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MESSAGE FROM CLERGY Keeping the Candle Lit Rabbi Bryan Wexler
A story told of a rabbi who once went to a shoemaker in his town in Europe to have a pair of shoes repaired. Since it was already nearing the end of the day, he felt that the lack of light might cause the shoemaker difficulty. The rabbi therefore suggested that the shoemaker wait until the next day to begin the job. “Do not despair” came the shoemakers reply. “I’ll just light a candle. As long as the candle is lit, it is still possible to do the repairs.” Inspired by these words, the rabbi returned to his students and repeated. “As long as a candle is lit, it is still possible to do the repairs.” He continued: “Judaism compares the human soul to a candle, and the shoemaker has given us a beautiful parable. One must never resign oneself to spiritual despair. No matter how dark the night gets, we must light a candle, the candle of our soul, to illuminate the way.” I thought about this teaching a lot throughout Hanukkah during which we added more light each night of the holiday. Now, as we enter the secular new year of 2024, I again find myself reflecting on this lesson. The year 2023 was another difficult year; especially the last three months. On October 7th, the lives of all Jews everywhere were forever shaken. Hamas, evil personified, extinguished the light created by so many souls of our brothers and sisters in Israel. The last three months have been filled with darkness as the war continues in Gaza, we continue to fight to bring the remaining hostages homes, and we wrestle with a myriad of emotions including anger, grief, fear, and uncertainty. As the story begins, it feels all too dark right now to move forward. And yet, that’s what we have done and will continue to do; standing with our brothers and sisters in Israel,
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fighting antisemitism, and seeking to repair an alltoo broken world with the light of our faith, our care, and our love. We light the candles of our souls each day through education, connection, and growth in the classrooms of our Eric B. Jacobs Early Childhood Education Center, our Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School, and our HaMakom/Kesher High School. We bring light to the darkness when we come together as a community on Shabbat and holidays, when we participate in synagogue events and programs, and when we support one another as one large TBS family. And we light a candle when we reach out to help others in our South Jersey community, in Israel, and around the world. And that is what we will do again at this year’s TBS Mitzvah Day, on Sunday, January 14th. A special thank you to our Social Action Chair, Naomi Mirowitz, and to our Mitzvah Day Chair, Jeannie Teller, for their tireless effort in once again putting together a day of service that will bring hundreds in our TBS community together to work hand-inhand on dozens of projects and initiatives bringing support, dignity, and love to so many people in need. I hope you will join us on the Sunday of MLK weekend as we bring our collective light together to make a big difference. Speaking of MLK and thinking about light, it was Martin Luther King Jr. himself who famously said in 1957: “darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.” And so, as we enter the New Year of 2024, among our resolutions, may we resolve to light the candle of our souls. For “as long as a candle is lit, it is still possible to do repairs.” May our light help to bring healing to Israel, to our people, and to a world in need of repair.
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 Sunday plus major secular 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. For Family and Student Service Schedule, please visit page 15.
MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RON SAFIER Relationships are vital when it comes to strong security protocols, especially during times like this when antisemitism is on the rise. There are numerous aspects to our security measures, for both cyber security and physical security, and the relationships that we have with local law enforcement, certain vendors, and our neighbors, are all part of our security plan. Yes, we have all the necessary “target hardening” components in place – the bollards and planters, the interior and exterior cameras, the protective film on glass doors and windows, the door entry system, etc. But relationships are also extremely important. Our I.T. services provider, OmniComp, has been instrumental in not only assisting with our physical security measures such as our camera system and door entry system, but also with our cyber security measures including the implementation of various I.T. protocols and cutting-edge technology to mitigate any potential fraud attempts against the synagogue. The Cherry Hill Police Department, and JFED Security, have been critical to our security plan by not only providing us with the necessary security personnel that are needed here on a daily basis, in addition to Bob, but by also providing daily patrols and assisting with various trainings and drills to prepare our faculty, staff, and congregation for action that needs to be taken during worst case scenarios. And we also have plans in place with Chabad next door to provide shelter should we ever need to evacuate the building. Our community relationships are strong and critical. I recently wrote about the importance of continuing to show up for Israel during this current crisis, and the importance of continuing to show up for TBS to help fund basic operations. You can do both by contributing to the TBS Stands with Israel Fund to show our unwavering support for Israel, and by contributing to the TBS Security Fund to help offset our security costs. Regardless of which fund you choose, we are grateful. Both are especially important right now. Wishing you a safe and happy new year. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, you can always reach out to me at rons@tbsonline.org or (856) 751-6663 x218
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SAVE THE DATE!
in Florida February 25-27, 2024 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. For additional information about TBS Connects, contact Michele Hasit Waxman, Director of Engagement, MicheleH@tbsonline.org
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ARTIST - IN RESIDENCE
with Eliana Light
7pm
In Person Healing Service
5:30pm
Wine & Cheese Shabbat
6:15pm
Kabbalat Shabbat followed by Shabbat Dinner
9:30am
Shir HaLev Shabbat
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IN THE MISHPAHA Mazal Tov to
Condolences to
Jonathan & Susan Anolik on the Lori Perlow on the death of her birth of their granddaughter, beloved mother, Fran Fassberg Meira Esther Kleinman, daughter Rochelle (Charles) Dietzek and of Jennifer Anolik & Mark Amanda (Scott) Soltoff on the Kleinman death of their beloved mother and grandmother, Dorothy Worth Michele & Scott Warren and Lisa & Gary Tilbor on the marriage of their children Josh and Rebecca Shelli (Fred) Berlinsky on the death of her beloved mother, Arlene E. Kerr Rachel Engelman Merin and Eric Merin on the birth of their son, Larry (Jeannie) Teller on the death Jordan Eli Merin of his beloved brother, Stephen Teller Michelle & Steve Scheinthal on the marriage of their son Eitan Reena Meltzer on the death of her and Elizabeth Friedman beloved father, Elliot Meltzer Morgan & Harry Roberts and Caren Levine on the birth of their Myrna (Robert) Bookbinder on the death of her beloved mother daughter and granddaughter, Charlotte Lisses Cutler Ruby Shea Roberts Jan & Bruce Apple on the marriage Nancy (Robert) Perilstein on the death of her beloved mother, of their daughter, Molly and Joan Toll Charles Bilello Phyllis & Marc Rothman on the birth of their grandson, Coby Isaac, son of Brooke Rothman & Jonathon Rubin
Jennifer Epstein (Pete Locantora) on the death of her beloved mother, Jacqueline Epstein
Bob Reimer on the death of his Sammy & David Segal on the birth beloved father, Robert C. Riemer, Sr. of their son, Oliver Miller Segal Stephen Altman (Alice Roth) on Eileen Levinson on the birth of the death of his beloved sister, her granddaughter Romi Eden Carole Eve Wellen Levinson Diane (Larry) Hatoff and Elyse Barrie and Larry Solomon on (David) Mack on the death the engagement of their daughter of their beloved mother and Elana to Jon Abesh grandmother Freida Lefkowith Temple Beth Sholom mourns the passing of Jeannette Borochaner, Sheldon Mednick, and Marilyn Weinstein 6
B’NAI MITZVAH January 6 Ella Baker Daughter of Marissa & Alon Baker January 13 Noah Nyquist Son of Shoshana & Gurston Nyquist February 3 Isabella & Scarlet Perry Daughters of Devon Perry & Sean Perry February 24 Ethan Laver Son of Jennifer & Andrew Laver March 2 Eli Norris Son of Becky & David Norris
Welcome New Members! Alan & Emily Bass Zach & Sammie Bierig Dan Brown Aaron Fraint & Amy Glick Deena Shapiro As of December 15, 2023
TBS SERVICE EXPERIENCES Led by Rabbi Wexler with Musical Guests
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 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.
HEALING SERVICE SCHEDULE
Thursday, February 1 at 7pm with Eliana Light, In-person/Livestream Sunday, March 17 at 10am with Sheldon Low, In-person/Livestream
Thursday, April 18 at 7pm with Shira Averbuch, Zoom Thursday, May 23 at 7pm with Cantor Shanna Zell, Zoom
Wine & Cheese Shabbat
Welcome 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. Fridays, January 19, February 2, April 5, May 10, June 14 at 5:30pm - In-Person
Shir HaLev
Shir HaLev provides an opportunity to further connect to prayer through soulful singing on Shabbat morning. Come with an open mind, an open heart, and ready to sing! A group of committed davening leaders, great drummers, and Cantor Cohen and the rabbis lead a mixture of old and new tunes and kavanot-intentions - for the purpost of elevating our prayer experience. Shabbat mornings at 10:15am: February 3, March 23, April 27 Kabbalat Shabbat Dates at 6:30pm: January 19, February 2, April 5, May 10, June 14
Shir HaLev Prayer & Soulful Singing
At YOUR Service
Haven’t been to services in a while? New to TBS? Don’t like sitting alone? Unsure of what to expect in shul? Congregate with use during Shabbat morning services. We meet in the library at 9:45am before walking in and sitting together. Open to all ages. For questions email: debrasukinik@gmail.com. Shabbat, February 3 at 9:45am 7
LEARNING WITH OUR CLERGY Soul Sisters
Led by Cantor Jen 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, March 13, 27; April 10; May 8, 29; 12:30pm - In-Person
Hazak Lunch and Learn with Cantor Cohen
We’ll look at music we hear in shul from services to weddings. Where does it come from? How did it “go viral” in so many communities before the Internet? Join us for great listening and discussion!
Tuesdays, January 16, 30; February 13 and 20; 12:30pm - via Zoom
Tuesday Night Talmud-Masekhet Sanhedrin: Capital Punishment and Compassion Led by Rabbi Lindemann and Rabbi Katz
The Talmud seeks to limit capital punishment, but even when the Sanhedrin issues a death sentence, there are rules for reconsideration up to the last minute and efforts to make execution as humane as possible. Many corollary questions are also considered: K’vod HaMeyt (The honor of the deceased) and comforting mourners; potential conflicting concerns of the community and the court; permissibility of preemptive strikes that may take a life; and whether one may sacrifice his or her own life for others. Jurisprudence and Jewish prudence come together to create a study in capital punishment and compassion. Registration Fee $70, includes texts and materials – Contact Michelle Shmuts at michelles@tbsonline.org to register.
Tuesdays, January 9, 23; February 6, 20; March 5, 19; April 2, 16; May 14, 28; 8:15pm - In-Person
COMMUNITY BEIT MIDRASH Join Rabbi Peltz, Rabbi Wexler, Rabbi Lindemann, Rabbi Alicia, and rabbis from our community for our Community Beit Midrash this year as we read Rabbi Elliot I. Cosgrove’s new book Jewish Theology in our Time. A powerful and challenging examination of what Jews believe today by a new generation’s dynamic and innovative thinkers. Monday nights, from 7:30-9pm, on Zoom
We will be joined by Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove for our opening session on January 22 January 22 - Jewish Theology in Our Time with Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove & Rabbi Bryan Wexler
February 12 - Ways of Talking about God with Rabbi Steven Lindemann
March 4 - The God in Between with Rabbi David Englander
January 29 - The God in Process with Rabbi Joel Seltzer
February 19 - No class for President’s Day
March 11 - Reflections and Other Theologies with Rabbi Micah Peltz
February 5 - The Gods of the Text with Rabbi Nathan Weiner
February 26 - A Quest for God with Morah Eliana Seltzer
To register and receive Zoom information, please email Susan Aaronson at SusanA@tbsonline.org
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March 18 - Sharing our Personal Theology with Rabbi Bryan Wexler and Rabbi Alicia Rothamel
ADULT EDUCATION
THREE STORIES
Led by Rabbi Michael Katz A close reading and discussion of three classic Jewish short stories: Bontshe Shveig by Yitzhak Leib Peretz The Kerchief by Shmuel Yosef Agnon Charity by Hugh Nissenson Sundays, January 21, 28; and February 11 at 9:15am
MOVING IMAGES OF HATE: HOW HOLLYWOOD HAS TACKLED ANTISEMITISM
Film Clips and Lecture by Dr. Eric Goldman
Dr. Goldman programmed and co-hosted a film series on “the Jewish experience in cinema” for the Turner Classics Movie channel and currently hosts a monthly television show, “Jewish Cinematheque,” on the Jewish Broadcasting Service. He is the author of The American Jewish Story through Cinema. Thursday, January 11, 7:00pm
AGING WITH GRACE 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 as we discover this amazing world of aging together as we learn a little, cry a little and laugh a lot!! Thursdays, January 25, February 15, March 14, May 16 at 2pm 9
ADULT EDUCATION FROM ROE TO DOBBS: JEWISH ABORTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES Sixty-two percent of women who have abortions identify as women of faith. In research launched in the summer of 2023, Dr. Michal Raucher has collected the largest data set to-date of Jewish people who have had abortions in the United States. Join Dr. Raucher as we explore this data focusing on how the participants in her research understand their own pregnancy terminations within their religious identity. This ground-breaking five-part series will explore Jewish sources and research both through Zoom classes and in-person presentations. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 (ZOOM) 7pm
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 (ZOOM) 7pm
How Do Differences in Jewish Affiliation What is the Same and What is Different Affect Women’s Abortion Experiences? About Having an Abortion in 1973 and 2023?
TUESDAY, APRIL 9 7pm (In person) Where Do We Go From Here?
Michal Raucher, PhD Temple Beth Sholom Bioethics Initiative Fellow Undergraduate Director and Associate Professor of Women’s Studies at Rutgers University
SERIES CONTINUES JANUARY 24 ZOOM INFORMATION Meeting ID: 876 9512 7778 Password: 5784 Dial in number: 929-205-6099
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hlight Program Hig Infant and Toddler Program From 6 weeks to 24 months 2 & 3 Year Old Program Multisensory hands-on environment
4 Year Old Program (Pre-K) Laying the foundation for Kindergarten and beyond
Open 7am-6pm Monday-Friday with flexible schedule options
Camp Keshet Summer Program Full and half-day options Fun and warm entry into our Early Childhood Education Classes Amazing activities including hands-on STEM and Enrolled families enjoy nature exploration, water splash park, gym, and more!
Enrollm ent for Septem ber 2024 now open! We provide a safe, personal, and nurturing school that embraces the entire family and celebrates Jewish learning and living.
the full benefits of membership at TBS including High Holy Days, Shabbat, holiday celebrations, classes and other congregational experiences
For a tour or more information contact Annie Siegel, Director of Early Childhood Education 856-751-0994 annies@tbsonline.org For informaton about the TBS community and membership contact Michele Hasit Waxman, Director of Engagement 856-751-6663 micheleh@tbsonline.org
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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. 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 2023-24 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.
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 Annie Siegel at annies@tbsonline.org.
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Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School Creating community through a partnership of exciting, safe, and engaging in-person learning, family programs and events throughout the year. 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 and Rick Recht Meaningful tefillah, prayer, experiences Shabbat and holiday in-person and virtual celebrations Oneg Shabbat Friday evening service and dinners
HaMakom HaMakom (THE PLACE) is the 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), the joint 7th-10th grade program on Tuesday nights, connecting TBS and Beth El teens! All Kesher classes and programs will be built on a three pillar foundation: Torah, Avodah (Prayer) and Gemilut Hasadim (Acts of Kindness). 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 Social Programs!
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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, 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!
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Beit Makom: Focus in on current events and Jewish ethics in sessions taught by Rabbi Wexler, Rabbi Peltz, Alex Weinberg, Jared Kaufman, and John Imhof #TrendingJudaism: three-week mini-courses focused on a myriad of themes Hesed Projects Community Service Trips Lots of delicious snacks
11th-12th Grade HaMakom Tuesdays 6:45 - 8:15pm • •
All year at TBS Classes taught by Rabbi Peltz
FAMILY AND STUDENT SHABBAT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS Early Childhood-aged Family Shabbat Service Join us as we celebrate Shabbat in a fun, familyfriendly service for our early childhood-aged community! Saturdays, January 20, February 3, March 23, April 20 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. Saturdays, January 27 (Gimmel class hosting), February 10 (Hay class hosting), March 2 (Vav service), March 9 (Bet Class Hosting), April13
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! Saturdays, January 6, February 24, March 16 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. Fridays, January 19 (Hay and Vav), April 12 (Bet) Havdallah@Home Havdallah is the Saturday evening service that separates Shabbat from the rest of the week. Join us for this short, beautiful Zoom service as we start our week together. January 27
So-Shul Networking Shabbat program just for students in Grades 5-6 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! Saturdays, January 20, February 24, March 30 Project Yahad Special Needs Shabbat Service A joyous Shabbat celebration for individuals with special needs and their families Saturdays, January 20, Saturday, February 3, March 16, April 6, May 18 (with Sheldon Low)
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TBS GROUPS AND COMMITTEES Get involved in one or more of our committees and help shape the future for your family and our community. If you have any questions, or if you would like more information about TBS programming, volunteer opportunities, or how to become involved, please email Michele Hasit Waxman, Director of Engagement, at micheleh@tbsonline.org
B’Emtza
Liza Kates, Chairperson We are the group whose children and families grew up at TBS, who know each other, have shared experiences, and are the builders and sustainers of our synagogue. If you are B’Emtza, in the middle, you belong in our group.
Hazak
Hazak Lunch and Learn with
Cantor Cohen Alvin Stern, President We’ll look at music we hear in HAZAK provides programming and activities for TBS members who shul from services to weddings. are 55 and older. HAZAK aims to complement TBS’s Adult Education Where does it come from? programs with additional social, educational, and spiritual activities. How did it “go viral” in so HAZAK reaches out to other congregations in our region to participate in many communities before joint activities and programming, enabling our mature adults to continue the Internet? Join us for great to learn and be a vital part of the TBS and South Jersey communities. listening and discussion! January 7 - Sisterhood/Hazak Tour of Jewish India T uesdays, January 16, 30; January 18 - Buntzie Ellis churchill presents Winston Churchill and Zionism F ebruary 13 and 20; 12:30pm February 15 - Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story presented by Michele Susson via Zoom March 21 - Phil Bruschi presents a Tribute to Tony Bennett
Men’s Club
Nuri Boardman, President The Men’s Club is a multi-generational 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. February 11 - Men’s Club World Wide Wrap February 17 - Men’s Club and Sisterhood Night at the Theatre - Fiddler on the Roof March 8, 9 - Men’s Club Shabbat
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 Special Needs Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. and in memory of Mort Comer. Services: January 20, February 3, March 16, April 5, May 11 (with Sheldon Low!) 17
TBS GROUPS AND COMMITTEES Sisterhood
Sherrie Cohen, 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. January 7 - Sisterhood/Hazak Tour of Jewish India January 21 - Play Mah Jongg January 26, 27 - Sisterhood Shabbat Weekend February 17 - Men’s Club and Sisterhood Night at the Theatre - Fiddler on the Roof February 22 - YMG/Sisterhood Event March 14 - Bingo
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. January 14, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 4 - Cook for a Friend
Social Advocacy Committee
Stacey Chazin and Carolyn Levin, Chairpeople 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. May 5 - May 7, 2024 Civil Rights Exploration Journey
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. January 3 - Kunstlers in Paradise by Cathleen Schine - February 7 - Speaking Yiddish to Chickens by Seth Stern
Young Members Group
Sarah B. Sellers and Ben Landsburg, Chairpeople 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! January 28 - Sunday Funday February 22 - YMG/Sisterhood Event 18
TBS GROUPS AND COMMITTEES Hesed Committee
Jodi Ziets, Chair Hesed means kindness. The mission of Temple Beth Sholom’s Hesed Committee is to provide members of the TBS family with short-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, Laura Padersky, at 856-751-6663.
TBS Sisterhood – Caring Sisters
Carol Orwitz and Harriet Baker, 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.
Sustainability Task Force
Rachel Kaufmann, Chair In today’s world, it is incumbent upon us as Jews now more than ever to take firm steps to help make our community more sustainable. In the past we have worked hard to obtain the Hazon Seal of Sustainability, which is awarded yearly. We also created a bike team, which was a great way to stay healthy, reduce carbon emissions, and cycle for worthy causes. This year, we will be working closely with Hazon on their new initiative-the Jewish Climate Leadership Council. The committee will pick one or two projects for the synagogue to focus on and then spearhead the efforts. We welcome everyone to come share their ideas and passion for protecting our earth.
Membership Committee
Andrea Stomel, 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.
Lifelong Learning Committee
Debby Sukinik, Chair - Helps to shape learning initiatives for learners of all ages in our community.
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.
Sponsorship Outreach Committee
David Gancz, Chair - Focuses on obtaining sponsorships that raise funds for our synagogue and cultivating relationships with our sponsors throughout the year.
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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 October 16, 2023 - December 12, 2023
Adam Convissar Fund In honor of Michelle Convissar - Donna & Steve Goldman, Lillian Penchansky, Maxine Kleiman & Vicki Shagam
Confirmation Class Israel Trip Fund In honor of
Bat Mitzvah of Lindsay VonDeak Janet & Art Simons
ECEC Tuition Assistance Fund In honor of
Birth of Leslie & Steve Sacharow's grandson, Maxwell Benjamin David & Ellen Spitz
In memory of
Sandra Frame Music Fund In honor of
In memory of
Joan Toll - Debbie & Harry Zimmerman
Yahrzeit
Jane Parnes - Lena & Abe Horn
Adult Israel Trip Fund In appreciation of
Israel - Marvin Herring
Adult Israel Trip Fund In memory of
Charlotte Lisses Cutler - A'nde & Phil Sax
Charlotte Lisses Cutler Elissa & Allan Ginsburg
Bob & Estelle Richter Hazak Fund Gimmel Consecration Fund in In honor of Bat Mitzvah of Sloane Stein Celebration of Morah Claire Sharon & Charles Goldstein Spechler In honor of In memory of
Rabbi Bryan Wexler - Floyd Spechler
Harry & Lillian Antell Fund In honor of
Barry & Barbara's 55th wedding anniversary - Barbara & Barry Hoffman
Yahrzeit
Jean Hoffman - Barbara & Barry Hoffman
S. Benham Kahn Library Fund In honor of
Aufruf and marriage of Minna & Jerry Siegel's son Nathaniel Siegel & Rachel Paikoff - Ruth & Paul Brodnick
In memory of
Stephen Teller - Sharon & Mark Sobel
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In appreciation of
Cantor Jen Cohen - Ally & Adam Pollack, Birth of Eileen Levinson's granddaughter, Gail & Neil Dorfman, Iris Auerbach & Family, Jan & Bruce Apple, Karen & Stevan Romi Eden Levinson Wolf, Michele & Scott Warren, Myrna & Bob Cheryl & Chuck Scott Bookbinder, Sophie Fishman
In honor of
Bat Mitzvah of Gloria Wuhl's granddaughter Sharon & Charles Goldstein Cantor Jen Cohen Geraldine & David Kaufman Michele Golkow Michelle & Stephen Scheinthal
In memory of
Arlene Kerr - Lisa & Sam Gershenfeld, Shelli & Fred Berlinsky Dorothy Worth - Lisa & Sam Gershenfeld Joan Toll - Bobbi & Gerry Grossman, Nancy Pearl Sarita Zell - Vicki & Brian Zell Steven Auerbach - Ilene & Drew Burach
Yahrzeit
Herman Goldberg - Susan & Jeffrey Kossow
Dr. Jeffrey Kramer Bioethics
Charlotte Lisses Cutler Initiative Vivian & Bart Friedman In honor of Robert Riemer Sr. - Vivian & Bart Friedman Birth of Eileen Levinson's granddaughter, Romi Eden Levinson Camp Ramah Fund -Janine and Mark,Sobel Marriage of Nathaniel Siegel & Rachel In honor of Paikoff - Rachel and Fred Kurz Bat Mitzvah of Lindsay VonDeak A'nde & Phil Sax Bonnie Friedman - Marsha & Len Yorinks In memory of Arlene Kerr - Sharon Shpeen Dorothy Worth - Sharon Shpeen In memory of Jacqueline Epstein - Rachel and Fred Kurz Arlene Kerr - David & Linda Goldstein Joan Toll - Addy Schultz & Jim Klein Elliott Meltzer - A'nde & Phil Sax Stephen Teller - Julie & Gregg Bannett Paul Aaron - The Seltzer Family
Cantor Cohen Tzedakah Fund Eric B Jacobs ECEC Fund In honor of In appreciation of
Andrew Belitsky's Bar Mitzvah The Belitsky Family
Birth of Billy & Elizabeth Klein’s daughter, Frankie Rae - Cindi & Yakir Hasit Birth of Sammy & David Segal's son, Oliver Miller Segal - Cindi & Yakir Hasit
In memory of
Arlene Kerr - Fran & Don Rebhun Charlotte Lisses Cutler Joyce & Joseph Fox Jeannette Borochaner Lisa & Sam Gershenfeld Robert Riemer Sr. - Ilene & Drew Burach, Rachel, Eric, Leo & Jordan Merin
Eric B Jacobs ECEC Fund Speedy recovery to
Janet Simons - Lois & David Bromberg
Erna & Bernie Anolik Fund In honor of
Bat Mitzvah of Lindsay VonDeak Sharon & Charles Goldstein Birth of Sue & Jonathan Anolik's granddaughter, Meira Esther Kleinman - Audrey & Yale Asbell, Betzy Abramson & Irv Lazar, Eileen & David Wolf, Joyce & Joseph Fox, Sharon & Charles Goldstein
Charlotte Lisses Cutler - Audrey & Yale Asbell, Debby Baratz David Dorfman - Gail & Neil Dorfman Dorothy Worth - Dianne & Lee Solomon Elliott Meltzer - Jay Hammel Fran Fassberg Margie & Mark Dannenbaum Jeannette Borochaner - Lisa & Leo Katz Joan Toll - Clare & Sandy Mozes, Judy Love, Ruth & Stephen Cohen Sheldon Mednick - Karin & David Caplin Stephen Teller - Lisa & Leo Katz, Sheldon Kerner, Susan & Barry Gertsman, Susan & Barry Gertsman Steven Auerbach Myrna & Bob Bookbinder Wilma Dannenbaum - Cindy Yellin
Joy of Jewish Living Fund In appreciation of
Alvin Stern - Sophie Fishman
In honor of
Aufruf of Eitan Scheinthal and Elizabeth Friedman - Ruth & Paul Brodnick Bar Mitzvah of Paul & Candy Rubin's grandson, Bailey - Ruth & Paul Brodnick Birth of their Jodi & Alvin Stern's granddaughter Cassidy Falyn Stern Janet & Art Simon Emily & Milt Gottschalk Cheryl & Chuck Scott Gail & Harvey Shapiro - Jodi & Alvin Stern
In memory of
Charlotte Lisses Cutler - Jodi & Alvin Stern, Susan & Sol Genauer Ada Chesnick - Marilyn Chesnick Esther Cohen - Jodi & Alvin Stern Alex Kauffman - Brona Cohen Freida Leftkowith - Sheryl Schuster Anna Porter - Bobbie & Joel Porter Joan Toll Arnold Fuhrman - Glenn Fuhrman Jana Caras Gelernt & Mark Gelernt Arthur Ritz - Renee Ritz Julius Stern - Jodi & Alvin Stern Beniek Singer - Dotti & Aaron Singer Stephen Teller - Jodi & Alvin Stern General Donations Benjamin Fisher - Beth Fisher In appreciation of Bernard Fisher - Beth Fisher Yahrzeit Bonnie Friedman - Sharon Meyerson Bernice Dvorkin, Mollie Dvorkin, Julius Herman Levine - Aileen Levine Joan L. Toll - Alan Goldstein Dvorkin, Linda Rubinstein - Isaac Dvorkin Susan Aaronson and Ron Safier Milton Cohen - Gladys Steinberg Michael Greenspun Milton Eisenberg - Susan & Bruce Eisenberg Kiddush Donations TBS - Gilda & Jonathan Gispan, Ilene Hersh Moe Finkle - Marilyn Chesnick In memory of Morris Schultz - Addy Schultz & Jim Klein Stephen Teller - Alyece & Steve Cummings In honor of Morton Orwitz - Carol & Jon Orwitz Bar Mitzvah of Daniel Kaufman - Rob & Murray Kastenberg Mort Comer Special Needs Allison Toll Shirley & Charles Kastenberg Fund Bonnie Friedman - Barbara Goodfriend Murray Ritz - Renee Ritz Marriage of Jan and Bruce Apple's In honor of Nathaniel Devorkin daughter, Molly to Charles Bilello Alex Weinberg Ahuva & Barry Gleimer Lauren & Rory Grossman and Family Geraldine & David Kaufman Pauline Kornbleuth Marriage of Josh Warren and Rebecca Marriage of Judy Love's granddaughter Donna & Joe Kornbleuth Tilbor - Cindy Yellin, Ruth & Jeff Abrams Ashley to Jared - Alison & Mark Shapiro Pauline Kolan - Joel Elson Ronald Brittner - Murray Matez Philip Levin - Lynne Levin Naming of Adam Irving Wolf Yahrzeit Philip Shapiro - Rosalie Shapiro Amy & Dan Ojserkis Terry Comer - Joya Comer Priscilla Zaontz - Leslie & Mark Zaontz The upcoming wedding of Andrea & Renee Braunstein - Lillian Zelnick Steve Stomel’s daughter Julie Stomel Robert Friedman - Madalyn Sobin N. Abramowitz Library Fund and Ian Dardik Rose Bennett - Ken Bennett In honor of Margie & Mark Dannenbaum Ruth Mandell - Shirley & Rick Perkins Marriage of Nathaniel Siegel & Rachel Ruth Wolff - Sandy & David Meyer Paikoff - Janet & Art Simons In memory of Sadie Yoman - Anita & Ronald Brittner Arlene Kerr - Barbara Kanalstein, Jill & Sam Magaziner - Ken Bennett Geoff Hammel, Joan & Milton Hermann, Samuel Jacobs - Marlene & Bernard Jacobs In memory of Charlotte Lisses Cutler - Bonnie Karen Bell, Leon Levy & Associates, Seymour Wasser - Vicki & Gary Edelstein Friedman Margie & Mark Dannenbaum, Susan Sheila Genauer - Susan & Sol Genauer Elliott Meltzer - Naomi & Barry Schimmer & Barry Gertsman, Susan & David Fink, Sol Lampel - Renee Ritz Sylvia Love Miller, The Lipov Family, The Stephan Schwartz - Mindy & Erik Schwartz Yahrzeit Mitnick Family Sybil Weiner - Sheila & Herb Weiner Harry Genauer - Susan & Sol Genauer Cantor Mordechai Fuchs - Marilyn Zibbell, Sylvia Cohen - Sherrie & Jeff Cohen Rachel & Miriam & Families The deceased of the Conn Family Carole Eve Wellen Marvin Herring Beth Helfer & Bruce Levin Vyette Eisenberg - Susan & Bruce Eisenberg
Yahrzeit
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P. Goldstein Minyan Fund In memory of
Stephen Teller - Jackie & Stuart Goldstein
Platt HaMakom Tuition Assistance In honor of
Birth of Leslie & Steve Sacharow's grandson, Maxwell Benjamin Janet & Art Simons Birth of Romi Eden Levinson Janine & Mark Sobel
Charlotte Lisses Cutler Candy & Paul Rubin Hattie Weiss - Rhona & Alan Weiss Joan Toll - Gail & Jeffrey Toll Parents - Adele Slatko & Gabriel Turi Steven Auerbach Roberta & Art Abramowitz Wilma Dannenbaum Roberta & Art Abramowitz
Yahrzeit
Florence Fishman - Judy & Bernie Platt
Albert Abraham - Cindy Yellin Arnold Weinberger - Dori Rose Barry Meltzer - Jamie & Alan Tate Bernice Perlman - Debbie & Rich Perlman Elaine Weiner - Tara & Ira Weiner
Prayerbook & Bible Fund In memory of
Rabbi Peltz Tzedakah Fund In appreciation of
Yahrzeit
Jacqueline Epstein - Sheldon Kerner
Preschool Tzedakah Fund In memory of
Jeanette Borochaner - Marthe Bramley & Bob Weinstein, Debbie, Sam, Daniel & Eric First, Robin Cohen Joan Toll - Mindy & Ben Rosenblum
Aytan Geschwind - Anna & Jeff Fineberg Bris of Ryder Rebhun Chad Rebhun & Brooke Berson
Rabbi Peltz Tzedakah Fund Israel Tzedakah
Heymann, Robin & Larry Kaufman, Rosalee & Bruce Levine, Ruth & Barry Wexler, Ruth & Jeff Abrams, Sandee & Bob Chalik, Sheila & Herb Weiner, Sherrie & Jeff Cohen, Shirley & Rick Perkins, Simone & Howard Bryerman, Sophie Fishman, Susan Bass Levin, Susan & Jeffrey Kossow, Susan & Sol Genauer, Suzanne, Brian, Craig & Carly Robinson, Tara & Ira Weiner, Zelda & Charles Greenberg
In appreciation of
Michael Berkowitz - Susan Berkowitz Rabbi Micah Peltz - Karen & Stevan Wolf, Myrna & Bob Bookbinder, Sophie Fishman, Ally & Adam Pollack,
In honor of
Ari Peltz's Bar Mitzvah Rosanne & Howard Cetel Bat Mitzvah of Rick & Shirley Perkins' granddaughter - Marcia & Arnie Cohen Birth of Phyllis & Marc Rothman's grandson, Coby Isaac Phyllis & Marc Rothman Bonnie Friedman - Gloria & Jerry Baer Joyce Feder - Lori & Dan Silverstein Marriage of Josh Warren and Rebecca Tilbor - Michelle & Stephen Scheinthal Rabbi Joshua Kulp, Julie Zuckerman, and Yadin, Zohar, Anan and Rakia Kulp - Naomi & Seth Mirowitz Rabbi Micah Peltz Mindy & Ben Rosenblum William Chesler - Olga & Edward Klein
Linda & Jay Levitt, Aileen Levine, Allison & Steve Borenstein, Anat & Adam Cohen, Anita Garber, Mimi Berg & Roz Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Miller, Anonymous (2), Barbara & Seth Ruderman, Betsy Markman, Beverly & Religious School Tzedakah Dennis Glass, Carly & Jason Cohen, Fund Carol & Jon Orwitz, Caryn & Brandon In appreciation of Spector, Cindy Yellin, Cliff & Marcia Gilah Sietz - Karen & Stevan Wolf Brown, Dana & David Rabizadeh, Dana & Mark Fallick, Debbie & Harry Zimmerman, Debbie & Rich Perlman, Rabbi Lindemann Tzedakah Debra & Steven Nagelberg, Deena In memory of Fund Freedman, Eileen & David Wolf, Elisa Abraham Perlman In appreciation of & Alex Nemiroff, Ellie & Jack Garfinkle, Debbie & Rich Perlman Rabbi Steven Lindemann Emily & Ben Lupin, Evelyn & Alan Arlene Kerr - Amy & Bill Green, Michele & Katie & Sheldon Sandler, Myrna & Bob Berkowitz, Evelyn & Harold Schwartz, Scott Warren Bookbinder, Sophie Fishman Fuzzy Fendrick, Gail & Neil Dorfman, Charlotte Lisses Cutler - Beth Warren & Hazel & Ken Shapiro, Helene & Jeff Scott Becker, Gloria & Jerry Baer, Minna In honor of Rosenbaum, Helene & Ronald Klimberg, Recht Bar Mitzvah of Paul & Candy Rubin's Iris Auerbach & Family, Janet & Art Simons, Dorothy Worth grandson, Bailey Janet & Richard Levine, Jill & Geoff Shirley & Jim Feigenbaum Sharon & Charles Goldstein Hammel, Joan Divor & Elkan Siegal, Jodi & Isadora Gordon - Abbie & Bruce Seher Birth of Leslie & Steve Sacharow's Alvin Stern, Jodi & Mitchell Ziets, Karen & Jacqueline Epstein - Janet & Art Simons grandson, Maxwell Benjamin Jonathan Hoffman, Lara & Eric Schwartz, Jeannette Borochaner - Michele & Scott Michelle & Stephen Scheinthal Lena & Abe Horn, Leslie & Mark Zaontz, Warren Leslie & Steven Sacharow, Linda & Girard Joan Toll - Naomi & Barry Schimmer, In memory of Goldkrantz, Lori & Jonathan Winter, Stephanie & Chuck Cahn Arlene Kerr - Shelli & Fred Berlinsky, Margie & Steven Kessler, Marsha & Neil Josh Katz - Stephanie & Chuck Cahn Susan Bass Levin Axler, Meredith & Justin Ziemba, Michele Phyllis Roseman - Shelli & Fred Berlinsky Betty Roberts - Abbie & Bruce Seher, & Scott Warren, Michelle & Stephen Stephen Teller - Sandee and Bob Chalik Fuzzy Fendrick, Janet & Art Simons, Leslie Scheinthal, Mindy & Doug Fendrick, Steven Auerbach - Janet & Art Simons & Steven Sacharow, Lori & Frank Haaz, Missy, Adam, Leah, and Nina Wayne, Marilyn Zibbell, Marsha & Neil Axler, Nancy & Robert Perilstein, Naomi Michelle & Stephen Scheinthal, Roberta Baumgarten & Michael Landsman, & Art Abramowitz, Ronnie & Robert Rachael & Josh Fisher, Rebecca & Richard Freedberg Berman, Rhonda Schnur & Warren
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Yahrzeit
Beatrice Lewis - Arlene, Michael, & Adam Lewis, Sara, David, Benny, Noah, & Jonah Sideman George Tate - Jamie & Alan Tate Isadore Feigenbaum Arlene & Michael Lewis Minna Minches - Sharon & Mark Schwartz Morris Laiken - Cindy Yellin
Rabbi Steven Lindemann Lifelong Learning Center In honor of
In memory of
Dick Sebek - Mimi & Richard Sebek Joel Cohen Maxine, Natalie & Wesley Smith Paul Aaron - Mimi & Richard Sebek Stephen Teller - Aileen Levine
Yahrzeit
Philip Spielberg Ruth & Michael Dickerman
Ravitz Family Kindness Fund In honor of
Aufruf of Eitan Scheinthal and Elizabeth Marriage of Lauren & Jon Soll's children Debbie & Perry Weinstock Friedman - Lisa, Jason, Benji & AJ Marx Bonnie Friedman - Cindi & Yakir Hasit Emily & Milt Gottschalk - Cindi & Yakir Ravitz Family Kindness Fund Hasit, Glenn Fuhrman, Gloria & Jerry Baer In memory of Arlene Kerr - Joan Feinberg In memory of Sheldon Mednick - Anonymous Betty Roberts - Cindi & Yakir Hasit, Ellen Garber, Jessica Garber Sedler, Amy Garber Ravitz Family Kindness Fund Newman Yahrzeit Charlotte Lisses Cutler - Gloria Wuhl Sylvia Caplin and Frances Turetsky Steven Auerbach - Sharon & Ben Green Karin & David Caplin Wilma Dannenbaum - Cindi & Yakir Hasit
Rabbi Wexler Tzedakah Fund In appreciation of
Mike Perlow - Debby & Howie Sukinik
In memory of
Flory Fairshter - Deborah & Michael Lazar Robert Riemer Sr. Debby & Howie Sukinik
Yahrzeit
Florence Fairshter Betzy Abramson & Irv Lazar
Social Advocacy Fund In honor of
Bonnie Friedman - Ceil & Kolman Diamond, Leslie Wolf, Ruth & Paul Brodnick
In memory of
Charlotte Lisses Cutler - Debbie Korngold & Phil Ehrlich, Sharon & Charles Goldstein Stephen Teller - Susan & Sol Genauer Wilma Dannenbaum - Michele & Barry Susson
Reid Trager Fund In honor of
Sonya Katz Social Action Fund Birth of Frani & Don Rebhun's grandson, In honor of
Andrew Belitsky's Bar Mitzvah Ryder - Cindi & Yakir Hasit The Belitsky Family Birth of Susan & Mark Trager's Betzalel Steinhart - TBS Hazak Doug Guggenheim - Ilene & Drew Burach granddaughter, Cora Cindi & Yakir Hasit Rabbi Bryan Wexler - Cindy Yellin, Elissa Biren, Gail & Neil Dorfman, Gilah & Brian Sietz, Iris Auerbach & Family, Karen & Shapiro Family Endowment Stevan Wolf, Lindsay & Allen Seftel, Myrna Fund & Bob Bookbinder, Rebecca & Richard In honor of Berman, Sophie Fishman Bat Mitzvah of Sloane Stein Alison & Mark Shapiro In honor of Engagement of Lydia & Rich Silpe's son, Bonnie Friedman - Linda & Steve Jake Silpe - Ruth & Paul Brodnick Schechner, Sharon & Charles Goldstein Gail & Harvey Shapiro Emily & Milt Gottschalk Ruth & Paul Brodnick Sharon & Charles Goldstein Marriage of Josh Warren and Rebecca Rabbi Bryan Wexler - Alyece & Steve Tilbor - Alison & Mark Shapiro Cummings, Anat & Adam Cohen, Ava Tracy & Jeff Brown's granddaughter, Plotnick, Cheryl & Chuck Scott, Cindi & Olivia Blake - Alison & Mark Shapiro Yakir Hasit, Elissa and Allan Ginsburg, Geraldine & David Kaufman, Gilah & Brian Sietz, Glenn Fuhrman, Gloria & Jerry Baer, Jo Beth Kendall & Joel Spector, Joyce Feder, Lenore Starker & Mark Joseph, Marsha & Len Yorinks, Randi & Sheldon (z'l) Altmark, Debra & Ben Wendell, Ruth & Paul Brodnick, Sharon & Charles Goldstein
Shirley Lazar Preschool Fund In honor of
In memory of
Joan Toll - Gail & Harvey Shapiro
Shellie Greenspun Fund In appreciation of
Aliyah on Shemini Atzeret - Cindy Yellin
Yahrzeit
Joseph Berger - Claire Berger
Bat Mitzvah of Gloria Wuhl's granddaughter Myrna & Bob Bookbinder Bonnie Friedman - Glenn Fuhrman Susan & Arnie Baskies Janet & Art Simons
In memory of
Arlene Kerr - Bonnie Friedman Charlotte Lisses Cutler - David & Ellen Spitz, Fran Richter, Jacqueline & Larry Glazer, Janet & Art Simons, Naomi, Seth, Aaron & Ezra Mirowitz, TBS Hazak Ed Braunstein - Bonnie Friedman Stephen Teller - Andi & Neil Levin, Cindi & Yakir Hasit, Myrna & Bob Bookbinder, Rebecca & Warren Levy Wilma Dannenbaum - Janet & Art Simons
Sonya Katz Social Action Fund Yahrzeit
Rhoda Selman - Susan & Joe Kamerling Sam Nudelman - Susan & Joe Kamerling
Susan Levikoff Inclusion Programming Fund In honor of
Ruth Levikoff - Shirley Rae Weinstein
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In memory of
Susan Levikoff - Andrea Rauer
Yahrzeit
Jacob Levikoff - Ruth Levikoff
TBS Connects In memory of
Jeannette Borochaner Lisa & David Forman and Family
In honor of
Birth of Mikki & Howard Becker's grandson - Ellen & David Spitz
In memory of
Wm. Katz Landscaping Fund In memory of
Robert Riemer, Sr. - Susan & Sol Genauer
Yahrzeit
Eli Gindi - Donna & Ehud Nahum
Ruth Teitler - Susan & Jeff Aaronson
Yahrzeit
World Jewry Support Fund In memory of
Bella Lerner - Joseph Kamerling
TBS/KBA Family Scholarship Fund In honor of
Bob Riemer - Randy Greenberg Ron Safier - Rachael & Josh Fisher
Simone Richman's Bat Mitzvah Jamie & Jesse Richman
Betty Roberts - Dotti & Aaron Singer Dorothy Worth - Patti & Marc Michelson Isaac & Rebecca Shamash - Al Shamash Steven Auerbach - Rachel & Mark Lichtenberg
In honor of
In memory of
Emily & Milt Gottschalk Cindi & Yakir Hasit Israel - Marlene & Ken Rubin
TBS Security Fund In appreciation of
Laura & Larry Padersky's new home Ruth & Paul Brodnick
TBS Security Fund In memory of
Robert Riemer Sr. - Jodi & Alvin Stern, Karin & David Caplin
TBS Stands with Israel Fund General
Betty Roberts Rachel & Mark Lichtenberg Ethel Yasner - Cindi & Yakir Hasit
Torah Restoration Fund In appreciation of
Alvin Stern Michelle & Stephen Scheinthal
In honor of
Morah Sue K. Levine Addy Schultz and Jim Klein, Anonymous, Geraldine & David Kaufman Arnon Garonzik, Debbie & Rich Perlman, Hazel & Ken Shapiro, Ilene & Drew Burach, In memory of Joel Spector, Larry Kent, Naomi & Barry Betty Roberts Schimmer Cindy Yellin and Toby Laiken
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In honor of
2023-24 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
Jill Hammel Rachel Lichtenberg Debbie Zimmerman
Marty Chazin, Immediate Past President Marc Oppen, Treasurer
Liza Kates Debbie Kotzen Stephanie Krause Ben Landsburg Carolyn Levin Naomi Mirowitz Adam Pollack
Jessica Seavey Alvin Stern Andrea Stomel Debby Sukinik Missy Wayne
Board of Directors Ruth Abrams Nuri Boardman Sherrie Cohen Bernie Coval Avi Galler David Gancz Esilda Jacobs
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
Why partner with Temple Beth Sholom?
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Link your company to one of the South Jersey’s premier fundraising events. Network with other prominent, dedicated individuals in the Tri-State region. Demonstrate your support and commitment to enhancing both the arts and educational programs to the entire Southern New jersey region. Reach Temple Beth Sholom’s audience of over 2,00 individuals via the TBS website, emails, mailings, flyers, social media and more. Sponsors will be included in both electronic and print communicatinos, including our newsletter and targeted emails. Reach beyond our immediate membership - TBS attracts many non-members to our website and events each year through local print and digital media, social media, street signs, and more, reaching an audience of over 50,000 Jewish homes in the South Jersey region.
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TBS RESOURCES AND ADVERTISERS ANNUAL SPONSORS (2023-24)
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. Learn more about our Sponsorship Program at tbsonline.org/sponsorship.
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Jay Roberts Jewelers Platt Memorial Chapels, Inc. Prime Electrical Services
Diamond
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If I want to cook here, I can. But I don’t have to... Ever! And it’s kosher. What could be better than that? Better
A Premier Life Plan Community.
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TBS MISSION Temple Beth Sholom is a welcoming and inclusive sacred community that 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 Michele Hasit Waxman, Director of Engagement Annie Siegel, Director of Early Childhood Education Jared Kaufman, Kesher Director John Imhof, HaMakom Director Lori Clark, Communications Manager
connects its members to one another, Judaism, and Israel through interactive spiritual, educational, and social experiences.
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