebration of Choirs,” sponsored by The Council of Churches and Synagogues, were performed in Stamford one year at Temple Beth El. I was privileged to be the musical director of the concert in 1991, which featured choirs from eleven religious institutions and held at St. John‟s Roman Catholic Church on Atlantic Street.

While the respect and understanding of each other‟s liturgy and music was vastly heightened, it could not “hold a candle” to the impact generated by a concert performed this past November by a chorus of 20 cantors at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e die Martiri, a cavernous church in Rome adapted by Michelandelo from the ancient Baths of Diocletian.

The reform cantors, members of the American Conference of Cantors, serve congregations in California, Arizona, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida and Texas. The concert featured a range of prayers and texts set to both traditional melodies and music by composers dating from the Renaissance to the present day. Before each piece a cantor stepped forward to describe the selection, explain its place in the Jewish religious service and provide information about the musical setting.

“Our goal,” stated one cantor, “was to educate people in Jewish culture and the synagogue. We feel that through music you can heal, make friends, touch people and reach out.”

U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican, Miguel Humberto Diaz called the concert “...a wonderful opportunity. Any kind of art, especially music, is a way to bring people together for the sake of the common good.”

Among the 200 in attendance were many Vatican dignitaries. The Pope had hoped to attend the 90-minute concert, but did not attend due to illness.

The music was very well received, especially an original selection composed by Cantor Erik Contzius of New Rochelle, a setting of Psalm 116 with words in Hebrew and Latin.

Cantor Tracey Scher of Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, Virginia - in my neighborhood - stated, “When we completed each piece, you could hear our voices ringing throughout the basilica for five seconds after we finished. We knew this was an historic moment in Catholic-Jewish history. It was a feeling that we had done something great in the world.”

To my dear colleagues - Yasher Koach!

Shabbat, April 15-16, 2011 Freedom from Seder Slavery: Cultivating the Spirituality of Passover Jay Michaelson is a writer, scholar, and activist whose work focuses on the intersections of spirituality, Judaism, sexuality, and law. Jay has both an academic background and a personal commitment to spiritual practice. He holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, an M.A. in Religious Studies from Hebrew University, and a B.A. Magna Cum Laude from Columbia, and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Jewish Thought at Hebrew University. In 2008-09, he spent five months on silent meditation retreat in the Theravadan Buddhist tradition, in America and Nepal, and has sat one-, two-, and sixweek retreats in that tradition for seven years. In the Jewish tradition, Jay has learned and taught Kabbalah since 1993, completed the Elat Chayyim Jewish Meditation Advanced Training program, spent two years at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, and has been a practicing halachic Jew for three decades.

On Friday night, following services that begin at 7:30 p.m., Jay’s topic will be: A Better Way to Answer the Four Questions: Using the Seder’s Q and A to engage the next generation of American Jews.

On Shabbat morning (services begin at 9:30 a.m.) Jay will speak on: Beyond Maxwell House: Creating an Embodied, Enriching Passover Seder.

On Shabbat afternoon his topic will be: The Deeper Meaning of Passover: Using the Wisdom of Kabbalistic Sources, Discovering Passover’s Spiritual Side.

The Scholar-in-Residence is sponsored by Penny and Michael Horowitz in loving memory of Bessie Silver, z’l, and Millie Reiss, z’l.

CELEBRATING A SPECIAL EVENT? COMMEMORATING A YAHRTZEIT? Please consider sponsoring a Kiddush, following Shabbat Services, or an Oneg Shabbat, following our Friday evening services. Contact Steven Lander in the office for all of the new reasonably priced Kiddush options at 322-6901, ext. 304 or execdir@tbe.org.

For information about any of the sponsorship opportunities listed above, please call Steven Lander at ext. 304.

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SHABBAT AND FESTIVAL SERVICES MARCH 2011

APRIL 2011 Friday, April 1

Friday, March 4

Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Tot Shabbat with Nurit 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat Across America Dinner 6:00 p.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat - Shir Madness 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat, April 2

Services 9:30 a.m.

REBECCA SATZ, BAT MITZVAH Jr. Congregation 10:30 a.m.

Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Shabbat, March 5

Services 9:30 a.m.

RACHEL WOLFF, BAT MITZVAH Jr. Congregation 10:30 a.m.

Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Friday, April 8

90th Anniversary Shabbat Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Tot Shabbat with Nurit 7:30 p.m.

Comedian Johnny Lampert

Sunday, March 6 - Rosh Chodesh Adar II

Morning Minyan 9:00 a.m.

TYLER AND MICHAEL ZIELINSKI, B’NAI MITZVAH 10:30 a.m.

Shabbat, April 9

Services 9:30 a.m.

STEPHANIE HAUSMAN, BAT MITZVAH Jr. Congregation 10:30 a.m.

Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Friday, March 11

Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Tot Shabbat with Nurit 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat, March 12

Friday, April 15

Services 9:30 a.m.

MATTHEW KOBLINER, BAR MITZVAH Jr. Congregation 10:30 a.m.

Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Jay Michaelson, Scholar-in-Residence Tot Shabbat with Nurit 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 18

Services 9:30 a.m.

Jay Michaelson, Scholar-in-Residence Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Shabbat, April 16

Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Recognition Shabbat honoring members who joined TBE between 2001-2011 plus Adult Choir Reunion Tot Shabbat with Nurit 7:30 p.m.

Monday, April 18 - EREV PASSOVER Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Siyum for the First Born First Seder

Shabbat, March 19

Services 9:30 a.m.

SAMANTHA KRAFTSOW BAT MITZVAH ANNIVERSARY Jr. Congregation 10:30 a.m.

Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

PURIM ON THE ROCKS Megillah Reading for Adults 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19

Passover Services, 1st Day 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 20

Passover Services, 2nd Day 9:30 a.m.

Friday, April 22

Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Ruth Brennan, Guest Speaker Tot Shabbat with Nurit 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 20 - PURIM

Morning Minyan 9:00 a.m.

Megillah Reading for Families 9:30 a.m.

Purim Carnival 10:30 a.m.

Shabbat, April 23

Services 9:30 a.m.

Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Friday, March 25

Grades 3-4 Family Shabbat Dinner & Program 6:30 p.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Tot Shabbat with Nurit 7:30 p.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Tot Shabbat with Nurit 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat, March 26

Shabbat, April 30

Friday, April 29

Services 9:30 a.m.

NOAH DURICA, BAR MITZVAH Jr. Congregation 10:30 a.m.

Nitzanim 10:45 a.m.

Services 9:30 a.m.

HANNAH KATZ, BAT MITZVAH Grades 3-4 Shabbat Program Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

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B’NAI MITZVAH March 5 (morning) RACHEL WOLFF Daughter of Cheryl and David Sister of Alison Attends Scofield Magnet Middle School Mitzvah Project: Baking and selling Dog cookies to benefit PAWS Animal Shelter

April 2 (morning) REBECCA SATZ Daughter of Cathy and David Sister of Adam Attends Rippowam Middle School Mitzvah Project: Volunteer at Bull‟s Head Animal Hospital and “Seders for Soldiers” collecting kosher for Passover food items to send to soldiers

March 6 (morning) MICHAEL ZIELINSKI Son of Brian and Shelley brother of Tyler, Matthew & Andrew Attends Rippowam Middle School Mitzvah Project: Working with little children, at the JCC, in physical fitness and games

April 9 (morning) STEPHANIE HAUSMAN Daughter of Mindy and Jeff Attends Scofield Magnet Middle School Mitzvah Project: Collected books, DVDs, and toys donated to the Childrens Hospital at Montefiore

March 6 (morning) TYLER ZIELINSKI Son of Brian and Shelley Brother of Michael, Matthew & Andrew Attends Turn of River Middle School Mitzvah Project: Working at the JCC in the swim department

April 30 (morning) NOAH DURICA Son of Wendy and Jon Brother of Shira Attends Fox Lane Middle School Mitzvah Project: Fundraising for Heifer International Please visit our website at www.tbe.org/2010/10/2010-2011-mitzvahprojects/ for full descriptions of these outstanding projects.

March 12 (morning) MATTHEW KOBLINER Son of Vicki and Mark Brother of Ariel Attends Turn of River Middle School Mitzvah Project: Kids in Crisis

KOL HAKAVOD! This is the second time that Rachel Plotzky, 9 years-old, gave her hair - 12 inches - to Locks of Love!

March 26 (morning) HANNAH KATZ Daughter of Joy and Larry Sister of Aaron and Rachel Attends Scofield Magnet Middle School Mitzvah Project: Sewing clothes for needy kids

LEARN TO BAKE HAMANTASCHEN Sunday, March 13 at 9:30 a.m.

You are cordially invited to attend...Any Bar or Bat Mitzvah, aufruf, yahrtzeit, baby naming, birthday, anniversary or other family milestone celebrated in our sanctuary at any scheduled service!

Sponsored by TBE Sisterhood Learn to bake hamantaschen with Ann Treidel’s secret family recipe using a multiplicity of delicious fillings. If you enjoyed her baklava, you’ll LOVE her hamantaschen!!!

Our services are celebrations for the entire community. Each milestone of yours is one we all have a stake in. Each joy is one we all share, each sorrow is one we all want to allay.

Limited to the first eight people who sign-up. Final deadline, Wednesday, March 9 or sooner if eight people have already reserved a place.

If you have a special milestone approaching, let us know so you can share it with your Beth El family. If you simply want to be part of a congregation that laughs, cries and shares life together, join us any week - join us every week!

Contact Debbie in the Education Office at: 203-322 -6901, ext. 305 or email education@tbe.org.

NO INVITATION REQUIRED

For TBE members only - at no charge.

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TBE WELCOMES BARBARA MURRAY YOUTH ADVISOR/YJP ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

MAZEL TOV TO‌

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Barbara Murray as our Interim Youth Advisor/YJP Activities Coordinator for the remainder of this fiscal year.

Leslie and Herb Horowitz on the birth of a greatgrandson, Meir, born to Abby and Eli Rosenberg.

Barbara has a long history of active involvement in the Jewish world. She will be receiving a Master of Arts degree in Jewish Education from the William B. Davidson School of Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary this coming May. This past year, she was an intern at the Bureau of Jewish Education here in Stamford. Barbara has served as a youth director in Coral Gables, Florida and helped to found a youth group in Wellington, Florida. Additionally, Barbara has been a Jewish educator in a number of congregations. She has directed a camp, served as an art director, parenting instructor and an admissions counselor at a university.

Judy and Jonathan Solomon on the birth of a son, Jordan Samuel.

Barbara is well-organized, enthusiastic and energized to do great work with our youth community. She has already begun connecting with key people and beginning work with our youth and Young Jewish Professionals.

She will be here on a number of Sunday mornings and at Kulanu to quickly get to know our kids.

THANK YOU FOR SPONSORING KIDDUSH

Barbara promises to be a wonderful new asset to our entire TBE youth community.

Elizabeth and Jared Finkelstein

Sheri Rosen and Jeremie Kass on the birth of a son, Corban Joseph.

Grecia and Ron Gross on the birth of a grandson, Benjamin Lewis, born to Stephanie Phillips and Brad Gross.

Eileen H. Rosner on receiving the Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award from the Volunteer Center of Stamford.

Dr. Mara Hammerman on receiving Honorable Mention for her work at Westhill High School from the Volunteer Center of Stamford.

Elizabeth and Jared Finkelstein

THANK YOU FOR SPONSORING THE SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS

WE THANK OUR VOLUNTEERS Beth Finchler, Roz Finchler, Sam Kravitz, Carol Sander Willy Sander, Millie Sobel, Barbara Taksel

ATTENTION PARENTS OF COLLEGE FRESHMEN

Men’s Club Participants for Sisterhood Shabbat Kenneth Jay Cohen, Bud Freund, Gerry Ginsburg Stuart Nekritz, Gary Schulman, Ben Susman Sandy Weinberg, and assisted by Jason Nekritz, Josh Schulman and Sam Schulman

Rabbi Hammerman would like to stay in touch with your child while he/she is away at college.

Please send his/her e-mail address to Ellen in the Temple office at: templesec@tbe.org.

Thank you!

HONORABLE MENSCHEN

Todah Rabah to our Torah readers!

NITZANIM A Shabbat Program for Young Children

Special Occasion?

Sponsor The Shabbat E-nnouncements

Meets every Shabbat morning from 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

(sent every week via e-mail)

The Shabbat Announcements

Baby sitting and snacks will be provided by our madrichim!

(distributed each Shabbat at the Temple)

and the Shabbat-O-Gram (e-mailed every Thursday night)

All three publications for $72

The deadline issue of the Temple Bulletin will be

All sponsors will be acknowledged at the beginning of each of these announcements and also listed in our bi-monthly Bulletin.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Call Mindy in the office at 322-6901 ext. 301.

for the MAY/JUNE 2011

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ADULT EDUCATION APPLES AND ORANGES A New Look at Comparative Religion with Dr. Elissa Kaplan March 3, 10, 17

LEARNING & LATTE March 8 and April 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Stamford‟s long-running, monthly interfaith, free-flowing “tri-alogue” - Christianity, Islam and Judaism featuring Rabbi Hammerman, in dialogue with other local clergy of all faiths.

Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver said, “Religion is the supreme art of humanity.” When thinking about Judaism and the world‟s religions, the metaphor of comparing apples and oranges comes to mind. Using this image, we will explore Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. Each religion has both a unique history and basic elements. While traveling around the world, we will investigate ideas of God and faith, authority and leadership, revelation, celebration, salvation, the meaning of life and core values at each stop along the way. Join us as we discover signposts of comparison and contrast and add to our own ideas about religion itself.

At COSI, 1209 High Ridge Road, Stamford Meets monthly on the second Tuesday from October-May.

The class is being run in conjunction with the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut.

Cost: TBE Members: $ 18.00, non-members $ 36.00 Register at 203-322-6901, ext. 306 or email education@tbe.org.

A WONDERFUL STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE with Dr. Ruth Brennan and Her Family Friday, April 22, 2011 (after services)

ONE PEOPLE - MANY PERSPECTIVES with Dr. Elissa Kaplan March 24, 31 and April 7 at 7:30 p.m.

According to Dr. Seuss, “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” When thinking about Jews in the United States, perhaps the questions might be simple while the answers tend to be quite complicated. Let us explore together questions like the following: What happened at Sinai? What is God? and What is the Jewish view of history from creation to the end of days?

We will consider the Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist (and perhaps others, too) perspectives on these and other matters.

We will be using a Tanach and a Siddur. Bring your own or use the ones at Temple Beth El. All other materials will be provided.

Spend an evening with Dr. Ruth Brennan and members of her family for a readers theater presentation of excerpts from her book Gathering Family on Friday evening, April 22 following services that begin at 7:30 p.m.

Gathering Family is a story about an Eastern European family who fled Russia and sought freedom in America at the turn of the 20 th century. What is remarkable about this memoir is that it recounts three generations of the same family and sets their immigrant lives against the political and social history of the time, both in Europe and in America. Filled with colorful and unforgettable characters, you are drawn into firstgeneration and second-generation experiences and are reminded, again and again, how the lives change but the values remain steadfast. The authentic Yiddish accents add much to the ambiance of the evening. Selections from Gathering Family will be read aloud followed by a question/answer session in a cabaret-like setting.

Dr. Ruth Brennan and her family have appeared in a number of congregations and have received rave reviews: “We cannot wait to invite Ruth back; this is not just a tale to be heard by an older generation, it should capture the interest of all those who have a family history.”

Fran Glucroft, Congregation Beth El, Fairfield.

Cost: TBE Members- $ 18.00, Non-members- $ 36.00 For in for ma tio n or to re gi ste r co nt a ct: education@tbe.org or call 203-322-6901 ext. 306.

THE GREAT JEWISH BOOKS with Rabbi Joshua Hammerman Sunday, March 13 at 10:45 a.m.

THE BOOK OF ESTHER We‟ll cover several books each year. All readings will be done in translation and no prior knowledge of the subject is required, but it will enhance the discussion if you‟ve had the chance to look at the book ahead of time. Each session will be independent of the other sessions, so come to all or come to one.

“For weeks afterwards, our membership was talking about her reading and inspiring conversation about our community’s past and future.”

Michelle Hilburn, Congregation Etz Hayim, Arlington, VA.

For information on our Adult Education programs, go to: http://www.tbe.org/2010/09/adult-ed-programs-for2010-2011/

This program is offered through Temple Beth El‟s Adult Education program and is open and free to the entire Jewish Community.

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REMARKS BY JUDY ARONIN Here are my remarks from the award ceremony during which Eileen H. Rosner was honored by the Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County: I feel compelled to tell you that when Eileen first learned she was to be awarded this honor her reaction was, “Oh my, I don’t have time to attend this ceremony!

It is my great honor and my great privilege to present this volunteer award to you, Eileen!!! You are a shining example of what it means to volunteer and the difference it makes.

Rabbi Tarfon, an ancient rabbi, teaches us, “It is not incumbent upon you to complete the work, but neither are you at liberty to desist from it.”

Those of us who know you recognize that never are you engaged in this work for praise or to seek the limelight nor to receive accolades! Soooooooo, we want you to understand and to grasp this is a gift to us, your dedicated friends, your colleagues and your community! It is a thrill and it is our need to recognize your works in a public manner and I am thrilled to represent the community which benefits so incredibly as a result of your time, your energy and your dedication!!!

And so, please allow me the honor to share with you the work which Eileen accomplishes: Eileen H. Rosner = Currently President of Temple Beth El, a thriving, egalitarian Conservative synagogue here in Stamford. And we are so pleased to have our own Rabbi Joshua Hammerman and Cantor George Mordecai present this morning as we honor our Eileen!!!

We know, Eileen, that you honor your parents, Rose and Franklin Rosner, z’l, as you commit to this work. They were soooooooo incredibly dedicated to the health and the vitality of Temple Beth El! For many years Eileen has served on The Friends of Ferguson Board and has been co-chair of the Ferguson Library Literary Competition.

She serves The Jewish Historical Society of Lower Fairfield County as a volunteer in the Harry Rosenbaum JHS Judaica Library and assists with the historical Society archives.

In addition, she serves on the advisory board of The Ballet School of Stamford and chairs the annual auction for the school.

One of her more recent commitments is participation in a special volunteer program at the Bennett Cancer Center, here in Stamford. Eileen bakes for Stamford Hospital cancer patients and staff.

What is soooooooo remarkable about you, Eileen, is how you are completely and entirely and selflessly dedicated to each of these organizations.

Because you are on the front lines, you see, you discover a need before the rest of us are even aware of the situation and once you see the need, you are ever-present to take action and to make a difference!

Each of these organizations: Temple Beth El, The Ballet School, The Ferguson Library, The Jewish Historical Society, the patients and staff at the Bennett Center - indeed our entire community is the richer and the stronger for your continuing effort and passionate dedication!!! You are a shining example of how to make a difference in your community!

We know you will continue in these leadership capacities and we plan and pray for your continuing health and strength and energy so that you may continue to contribute so meaningfully to your community!

Eileen, we celebrate you today and we thank you with heartfelt energy for all that you are and for all that you do!!!

CONFRONTING ANTI-SEMITISM Sunday, March 13 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

(Snow date: March 20)

For TBE Seventh Graders and Their Parents ANTI-SEMITISM HITS HOME “I’m scared after reading about the swastikas being painted on the walls of a synagogue.

I thought my community was safe.”

“I can’t believe the stereotypes that people have about Jews and that they actually repeat them!”

“I thought he was my friend - but why would he have made that comment about Jews? It really makes me feel uncomfortable.”

Newspaper headlines jump out at us when an anti-Semitic incident is reported. We’re outraged by those actions and wonder what the world is truly about. But what about those times when we aren’t quite sure about someone’s comment?

We feel uncomfortable, angry or confused about responding either because we’re concerned about drawing more attention to ourselves, or just because we don’t know what to say.

The Anti-Defamation League’s “Confronting Anti-Semitism” workshop gives teens and their families an opportunity to share thoughts and experiences, and offers tools to respond effectively and challenge anti-Semitic stereotypes you may encounter.

EMPOWER YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY

BY ATTENDING THE WORKSHOP! Funded by Temple Beth El, The Herbert & Marcia Kahan Endowment Fund, and the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING

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Adult Education Programs Beth El Cares Beth El Seniors Camp Scholarship Fund Cantor George Mordecai Mitzvah Fund Frank & Rose Rosner Memorial Fund (maintenance) General Fund Hazzan Sidney Rabinowitz Mitzvah Fund High Holy Day Appeal Kiddush Fund Men’s Club Scholarship Fund Prayer Book Fund Project Ezra Rabbi Joshua Hammerman’s Mitzvah Fund Religious School Fund Youth Programs

SALE OF HAMETZ FORM

I, ______________________________________________, hereby authorize Rabbi Joshua Hammerman to act as my Shaliach (representative) and empower him (or any agent operating on his behalf) to sell all hametz owned by me, or in which I have a share, whether it is in my possession, being shipped to me, or stored elsewhere, as of 10:00 a.m. on April 18, 2011. This includes any stocks or shares in corporations or businesses that buy or sell hametz. (The term, “hametz,� is understood according to the Rabbinic definition of leavened food and is to include all types of such food or liquids in pure or mixed forms). Since the buyer must have free access to the hametz he purchases, I also agree to authorize him to rent those premises in which these foods are stored and agree to keep these items separated and to seal them off. This sale is to be concluded in accordance with all the requirements of Jewish law and the terms of the general authorization contract used by the Rabbi for this purpose. Stores engaged in the sale of hametz during Passover are excluded.

Estimated value of my hametz foodstuffs and liquids __________________________.

My signature below legally grants Rabbi Hammerman, or his agent, the power to act on my behalf in this matter in accordance with both halachic regulations and the laws of Connecticut and other states. I agree to abide in good faith by the results of this sale without any reservations, either expressed or implied.

Witness my hand this _________________ day of __________________, 2011.

Name _________________________________________________________ Home address _________________________________ city _____________ Business address_____________________________ city _______________ Summer home _________________________________ city ____________ Other addresses ________________________________________________

IMPORTANT! To be valid this letter must be received by April 18, 2011.

You may fax your form to (203) 322-0532.

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JOIN US FOR PURIM ON THE ROCKS Saturday, March 19th – 8:00 p.m.

A reading of the Megillah for adults will begin at 8:00 p.m. followed by a special edition of

PURIM ON THE ROCKS! Scotch Tasting – Beer (& root beer) and Wine Cheese & crackers & assorted snacks and, of course, hamantaschen!

On March 18, we will recognize the newest members of our TBE family - those who have joined between 2001 and 2011. We will display memorabilia from those dates - programs, journals and pictures. Members of our Adult Choir, both past and present, will join Cantor Mordecai in singing our way into Shabbat and then we will share memories in the social hall following services.

Ron Zussman, the former Brand Director of The Glenlivet, will be the host and guide for an evening of scotch tasting. We will learn about the history and lore and regional styles of single-malts and find out what types of single-malts are alike, and vary by age and cask types. We will sample six single-malts to provide you with a broad range of flavor profiles.

Our celebration will conclude on the weekend of April 8 with two special programs. On Friday night, we will enjoy a congregational Shabbat dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by Kabbalat Shabbat services starting at 7:30 p.m. After services, comedian Johnny Lampert will entertain us.

Of course for those not into scotch, we will have beer, wine and soda.

At our Kiddush luncheon on Saturday morning, past presidents of our Temple, our Men‟s Club and Sisterhood will be recognized.

Special thanks to the Men’s Club and Sisterhood for sponsoring this special evening.

On Sunday, April 10, the celebration ends with “From Baghdad to Beth El,” a concert reflecting the musical journey of Cantor George Mordecai and featuring special guests.

Sunday morning, beginning at 9:30 a.m., there will be a Family Megillah reading, costume parade with prizes, and our fabulous Purim carnival - all from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Our virtual journal will give you a chance to share your family‟s connection to TBE. You could include your family tree highlighting the members of your family who were also members of Temple Beth El. You might want to write about your family history at TBE or share a story of a time or event that was significant to you, your family or TBE. Another option is to welcome Cantor Mordecai and his family. Whatever your choice, please consider adding something to the journal and to help support our Temple as we celebrate 90 years of caring and community.

Purim is the only holiday when it’s a mitzvah to imbibe, but we also ask that, even on Purim especially on Purim - everyone drink responsibly.

MEMORIAL PLAQUES Inscribe the names of your loved ones on a plaque for our Chapel wall along with a light to commemorate their yahrtzeit and yizkor observances throughout the year.

We hope that you will join us for all or part of the celebration.

Please contact Mindy at 322-6901, ext. 301 for further information.

Passover 2011

PROJECT EZRA

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:00 p.m.

Would you like to perform a mitzvah that is right at the heart of our Temple? Join the Project Ezra team that delivers pre-shiva meals to bereaved members of our Temple. Participating is easy and so very rewarding.

An Ashke-Sephard Seder With Rabbi Joshua Hammerman & Cantor George Mordecai Enjoy Passover traditions from around the world!

Approximately $70/person; $ $25 ages 3-12; max $210/family Contact templesec@tbe.org to reserve.

To learn more, contact Joy Katz at 329-3359 or joyakatz@yahoo.com.

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HELEN GOLIN JUDAICA SHOP

SISTERHOOD OF THE BOOK

At TBE

Sunday, March 6 at 9:30 a.m.

Days of Awe, by Achy Obejas Sisterhood of the Book kicks off a new season with what promises to be stimulating discussions (and coffee, of course) covering books by Jewish authors or about Jewish topics, including biographies. Facilitated by Linda Simon.

We start with Days of Awe by Achy Obejas. Lyrically written, the novel explores the story of Alejandra and her parents‟ flight from Cuba to Miami and Chicago in the wake of the Cuban revolution in 1959. “Borrowed” from the author‟s life, the story is about Cuba‟s hidden Jews, a family‟s search for its origins, and anusims - Jews who survived the Inquisition by pretending to be Catholic.

PLAY MAH JONGG

Regular Hours: Sundays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

with TBE SISTERHOOD

For appointments, please call Nancy Mayer at 203-561-6157 or Steve Lander in the Temple office at 203-322-6901, ext. 304.

Second Thursday of every month!

For information call 203-325-8836

IS YOUR BAR/BAT MITZVAH SIX MONTHS AWAY?

TORAH FUND

Visit our Gift Shop to view our large selection of invitation books. Make an appointment with Nancy Mayer at 203-321-1094 and she will guide you through the ordering process. We have all the popular books to choose from: C’est Papier, Encore, Jansson, Checkerboard and more! And we have the BEST DISCOUNTS! We also have Havdalah candles, Sunkist Fruit Gems sold in bulk, tallitot and yarmulkes for guys and girls and gifts. You can order your yarmulkes from us, too.

We are a one stop shop for your simcha!

Instead of sending greetings from Hallmark, why not send a beautiful Torah Fund card? You can help celebrate a simcha, extend get-well wishes and send someone special a mazel tov. I like to keep them “on hand” for the convenience of having them in my own home.

What is Torah Fund?

It is a project of Women‟s League for Conservative Judaism to benefit the Jewish Theological Seminary in NYC, the Ziegler School in L.A. and the Schechter Institute in Jerusalem. Our Temple has already profited from this wonderful organization. Rabbi Hammerman, Cantor Mordecai, Cantor Jacobson, Rabbi Kalev, Cantor Littman and Hazzan Rabinowitz are all graduates of these institutions.

How much are the cards? $3 a piece or 7 cards for $20

Sisterhood Presents: “Race to Nowhere” Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Who do I contact?

Suzanne Stone at (203) 866-2273

The film “Race to Nowhere” is a call to mobilize families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.

I will make this transaction as easy as possible for you!

I can meet you at the Temple at a time that is convenient for both of us. I can drop them in your mailbox when you send me your check. Remember, if you write a check, you may use that donation as a tax deduction.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Tickets: $10 in advance - $15 at the door.

Details for purchase to follow...

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DEDICATE A PRAYER BOOK

BETH EL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION INC. ANNUAL MEETING

MAHZOR LEV SHALOM

May 9, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

The newly published High Holiday Prayer Book, Mahzor Lev Shalem, was used for the first time on the High Holidays to everyone’s satisfaction.

Members Only: the By-laws define members as “any person who is a member of Temple Beth El and who has purchased or who is the designated beneficiary (on record) or two or more graves.”

For $50: One prayer book for your personal use or donate one to the Temple.

Agenda

For $250: Six prayer books will be donated to the Temple.

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For $500: Twelve prayer books will be donated to the Temple.

For $1,000: Twenty-one prayer books will be donated to the Temple. Four books will be given to your family.

Report by President Report by Treasurer Election of Board Members

Nominated are: Richard Fisher, Eileen H. Rosner and Lewis Slayton For information, contact the Temple office.

OR HADASH This very special book was intended to educate and enlighten; indeed, Or Hadash translates as A New Light. “Its purpose is to help the reader - no matter of what background to understand the siddur and to be able to pray from it with great sincerity and meaning.

Or Hadash enables the worshiper not only to understand the texts, but how to actually daven (pray with devotion),” said Rabbi Hammerman.

The dedication of this book costs $54.

JFS is honoring one of our very own

Tara Shapiro Recipient of JFS’ Young Leadership Award

CHUMASH (BIBLE) to DEDICATE

An Evening with JFS

The Etz Hayim Chumashim (Bibles) are available for dedication. Having a simcha? Why not dedicate a Chumash to honor the occasion? Observing a yahrtzeit? Why not dedicate a Chumash in memory of your loved one?

The dedication of this book costs $72.

Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.

Congregation Agudath Sholom Stamford, CT

INFORMATION FOR YOU…

SIM SHALOM SIDDUR for SHABBAT

When making a donation in honor of or in memory of someone, an acknowledgement will be mailed to the designee for donations of $10 or more. Donations of less than $10 will be acknowledged only in the Bulletin.

Our Sim Shalom siddurim for Shabbat are available for dedication.

The dedication of this book costs $36.

All donations will be published in the Bulletin unless you state that you wish to be anonymous.

SHIVA MINYAN BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR DEDICATION Prayer Books for Shiva Minyans are available for dedication.

The dedication of this book costs $36.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE!

www.tbe.org

A lovely, personalized book plate will be placed inside the front cover.

Please call Mindy in the office, 322-6901, ext. 301 or office@tbe.org, if you would like to dedicate one of these books.

Read Rabbi Hammerman’s Shabbat-O-Grams…

View our photo albums…

Learn about our upcoming events…

Find contact information...

And much, much more!

FRIDAY NIGHT AT TBE

PEW SEATS AVAILABLE!

Every week at 7:30 p.m.

Are you tired of scrambling for seats when you come to worship at the High Holy Days? There is a solution! Why not purchase the rights to pew seats for you and your family?

Hear our new melodies at www.tbe.org.

Pew seats may be paid over a three year period. For further information, please contact Steve Lander at ext.

304 or execdir@tbe.org.

Reawaken, Reimagine, Reboot

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THANK YOU FOR DEDICATING

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

A “MAHZOR LEV SHALEM”

RABBI JOSHUA HAMMERMAN MITZVAH FUND

In loving memory of…

In honor of…

Joseph Drucker, z‟l, and Richard Turshen, z‟l, by Sharon & Jeff Turshen, Jane Lombardi Karen and Steven Jossem, z‟l by Susan Frieden

In appreciation by Ahuva & Michael Nazarian Charlie Sosnick becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Miriam & Steve Sosnick In gratitude for Rabbi Hammerman‟s visits to Alissa in the hospital by Rhonna & Brian Rogol

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS IN HONOR OF:

The birth of our twin grandchildren, Gabriel David & Claire Sylvia born to Rachael & Jason Levitt by Barbara & Philip Finn

A SPEEDY RECOVERY FOR ALISSA ROGOL Susan & Martin Clarke MARA HAMMERMAN RECEIVING THE GRINSPOON -STEINHARDT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN JEWISH EDUCATION The Heyson Family EILEEN H. ROSNER RECEIVING THE SENIOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF STAMFORD Sue & Art Greenwald

In gratitude for Rabbi Hammerman‟s mishebeirach by Karen, Rich & Geoff Hainbach

“special”

Jonathan Pollack on becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Risa & Michael Pollack Sheila & Hesh Romanowitz as ADL honorees by Ellen & Richard Richman Rachel Goldblum becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Steve Goldblum & Cheryl Bader Goldblum

In memory of…

Larry Pollack, z‟l, by Risa & Michael Pollack CANTOR GEORGE MORDECAI MITZVAH FUND

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEMORY OF:

In honor of…

Charlie Sosnick becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Miriam & Steve Sosnick

RUTH LOCKER, z’l Sue & Art Greenwald

The birth of our twin grandchildren, Gabriel David and Claire Sylvia born to Rachael & Jason Levitt by Barbara & Philip Finn Leslie & Herb Horowitz on the birth of a great-grandson, Meir, born to Abby & Eli Rosenberg by Susan & Martin Clarke

WE MOURN THE PASSING OF… JACK WARREN, father of Steven Warren RIVA SCHULMAN, mother of Esta Berman-Price RUTH LOCKER, wife of Alan Locker ARLENE KARP, mother of Doug & Arnold Karp HELEN KOPLIK, mother of Jim Koplik ARNOLD PISKIN, father of Brenda & Scott Piskin MARC SHAPIRO, husband of Evie Shapiro ANNETTE (NETTIE) LEBOW, wife of Irving Lebow

Rachel Goldblum becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Steve Goldblum & Cheryl Bader Goldblum In gratitude for Cantor Mordecai‟s kindness during Alissa„s illness by Rhonna & Brian Rogol MITZVAH GARDEN

In memory of…

Lenore & Arthur Finkelstein, z‟l by Vicki & Tom Rosen

In honor of…

Zoe & Ethan Finkelstein becoming B‟nai Mitzvah by Vicki & Tom Rosen

TREE OF LIFE A beautiful way to commemorate a special occasion is to purchase a “leaf” on our beautiful “Tree of Life” sculpture adorning our Temple lobby. There are many more leaves available for your own personal inscriptions.

FRANK AND ROSE ROSNER MEMORIAL FUND

In honor of…

Steven Lander for his help with Rachel‟s Bat Mitzvah by Steve Goldblum & Cheryl Bader Goldblum KIDDUSH FUND

The following categories are still available: Triple Chai $5,400 Guardians of the Temple $1,000 Silver Leaves - Gold Border $750 Silver Leaves $250

In honor of…

Linda & Larry Rezak on the birth of a granddaughter, Hannah Sally, born to Rachel & Dan Haron by Rhonna & Brian Rogol BETH EL CARES

Please contact Mindy in the Temple office at 3226901, ext. 301 or office@tbe.org.

In memory of…

Jack Warren, z‟l, Cindy & Steven Warren 15

REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES Roslyn & Alec Perlson ................... GILBERT ADELMAN Dayna Patashnik ................................ ELAINE ALBERT Scott Allen .............................................. EDDY ALLEN David Wolff......................................... ALLAN COCHIN Gloria & Seymour Baum ......................... RUTH COHEN Louise & Jerome Berkman ............. SAMUEL BERKMAN Molly Bernstein ......................... HERMAN BERNSTEIN Amy & Mel Bloomenthal ....... SAMUEL BLOOMENTHAL Muriel Siskind ...................................... SARAH BRODY Sherry & Kenneth Jay Cohen ................. IRENE COHEN Philip Farin ............................ RAY & CHARLES FARIN Barbara & Joe Field .......................... ABRAHAM FIELD Roselyn Finchler ............................ EVELYN FINCHLER Barbara & Stan Friedman ............MARTHA FRIEDMAN Sally & Jim Rothkopf .......................... MAY FRIEDMAN Sandra & William Gottlin ................. NATHAN GOTTLIN Amy & Howard Rosenberg ................... CELIA GEISLER Phyllis & Harvey Walzer ............. FRANCES GOLDBERG Robin & Rich Redniss ....................... CHARLES GOLUB Carolyn Farin ................................. SYLVIA HANTMAN Phyllis & George Heller .....EDITH & WILLIAM HELLER Steven Grushkin .......................... BERNARD HELLMAN Susan Frieden .................................. NORMAN HILFER Marsha Shendell & Family ..................... EDITH KAISER Barbara & Joe Field .......................... SAMUEL KANREK Sam, Hal & Robert Kravitz ............... LILLIAN KRAVITZ Gloria & Seymour Baum ................... JOSEPH KURZON Roni & Allan Lang ................................. JOSHUA LANG

Stephanie Sherman ........................... LILLIAN LEVINE Sherry & Kenneth Jay Cohen ......... FREDERICA LEWIS Magida Family................................ FRANCES MAGIDA Nina, Blake, Kyle & Max Marian ....... STEPHEN MARIAN Norma & Milton Mann ....................... KEN MUNOWITZ Julie Maimon & Family ......................... ALVIN NELSON Lorraine Nisonoff ......................... LILLIAN NISONOFF Stanley Novack ............................ ABRAHAM NOVACK Paseltiner Family ....................... GLADYS PASELTINER Alec Perlson ........................................ROSE PERLSON Phyllis & George Heller ..................... SYDELLE PIASER Burton Piaser ................................... SYDELLE PIASER Debra & Stephen Pollack ................... JASON POLLACK Penny & Michael Horowitz ..................... MILLIE REISS Meryl & Hank Silverstein ............................. ETTA RICH Stanley Rosenstock ....... SESSI & KURT ROSENSTOCK Suzanne Stone ........................ MILDRED SESNOWITZ Maddy Shapiro & Family ....................... AMY SHAPIRO Caroline & Matthew Kassel .............SUSANA SHENKER Evie Shapiro ..................................... MORRIS SIEGEL Alan Silberman............................. JAMES SILBERMAN Stuart Sobel & Family .............................. ANNA SOBEL Bernie Taub ............................................NANCY TAUB Muriel Siskind ...................................JOSEPH TENNEN Barbara & Stan Friedman ................IRVING WARSAW Phyllis & George Heller .......... HERBERT WASSERMAN Dana & Carl Weinberg ............... MORTON WEINBERG Debra & Stephen Pollack ............ MARTIN WINTHROP Michael Zlotnick ................................ SARA ZLOTNICK

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