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Call and Response

by Rabbi Micah Peltz

What do you think about when you hear the shofar? What does its sound summon for you? Each year, the first few times I hear the shofar, I am brought back to when I was a child, sitting in services with my family at the Adath Jeshurun Congregation in Minneapolis. As we continue to sound the shofar throughout the month of Elul and Rosh Hashanah, I find that the shofar’s meaning multiplies with its blasts.

Our tradition offers many different interpretations of the sounds of the shofar. They include: a reminder of the revelation of Torah at Mount Sinai, a way to wake us up to do teshuvah, a call to Judgement, and a foreshadowing of a redeemed world. All of this, and more, lies beneath that ancient sound that stirs something deep in our souls.

This year the shofar calls us to recognize just how much has changed since last Rosh Hashanah.

The October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel and the ongoing war, in addition to the rising antisemitism in the US and around the world, have impacted all of us. We know that our world has changed, and we are figuring out how to describe what exactly this means. What should we hold on to, and what should we let go. How do we move forward?

This is where our response to the call of the shofar comes in. Our challenge today is at once similar to challenges our people have faced at different points over history and unique to our moment. There are many questions that hang in the air, and we do not yet know how to answer them all. But we do know that, in partnership with our brothers and sisters in Israel, we will together need to build a stronger Jewish people. A people that is both able to stand up to those who terrorize and discriminate against us, while also able to envision and work towards a more thriving and more peaceful future.

Ashrei HaAm Yod’ei Teruah - “Happy is the people who know the call of the Shofar.” When we hear the shofar this year, we must recognize the significance of this moment, our moment, in Jewish history. And then we respond to its call. We do this by working together to bring our reality closer to world we want to live in. A world that is safer, more caring, more loving, and filled with more kindness. We each need to do our part to bring this world into being.

This is what the shofar calls us to do, and when we recognize this, and respond the best way possible, we can bring great joy and happiness to ourselves, There is an ancient midrash that says that what we our families, and our world. know is that sounding the shofar on Rosh Hashanah will appease God. At first, this seems straightforward.

It is a mitzvah to sound the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, For additional reflections, see our and God wants us to do mitzvot. All good. But I think the midrash is saying more here. What appeases God High Holy Day Reader on page 19 is not simply hearing the shofar. Rather it is about knowing, really taking seriously, what the sounds of the shofar are supposed to arouse within us. We know the sound of the shofar when we recognize and respond to its spiritual call.

There is something else that the shofar does that I think it particularly important for us to consider this year. At the end of the Shofar service on Rosh Hashanah, we recite a verse from Psalms: Ashrei HaAm Yod’ei Teruah - “Happy is the people who know the call of the Shofar.” What does it mean to know the call of the shofar? And how can this make us happy?

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Message from Executive Director, Ron Safier Hope everyone had a wonderful summer!

We are in full swing with preparing for the 2024-2025/5785 programmatic year. The High Holy Days will soon be upon us and will include options for you and your family to participate in our services and experiences both inperson and virtually. Family services will be held in the tent, and extra security personnel will be present to ensure that we have a safe environment for both indoor and outdoor services. Our investment in technology will ensure that we stay connected with those who choose to participate in services via livestream. An email with information about accessing the livestream will be sent as we get closer to the High Holy Days. Please remember to submit your membership renewal forms and seating/livestream requests ASAP if you have not done so already. The High Holy Day packets, which will include tickets, parking passes, service times, and more, are slated for distribution the week of September 16 for pickup in the TBS office and mailing the week of September 23. Please help us save money on postage by picking up your High Holy Day packets when they are made available. We look forward to seeing you soon, and an early Shanah Tovah U’Metukah! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, you can always reach out to me at rons@ tbsonline.org or (856) 751-6663 x218.

Message from President Alison Shapiro As the sun began to set upon my first trip to Israel, Rabbi Peltz asked: “How do we keep the fire burning?” Like a pot of water coming to a boil, how was I to maintain the spirit of Jerusalem in my daily life once I left the Holy Land?

I have wrestled with this question ever since.

The sparks in Israel ignited my desire to connect more deeply with my Jewish self and to dedicate myself to making a meaningful contribution. In our lives, there are a number of times we are called to action. In Jerusalem, I was called. I felt something so strongly that I was compelled to do something.

Over the years since, I rallied friends and colleagues, and we acted to improve our Jewish community. My Jewish journey has been transformative, allowing for a level of gratitude and understanding I never knew was possible. It was not always easy. Life gets in the way, and there is a struggle among priorities. The excitement, anger, novelty -- the feelings that stirred the commitment and initial dedication -- may wane over time. But, like our ancestors affirming Hineni, we continue the work. It allows us to form critical relationships within the Jewish community and deploy our core values, our Jewish values.

The atrocities of October 7th in Israel seem to be one of those times we are called to action – individually and collectively. Our community has come together in so many wonderful ways. With antisemitism on the rise, Jews are looking for community, a safe sanctuary. College Hillels and Chabads are reporting record levels of student engagement. Our congregation is growing, and our programming has further encouraged Jewish pride and Israel education at all levels. So, how does this speak to you?

"You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.” ~ Pirkei Avot, Rabbi Tarfon/ Ethics of our Fathers.

There are so many opportunities for engagement. Have you found your place? The world needs more compassionate, dedicated leaders. Where can you find dedication or more likely, re-dedication? Recall those feelings that ignited your interest, your connection, your desire to participate and act.

As we enter the month of Elul and have time for reflection, I encourage you to take a moment and pause. Take time to listen.

Seek purpose. It is so important we hear the calling, over the hustle and noise in our everyday lives, don’t miss it.

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ZIONISM & JEWISH IDENTITY

After October 7

An evening with

Haviv Rettig Gur Times of Israel Senior Political Analyst Understanding the complex challenges that Israel faces and our role in helping to support a thriving Jewish Homeland.

Sunday, September 22 at 7pm at TBS Haviv Rettig Gur is an Israeli journalist who serves as the senior analyst at The Times of Israel. He has covered Israeli politics, the country’s foreign and regional policies, and its relationship with the Jewish diaspora. He has reported from over 20 countries on the issues of the day. He is fluent in Hebrew and English, lectures in Israel and abroad on Israeli society and history, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and more. He served as director of communications for the Jewish Agency for Israel, Israel's largest NGO. He was an early advocate and lobbyist for SpaceIL, working to advance science and space education through the construction and launch of an Israeli spacecraft. He teaches about the intersection of journalism, history and politics at prestigious Israeli premilitary academies.

Generously sponsored by Gigi & Brad Schwartz A series of thought-provoking speakers to deepen our understanding of Israel’s challenges, opportunities, and hopes.

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Register at www.tbsonline.org/haviv

TBS Connects \ˈtē-ˈbē-ˈes kəˈnekts \verb 1. To immerse and engage congregants in our kehilah kedoshah-sacred community, both in person and virtually.

2. Welcoming congregants, regardless of physical location into our bayit, TBS home, through warm outreach and connection.

TBS offers many of our programs, services, and educational experiences both in-person and online. Programs available virtually are marked with the TBS Connects icon.

TBS Connects is generously funded by Stephanie & Chuck Cahn

SAVE THE DATE! l of Lights Festiva

CELEBRATION! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Kellman Brown Academy 1007 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees

Save the Date!

in Florida February 25-27, 2025 Join Rabbi Peltz and TBS President, Alison Shapiro, as we bring the spirit of TBS to Florida! Connect with fellow Florida TBS members and experience the warmth of our community.

More details to follow.

Welcome back! Come schmooze, enjoy festive services, a delicious BBQ meal prepared by the Men’s Club, and scrumptious desserts provided by our Sisterhood.

For our entire community—everyone is invited!

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Friday, September 13 5:30 PM

6:15 PM

Congregational Family Kabbalat Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat Service Service ADULT $18 | CHILD $10 FAMILY $54

For more information, contact Michele Hasit Waxman, Member Engagement Coordinator, at micheleh@tbsonline.org.

Date and times are subject to change. Visit tbsonline.org/calendar for the most up-to-date event information.

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TBS Service Experiences Welcome the spirit of Shabbat with wine, appetizers, and spirited singing. Come ready to schmooze, and be lifted up by the joy of community and the beauty of song and prayer. If you would like to sponsor a Wine & Cheese Shabbat, please contact, Ron Safier, Executive Director at RonS@tbsonline.org.

Fridays, September 27, November 22, December 13, January 10, February 21, March 21, April 25, May 16, and June 13 at 5:30pm At difficult moments we turn to community and prayer.

If you are praying for restored health for yourself or a loved one, if you have recently suffered a loss, if you are experiencing a particular difficulty or in need of comfort and support, or if you are simply interested in an hour of community, song, prayer, and uplift, this service is for you. Join Rabbi Wexler and musical guests for a soulful and uplifting one-hour healing service preceding certain holidays as these times can be difficult for those who find themselves experiencing pain and sadness. Through prayer, meditation, sharing, and singing, we will strive to find healing, strength, and hope in one another.

Thursday, September 12 (Elul); Friday, October 4 (Rosh Hashanah); Thursdays, November 21 (Thanksgiving), December 19 (Hanukkah), February 13 (Tu B'Shevat); Sunday. March 30 (Passover), and Thursday, May 22 (Omer/Shavuot) Congregate with us! Haven’t been to services in a while? Not sure what to expect? Don’t want to sit alone? Join the Lifelong Learning Committee for the At Your Service series where we’ll explore and learn in a variety of services throughout the year. For additional information or to RSVP contact Debby Sukinik, Lifelong Learning Committee Chair at debrasukinik@gmail.com Saturdays, September 28, October 19; Friday, November 15; Saturday, January 11; and Sunday, February 9 (Visit TBSonline.org/calendar for times) 6

Services Schedule Our services warmly embrace all of our congregants and friends in the community every day of the week. Virtual options are always available. Go to tbsonline.org/calendar for details.

Morning Minyan In-person and Zoom Monday-Friday at 7 am Sundays and all federal holidays at 8 am

Evening Minyan Zoom Sunday-Thursday at 8 pm

Shabbat Services In-person and Livestream Friday at 6:15 pm Saturday at 9:30 am

Shabbat Minha Ma’ariv/Havdallah In-person and Livestream Saturday evening before sundown – go to tbsonline. org/calendar for times.

All regular services are available virtually.

Events marked with the TBS Connects Icon are available virtually. Visit tbsonline.org for more details.

Learning with our Clergy Preparing for the High Holy Days

Led by Rabbi Peltz, Rabbi Wexler, Rabbi Lindemann, Cantor Cohen, and special guests

We will explore themes and teachings to help prepare ourselves and find deeper meaning for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simhat Torah. All sessions meet in the Rabbi Lindemann Lifelong Learning Center at TBS and are available over Zoom. You bring the lunch, and we bring the learn! Tuesdays, September 10, 24; October 8, 22 at 12:30pm

The Torah Says What?!: Understanding Difficult Passages in the Torah

Have you ever read a passage from the Torah that left you confused or utterly surprised? Of course! Here we will explore such passages from the Torah in attempt to wrestle with, explain, and perhaps even find meaning in these difficult texts. In-Person with Zoom option.

Tuesdays, November 5, 19; December 3, 17 at 12:30pm

Soul Sisters

Led by Cantor Cohen Join us as we explore the stories, laws, and role of women in the Tanakh through a lively discussion of the parashah of the week. Wednesdays, September 18; October 23; November 13, 27; December 11, 18; January 15, 29; February 12, 26; March 12, 26; April 23; May 14, 28 at 12:30pm

Tuesday Night Talmud-Sanhedrin: Justice in This World and The Next

Led by Rabbi Lindemann and Rabbi Katz Is the section of Sanhedrin a logical continuation of the themes in the tractate? Or does this material constitute something totally different - an addendum that stands on its own? Clearly, it raises some fascinating topics: resurrection, messianic redemption, and the world to come. How were these ideas understood at the time of the Talmud? How should we understand them today? The conclusion of the Sanhedrin also raises questions about the intersection of politics and religion, as well as the nexus of communal and individual responsibility. This is a deep dive into philosophy and theology. Registration Fee $75, includes texts and materials – Contact Michelle Shmuts at MichelleS@tbsonline.org to register.

Tuesdays, September 24; October 8, 29; November 12, 26; December 3, 17; January 7, 21; February 4, 18; March 4, 18: April 1, 22; May 6, 20 at 8:15pm

Community Beit Midrash

Join Rabbi Peltz, Rabbi Wexler, Rabbi Lindemann and rabbis from our community for our Community Beit Midrash as we study selections in the book Jewish Priorities: Sixty-five Proposals for the Future of Our People edited by David Hazony. Each week we a different community rabbi will teach a session on one of the proposals. All sessions will be Monday nights on Zoom from 7:30pm-9pm beginning on January 27. More information coming soon!

Date and times are subject to change. Visit tbsonline.org/calendar for the most up-to-date event information.

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Adult Education Goodblatt Academy

The Goodblatt Academy is an introduction to Judaism Course sponsored by the Philadelphia Region of the Rabbinical Assembly, which represents Conservative Jewish rabbis in Greater Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. This 18-session course is both for conversion candidates and anyone interested in learning the basics of Judaism and Hebrew. Fall semester begins on September 4.

For more information and to register, go to goodblattacademy.org.

Contact Rabbi Wexler at ravbryan@tbsonline.org, the Rabbinic Chair of the Goodblatt Academy, with any questions.

Aging Gracefully with Gilah Lewis Sietz

"Gray hair is a crown of Glory; It is attained by the way of

righteousness" ~ Proverbs 16:31 Such is the way we age. First the hair, then the eyesight, teeth, then what?

Aging is inevitable; along with taxes. HOW we age is a gift we can give to our children, family, friends and those around us. What kind of legacy can we leave as we gray and squint? Judaism gives us so many beautiful, practical and intelligent ways to age with grace. Join Gilah Lewis Sietz as we discover this amazing world of aging together as we learn a little, cry a little and laugh a lot!

Thursdays, September 5, November 7, December 12 at 2pm

Music in our Community iShir - TBS’s Youth Choir

Children in grades 2-6 are invited to join Cantor Cohen to sing together on Sunday mornings from 11:15-11:45am. An amazing opportunity for your child to explore Jewish music and performing, all voices are welcome! Performances take place throughout the year at TBS and in the local community.

Email cantorcohen@tbsonline.org for more information.

Makhelat Beth Sholom

Do you love to sing? All are welcome to join the TBS adult choir! It meets Wednesday evenings with Cantor Cohen and Director Robert Ross and performs on the High Holy Days as well as serving as musical ambassadors to the community throughout the year. If you love to sing, we would love to have you! Generously sponsored by the TBS Music Fund. Email cantorcohen@tbsonline.org for more information.

Musicians in Residence: Sheldon Low and Hadar Orshalimy November 21-24 - Healing Service, Shabbat dinner, singing with our schools and more!

December 5 - Men’s Club: Jews, Brews, and Views with Sheldon Low February 21 - Tu B’Shevat-themed Congregational Shabbat Dinner March 30 - Healing Service with Rabbi Wexler and Sheldon Low 8

We Stand with Israel Mission to Israel with Rabbi Peltz

November 4-10, 2024 Join the dozens of participants who have traveled to Israel with our clergy since October 7 and have represented our entire community by bearing witness, volunteering, and listening to compelling stories. For more information, email Susan Aaronson, susana@tbsonline.org

Confirmation Trip to Israel

December 21, 2024 - January 5, 2025 For 10th and 11th grade students

A weekend with Join us as we welcome Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody, Executive Director of Ematai

SAVING A LIFE: ORGAN DONATION IN ISRAEL AND AT HOME

Monday, November 18, 2024 Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody is the executive director of Ematai, an organization that helps Jews navigate dilemmas regarding end-of-life care and organ donation. Additionally, he is a post-doctoral fellow at Bar Ilan University Law School with a specialty in applying rabbinic sources to contemporary ethical debates. He is an award-winning writer and the author of the forthcoming book, “Ethics of our Fighters: A Jewish View on War & Morality.”

This event is generously sponsored by the Dr. Jeffrey Kramer Bioethics Initiative Fund.

A series of thought-provoking speakers to deepen our understanding of Israel’s challenges, opportunities, and hopes.

Gil Hoffman Executive Director, HonestReporting Former Chief Political Analyst, Jerusalem Post

Friday, November 1 and Shabbat Morning, November 2

Gil Hoffman is the executive director of HonestReporting, which fights for Israel in the international mainstream and social media; a lecturer on political strategy at Israel's College of Management; and served for 24 years as chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post. The Algemeiner website recently named him one of the top 100 people positively influencing Jewish life, alongside presidents, prime ministers and Jewish leaders. He's lectured in all major English-speaking countries in the world, more than half the Canadian provinces, and recently made history in Hawaii by becoming the first Israel speaker to have lectured in all 50 states.

Date and times are subject to change. Visit tbsonline.org/calendar for the most up-to-date event information.

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Our Congregational Schools What makes our congregational schools so special? Learning in our TBS community!

The students in our congregational schools learn in hands-on environments where they grow together in our shul forming strong Jewish identities and connection to Israel. From davening together in engaging tefillot, services, to exciting family programs, and dynamic classroom experiences, our students develop the skills, vocabulary and motivation to actively engage in all areas of Jewish living: the synagogue, community, and home. Our classrooms are the learning spaces that create a living laboratory for students and families to learn to actively immerse in congregational life. Ultimately, the goal is for our families lives to be enriched through the learning and experiences we have created in our kehillah kedoshah—sacred community. We are excited for many new opportunities in 2024-25 for our families to learn and grow together! For more information about any of our programs, please reach out to Alex Weinberg, Director of Congregational Learning, at alexw@tbsonline.org.

Alex Weinberg Director of Congregational Learning

Harriet Baker Education Director

ERIC B. JACOBS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER The Eric B. Jacobs Early Childhood Education Center (EBJ ECEC) has been recognized for its engaging, fun-filled, family-centered curriculum. Children explore their natural environment and learn through age-appropriate activities, music, and play. Jewish values, community life, and Hebrew language are woven throughout each part of our innovative curriculum. With loving guidance from our fabulous faculty, children learn, grow, and thrive.

Our enrichment curriculum includes weekly Gym, Library, Music, and ZZ Dance class and well as joyful Tefillah, Havdallah, and pre-Shabbat services with Alex. Children enjoy singing, dancing, and celebrating with their TBS EBJ ECEC family several times per week as well as extra enrichment activities such as animal visits and STEM programs as scheduled. We are open from 7am-6pm Monday through Friday with flexible scheduling options available. To learn more about EBJ ECEC, visit: tbsonline.org/earlychildhood or email Lee Senderowitsch lees@tbsonline.org.

We're thrilled to welcome Lee Senderowitsch our new Director of our EBJ ECEC, to our TBS family and ECEC school community! Lee is a passionate and dedicated early childhood educator with over 14 years of ECEC classroom and administrative experience. With her strong connection to her Israeli Kibbutznik and Argentinian roots, Lee carries a rich and multicultural vision that is reflected both in her work and personal identity. Lee comes to TBS from another TBS in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she was the ECEC director. In New Mexico Lee spearheaded various initiatives aimed at warmly engaging families, developing the program offerings, curriculum, fundraising, and staff development. Lee has a national certification in ECEC Administration. Outside of her professional endeavors, Lee enjoys nature hikes, traveling, cooking with friends, creating art, and is actively involved with her various communities around the world.

She believes in the power of education to transform lives and is excited to continue making a positive impact in the lives of young children and their families.

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Rabbi Albert & Sarah Lewis Religious School Creating community through a partnership of exciting, safe, and engaging in-person learning, family programs and events throughout the year.

We are preparing for a fabulous year in our Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School and HaMakom and Kesher High School programs! If you have yet to submit your membership and school registrations, please send them in ASAP so we can prepare for the upcoming year. For more information about the Religious School and High School programs, visit: tbsonline.org/jewish-education

Highlights of the Religious School • Weekly in-person classes at TBS on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons • Engaging, hands-on family programs • Exciting enrichment programming featuring special guests like Sheldon Low, Rick Recht, and Adam Issadore • Meaningful tefillah, prayer experiences • Shabbat and holiday in-person and virtual celebrations • Oneg Shabbat Friday evening service and dinners

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HaMakom and Kesher HaMakom (THE PLACE) is our TBS teen engagement program (7th-12th grade) where our teens experience dynamic classroom experiences, once-in-a-lifetime memory making trips, fun social programs that are both meaningful and exciting, and Shabbat and holiday celebrations that are engaging and spiritual.

We are also excited to be continuing: Kesher (Connection), our joint 7thJared Kaufman, 10th grade program on Tuesday nights, connecting TBS, Beth El and Beth Kesher High School Tikvah teens! All Kesher classes and programs will be built on a three pillar Director foundation: Torah, Avodah (Prayer), and Gemilut Hasadim (Acts of Kindness).

John Imhof, Youth and Teen Engagement Coordinator/HaMakom High School Director

Taught by dedicated Jewish educators in our community, teens will have the opportunity to engage with one another in both formal and informal settings by actively participating in a wide variety of class offerings, social programs, holiday experiences, Hesed programs, summits and more!

Also join us for HaMakom on the Road: Teen Learning Trips and HaMakom Hangout: Teen Religious and Community Service Experiences.

Our Kesher High School program now includes the Kesher Youth Group! Kesher Youth is aimed at bringing teens from TBS, CBT and Beth El together several times a year for fun and engaging social programs, field trips and other activities. Join us on our annual trip to New York City, an afternoon at the skating rink, a trip to an amusement park, and more!

A core focus of our high school and teen programs is to guide teens in the development of their Jewish identity and supplying them with the tools and resources to combat antisemitism and hate of all forms in their high schools and on college campuses. We engage with these subjects through our classroom instruction, teen speaker summits and travel opportunities and more.

Kesher Tuesdays

HaMakom Sundays

• Dinner every Tuesday night with fun desserts, games, raffles, and more!

• Teen Summits: Evenings with special guest teachers from around the country • New this year: Our Teen Summits will be in conjunction with Federation, Kol Ami Hebrew High School, Congregation Beth Tikvah and other Hebrew High Schools throughout South Jersey—a community collaboration!

• Holiday Hesed Programs: Holiday celebrations with community service components • Core Classes • A myriad of electives!

• Beit Makom: Focus in on current events and Jewish ethics in sessions taught by Rabbi Wexler, Rabbi Peltz, Alex Weinberg, and Jared Kaufman • #TrendingJudaism: three-week mini-courses focused on a myriad of themes • Hesed Projects • Community Service Trips • Lots of delicious snacks

6:30 - 8:30pm

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11:15am – 1pm

11th-12th Grade HaMakom Tuesdays 6:45 - 8:15pm

• All year at TBS • Classes taught by Rabbi Peltz

Family & Student Shabbat Services and Programs EARLY CHILDHOODAGED FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE Join us as we celebrate Shabbat in a fun, family-friendly service for our early childhood-aged community!

September 14, October 17 & 18 (Sukkot), November 23 (with Sheldon Low) December 14, January 11, February 22, March 15, April 26 (with Sheldon Low), June 7 (with Sheldon Low) SHABBAT FAMILY SERVICES GRADES 2-6 Family services are fun, engaging Shabbat morning experiences at TBS! Students read Torah and lead the service. Each grade hosts one family service during the school year. A host class leads special prayers and has other leadership roles in the service.

September 21, October 19 (Sukkot with Rick Recht), November 2(Hay), December 7(Dalet), January 25 (Gimmel), February 10 (Bet), March 8 (Vav), March 29, April 5 MISHPAHA MINYAN Gan and Aleph, Kindergarten - First Grade, Family Service Join Alex for an engaging Shabbat celebration at TBS full of singing, dancing and a lot of FUN! September 28, October 26, November 15, February 1, March 22

ONEG SHABBAT Join us at TBS for an Oneg Shabbat (Hors d’oeuvres) before our Friday evening family service. Come schmooze, have an appetizer (and a glass of wine) and then enjoy a festive Friday night Shabbat experience.

November 22 (Gimmel and Dalet); December 6 (Gan and Aleph); January 31 (Hay and Vav); March 21 (Bet) SO-SHUL NETWORKING SHABBAT program just for students in Grades 5-7 in the Religious School and Kellman Brown Academy. Discussions, food, services and more led by John Imhof, Youth Engagement Coordinator. Students will be a part of the congregational Shabbat experience, as well as their own program tailored just for them!

September 28, November 23, December 14, January 11, February 22, March 15, April 26

PROJECT YAHAD SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICE A joyous celebration for individuals with special needs and their families.

Funding for Project Yahad at TBS is generously provided by the Music Fund at TBS, The Special Needs Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc., and in memory of Mort Comer. Thursday, October 3 (Rosh Hashanah), Shabbat mornings, November 23 (with Sheldon Low), December 14, January 11, February 22, March 15, April 26 (with Sheldon Low), June 7(with Sheldon Low)

HAMAKOM SHABBAT DINNERS A special time for grade levels to bond with their peers, Rabbi Wexler and John Imhof over a fun night of games, delicious food and Shabbat experiences. September 20 (10th Grade), October 25 (Teen Simhat Torah Dinner), November 15 (8th Grade), January 17 (11th and 12th Grade), February 28 (9th Grade), March 28 (7th Grade)

Date and times are subject to change. Visit tbsonline.org/calendar for the most up-to-date event information.

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TBS Groups and Committees Immerse yourself in Jewish life and learning at Temple Beth Sholom by getting involved in one or more of our groups or committees and help shape the future for your family and our community. For additional information, contact Michele Hasit Waxman, Membership Engagement Coordinator, at micheleh@tbsonline.org.

Hazak

Alvin Stern, President - Hazak provides programming and activities for TBS members who are 60 and older.

Hazak aims to complement TBS’s Adult Education programs with additional social, educational, and spiritual activities. Hazak reaches out to other congregations in our region to participate in joint activities and programming, enabling our mature adults to continue to learn and be a vital part of the TBS and South Jersey communities. Programming sponsored in part by the Bob and Estelle Richter Hazak Fund Sunday, September 15 - Trip to Brooklyn Thursday, September 19 - From Page to Stage: How Great Literature Became Great Musicals Thursday, November 21 - Behind the scenes peak at “Beautiful”

Men’s Club

Nuri Boardman, President - The Men’s Club is a multigenerational organization that strengthens, promotes, and advances the objectives and activities of the congregation and Jewish community. We instill among our members and other laymen a more thorough knowledge and appreciation of Jewish heritage, while sponsoring and supporting the activities of the congregational youth to further their Jewish education. Come join us at any of our events to see why we have been recognized as a Quality Club Organization by the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs.

Thursday, September 26 - Jews, Brews, and Views Sunday, October 20 - Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah Monday, November 11 - Jews, Brews, and Views Thursday, December 5 - Musical Jews, Brews, and Views with Sheldon Low Sunday, December 8 and Wednesday, December 11 - Latke Cooking 14

Project Yahad

Sara Kreisman, Chairperson - Temple Beth Sholom is united in its mission to provide an environment that addresses and nurtures individuals with special needs and their families with consideration of their strengths and abilities in all areas of congregational life. Open to the entire community regardless of synagogue affiliation, Project Yahad programs are warm, welcoming, and offer all attendees full participation. Funding for Project Yahad at TBS is generously provided by the Music Fund at TBS, The Special Needs Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc., and in memory of Mort Comer.

Sisterhood

Ally Pollack, President - Sisterhood brings together women of all ages and stages to share their lives, careers, values, and journeys. Together we create a warm and dynamic community that supports programs to benefit the synagogue, the community, and the Jewish world at large. Sisterhood members have the opportunity to enrich their lives through personal growth and friendships, intellectual pursuits, community service, leadership development and recognition of the value of their Jewish heritage. In addition, Sisterhood provides significant financial support to TBS by sponsoring events geared toward enriching Jewish life within the congregation.

Sunday, September 29 - Sisterhood Welcome Event Tuesday, October 22 - Members in Good Standing Sunday, November 3 - Fall Planter Program Sunday, November 17 - Sect in the City with Cantor Cohen Sunday, December 8 - Torah Fund Brunch

TBS Book Club

Sherrie Cohen, Chair - Please join us with book ideas, willingness to participate, and your thoughts on the book. Everyone is invited to attend. In-person with Zoom option available.

Wednesday, September 4 – The Goddess of Warsaw by Lisa Barr Wednesday, October 9 – The Only Daughter by A.B. Yohoshua Wednesday, December 4 - Stranger in the Desert by Jordan Salama

For additional information on all TBS Events including times and event details, visit tbsonline.org/calendar.

TBS Groups and Committees Tzeirim

Lifelong Learning Committee

Alex Lapushner and Joanna Burgees, Co-Chairs - Tzeirim is new and growing group for Jewish singles and couples in their 20's 30's and 40's without children.

Our community offers a space for young Jewish professionals to connect, forge friendships, explore shared interests, and celebrate Jewish culture and heritage through lively social gatherings and events.

Event schedule coming soon!

Debby Sukinik, Chair - Helps to shape learning initiatives for learners of all ages in our community.

Young Members Group

Sponsorship Outreach Committee

Ilana Stern, Chair - YMG is an active community of young adults and families that offers meaningful Jewish family, social, religious, and educational experiences both at TBS and in our local community.

As part of the same synagogue family, the YMG committee considers TBS their spiritual “home away from home,” and they want to share that connection and level of comfort with you and your children!

Thursday, September 19 - Let’s Make a Meal Sunday, September 22 - Apple Picking Thursday, December 12 - Let’s Make a Meal Saturday, November 16 - Adult Night Out Saturday, December 7 - Pre-Hanukkah Party BIM BAM BUDDIES - Saturdays, September 14, November 16, December 14, January 11, February 22, April 26 SUNDAY FUNDAY - Sundays, November 3, January 12, Februay 9, March 9, April 6

Membership Committee

Jessica Seavey, Chair - Supports the synagogue in the recruitment, retention, and satisfaction of members. We encourage all members to be involved in synagogue activities by holding programs to welcome our new members as well as programs geared for our current members to socialize and learn together.

Event Planning Committee

Esilda Jacobs, Chair - Focuses on exploring and creating special events and coordinating entertaining and innovative projects that develop relationships and raise funds for our synagogue.

Date and times are subject to change.

Ritual Committee

Mike Greenspun, Chair - Charged with implementation of Halakhic observance (interpretation of Jewish laws), assuring that there are knowledgeable leaders for all synagogue services and shiva minyanim.

David Gancz, Chair - Focuses on obtaining sponsorships that raise funds for our synagogue and cultivating relationships with our sponsors throughout the year.

Social Action Committee

Naomi Mirowitz, Chair - Helps coordinate TBS’s efforts in fulfilling the mitzvah of tikkun olam (repairing the world). This coming year, the Social Action Committee is planning a variety of activities that will support community-based organizations throughout South Jersey. The committee also continues to engage with other TBS groups to partner on social action initiatives.

Mitzvah Day - Sunday, January 19, 2025 The TBS Community observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a series of service projected organized by the Social Action Committee and supported by Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Hazak, Young Members Group, and Hesed, Membership, Ritual, and Social Advocacy Committees, as well as other community partners.

Collections Supporting Jewish Family & Children’s Service - To help ensure that the JFCS Betsy and Peter Fischer Food Pantries have enough supplies to help those who are hungry in our community, our congregants will be asked to contribute kosher, non-perishable food to our collection.This year there will be schoolwide food collection where each month specific classes will be asked to bring in one or more of the designated foods that are critically needed from an assigned list. Our schools work together to reach our goal of fighting hunger.

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Caring for our community and our world...

Adopt-a-Family Program: Holiday Gifts - The Social Action Committee will once again be partnering with our congregational schools to help brighten the holiday season for families in need by participating in JFCS’s Adopt-a-Family program.

Cook for a Friend - This program, led by Stu Sklar, provides complete meals for those in need in the South Jersey area. More than 1200 kosher meals are delivered annually to JFCS and distributed through their network of food pantries. Generously sponsored by the TBS Social Action Fund. September 10, November 12, December 10, February 12, March 12, April 23, May 14, June 11, June 4 Knitzvah - Knitzvah is a fun, informal gathering to knit, crochet or loom to make items to donate to good causes. September 22, October 20, November 17, December 15, February 9,March 23, April 27, May 18 TBS Teen Social Action Committee - This committee holds several events over the school year which are teen-led and supported. These events include community service opportunities, Volunteering Experiences and Hesed projects.

TSAC events are a great way to earn community service credits for school!

Social Advocacy Committee

Carolyn Levin and Steve Kaufman, Co-Chairs - The TBS Social Advocacy Committee exists to educate, engage, and empower members of the TBS community to advocate and act in support of humanitarian issues that are aligned with Jewish values. Its priority areas are: (1) gun safety, (2) racial justice, (3) anti-semitism, and (4) support for refugees and displaced persons.

Promote the Vote Postcard Writing Party - Monday, September 23 Refugee Shabbat - February 15 Wear Orange Shabbat - June 7

Hesed Committee

Jodi Ziets, Chairperson - Hesed means kindness. The mission of Temple Beth Sholom’s Hesed Committee is to provide members of the TBS family with short-

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term assistance and support in times of need. All matters are treated with complete confidentiality.

Hesed committee members are available for regular phone calls and check-ins and can also help by getting groceries and medications. If you should need the assistance of the Hesed Committee, please contact Clergy Assistant, Michelle Shmuts, at 856-7516663.

TBS Sisterhood – Caring Sisters

Carol Orwitz and Harriet Baker, Co-Chairs - Following an outpouring of interest in our January 2018 Pink Shabbat, this group was created to offer a network of support for TBS breast cancer patients and survivors. We combine social gatherings and education programs focused on breast cancer health and wellness. Caring Sisters is generously supported by the Cary Massa Fund at TBS.

Temple Beth Sholom strives to create strong, long-lasting relationships with its students, even after they have graduated from high school and are pursuing a higher education. TBS wants to be there for your children as they begin to choose their own Jewish path by keeping in touch. We can help them feel connected to TBS by having the synagogue send packages for the High Holy Days and Purim along with a warm note from clergy.

Once again, thank you to the Shapiro Family Fund for their commitment to this program and enabling us to provide our students with these packages free of charge. Sign up before September 6, 2024.

For more information, visit tbsonline.org/collegeconnection/

For additional information on all TBS Events, visit tbsonline.org/calendar.

In the Mishpaha Mazal Tov to

Condolences to

Athena & Marty Ellner on the rabbinic ordination of their son, Avram, at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies

Jamie (Alan) Tate on the death of her beloved mother, Gloria Kaye

Jana & Mark Gelernt on the engagement of their son Edward Gelernt and Aleeza Shoenberg Andrea Wexler & Daniel Saxe, Ruth & Barry Wexler, and Rabbi Bryan & Becca Wexler on the naming of their daughter, granddaughter, and niece Noa Haley Wexler Saxe Tara & Rich Bloom and Robie & Bob Bloom on the birth of their daughter and granddaughter, Brooke Aria Bloom Ruth & Paul Herron on the marriage of their daughter Laura Herron and Mason Leon Marsha & Neil Axler on the wedding of their son, Brett Axler and Dalia Feinholz Andrea & Mitchell Garber and Anita Garber on the marriage of Andrew Garber and Julie Ozlek.

Andrea & Steve Stomel on the marriage of their daughter Julie and Ian Dardik Eric Braverman & Neil Brown, Cindi & Yakir Hasit, Michele Hasit Waxman & Adam Waxman on the birth of their son, grandson, and nephew Noah Rafael Braverman Brown Andi Lazar, Michael & Deborah Lazar, and Irv Lazar & Betzy Abramson (Grandmom Shirley Lazar z”l) on the engagement of their daughter and granddaughter Brittany Lazar to Glenn Martin Irving Lazar on his 100th Birthday Margie & Mark Dannenbaum and Richard Dannenbaum on the marriage of Evan Dannenbaum and Sydney Sakwa

Gregg (Julie) Bannett and David (Dorit) Bannett on the death of their beloved father, Sherman Bannett Ann (Jerry) Fine on the death of her beloved mother, Evelyn Rosenholtz Vivian (Andrew) Barnett on the death of her beloved mother, Marsha Matusow Ira (Tricia) Schafer on the death of his beloved sister, Lydia Ritz Beth Fisher (Andrew Gutstein), Keenan (Susan) Rosen, Amy Weiss on the death of their beloved mother, Cynthia Rosen Scott Neave (Rena Platt-Goldstein) on the death of his beloved father, Robert B. Neave Ellie (Jack) Garfinkle on the death of her beloved father Gideon Kay Lori (Marc) Oppen on the death of her beloved mother, Barbara Shotlander Zachary (Megan) Raab on the death of his beloved father, Abraham Raab Aaron (Stephanie) Krause on the death of his beloved mother, Marilyn Krause Leonard Feltoon (Susan Quinn) on the death of his beloved mother, Gloria Feltoon Andrew (Lindsay Feuer) DeRouanna on the death of his beloved mother, Sharon Lois DeRouanna Harold Einhorn on the death of his beloved wife, Judith Einhorn

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B’nai Mitzvah August 31 Benjamin Schwartz Son of Rebecca & Eric Schwartz September 7 Rachel & Julia Boardman Daughters of Stefanie & Nuri Boardman

September 28 Scarlett Cohen Daughter of Carly & Jason Cohen October 19 Ilana Berger-Ettenson Daughter of Arielle Silver & Adrian Berger-Ettenson

September 14 Toby Mizrachi Son of Ilyse & Ari Mizrachi

October 26 Eva Green Daughter of Jennifer & Jason Green

September 21 Lilah Shaman Daughter of Amy & Jeffrey Shaman

November 2 Ava Sterling Daughter of Michelle & Ian Sterling

November 9 Ethan Gabay Son of Rachel & Nir Gabay November 16 Joseph Rubin Son of Anna & Adam Rubin November 16 Zachary Wallach Son of Leah & Ted Wallach November 23 Jacob Meller Son of Regina Meller & Eric Meller November 30 Mason Lindemann Son of Allison & Jeremy Lindemann

Welcome New Members!

Nicole Neff & Jacob Alexander Emily & Alan Bass Megan & David Bernstein Sammie & Zach Bierig Dan Brown Elyse Feinberg & Matthew Brunner Joanna & Allen Burgess Marion & Bruce Carroll Lori & Gregg Clark Michelle Kaplan Dinowitz & Dan Dinowitz Tori & Alec Fendrick Amy Glick & Aaron Fraint Sonia & Greg Frantz Bob Heiman Jennifer & Joshua Horvitz Rebecca Bernstein & Robert Iannace 18

Lisa Jacobs Shawna Kates Carol Kaufman Elizabeth & Billy Klein DeeDee & Oded Kraus Danielle & Josh Kugler Christina & Alex Lahn Lydia & Howard Lambersky Jodi & Neil Levine Tori & Jaime Mor Deb Orrio Karelis & Brett Pickus Lauren & Brandon Pugach Kara Robin Lauren & Jake Rosner Jana & Jason Roth Samantha & Brent Rovner Julie & Gabi Scheinthal Dara Katz & Ivan Segal

Lee Senderowitsch Daniella & Yaniv Shabtai Deena Shapiro Sarah Segal & Alex Siegel Amanda & Mitchell Silverstein Zara Singer Michele & Peter Sloane Devra Slotkin Elizabeth & Jesse Talmud Amy Smith & Kevin Tang Melisssa & Brian Toll Caley O’Brien & Kent Turtz David Wolf Sarah Zalcmann

As of August 6, 2024

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High Holy Day and Sukkot Service Schedule Selihot

Saturday, September 28 at Beth El 8pm – Refreshments 8:30pm – Havdallah and Selihot service with the choirs and clergy of Beth El and TBS.

Erev Rosh Hashanah

Wednesday, October 2 6:15pm – Minha and Ma’ariv 6:21pm - Candle lighting

Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre

Friday, October 11 (6:07 candles) 5:45pm – Minha 6:15pm – Kol Nidre

Yom Kippur

Rosh Hashanah Day 1

Thursday, October 3 8:30am – Preliminary Service 8:45am – Shaharit 9:30am – Torah Service 10:30am –Shofar Service & President’s Message 11:30am – Sermon and Musaf 5pm – Tashlikh followed by Dinner 6:30pm – Minha and Ma’ariv

Rosh Hashanah Day 2

Shabbat Shuvah

Saturday, October 5 9:30am – Shabbat Morning Service 6:25pm - Minha and Ma’ariv

Friday, October 4 8:30am – Preliminary Service 8:45am – Shaharit 9:30am – Torah Service 10:30am – Shofar Service and Sermon 11:30am – Musaf 6:15pm – Minha & Ma’ariv for Shabbat

Saturday, October 12 9am – Preliminary Service 9:15am – Shaharit 10:30am – Torah Service 11:30am – Sermon and Yizkor 12:15pm – Musaf 4:30pm – Minha 6:00pm – Neilah followed by Ma’ariv, Havdallah and Shofar (7:05pm fast ends)

Erev Sukkot

Wednesday, October 16 6pm - Minha and Ma’ariv

Sukkot Day 1

Thursday, October 17 9:30am – Festival Morning Services 6pm - Minha and Ma’ariv

Sukkot Day 2

Friday, October 18 9:30am – Festival Morning Services 6pm - Minha and Ma’ariv for Shabbat

Hoshanah Rabbah

Wednesday, October 23 7am – Festival Morning Services 6pm – Shemini Atzeret Minha and Ma’ariv with Yizkor

Shemini Atzeret

Thursday, October 24 9:30am – Festival Morning Services with Yizkor - Minha after Kiddush 6pm – Tekes Ma’avar, (Ceremony of Transition) in commemoration of October 7 followed by Ma’ariv 7pm -- Simhat Torah - Festival Service & Dancing with the Torah

Simhat Torah

Friday, October 25 9:30am – Festival Morning Services 6pm - Minha and Kabbalat Shabbat

Childcare is available on Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, October 3, Friday, October 4; and Yom Kippur, Saturday, October 12.

Visit tbsonline.org/highholydays5785 for more information.

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Family and Youth Services Students in grades 3-6 can reserve seats with their families in the congregational service.

First Day of Rosh Hashanah Thursday, October 3

Second Day of Rosh Hashanah Friday, October 4

Erev Yom Kippur Friday, October 11

Yom Kippur Saturday, October 12

9:30am - ECEC-age Family Service for families with children up to age 6 11am - Religious School-age Family Service for families with children in Grades K-6

9:30am - ECEC-age Family Service for families with children up to age 6 11am - Religious School-age Family Service for families with children in Grades K-6

5:30pm - ECEC-age PJ Kol Nidre Family Service for families with children up to age 6 6:30pm - Religious School-age Service for students in Grades 2-6

9:30am - ECEC-age Family Service for families with children up to age 6 11am - Religious School-age Family Service for families with children in Grades K-6

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur 7-12th Grade Teen Experience Join HaMakom for fun games, holiday-themed learning, Hesed projects and delicious treats.

For full schedule of activities, service times, and registration information, visit tbsonline.org/ highholydays5785.

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sounding the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, the Yom Teruah-A Tense Day Before Ba’al Tekiah (shofar blower) recites a beraha (blessBy Rabbi Bryan Wexler

There’s an English grammar joke that says: “The Past, Present, and Future walked into a bar. It was tense.”

Rosh Hashanah -- Yom Teruah -- is a tense day because Yom Teruah -the Day of Sounding -- is, all at once, about the past, the present, and the future as we each ask ourselves: What have I done? What am I doing? What will I do?

For more than three thousand years, the blasts of the Shofar have been our great, collective asking of these questions.

The familiar single Tekiah blast is the wake-up call to the present moment. “What am I doing?” Tekiah!

Awaken me to my best self so that I can see what matters most. The Tekiah is the sounding of an alarm to get our attention, so that we might refocus our lives on what is most important.

Then there is the wailing of Shevarim that reflects on the pain of the past. It is the wordless answer to the question, “What have I done?” Shevarim! Three broken blasts that echo the cries of the heart, giving voice to the suffering and sadness that we each carry from our mistakes of the past year.

Finally, there are the nine fractured bleats of Teruah that hint of the future. This final call has been interpreted in various ways, but one interpretation that resonates with me is that it represents exaltation; sounding like unrestrained sounds of laughter that are the expression of our deepest, purest joy once we have given up the pain of the past that confines us. “What will I do?” Teruah! Teruah can represent hope for the future; hope for tomorrow.

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ing) which ends with the following words: lishmoa kol shofar- Blessed are You, O God who commands us to listen to the voice of the shofar. At first, the mitzvah seems straightforward. We are commanded to hear the sounds of the shofar. However, I think the blessing may be suggesting something even more.

To truly hear the shofar blasts, to listen to the sounds of the shofar, we must also listen to our hearts.

What have I done? What am I doing? What will I do?

These questions resonate deep within our souls, and this year in particular, they feel especially pertinent for our communal existence as a Jewish people as well. When we think about how are lives were impacted this past year, October 7th is surely on our minds. And again, tense plays a role. There was the Israel and Judaism that we knew before October 7th, the Israel and the Judaism that we find today and the Israel and the Judaism that we hope for the future. And right now, it all feels quite tense. As we listen to the shofar this Elul and this Rosh Hashanah, we will hear the broken and the whole together. We will hear the past, the present, and the potential future in dialogue with one another.

What have we done? What are we doing?

What will we do?

In the face of the inTENS(E)ity of these questions, may we reflect on the past year, the current moment, and our hopes for the future. Moreover, may we have the courage to not only answer thoughtfully but to ready ourselves to act boldly for our future selves and people. So that when we hear the Tekiah Gedolah—the great blast, we will feel it in our hearts and be inspired to move forward with a renewed sense of strength, courage, and purpose into the year of 5785.

Join Rabbi Wexler and musical guest Rory Michelle Sullivan for a soulful and uplifting Rosh Hashanah Healing Service on Friday, October 4 at 9:30am 21

How Should We Commemorate October 7?

by Rabbi Micah Peltz

Our Jewish tradition hardwires times throughout the year to help us remember individual and communal losses. We mark the yahrzeit, the anniversary of the death of a loved one, each year by saying kaddish, lighting a candle and giving tzedakah. We also have Yizkor.

Four times a year, on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, Pesah, and Shavuot we come together to recall our loved ones. As a community, we have days like Tisha B’Av to remember tragic times throughout history, Yom HaShoah, and in Israel there is Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Over the course of the year, we have many opportunities to remember.

So, as we approach the one year anniversary of Hamas’ brutal terror attack on Israel, we prepare to commemorate another difficult day for our people. But when should it be? The answer is not so simple.

On the secular calendar, it happened on October 7, and this has become how we refer to it. But in the Hebrew calendar the date was the 22nd of Tishrei, a Jewish holiday. But here it gets even more complicated. In Israel, the 22nd of Tishrei is the combined holiday of Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah.

But outside of Israel, where we have two holy days instead of one, the 22nd of Tishrei was Shemini Atzeret, and the following day, the 23rd of Tishrei, was Simhat Torah. Make sense?

In short, the question is whether to commemorate what happened on the secular date of October 7 or the Hebrew date of the 22nd of Tishrei. The policy of the government of Israel is to mark important days by the Hebrew calendar. But those days cannot fall on holidays. That’s why back in March the Knessset voted to establish a National Day of Remembrance to commemorate the October 7 massacre each year on the 24th of Tishrei, the first day after all of the holidays have ended. This year, however, the 24th of Tishrei falls on October 26, which also happens to be Shabbat. So, the Knesset decided that this year the first anniversary of October 7, 2023 will be marked on the secular date October 7, 2024.

That’s why our South Jersey Jewish community will be holding a commemoration on October 7 this year. I hope that you will attend that, which I am sure will be a very moving evening. Still, the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah will also feel different this year. I will never forget walking into shul on the morning of Shemini Atzeret and hearing the first details of what was happening in Israel.

Then, as we moved into Simhat Torah that night and the next day, we had to decide how to modify our celebration of the holiday given what was going on. It is one of those moments our community will never forget, and that also deserves commemoration.

So this year, on Shemini Atzeret, when we recite Yizkor, we will have the opportunity to remember in shul together. That evening we will gather for a communal holiday meal and participate in a Tekes Ma’avar, a Transition Ceremony, that will guide us from the remembering of Shemini Atzeret to the celebration of Simhat Torah. We will make space to remember and to celebrate the strength and resilience of our people.

I hope that you will join us for these final days of the High Holy Day season. May they, like all of our holy days this year, bring us closer to God, to Israel, and to each other, and may they inspire us to keep working towards a more peaceful world.

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Shema Koleinu – Hear Our Voices

• Can this be a year when we hear others and

By Cantor Jen Cohen

listen more deeply?

Through the 25 hours of Yom Kippur, the heart of the services is the Selihot and Viddui – forgiveness and confession – section. We repeat it throughout the evening and day, even beginning our entire High Holiday season, weeks prior, devoting an entire evening to these ideas at our Selihot service.

• How can you be a better listener this year?

Over the course of that section of tefilot – prayers – we ask God to forgive us before we even come to the confession of our sins. One tefilah stands out as a moment of real vulnerability: Shema Koleinu.

Beginning, “Hear our voice, God, be kind, and have compassion for us,” we go on to ask in increasingly poignant ways that God not cast us away, no matter what we are about to confess.

Throughout the day at TBS, the music of this prayer changes – sometimes a passionate cry, sometimes the quietest of duets, sometimes a melody for everyone to join in on. The final section – “Do not abandon us, God” – so awful to think about that, no matter the tune that came before, we chant this line under our breath.”

In every weekday Amidah – every week, all year – we ask God to listen to our requests. The stakes feel higher at this time of year, sure, but that imperative, demanding verb remains. Hear us. Listen to us.

And what responsibility do we have to model what we’re asking of God? Beloved theologian Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks of Great Britain (1948-2020) said this about listening: “If I were asked how to find God, I would say, Learn to listen. Listen to the song of the universe in the call of birds, the rustle of trees, the crash and heave of the waves. Listen to the poetry of prayer, the music of the Psalms. Listen deeply to those you love and who love you.” Then he acknowledged what a challenge that part can be.

• How can you tune in more consciously to High Holy Day services this October? Can you dive into our beautiful mahzor – prayerbook – and use the commentary to help you listen and really hear something new?

And, as a final plug, please join us on September 28 at Congregation Beth El, when the clergy, choirs, and congregants of our two shuls join as a community to both listen and be heard.

Ashrei HaAm Yod’ei Teruah : Happy are the People who Know the Call of the Shofar

By Alex Weinberg Director of Congregational Learning

Have you ever tried to sound the shofar? It is really hard! To make matters worse, if you are nervous or have a dry mouth when you try to sound the shofar, it is almost impossible. In fact, legend has it that in 1967 when Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the chief rabbi of the Israeli Defense Forces, accompanied the paratroopers to the Kotel in Jerusalem, he tried to sound the shofar but was so overwhelmed in the

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moment that he couldn’t make a sound. Imagine it—for thousands of years we waited for that moment to stand in front of the Kotel, and his shofar was quiet. Thankfully, a soldier with him who was a trumpet player was able to make a strong Tekiah and the rest is our history (immortalized in the pictures taken by photographer David Rubinger).

Ashrei HaAm Yod’ei Teruah Happy are the people who know the call of the shofar It has become a tradition and honor for students in the Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School, Kellman Brown Academy (and sometimes even in our Eric B. Jacobs Early Childhood Education Center) to work with me throughout the month of Elul, the final month in the Jewish year, to learn how to sound the shofar for Rosh Hashanah. This amazing crew of students practices each week so when it is time for the shofar service on Rosh Hashanah our students are confident and make strong shofar blasts. Students as young as six with mighty lungs make these sounds with every ounce of breath that they have. (My favorite are the children who lift their shoulders to their ears as they blow into the shofar with every ounce of strength they can muster—sounding the shofar isn’t easy!)

Most of our Ba’ale Tekiah, start out sounding like Rabbi Goren with squeaks, whooshes, and an occasional snort. After weeks, and for many, years of practice, they are able to make mighty blasts. However, more important than the notes themselves, our students spend time learning about the power of the shofar and their responsibility of being a Ba’al Tekiah. The shofar, as the Rambam teaches, is like an alarm, challenging us to wake up as we work to make the year ahead better than the current one. When we hear the shofar, it is our challenge to learn and grow as we prepare for the year ahead. Our students help all of our community fulfill the mitzvah of hearing the shofar notes.

If you haven’t been outside yet on the High Holy Days in our tent for the family services, please join us for ruah, spirit filled, holiday celebrations. Not surprisingly, when our students sound the shofar, it is always, (except for the shofarot of course!) the quietest moment in the service as families gather together to listen to the notes. This highlight moment is full of kavanah, spiritual focus, and energy, that is hard to describe.

In the Talmud in Masekhet (tractate) Shabbat we learn from Rabbi Shimon ben Lakish (the Reish Leikesh) in the name of Rabbi Yehudah Nesiyah, that the world endures only for the breath of school children. The commentaries explain that this breath is the study of Torah. Learning is how we continue to grow and endure, connected to our tradition, Torah, community and Am Yisrael. Our students are our reminders that our community is strengthened through knowledge.

• What are ways we can help Israel?

As our children, some not yet tall enough to hold the shofar by themselves, use all of their breath to sound the shofar I cannot help but think of the Reish Leikesh and his challenge that we need to keep learning and growing. The breath of our Ba’ale Tekiah literally helps us kick off the year of learning. So, as we hear the shofar this year, here are some things we'll be thinking about with our schools and families.

• How can our students continue learning to be proud and confident young people who love Judaism, Israel and our community?

• What are new celebrations and services experience in the upcoming year?

• What are you looking forward to learning in the upcoming year?

May this new year be a year of learning and growth for us all. Shanah Tovah!

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YOM KIPPUR WORD SCRAMBLE

The list goes on to include more verbal transgressions: denial, deceit, gossip, cynicism, and condescension. There are plenty of hateful words in our world. Hate speech has become all too common—in politics, in classrooms, around the college campus, on the playing field. “Forgive us, pardon us, grant us atonement.”

By Rabbi Steven Lindemann UNSCRAMBLE

NETNTOAME FVOSGENIRSE TEARNPCEEN EMARLUSJE ZAHADTEK

ISTEJCU RPRAYE CMYRE FATS AGOT

ODG ATSF SNI HTAOR OSVW

The power of words is an important theme of Yom Kippur. It all begins with Kol Nidre—All Vows—an acknowledgement of all the promises and oaths we have made and failed to fulfill. How much disappointment and pain have been created by words spoken too hastily or not taken seriously?

How much regret is expressed in that prayer alone?

Then there is Vidui. Consider how many of our confessions focus on words in just the first set of Al Heyt litany.

For the sin we have committed against You by idle chatter.

For the sin we have committed against You by the way we talk.

For the sin we have committed against You by empty confessions.

For the sin we have committed against You through foul speech.

For the sin we have committed against You through foolish talk.

It’s not the words we need to unscramble, rather it’s the underlying impulses and feelings they represent.

And even after we unscramble that, we need to find ways to undo the impact of what was said. We must heal the hurt inflicted, the damage done by all those words. That’s a critical part of Atonement.

That, too, can begin with words—an apology, simply (or not so simply) saying “I’m sorry.” In the liturgy of Yom Kippur, we do that together. It is much more difficult to speak those words directly to those who need to hear them. But if Yom Kippur does not impel us to do that, it is not really a Day of Atonement.

There is a fascinating teaching about the spoken word which goes back to the story of creation. After, we are told that God created the entire world by the words “Let there be,” the text elaborates on the creation of the first Human Being. “God breathed into Adam’s nostrils the breath of life, and Adam became a living being.” (Genesis 2:7) The Targum (the ancient Aramaic translation and interpretation of Torah) renders the phrase “became a living being” as “became a speaking spirit.” It is the power of speech that makes human beings different from animals.

Our capacity to use words comes directly from God. And, just as God created the world with words, we, too, can create a whole world by the words we speak.

We can create a world of caring, compassion, and kindness. We can fashion meaningful friendships and loving relationships.

By unscrambling the way we use our words, we begin to solve the puzzle of how we can become better human beings. That is an important message of Yom Kippur.

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And that brings me back to Kol Nidre. The text is in Aramaic, because that was the language that people used in everyday speech. Hebrew was the language of prayer, but if Kol Nidre had been in Hebrew, people would not have understood it. It would have required translation, and the content was thought to be too important to be recited without understanding. Today, even a translation into English is not sufficient.

It requires interpretation to unscramble the meaning. Here’s one you may remember. It comes from our previous prayer book and was authored by Rabbi Harold Kushner. I confess I miss reading it each year.

All vows, promises, and commitments made in Your presence May we be given the strength to keep them Our vows to ourselves, commitments to self-discipline May we take our own lives seriously enough to heed them, Honoring our resolves in the way we eat and drink, The way we work and rest, the way we regulate our lives.

Commitments made to loved ones and friends, Pledges made to worthwhile causesHelp us to become as compassionate and generous As we sought to be at those noble moments.

The promises we made to worship and to studyWe meant them when we made them, But the distractions were many, and our wills were weak.

This time, may we be strong enough; May our better selves prevail.

Promises made in the synagogue by young people Who glimpsed what life as Jews might hold in store for them – May devotion and idealism be with them in all their days.

Our marriage vows – may they endure Through dark days and through dull days, Through fatigue and through frustrationMay our love prove strong and our faith firm.

O God, we meant the promises we made To You, to each other, and to ourselves, Even as we mean the vows we silently make tonight.

Reach down to us as we strive to reach up toward You; Give us the strength and self-respect, the fidelity and vision, To grow to become the people we have sworn to be.

All worthy vows and commitments which we make From this Yom Kippur until the nextMay we be faithful enough and firm enough to keep them.

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Highlights from 5784 - 2023-2024

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Contributions We welcome members of our community to consider making a tribute throughout the year to honor an occasion or a loved one, express gratitude, wish a speedy recovery to someone who is ill, or memorialize a yahrzeit. To send a contribution card online go to tbsonline.org or call the TBS office at 856-751-6663.

We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions from May 1 - August 8, 2024

Cynthia & Edward Adleman Fund for Teacher Enrichment

Adam Pollack - Debby & Howie Sukinik Alex Weinberg - Annie Siegel, Carly & Jason Cohen James Klein & Addie Schultz - Cindi & Yakir Hasit Lyn & Howie Stein - Pearl Stein Mike Greenspun - Rabbi Bryan & Becca Wexler Mr. & Mrs. Graham White - Gail Tomasco Rabbi Peltz, Cantor Cohen, Alison Shapiro - Mark Fendrick Receiving the Oren Klein Men’s Club Man of the Year Award - Bruce Ranes

Carolyn Jacobs - Marcia & Cliff Brown, Myrna & Bob Bookbinder, Rachel & Fred Kurz College graduation of Fred & Rachel Kurz’s granddaughters - Minna Recht Deb Kotzen - Lori Clark, Minna Recht, Rachel & Mark Lichtenberg. Sharon & Charles Goldstein Debbie Davis - Arleen Schwartz, Arlene & Alan Blocher, Joyce Feder Engagement of Andrea Heymann to Matt Moskovitz - Cindi & Yakir Hasit Ilana & Dan Shein - Susan & Jeff Aaronson Jill Hammel - Jay Hammel Justin Shapiro - Minna Recht Marriage of Brett Axler and Dalia Feinholz Sharon & Mark Sobel Marriage of Max Gershenfeld and Maddie Levin - Evelyn Harris, Jackie & Greg Weisman, Stacey & Marty Chazin Ruth Brodnick - Sharon & Charles Goldstein Susan Aaronson - Sharon & Charles Goldstein Zachary Watts - Rachel & Fred Kurz Zelda Greenberg - Gloria & Jerry Baer, Sharon & Charles Goldstein

In honor of

In memory of

In appreciation of Aliyah - Fran Richter

Am Yisrael Hai Fund General

Debby & Howie Sukinik Jodi Feldman & David Gubman

In appreciation of

Adrienne & Adam Rosenthal - Susan & Jeff Aaronson All members of Hazak - TBS Hazak Alvin Stern - Arlene & Alan Blocher, Susan & Sol Genauer Bar Mitzvah of David Fischel - Sharon & Charles Goldstein Bar Mitzvah of Lois & David Bromberg’s grandson, Jordan - Marcia & Cliff Brown Bat Mitzvah of Abby Trantas - Marcia & Cliff Brown, Minna Recht, Myrna & Bob Bookbinder Bat Mitzvah of Sadie Brown - Ellen & David Spitz, Minna Recht, Naomi & Barry Schimmer Bat Mitzvah of Sharon & Ben Green’s granddaughter Dani - Ellen & David Spitz, Naomi & Barry Schimmer Ben Recht - Rachel & Fred Kurz Birth of Sharon & Mark Sobel’s grandson Marsha & Neil Axler Birth of Tara & Rich Bloom and Robie & Bob Bloom’s granddaughter, Brooke Aria Bloom - Cindi & Yakir Hasit, Marcia & Cliff Brown, Pearl & Bert Rosenbloom Bobby Heimowitz - Donna & Ehud Nahum

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Allan Stein - Ellen & David Spitz Arlene Levine - Donna & Ehud Nahum Barbara Shotlander - Margie & Mark Dannenbaum Bernice Rosenberg - Michelle Shmuts Bruce Adams - Naomi Baumgarten & Michael Landsman Cynthia Rosen - Ellen & David Spitz Gloria & Jerry Baer, Jill & Geoff Hammel, Julie & Gregg Bannett, Minna Recht, Robin Sue & Bill Landsburg, Susan & Sol Genauer Eleanor Gerb Packer - Aileen & Al Cwanger Gideon Kay - Lauren & Ian Simon & Family, Roxanne & Sam Mennes Gloria Kaye - Sheldon Kerner, Susan & Sol Genauer Howard Freedman - Donna & Ehud Nahum Judy Greenberg - Michele & Barry Susson Kerry Phillips - Amy Spiegel Marilyn Krause - Lisa & Sam Gershenfeld, Margie & Mark Dannenbaum Marsha Matusow - Gloria & Jerry Baer, Michele & Barry Susson, Myrna & Bob Bookbinder Paul Jacob, Esther Jacob, Adolph Jacob Gloria & Jerry Baer

Robert Neave - Bonnie Friedman Sherman Bannett - Amy Spiegel, Margie & Mark Dannenbaum, Aileen Levine, Anita Garber, Bonnie Friedman, Carol & Steve Adlestein, Sharon & Charles Goldstein, Donna & Ehud Nahum, Gloria & Jerry Baer, Jamie & Alan Tate, Jill & Geoff Hammel, Marsha & Neil Axler, Marsha & Len Yorinks, Minna Recht, Rachel & Fred Kurz, Sandee & Bob Chalik, Susan & Sol Genauer, Susan Bass Levin Stanley Grossman - Cindi & Yakir Hasit, Debbie & Perry Weinstock & Family William Ferguson - Dori Rose

Yahrzeit

Andrew Spiegel - Amy Spiegel Bessie Susson - Michele & Barry Susson Irving Kerner - Sheldon Kerner Jane Goldstein - Sharon & Charles Goldstein Joyce Freudberg Caplan - Lori & Gregg Clark Rivka Robinson - Naomi Baumgarten & Michael Landsman

Bob & Estelle Richter Hazak Fund In memory of

Sherman Bannett - Vivian & Bart Friedman

Camp Ramah Fund In honor of

Debbie Davis - Carla Janoff & John Coyle, Susan & Barry Gertsman, Suzi & Mike Greenberg, Vivian & Bart Friedman Josh Fisher - Leslie & Mark Fisher Marriage of Jessica & Scott Schubert - Roz & Warren Brandies Zoe Hammel - Alison & Mark Shapiro

In memory of

Marsha Matusow - Alison & Mark Shapiro, Jill & Geoff Hammel, Marsha & Len Yorinks, Neil & Andi Levin Morris L Green - Lynn Green & Len Gildiner Ruth Aaron - Mimi Sebek

Yahrzeit

Abraham Yorinks - Marsha & Len Yorinks

Cantor Cohen Tzedakah Fund

ECEC Tuition Assistance Fund

Zelda & Charlie Greenberg

Barbara Shotlander - The Family of Barbara Shotlander

In honor of

Aliyah - Cindy Yellin Cantor Cohen - Andrea & Steven Stomel, Barbara & Rob Elkan, Caren Fendrick, Sophie Fishman, The Family of Cynthia Rosen

Eric B Jacobs ECEC Fund

Ava Hammel - Beth & Craig Wynne Deb Kotzen - Phyliss Jaffee, Tula Kurtz Mark Shapiro - Heather & Mark Kramer Rabbi Peltz and Cantor Cohen - Jean Singer & Jonathan Wetchler Sophie Asbell - Glenn Fuhrman Suzy Zucker - William & Jane Cahill

Dale Wallace

In memory of

In honor of

Art Simons - Phyllis (Sis) Wexler Carolyn Jacobs - Audrey & George Marcus, Cheryl & Chuck Scott, Debbie Korngold & Phil Ehrlich, Glenn Fuhrman, Gloria & Jerry Baer, Jackie & Stuart Goldstein, Lois & David Bromberg, Naomi & Barry Schimmer, Norma & Bruce Miller, Roberta & Art Abramowitz, Sally Poulshock, Sharon & Charles Goldstein Ellen Berju - Jill & Geoff Hammel Marriage of Andrea and Steve Stomel’s children, Jeff Stomel & Mike Buonpane and Julie Stomel & Ian Dardik - Michele Hasit Waxman & Adam Waxman

General Donation In appreciation of

Ally Pollack - Robin & Larry Kaufman Alvin Stern - Nancy & Danny Cohen Art Simons - Marcia & Cliff Brown Bat Mitzvah of Abby Trantas - Lois & David Bromberg Bat Mitzvah of Lana Barr - Jodi & Ross Barr Bat Mitzvah of Sadie Brown - Lois & David Bromberg Deb Kotzen - Alyece & Steve Cummings, Harriet Insler, Ilene & Drew Burach, Ruth & Paul Brodnick Don Dorfman - Zelda & Charlie Greenberg Blanche Kossow - Susan & Jeffrey Kossow Cynthia Rosen - Stephanie & Chuck Cahn Joan Behrmann - Joni Schwartz Milton Stern - Brad Stern Paul & Candy Rubin’s friend Violet - Joni Schwartz Sherman Bannett - Naomi & Barry Schimmer, Joni Schwartz, Nancy & Danny Cohen, Debbie Korngold & Phil Ehrlich

Yahrzeit

David Ifshin - Vicki & Brian Zell Reba Goddes - Beverly & Carl Byck Geoffrey Seth Cohen - Zelda & Charlie Greenberg

Confirmation Class Israel Trip Fund

In memory of

General

In honor of

In memory of

Barbara Shotlander - Jill & Geoff Hammel, Heather & Mark Kramer, Karen Malmud, Meredith & Steven Finn, Mikki & Howard Becker, Mindy & Ben Rosenblum, Roz Soffer, Sima & Jeff Baker, Stephanie & Aaron Krause

Erna & Bernie Anolik Youth Israel Scholarship Fund In honor of

Bat Mitzvah of Abby Trantas - Janet & Art Simons

Fine Arts Fund

In appreciation of

Zoe Hammel - Beth & Craig Wynne

Martin Kanoff - The Family of Cynthia Rosen

In memory of

In memory of

In honor of

Henry Greenberg - Nancy Denenberg & Steve Osder Sherman Bannett - Janet & Art Simons Tilly Roseblatt - Lynn Green & Len Gildiner

Sherman Bannett - Joyce & Steve Burnstein

Dr. Jeffrey Kramer Bioethics Initiative Fund

Randelle & Robert Landma

In memory of

Sherman Bannett - Deenie & Alan Ettenson, Martin E. Kanoff, Pauline & David Schwarz, Audrey & YaleAsbell, Sheldon Kerner, Zelda & Charlie Greenberg

General Donations General

In appreciation of

Minyan - Leah Weintraub

Barbara Shotlander - Dana & Howard Steiner, Missy & Adam Wayne Bernice Rosenberg - Paula Dresnin Cynthia Rosen - A’nde & Phil Sax, Audrey & Yale Asbell, Lee & Harold Levinson, Lynn & Stanley Berman, Phyllis & Jerry Lightman, Susan & Jeff Aaronson Estir Shpilberg - Liliya Spielberg Gideon Kay - Rebecca & Rich Berman Jake Talmud - Diane & Marvin Horowitz Jay Rothbaum - Michael Rothbaum Joyce Oppen - Marc & Steven Oppen Leonard Dorfman - Gail & Neil Solomon Dorfman Lydia Ritz - Ann & Jerry Fine Madeline Ila Kramer - Pam & Scott Kramer Marilyn Krause - Anita & Ronald Brittner Marsha Matusow - Audrey & Yale Asbell Marvin and Estelle Edelman - Richard B Edelman Nathan Schwartz - Evelyn Rosenholtz Ruth H. Langel - Esther Dukes & Al Finkelstein Sherman Bannett - Amy & Martin Goldin, A’nde & Phil Sax, Denise Cox, Dennis Koffer, Larry Riesenbach & Tim Ky, Lynn Green & Len Gildiner, Myrna & Jeffrey Sorokin, Nancy & Larry Molder, Ann & Jerry Fine, Arlene & Michael Lewis, Debbie Davis & Stuart Davis, Denise & Steve Weinberg, Elizabeth & Eitan Scheinthal, Jay Hammel, Judy & Harold Einhorn, Kay & Bill Steele, Lisa Scelsi, Marilyn & Steve Roth, Marilyn Chesnick, Meryl & Stuart Moser, Michele Miano, Nanci Goldman & Steve Bergstein, Rita Schuldiner, Ruth & Stephen Cohen, Shari Lynn Hyder, Sheri & Jason Turner, Stephanie & Andrew Zinn, Susan & Jeff Aaronson, Susan & David Blain Stanley Grossman - Lisa & Mark Joseph, Michele & Barry Susson William Ferguson Jr. - Harilyn & Leo Schwartzberg

Yahrzeit

Yizkor - Lindsay Seftel Abner Salon - Lynne Levin Abraham Pressman and David Katz - Karin & David Caplin Abraham Yesser - Joel Toub Albert Reiser - Candy & Paul Rubin Ann Sechtin - Eileen & David Wolf Anne Levine - Caren Levine Anne Weiss - Myrna Birnbaum

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Annette Weisbach - The Family of Cynthia Rosen Antoinette Oppenheimer - Terri & Zach Oppenheimer Arthur Mark - Arlene & Michael Lewis Asher Hammel - Jay Hammel Betty Plasky - Barbara Shils Barbara Friedman - Vivian & Bart Friedman Bebe Shapiro - Sheila Shapiro Weiner & Herb Weiner Bella Zemble - Renee & Bruce Zemble Ben Magness - Rose Magness & Eli Turestsky Benjamin Friedman - Bonnie Friedman Bernard Gang - Linda & Girard Goldkrantz Bernice Brumberg - Marsha & Miles Brumberg Bessie Chabrow - Debbie & Harry Zimmerman Blanche Unger - Carol Kaufman David Stybel - Miriam Grossmann Burton Greenberg - Janine Breier & Richard Greenberg Burton Simon - Ann & Paul Simon Daniel Levine - Susan & Howard Levine David Maitin - Norma Segal Dorothy Lipman - Stephanie & Elwood Corbin Ed Recht - Minna Recht Edith Dukes, Edward Dukes - Esther Dukes & Al Finkelstein Edward Morrow - Robin & Stephen Greenberg Elaine Goodman - Andrea & Steven Goodman Elaine Zimmerman - Debbie & Harry Zimmerman Elayne Goldstein - Bryna & Gara Goldstein Elinor Levit - Susan & Howard Levine Elsie Toub - Joel Toub Eva Dickerman - Ruth & Michael Dickerman Evelyn Richards - Charlotte Gold Evelyn Sobel - Sharon & Mark Sobel Fannie Levene - Michele Levene Brill Faye Levine - Susan & Howard Levine Leon Zimmerman - Debbie & Harry Zimmerman Karl Lindemann - Rabbi Steven & Jane Lindemann Flora Herring - Marvin Herring Florence Leace - Mindy & Ben Rosenblum Frieda Cwanger - Aileen & Al Cwanger Gertrude Bagel - Lori & Carl Bagell Gertrude Springer - Ruth & Philip Springer Gertrude Stybel - Miriam Grossmann Gloria Bennett - Ken Bennett Gunther Dreyfuss - Edith Dreyfuss Harold Chapnick - Robbie & Bruce Ranes Harry Fishman - Arlene & Michael Lewis Harry Goldstein - Diane & Marvin Horowitz Harry Horowitz - Diane & Marvin Horowitz Harry Levene - Michele Levene Brill Helene DuBrow Gold - Nancy Gold & Arnon Garonzik Henia Cukier - Bruce Paul

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Herbert Breier - Janine Breier & Richard Greenberg Herman Sturm - Evelyn & Alan Berkowitz Herman Yoman - Anita & Ronald Brittner Irene Morrow - Robin & Stephen Greenberg Irvin Sobel - Sharon & Mark Sobel Irving Latt - Phyliss & Marc Rothman Irving Perkins - Shirley & Rick Perkins Israel Elias - Judy & Alan Cohen Israel Meltzer - Jay Hammel Jack Bagel - Lori & Carl Bagell Jack Jenofsky - Gretchen Jenofsky Jack Shatz - Marlene & Bernard Jacobs Jacob Frankel - Zelda Joffe Jacob Herzberg - Rachel & Fred Kurz Jerrie Deitch - Ruth & Paul Brodnick Jerry Wayne - Tina & Robert Berman Katie Oxman - Joel Toub Leon Mandel - Shirley & Rick Perkins Leonard Cohen - Sherrie & Jeff Cohen Lillian Kurz - Rachel & Fred Kurz Lois Mirkin - Stephanie & Bill Goldstein Lorraine Fisher - Beth Fisher Louis Kroop - Deborah & Howard Kroop Louis Pochtar - Lenore & Bob Rosner Louis Porter - Roberta & Joel Porter Louis Simons - Janet & Art Simons Malka Erlich - Rita & Joseph Shrayberman Marvin Weiner - Sheila Shapiro Weiner & Herb Weiner Matthew Leach - Allison & Howard Lassin Matthew Lomazoff - Lynn Lomazoff Melvin Grossman - Susan Travis Grossman Merle Levit - Ruth & Paul Brodnick Milton Katz - Rochelle & Stuart Katz Milton Schwartz - Samuel Schwartz Mimi Cohen - Ruth & Stephen Cohen Miriam Klein - Avra Seidman Mitzie Fuhrman - Glenn Fuhrman Molly Katz - Anita & Ronald Brittner Morton Grobman - Leslie & Steven Sacharow Nathan Paul - Bruce Paul Norman Rosen - Beth Fisher Peter Goodman - Andrea & Steven Goodman Raquel Elana Horowitz - Mindy & Erik Schwartz Reisel Brand - Batya & Jakub Brand Richard Feder - Joyce Feder Richard Weinberger - Dori Rose Ruth Grobman - Leslie & Steven Sacharow Ruth Lunine - Carol & Jonathan Orwitz Ruth Wolf - Eileen & David Wolf Ruth Yesser - Joel Toub Sadie Mittleman - Minna Recht Sam Zibbell - Marilyn Zibbell Samuel Unger - Carol Kaufman Sarah Albert - Rhonda Schnur & Warren Heymann Saul Friedman - Bonnie Friedman Sayre Brill - Michele Levene Brill Selma Goldstein - Brenda & Jack Goldstein Seymour Toub - Joel Toub Sharon Hoy - Deenie & Alan Ettenson

Shirley Magness - Rose Magness & Eli Turestsky Sidney Press - Eileen & David Wolf Simon Raicer - Hildred Nozick Sol Lazinger - Marlene & Ken Rubin Stanley Simons - Janet & Art Simons Stanton Tarter - Lyn & Steve Harley Stuart Baer - Baer, Seth Tzvi Plotnick - Ava Plotnick Volf Shpilberg - Liliya Spielberg William Perilstein - Nancy & Robert Perilstein

Gimmel Consecration Fund in Celebration of Morah Claire Spechler In appreciation of

Alex Weinberg - Floyd Spechler Rabbi Peltz - Floyd Spechler

In honor of

Landon Goldstein - Brenda & Jack Goldstein

In memory of

Bernice Rosenberg - Marilyn Zibbell Cynthia Rosen - Floyd Spechler Sherman Bannett - Floyd Spechler

Harry & Lillian Antell Education and Cultural Fund Yahrzeit

David Hoffman - Barbara & Barry Hoffman

Joy of Jewish Living Fund In appreciation of

Alvin Stern - Linda & Len Jacobs, Sophie Fishman Alvin Stern, Robin Kaufman and Jana Gelernt - Ava Plotnick

In honor of

Alvin Stern - Bev & Dennis Glass, Candy & Paul Rubin, Cindi & Yakir Hasit, Jackie & Stuart Goldstein, Jana & Mark Gelernt, Jill & Geoff Hammel, Liz & Harry Rozyn, Marlene Gussin, Marsha & Len Yorinks, Myrna & Bob Bookbinder, Pauline & David Schwarz, Renee’ & David Hollander, Sharon & Ben Green, Sharon & Charles Goldstein, Sharon & Mark Sobel, Sophie Fishman, Zelda & Charlie Greenberg Bar Mitzvah of Bonnie & Mike Slobodien’s grandson - Candy & Paul Rubin Birth of Eric Braverman & Neil Brown, Cindi & Yakir Hasit, Michele Hasit Waxman & Adam Waxman’s son, grandson, and nephew, Noah Rafael Braverman Brown - Jodi & Alvin Stern Birth of Tara & Rich Bloom and Robie & Bob Bloom’s granddaughter, Brooke Aria Bloom - Cheryl & Chuck Scott

Engagement of Debbie & Rich Perlman’s daughter, Lizzie Perlman to David Mack - Jana & Mark Gelernt Howard Becker - Frani & Don Rebhun

In memory of

Yahrzeit

Abraham Plotnick - Ava Plotnick Max Bromberg - Roberta & Art Abramowitz Nathan Abramowitz - Roberta & Art Abramowitz

Perry Goldstein Minyan Fund

Yizkor - Jodi & Alvin Stern Cynthia Rosen - Jodi & Alvin Stern, Michael & Deborah Lazar Izydor Einzeiger - Stephanie & Chuck Cahn Marsha Matusow - Janet & Art Simons Sherman Bannett - Michael & Deborah Lazar, Jodi & Alvin Stern

Gregg Bannett - The Family of Cynthia Rosen Minyan - David Kaufman

Yahrzeit

In honor of

In appreciation of

Ethan Rosen - Beth Fisher Lottie F. Stern, Johanna Stern, Lucie Seligman, Ludwig Stern - Jodi & Alvin Stern Lottie Stern, Ludwig Stern - Betty Adler

Zelda Greenberg - Jackie & Stuart Goldstein

Karen Levy Scholarship Fund

Yahrzeit

In memory of

Cynthia Rosen - Cheryl & Chuck Scott Sherman Bannett - Cheryl & Chuck Scott

Mort Comer Special Needs Education Fund In honor of

Bar Mitzvah of Mason Lindemann - Caren Fendrick Cynthia Rosen - Caren Fendrick, Joya Comer, Nancy Pearl Marilyn Krause - Alison & Mark Shapiro Marsha Matusow - Caren Fendrick, Joya Comer Sherman Bannett - Fuzzy Fendrick

Music Fund

In appreciation of

Cantor Cohen - Harriet & Marshall Baker Debbie Zimmerman - The Family of Cynthia Rosen

In memory of

Cynthia Rosen - Janie & Marshall Kresman Sherman Bannett - Ellen & David Spitz

In memory of

Cynthia Rosen - Jackie & Stuart Goldstein Norman Rosen - Beth Fisher

Pesah Kiddush Fund In honor of

Alvin Stern - Amy Spiegel

Judy & Bernie Platt HaMakom Tuition Assistance Fund In memory of

Robert Neave - Betzy Abramson & Irv Lazar Jill & Geoff Hammel, Susan & Jeff Aaronson

Preschool Tzedakah Fund In memory of

In appreciation of

Rabbi Lindemann - Barbara & Rob Elkan, Caren Fendrick, Nancy & Robert Perilstein, Sophie Fishman, Stephanie & Chuck Cahn

In honor of

Bat Mitzvah of Sadie Brown - Evy & Marvin Sellers Bat Mitzvah of Sharon & Ben Green’s granddaughter Dani - Evy & Marvin Sellers Engagement of Andrea Heymann to Matt Moskovitz - Barbara & Rob Elkan, Rhonda Schnur & Warren Heymann, Ronda & Steve Manders Engagement of Debbie & Rich Perlman’s daughter, Lizzie Perlman to David Mack - Michelle & Steve Scheinthal Marsha & Miles Brumberg - Candy & Paul Rubin

Speedy recovery to

Rabbi Lindemann - Hazak Board, Marsha & Len Yorinks

In memory of

Esfir Shpilberg - Liliya Spielberg Jack H. Gordon - Abbie & Bruce Seher Sherman Bannett - Candy & Paul Rubin, Robbie & Bruce Ranes, Lisa & Jason Marx, Rhonda Schnur & Warren Heymann, Rosanne & Peter Goodman Volf Spielberg - Liliya Spielberg

Yahrzeit

Sam Brandstein - Claire Cohen Sylvia Sturm - Evelyn & Alan Berkowitz

Bernice Rosenberg - Lisa Rosenberg, Rosanne & Peter Goodman

Rabbi Peltz Tzedakah Fund

Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School Tzedakah Fund

Rabbi Peltz - Andrea & Steven Stomel, Beverly & Carl Byck, Caren Fendrick, Jamie & Alan Tate, Sophie Fishman, The Family of Cynthia Rosen, Larry Byck

In appreciation of

Alex Weinberg - Sophie Fishman Mimi Sebek - Seth & Naomi Mirowitz

Nathan Abramowitz Library Fund

In memory of

Bat Mitzvah of Abby Trantas - Roberta & Art Abramowitz Bat Mitzvah of Sadie Brown - Janet & Art Simons

Rabbi Albert Lewis Memorial Fund

In honor of

Rabbi Lindemann Tzedakah Fund

Bernice Rosenberg - Lisa & Mark Joseph, Michele & Todd VonDeak

Yahrzeit

Sophie Caplin - Karin & David Caplin

In appreciation of

In honor of

Anita Rothstein - Beth Warren & Scott Becker Bat Mitzvah of Abby Trantas - Janet & Art Simons Bat Mitzvah of Lana Barr - Jodi & Ross Barr Birth of Michele & Scott Warren’s granddaughter, Emma - Michelle & Steve Scheinthal Heather Kramer - Mikki & Howard Becker Howard Becker - Mindy & Abe Beder Rabbi Peltz - Marsha & Len Yorinks

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In memory of Cynthia Rosen - Fuzzy Fendrick Doris Cahn - Stephanie & Chuck Cahn Gloria Kaye - Lyn & Steve Harley Leonard Minches - Sharon Schwartz Marilyn Krause - Michele & Scott Warren, Mikki & Howard Becker Michael Rivkin - Liliya Spielberg Sherman Bannett - Debbi & Mike Bass, Inge Bass, Lori & Rick Goldstein, Stephen & Nina Jay Stanley Grossman - Janet & Art Simons Zinaida Rivkin - Liliya Spielberg

Yahrzeit

Andrew Heymann - Rhonda Schnur & Warren Heymann Anna Schatz - Elaine Katzer Carl Bessel - Lillian Zelnick Arlene Zelnick - Lillian Zelnick Harold Katzer - Elaine Katzer Martin Fine - Beverly & Carl Byck Sarah Bessel - Lillian Zelnick

Rabbi Steven Lindemann Lifelong Learning Center In appreciation of

Rabbi Wexler Tzedakah Fund

In memory of

Dana & Tony Smith

S. Benham Kahn Library Fund

General

In appreciation of

Gail Tomasco - Denise Evangelista Gigi & Brad Schwartz - Rachel & Fred Kurz Lee Richmond - TBS Hazak Naming of Michael Patlakh & Alexa Allen’s daughter, Maddilyn Patlakh - Alexa Allen & Michael Patlakh Rabbi Wexler - Ann & Jerry Fine, Caren Fendrick, Gail Tomasco, Gloria & Jerry Baer, Harriet & Marshall Baker, Michele & Curt Golkow, Neil Goldstein, Sandra & Jack Peitzer, Sophie Fishman, The Family of Cynthia Rosen, Carol & Jeff Hyman, Vicki & Brian Zell

In honor of

Asher Boiskin - Gilah & Brian Sietz Bat Mitzvah of Lana Barr - Jodi & Ross Barr Jeremy Raden - Gilah & Brian Sietz Jesse Sklar - Gilah & Brian Sietz Mark Shapiro - Candy & Paul Rubin Rabbi Wexler - Megan Bernstein

Terri & Zach Oppenheimer - Evy & Marvin Sellers

Speedy recovery to

In honor of

In memory of

Bat Mitzvah of Abby Trantas - Evy & Marvin Sellers Rena Platt-Goldstein - Evy & Marvin Sellers

In memory of

Cynthia Rosen - Amy & Bill Green Evelyn Rosenholtz - Julie & Gregg Bannett Philip Amster, Charles Jacob Amster Helene & Sid Amster Robert Neave - Evy & Marvin Sellers Sherman Bannett - Alyece & Steve Cummings, Debbie & Rich Perlman

Yahrzeit

Jeffrey Fisher - Beth Fisher

Vivian Friedman - Ava Plotnick Bernice Rosenberg - Gilah & Brian Sietz Ellen Brooks - Lee Brooks Miriam Hollander - Renee’ & David Hollander Sherman Bannett - Lisa & Dan Kessler

In honor of

Bat Mitzvah of Sadie Brown - Amy & Andy Blackstone, Marilyn Zibbell

Sandra Frame Music Fund In appreciation of

Julie Bannett - The Family of Cynthia Rosen

In memory of

Barbara Shotlander - Debbie & Harry Zimmerman Cynthia Rosen - Debbie & Harry Zimmerman, Janet & Art Simons, Martin E. Kanoff Sherman Bannett - Debbie & Harry Zimmerman, Judy & Harold Einhorn

Yahrzeit

Herman Horn - Lena & Abe Horn Hymen Kanoff - Martin E Kanoff Izio Parnes - Lena & Abe Horn Joanne Kanoff - Martin E Kanoff Norman Rosen - The Family of Cynthia Rosen

Shapiro Family Fund In honor of

Yahrzeit

Anne Levine - Aileen Levine Daniel Ranes - Robbie & Bruce Ranes Frances Koenig Grishaver - Tara & Ira Weiner

Birth of Michele & Scott Warren’s granddaughter, Emma - Alison & Mark Shapiro Heather Kramer - Alison & Mark Shapiro Mark Shapiro - Lori & Gregg Clark, Mikki & Howard Beccker, Ruth & Paul Brodnick Marriage of Andrea and Steve Stomel’s daughter, Julie Stomel to Ian Dardik Alison & Mark Shapiro

Ravitz Family Kindness Fund

In memory of

In honor of

Sarah Barkow - Debbie & Shawn Ravitz

In memory of

Barbara Shotlander - Alison & Mark Shapiro Gideon Kay - Alison & Mark Shapiro

Marsha Matusow - Nancy Pearl

Shellie Greenspun Fund

Reid Trager Fund

Debbie Davis - Sivya Romisher

In appreciation of

Don Rehbun - Dianne & Lee Solomon, Mark & Michele Taplinger

In honor of

Howard Becker - Susan & Mark Trager Marriage of Laura Herron and Mason Leon - Frani & Don Rebhun

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Jackie Zelnick - Russ & Cindy Pickus Sherman Bannett - Susan & Mark Trager

In honor of

In memory of

Gloria Kaye, Sharon Hoy, Gary Romisher, Sherman Bannett - Sivya Romisher

Shirley Lazar Preschool Fund

Sonya Katz Social Action Fund

Harriet Baker - Lisa Rosenberg Irv Lazar - Jack & Betty Lynn, Linda Pressman, Rick Lazar, Rona & Len Egan Rabbi Peltz - Harriet & Marshall Baker

Aaron Mirowitz - Alyece & Steve Cummings Alvin Stern - Jeannie & Larry Teller Deb Kotzen - Jeannie & Larry Teller Jeff Beinart - Jeannie & Larry Teller

In appreciation of

In honor of

Abbey Gancz - Debby & Howie Sukinik Irv Lazar - Ann & Ed Goldberg, Audrey & Chuck Blackman, Carol Marmero, Cathleen Manuel, Colleen & Frank Ochman, Debbie & Harry Zimmerman, Debbie & Klaas Kramer, Debbie Baker, Debby & Howie Sukinik, Dolores & Joseph Kozielski, Elaine & David Minnich, Maria & Cliff Quicksell, Marilyn & David Staiman, Marilyn & Richard Paris, Minna Recht, Norman Cunningham, Pam & Paul Litwack, Patty & Howard Trichon, Pearl Yampolsky, Remya Meixner, Rosie & Albert Lazar, Sherri E Goldberg, Susan & Jeff Aaronson, Susan Witte Mark Shapiro - Debby & Howie Sukinik Naming of Melissa Litwack & Eylon Winterstein’s and Pamela & Paul Litwack’s daughter and granddaughter Binah Michaela - Debby & Howie Sukinik

In memory of

Bernice Rosenberg, Cynthia Rosen, Marsha Matusow, Sherman Bannett, Stanley Grossman - Debby & Howie Sukinik Shirley Lazar - Eunice Cardone

Yahrzeit

Mary Lazar - Betzy Abramson & Irv Lazar Phyllis Libby Rosen - Michael & Deborah Lazar, Betzy Abramson & Irv Lazar Shirley Lazar - Betzy Abramson & Irv Lazar

Social Advocacy Fund In appreciation of

Terri & Zach Oppenheimer - Debbie & Rich Perlman, Marcia & Cliff Brown

In honor of

Bat Mitzvah of Sadie Brown - Carla Janoff & John Coyle Eileen Wolf - Jackie & Stuart Goldstein Marriage of Meryl Klein and Zach Bowman - Debbie & Harry Zimmerman

In memory of

Fay W Fisher - Rachael & Josh Fisher Sherman Bannett - Sara-ellen & Alan Greenberg

In honor of

In memory of

Bernice Rosenberg - Jeannie & Larry Teller Lydia Ritz - Ande & Phil Sax Sherman Bannett - Jeannie & Larry Teller

TBS/KBA Family Scholarship Fund In honor of

Engagement of Edward Gelernt and Aleeza Shoenberg - Michelle & Steve Scheinthal

In memory of

Marsha Matusow - Julie & Gregg Bannett

TBS Security Fund In honor of

Ron Safier - Sharon & Charles Goldstein

Teachers Education Fund In memory of

Barbara Shotlander - Stephanie & Aaron Krause Bernice Rosenberg - Avra Seidman, Janet & Art Simons

Torah Endowment Fund In honor of

Sarah Barkow - Jill & Geoff Hammel

Torah Restoration Fund In honor of

Alvin Stern - Lisa & Marc Cohen, Suzi & Mike Greenberg

In memory of

Mollie Spector - Joel Spector

William & Evelyn Katz Landscaping Fund In memory of

Gloria Kaye - Lisa & Mark Joseph

Yahrzeit

Abraham Teitler, Diane Leibowitz - Susan & Jeff Aaronson

World Jewry Support Fund In memory of

Enik Einzinger - Rosanne & Peter Goodman

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TBS Funds - Giving Back to our Community EDUCATION AND

Fine Arts Fund

Bruce & Rosalee Levine Family

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

HaNetunim B’tzara: World Jewry

Support Fund

Adam Convissar Fund

Support Fund

Cary Massa Fund

Camp Ramah Fund

Perry Goldstein Minyan Fund

Claire & Herman Siegel Fund

Confirmation Class Israel

Rabbi Albert Lewis

Cynthia & Edward Adleman

Trip Fund

Memorial Fund

Fund for Teacher Enrichment

ECEC Exploratorium

Ravitz Family Kindness Fund

Harry & Lillian Antell Education

ECEC Tuition Assistance Fund

Reid Trager Fund

and Cultural Fund

Eric B. Jacobs ECEC Fund

Rhoda Albom Memorial Fund

Erna & Bernie Anolik Youth Israel

Sandra Frame Music Fund

Scholarship Fund

Social Advocacy Fund

Gimmel Consecration Fund in

Sonya Katz Social Action Fund

Celebration of Morah Claire Spechler Judy & Bernie Platt HaMakom Tuition Assistance Fund Karen Levy Scholarship Fund Mort Comer Special Needs Education Fund Shellie Greenspun Fund Shirley Lazar Preschool Fund

TBS Security Fund Technology Fund Torah Restoration Fund William & Evelyn Katz Landscaping Fund

Scholarship Fund Jerome Cohen Fund Joy of Jewish Living Fund Leonard Cohen Scholarship Fund Levikoff Sukkah Fund Levy Jewish Continuity Program Fund Music Fund Rabbi Lindemann Lifelong

TZEDAKAH FUNDS

Learning Center Program Fund

Cantor Cohen Tzedakah Fund

Rachmiel Cohen Levenson

Preschool Tzedakah Fund

TBS/KBA Family Scholarship Fund

Ramah Fund

Rabbi Albert & Sarah Lewis

Teachers Education Fund

Shapiro Family Fund

Religious School Tzedakah Fund

Todd & Esilda Jacobs Fertility

Susan Levikoff Inclusion

Rabbi Lindemann Tzedakah Fund

and Education Fund

Programming Fund

Rabbi Peltz Tzedakah Fund

Torah Fund

GENERAL FUNDS

Rabbi Wexler Tzedakah Fund BOOK AND LIBRARY FUNDS

General Donations

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Adult Israel Trip Fund in memory

Nathan Abramowitz Library Fund

Beverly Galkin Pesah Kiddush

of Stuart & Maxine Winston

Fund

Prayerbook & Bible Fund

Dr. Jeffrey Kramer Bioethics

Bob & Estelle Richter Hazak Fund

Initiative Fund

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Irv & Gerri Goldstein

S. Benham Kahn Library Fund

Todah Rabbah!

Thank you to the following congregants for the dedication and suppport of our kehillah kedoshah, sacred community.

Their generosity provides us with the means to create meaningful programs and experiences that greatly enrich our community life.

PLUS GIVERS Achieving

Audrey & Yale Asbell Sue & Eric Baelen Susan Bass Levin Stephanie & Chuck Cahn Miriam & Alan Feldman Bonnie Friedman Jana & Mark Gelernt Michael Greenspun Jill & Geoff Hammel Carolyn Jacobs Heather & Mark Kramer Pamela & Paul Litwack Barbara & Robert Pick Judy & Bernie Platt Gigi & Brad Schwartz Barbara & Jacob Spigelman

Sustaining

Roberta & Arthur Abramowitz Harriet & Marshall Baker Julie & Gregg Bannett Susan & Arnold Baskies Mikki & Howard Becker Stacey & Marty Chazin Nancy & Danny Cohen Margie & Mark Dannenbaum Rachael & Joshua Fisher Abbey & David Gancz Ahuva & Barry Gleimer Jackie & Stuart Goldstein Robyn & Scott Greenberg Bobbi & Gerry Grossman Miriam Grossmann Sharon & Joel Horowitz Mitch Josephs Stephanie & Aaron Krause Becky & Warren Levy Debbie & Rich Perlman Brooke Berson & Chad Rebhun Fran & Don Rebhun Naomi & Barry Schimmer Evy & Marvin Sellers

Gail & Harvey Shapiro Alison & Mark Shapiro Deborah & Howard Silverstone Brad Stern Cindy & Eric Stevens Amy & David Weiss Lori & Jonathan Winter Marsha & Len Yorinks

Janine Sobel Barrie & Larry Solomon Andrea & Steven Stomel Michele & Scott Warren Sheila & Herb Weiner Tara & Ira Weiner Jodi & Mitch Ziets

Supporting

Randi Altmark Gloria & Jerry Baer Arielle Silver & Adrian Berger-Ettenson Barbara Bernstein Lois & David Bromberg Lee Brooks Marcia & Cliff Brown Sandy & Jeff Brown Rosanne & Howard Cetel Anat & Adam Cohen Ruth & Stephen Cohen Jill & Bernie Coval Alyece & Steven Cummings Rochelle & Charles Dietzek Deenie & Alan Ettenson Dana & Mark Fallick Caren Fendrick & Mark Fendrick Ellen & Abraham Ferdas Susan & Barry Gertsman Susan & Michael Glassman Emily & Milt Gottschalk Sharon & Ben Green Sara-Ellen & Alan Greenberg Cindi & Yakir Hasit Sherri & Ken Hoffman Martin Kanoff David Kaufman Sheldon Kerner Cyndee & Mitch Kotler Debbie & Bob Kotzen Andi & Neil Levin Michele & Jeff Levine Eileen Levinson Susan & Ian Meklinsky Donna & Ehud Nahum

Ruth & Jeff Abrams Susan & Jonathan Anolik Florence Haut & Jeff Antonoff Allison & Jamie Arking Vivian & Andrew Barnett Scott Becker Allison & Steven Borenstein Ilene & Drew Burach Donna & Doug Cohen Shirley & Jim Feigenbaum Gerald Fendrick Phyllis & Neal Flomenberg Kathie & Eric Fraint Caryn & Richard Friedman Glenn Fuhrman Michele & Curt Golkow Amy & Bill Green Susan Travis Grossman Rhonda Schnur & Warren Heymann Marlene & Bernie Jacobs Nina & Stephen Jay Shirley & Charles Kastenberg Rachel & Fred Kurz Betzy Abramson & Irv Lazar Rosalee & Bruce Levine Julie & Michael Levy Terri & Zach Oppenheimer Bruce Paul Rena Platt-Goldstein Bob Richter Sydria & Scott Schaffer Michelle & Stephen Scheinthal Emily & Justin Schneider Janet & Art Simons

Contributing

Carol & Jon Orwitz Nancy & Robert Perilstein Sharon & Steven Ritz Adrienne & Adam Rosenthal Roslyn Rudolph Shira & Brian Scanlon Sam Schwartz Judi London & David Smith Dianne & Lee Solomon Floyd Spechler Amy Spiegel Gladys Steinberg Susan & Mark Trager Debbie & Harry Zimmerman

Connecting

Pam & Mark Adler Jaclyn & Jordan Cohen Lindsay Feuer & Andrew DeRouanna Meredith & Steven Finn Debra & Avi Galler Randi & Gary Goldblatt Lauren & Adam Greenberg Esilda & Todd Jacobs Jamie & Adam Levine Rachel & Mark Lichtenberg Naomi & Seth Mirowitz Melissa Brown & Stephen Mohler Ally & Adam Pollack Kimberly & Gabe Rozengarten Michelle & Ian Sterling Shayna & Sam Sukoneck Leah & Ted Wallach Laura & Richard Walters Erika & Steven Wolf Melissa & Rudy Zak

As of August 8, 2024

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Life and Legacy Life & Legacy is a partnership of the Harold Grinspoon foundation (HGF) and the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. this partnerhship promotes legacy giving to benefit the Jewish community. Through training, support, and monetary incentives, Life & Legacy motivates the Jewish organizations to integrate legacy giving into their philanthropic culture to assure Jewish tomorrows.

For more information, please contact Ron Safier, Executive Director, at rons@tbsonline.org.

Life & Legacy Participants Edward Adleman z”l Arnie & Susan Baskies Alan & Arlene Blocher Jonathan & Staci Boiskin Allison & Steve Borenstein Anita & Ron Brittner Stephanie & Chuck Cahn Stacey & Marty Chazin Cori & Michael Cherkas Cantor Jen Cohen Mort Comer z”l Margie & Mark Dannenbaum Marlene & Bernie Epworth Shirley & Jim Feigenbaum Miriam & Alan Feldman Caren Fendrick & Mark Fendrick Vivian & Bart Friedman Bonnie Friedman Glenn Fuhrman Michele & Curt Golkow Emily & Milt Gottschalk Zelda & Charles Greenberg Robyn & Scott Greenberg Miriam Grossmann Cindi & Yakir Hasit Carolyn & Eric z”l Jacobs Edith Kalech Cyndee & Mitch Kotler Heather & Mark Kramer Rachel & Fred Kurz Andi & Neil Levin Susan & Howard Levine Rabbi Steven & Jane Lindemann 36

Susan & Ian Meklinsky Rabbi MIcah & Rachel Peltz Debbie & Rich Perlman Lori Perlow & Mike Perlow Lee & Matt Podolnick Fran & Don Rebhun Minna & Edward z”l Recht Mindy & Ben Rosenblum Jen & Ron Safier Sydria & Scott Schaffer Naomi & Barry Schimmer Evy & Marvin Sellers Alison & Mark Shapiro Janet & Art Simons Cindy & Eric Stevens Michele & Scott Warren Missy & Adam Wayne Cindy Yellin Marsha & Len Yorinks Anonymous (4)

Your Values.

Your Legacy.

Many of our Community Life Programs are funded in part by support from the Temple Beth Sholom Endowment Funds.

Ensure that Temple Beth Sholom remains a vibrant center of faith and community by leaving a bequest or naming the synagogue as a beneficiary of your life insurance or retirement account.

For information on how to create your legacy and secure the future of Temple Beth Sholom, contact: Ron Safier at RonS@tbsonline.org

As of August 8, 2024

TBS Resources and Advertisers ANNUAL SPONSORS (2024-25)

We are grateful for the generosity and ongoing support of the TBS Corporate Sponsors, who have helped provide us the means to create programs and experiences that greatly enrich our community.

Title

Gancz Contracting Services, LLC Jay Roberts Jewelers Platt Memorial Chapels, Inc.

Diamond

Ravitz Family Kosher Experience

Platinum

EBE Events & Entertainment Fox Rothschild LLP The Heart House Kramer Beverage Co. The Delaware Valley Group at Morgan Stanley The Stevens Group at Morgan Stanley Perlow Productions Scrub Daddy

Silver

Cherry Hill Volvo Cars Double Nickel Brewing Company Fairport Wealth Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP Joffe Door and Millwork Katz/Pierz Minuteman Press OmniComp Pearlman Design, LLC Roger Wilco/WTSO Howard T. Sukinik, CPA

as of August 22, 2024

Become a Temple Beth Sholom Annual Sponsor!

Does your company want to benefit from regular promotion to TBS’s 2000 person audience? Does your company have a gift matching program? Would you appreciate preferred seating and a reserved parking space at TBS’s major fundraising events?

Become a TBS corporate sponsor or refer one to TBS. Learn more at tbsonline.org/sponsorship

I am COURAGOUS. Lions Gate resident, Marilyn Sefret, with granddaughter, Rachel Welner, and daughter, Susan Wenger.

I moved to the Independent Living neighborhood in 2016 and transitioned to Assisted Living in 2022. It takes courage to embrace change with grace, but that’s exactly what I did.

Lions Gate is where I belong.

Better

A Premier Life Plan Community.

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2024-25 Board of Directors The TBS Board is an important part of our synagogue community. Members of the Board serve as the leaders of our committees and groups, bringing to life many of the programs and services described in this booklet. Board members also set TBS policy, work on strategic planning, and safeguard our finances.

Always willing to lend a hand, Board members jump in whenever needed to sell raffle tickets, greet at services, or welcome a new TBS family. Our lay leaders work in a beautiful partnership with our clergy and staff, together creating a warm and engaging synagogue community of which we are very proud.

Executive Committee Alison Shapiro, President Melissa Brown Drew Burach

Rachel Lichtenberg Andrea Stomel Debbie Zimmerman

Jill Hammel, President Elect Marty Chazin, Immediate Past President Marc Oppen, Treasurer

Debbie Kotzen Stephanie Krause Ben Landsburg Carolyn Levin Naomi Mirowitz Ally Pollack Josh Romirowsky

Jessica Seavey Stu Sklar Alvin Stern Ilana Stern Debby Sukinik

Board of Directors Ruth Abrams Nuri Boardman Bernie Coval Josh Fisher Avi Galler Esilda Jacobs Bob Kotzen

TBS MISSION

Micah J. Peltz, Rabbi Bryan P. Wexler, Rabbi Jen Cohen, Cantor Steven C. Lindemann, Rabbi Emeritus Albert L. Lewis z”l, Rabbi Emeritus Alison Shapiro, President Ron Safier, Executive Director Alex Weinberg, Director of Congregational Learning Lee Senderowitsch, Director of Early Childhood Education Jared Kaufman, Kesher High School Director John Imhoff, HaMakom High School Director Allison Borenstein, Events Manager Michele Hasit Waxman, Community Engagement Coordinator Lori Caplan Clark, Communications Manager

Temple Beth Sholom is a welcoming and inclusive sacred community that connects its members to one another, Judaism, and Israel through interactive spiritual, educational, and social experiences.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

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