TBA Shofar - January 2016

TEMPLE BETH AHM

JANUARY 2017 TEVET/ SHEVAT 5777 INSIDE this issue RABBI’S COLUMN Page 2 SOCIAL ACTION, TBA W.O.W., USY Page 3 SERVICE/CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES Page 4 PRESCHOOL PATTER Page 5 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Page 6 ADULT LEARNING FOR THE WONDERING JEW Page 7 PRESIDENT’S ARTICLE Page 8 MEN’S CLUB, SISTERHOOD, “WITHOUT WALLS” SCHEDULE Page 9 YAHRZEITS Page 10 CONTRIBUTIONS Page 11 ISRAEL AWARENESS, BETH AHM BUSINESS NETWORK Page 12

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Shofar THE TEMPLE BETH AHM MONTHLY BULLETIN

Temple Beth Ahm Bulletin

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From the Rabbi’s Study Rabbi Lisa S. Malik, Ph.D. “Arbaah Rashei Shanah….” “There are four New Years.”

Babylonian Talmud, Rosh HaShanah 2a

550 Lloyd Road ● Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (732) 583-1700 ● Fax (732) 583-5054 Email: office@templebethahm.org

TEMPLE DIRECTORY Rabbi Malik

(732) 583-1700 (610) 212-9108 cell Principal Ann Gabel (732) 583-8477 Preschool Amy Naphtali Director (732) 583-1010 President Mark Rosenthal (908) 415-9907 cell ——————————————————

If you have a question or need information regarding a specific area of the Temple, please call.

—————————————————— Bar/Bat Mitzvah Debbie Locke (732) 972-9470 Ruth Goldfarb (732) 772-0708 Laura Goldwasser (732) 972-2584 Board of Education

Jennifer Butkovic (732) 428-7690 Ruth Goldfarb (732) 772-0708

Financial Obligations Open (732) 583-1700 Hospital Visitation Marsha Lichtman (732) 583-4633 House Committee

Mike Barlev (732) 888-4424

Israel Affairs

Barbara Safer (732) 607-9197 Merri Cohen (732) 863-4973

Membership

Kim Kaufman (732) 583-1700

Men’s Club

Rick Robinson (732) 583-1700 Matthew Kaufman (732) 939-4308

Office/Schedule Onegs/Kiddushes

Sisterhood (732) 583-1700

Preschool Education Elaine Singer (732) 566-3306 Publicity/Marketing Bonnie Smolen (732) 851-6281

People never quite know how to greet me this time of year. It’s not so clear whether or not it would be appropriate to wish a rabbi a “Happy New Year.” Some wonder: Do rabbis view the secular New Year in the same way as they view Thanksgiving or is wishing a rabbi “Happy New Year” as inappropriate as wishing him/her a “Merry Xmas”? Since there already is a Jewish New Year in the fall, on the first two days of Tishrei, is it incompatible with Jewish tradition to also celebrate the secular New Year on the first day of January?

Let me begin addressing this question by pointing out that it is a misconception that there is only one New Year in the Jewish calendar, the one that usually takes place in September or October. In rabbinic times, our ancestors actually celebrated 4 different New Years; the commemoration of one did not take away from the commemoration of the other three. The New Year that we celebrate at the beginning of the month of Tishrei is the only one of the 4 New Years in the Talmud that we still refer to today as “Rosh HaShanah;” it was referred to in rabbinic times as “the New Year for the years, for Sabbatical and Jubilee Years, for planting, and for vegetables.” The first day of Nissan is referred to in the Talmud as “the New Year for kings and for the Pilgrimage Festivals”. The first day of the month of Elul was referred to as “the New Year for the tithing of animals.” The New Year that took place in the month of Shevat (on the 1st of the month, according to Beyt Shammai; on the 15th of the month of Shevat, “Tu Bi-Shevat,” according to Beyt Hillel) was referred to as “Rosh HaShanah La-Ilan,” the New Year of the Tree.

So, if the Talmud lists four New Years days, is there room for one more? Should Jews add the first day of January to their list of New Years? I don’t see why not!

New Years are always a great time for new beginnings. It is one of the blessings of the Jewish calendar that we are given multiple new years. But, there is no need for us to wait until our next Jewish New Year, Tu Bi-Shevat (which we will celebrate at a Tu Bi-Shevat Seder after Shabbat services on Friday night, February 10, 2017) to think about beginning anew. We can also view January 1, 2017 as an opportunity for renewal and self-improvement. This secular New Year is the perfect time to consider working on one of the 7 New Year’s Resolutions that I suggested to you a few months ago during the High Holidays, In particular, consider Resolution #2 on that list: Commit to furthering your Jewish education in the coming year, no matter how old or young you are! Resolve to come to TBA’s Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat on January 20-21, featuring Israel Tour Educator, Shari Robins; Shari is the dynamic and engaging tour-guide whose passion for Israel and extensive knowledge of Jewish history enthralled the 36 participants of TBA’s “Journey to Israel.” this past November. Resolve to study the Torah portion every week. Or resolve to read at least one Jewish book per month, whether it’s a work of fiction or non-fiction or a book from the Tanach (the Jewish Bible). Resolve to take one or more Adult Education classes this year, whether it is “Learner’s Minyan,” “Streetwise Hebrew,” “Wild Women of Biblical Proportions,” or one of the “TBA WOW”(“WithOut Walls”) offerings.

These classes are being offered at a variety of venues outside of the synagogue, including: Marlboro Library, Barnes & Noble in Holmdel, and congregants’ homes in Aberdeen, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Manalapan, and Marlboro. See pages 3 & 9 of the January Shofar for the dates, times, and locations of 2017 TBA WOW classes: “The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Jewish Parenting Discussion Group” and “The 9 Questions People Ask About Judaism.” I look forward to teaching you and learning from you in the secular year ahead!

Ritual

Al Algava (732) 583-6828 Marhsall Sholtzow (732) 583-7299

Sisterhood

Bonnie Farin (732) 739-1018 Sandy Finkelstein (732) 591-0936

Social Action

Janet Kaplan (732) 910-4416

Happy New Year,

The Shofar

Maryalice Chech (732)583-1700 Steve Schuman (732) 972-9507

Rabbi Lisa S. Malik

Youth Commission

Debbie Kurzman (732) 851-4145

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Social Action Committee

TBA-W.O.W. (“Temple Beth Ahm Without Walls”)

By Janet Kaplan & Hester Skolnik In December, some religious school students visited The Willows Assisted Living Facility during Chanukah, and brought lots of joy in the form of songs and small gifts for the residents. Thank you, Aleph class students!

Warm Coat Drive: Thanks to your generosity, we are having a very successful drive for the One Warm Coat Organization! As of December 10, we had received a total of 222 coats and jackets for adults and children, which is the exact amount we collected at last year’s entire drive (and we’re still counting). The final number will be in the February Shofar. We also want to thank Brian Lillianthal at Snap Fitness on Lloyd Road (next to ShopRite) for allowing us to have a box to drop off coats at his facility! This made it much easier for people in the community to participate. The coats will be distributed to people in need of support by the Monmouth County Human Services Agency during Project Homeless Connect. All of us together have helped make a huge difference to so many people.

Food Pantry: We can help feed hungry people, one or many, by depositing items into the designated receptacle in the synagogue lobby. The items are transported to the food pantry located in the Matawan United Methodist Church on a regular basis. If you have a large amount, please call the church office at 732‑566-2996 and arrange to drop it off. You may also help by dropping off or sending a check or ShopRite or Stop & Shop scrip (sold by Sisterhood, so it is a double good deed).

January is National Blood Donor Month Although it is estimated that 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate at any given time, less than 10% of that eligible population actually do each year. There are many local blood drives; or perhaps you can arrange a blood drive at your workplace. Contact Central Jersey Blood Center at (732) 842-5750 or cjbcblood.org.

Happy & Healthy New Year from the Social Action Committee!

Classes Not Held at the Synagogue Parenting Discussion Group for Moms With Young Children (based on "Blessing of A Skinned Knee" book by Dr. Wendy Mogel) Teacher:

Rabbi Lisa Malik

Dates, Times, & Locations: •WEDNESDAY MORNING, January 4 at 11:00 AM: Temple Beth Ahm •WEDNESDAY MORNING, January 25 at 11:00 AM: Marlboro Public Library •WEDNESDAY MORNING, February 1 at 11:00 AM: Barnes & Noble in Holmdel •WEDNESDAY MORNING, February 22 at 11:00 AM: Marlboro Public Library

USY Hi, I'm Arielle Cohen, AUSY's current Membership/ Programming VP! I hope everyone had an amazing Hanukah and a good New Year's. I know I'm already counting down to next year! Last month was such an exciting month for our members! We went ice skating and despite a few falls, everyone had a blast. It was the most perfect way to start the month of December. Later on in the month we had our very first Schul & Schmooze on December 17! It was so nice to be able to relax with our friends on a Shabbos morning. This year, USYers from across the country attended International Convention in Dallas, Texas!! AUSY had so much fun in Dallas & could not have asked for a better end to the year. We're all so excited for our exciting & delicious annual event, Cupcake Wars, on January 8, where the money spent on fun toppings will all go to SA/TO!! Later, on January 27, will be our awesome teen Shabbat! We also cannot wait for the regional freshman Shabbaton in East Windsor on January 20-21 which includes the regional SATO dance where all USYers are welcome on Saturday night. Can't wait to start the new year off with a great start!!

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Shabbat & Weekday Service Times January, 2017 Sunday mornings:

9:00 AM

Thursday mornings:

8:00 AM

Monday - Thursday evenings:

8:15 PM

Friday evenings (Shabbat):

see chart below

Saturday mornings (Shabbat) & Jewish holiday mornings:

9:30 AM

Shabbat afternoon Mincha:

see chart below

Check calendar on website for updates: templebethahm.org DATE

FRIDAY CANDLES

FRIDAY SVCS.

SATURDAY SERVICES

END OF SHABBAT

Jan. 6-7

4:27 PM 8:00 PM 9:30 AM Shacharit approx. 12:45 PM Mincha after Kiddush Parashat VaYigash

5:32 PM

Jan. 13-14

4:34 PM 8:00 PM 9:30 AM Shacharit approx. 12:45 PM Mincha after Kiddush Parashat VaYechi

5:38 PM

Jan. 20-21

4:42 PM 5:00 PM Services 6:00 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Speaker

5:46 PM

Jan. 27-28

4:50 PM 8:00 PM 9:30 AM Shacharit 10:15 AM Learners’ Minyan approx. 12:45 PM Mincha after Kiddush Parashat VaEra Rosh Chodesh Shevat

9:30 AM Shacharit approx. 12:30 PM lunch approx. 1:30 PM Speaker approx.2:30 PM Mincha Parashat Shemot Shabbat M’varchim Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat

5:53 PM

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2017: Each year Temple Beth Ahm is delighted to award scholarships to some of our students for travel and/or study in Israel or a program that will enhance their Jewish education. The money for these scholarships come from several funds set up for just this purpose. Applications are available in the TBA office and must be filled out and returned by

March 1, 2017.

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Jewry Duty One very special service that Temple Beth Ahm provides to the community is a daily minyan. Ten of us—men, women, boys and girls over Bar/Bat Mitzvah age—are needed to make up a Minyan. Please make the effort to attend during your week.

WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 1 Turnof Weiss, R.&P. Yellin Weingarten Winograd Young Weinstein, B.&C. Winston Zag Weinstein, J.&D. Wiskin Zavolinsky Weiss, B.&H. Wolff Zuckerman WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 8 Abraham, E. Arbital Barofsky, K.&R. Abraham, S.&J. Arky Barofsky, N.&R. Adelson Ascher Becourtney Alberston Backman Berg Algava Barlev Berman WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 15 Biser Bressler Brucker Blum Brokaw Brussel Bodin Bromberg Butkovic Boyars Brooks Chaiken Brenner Brown Chalnick WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 22 Charnofsky Cohen, R.&M. DiPierro Chlebowski Cohen, W.&V. Doris Cohen, C.&E. Cole Edlin Cohen, G.&J. Colodin Egol Cohen, M. Denkin Eimer WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 29 Einbinder Figler Fleischer, H.&S. Ellis Finkelstein & Turoff Folz Epstein Finn Freeman Farin Fishman Fried Feingold Fleischer, B. Friedman, N.&A. WEEK BEGINNING FEBRUARY 5 Friedman, S.&E. Gershner Goldberg, E.&R. Froehlich Gerstein Goldberg, M.&J. Furman Ginsberg Goldfarb Gabel Glazer Goldin Geltzeiler Godrich Goldner WEEK BEGINNING FEBRUARY 12 Goldwasser Grossman Hatkin Gottdenker Grun Hazan Graf Grundwerg Himelfarb Greenberg Haber Himmel, L. Gross Hacker Himmel, R.&M. WEEK BEGINNING FEBRUARY 19 Hinkis Honig Kalt Hirsch Hurvich Kaplan, J. Hoffman Josephson Kaplan, M. Hollander Joynson Kaplan, S. Holler Juros Kaplan, S. WEEK BEGINNING FEBRUARY 26 Katz Klein, L.&S. Kurzman Kauffman Klein, M.&E. LaPierre Kaufman, J.&R. Koltenuk Leveene Kaufman, M.&K. Kotler Levin Kesselman Krampel Levine, L&E. WEEK BEGINNING MARCH 5 Levine, M.&S. Livow Mazo Lichtman Locke Merhav Lifchus Manas Miller Lipman Mandelbaum Morgenstern Lirov Mark Movsik

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one about how his younger sister used to blow out the Hanukkah candles and yell ‘Happy Birthday!’ The concert

by Amy Naphtali was followed by delicious doughnut decorating that everyDecember was delightful at Temple Beth Ahm Pre- one enjoyed. Thank you to PJ Library for sponsoring the doughnut decorating and to Sarah Portilla, Kim Kaufman, school! After the busy fall, we now had a month with no Erin Klein and Jordan Solomon for helping during the holidays (till the end), which gave us time to work on other event. curriculum areas, and we still had plenty of time to prepare Looking forward we have our annual Preschool for Hanukkah. Our adorable two year olds spent much of Tot Shabbat on Sat, Jan 7th followed by a luncheon sponthe month working on a number book inspired by Hanukkah which went up to the number 8. Before winter break began sored by the Preschool and the Prusack Morgenstern Family Fund. they sat down to ‘read’ their creation, which began with “1 Present” and ended with “8 Candles”. Our Thriving Three year olds finished their “All about Me” unit with each child having his own “All about Me” day. The children were very excited to share and talk about the items they selected from home that represented who they are. Before going on winter break they too brought home their “All About Me” book that they have been working on for months. Each page is unique to that child and will be a keepsake for many years to come.

I know each child will proudly read their books to their families. Our Kinderprep students continued their journey through the alphabet this month as they learned the letters “Pp” pumpkin pie, “Dd” dreidel, December, doughnut, “Oo” oil, and “Ww” winter. Each letter is incorporated into units the children are learning, and projects are based off of them. They also completed another page in their Holiday Counting Book when learning about Hanukkah. Of course, Yosi Chanukah Concert held on in addition to these learning units, the children spent a lot of December 11, 2016 time in December preparing for the very exciting holiday of Hanukkah. Unique chanukiahs were made by each child, a Junior Congregation January, 2017 decorative one by the 2’s, one “lit” by crayons for the 3’s

by Risa Doris and a beautiful tiled one by the 4’s which can be used with All children of Religious School age are invited to candles for many Hanukkahs to come. I know we lit my attend Junior Congregation services, which are held on the first son’s Kinderprep chanukiah for many years after he graduand third Saturdays of each month, at 10:30 am in the Library. ated from preschool. It finally got replaced by the awesome There they have the opportunity to conduct their own service. one he made in Kadima. Every child very proudly made They can practice, with guidance, the Shabbat prayers they gifts for their families. The 2’s made beautiful “Sharing” have learned in Religious School, as well as learn ones they plates, the 3’s created wonderful calendars, and the 4’s con- have not yet been taught. They grow comfortable with the structed unique frames. As always I made homemade potato melodies in the service, take turns leading the different prayers, latkes with the children - grating and mixing the ingredients including the Torah service, and develop confidence in their with the classes, which were then fried up by Miss Jen. The ability to lead the congregation. This clearly enhances their confidence and ability when they stand in front of the congrebuilding smelled delicious that day. We ended December with our Hanukkah celebration, where we had a dance party gation as they become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Each service also includes a story for the children’s additional enjoyment. After and then ate latkes and doughnuts. What a way to begin the conclusion of services, if time allows, we play informal winter break! When we return in January we will all celegames. brate the New Year, and learn about winter and hibernation.

Please encourage your child to participate. She/he will not In December we also had a fantastic concert starring only gain valuable experience, but will better understand the the children’s performer Yosi, who kept the children happy service, and hopefully enjoy participating in a service specifiand dancing the whole time – he is truly a great entertainer cally geared for children. Awards will be given at the end of for young children. He sang many traditional songs as well the year for regular attendance. as some he had written and recorded. My favorite was the

PRESCHOOL PATTER

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Students who participated in leading Shabbat Morning Services in November and beginning of December:

by Ann Gabel, Principal Hey Class – Alexis Zuckerman, Lily Egol, Jordan Freeman, Melissa Neglio Choref (Winter) is here! I hope you all had a very Teen – Maya Kurzman. We are proud of you all!

Happy Chanukah, a very Happy New Year, and a wonderful winter vacation!

January Dates: This year there will only be two report cards. The Shabbat January 7 – Junior Congregation, Mini Minyan, first half year report will be emailed home to you the week Tot Shabbat of Jan 22nd. If you have any questions, concerns, or com- Sunday January 8 – School ments regarding your child that you would like to discuss Wednesday January 11 – School with the teacher after you receive the report card, please Sunday January 15 – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther call the office 732-583-8477 or email abKing weekend gabe@hotmail.com Wednesday January 18 – School

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

We are back to school on Wednesday January 4.

During winter the number of absences increases due to colds and flu. To achieve our goals of Hebrew language your child must keep up with the school curriculum. I cannot stress enough how important it is to complete all Hebrew-reading assignments and have your child practice Hebrew-reading regularly. If your child is absent, all work must be made up. Parents are to call the office when your child is absent and we will telephone, email, or mail to you the work missed.

Our curriculum is based on having your child learn all the main Shabbat morning prayers by the end of the Dalet class. This will help prepare them appropriately for the Bar/Bat Mitzvah service. Your child must also complete the Shabbat morning attendances that are required of your child’s grade. Please make sure that your child arrives by 10:00 am and reports (gives their name) to the Board of Education Member, who sits in the row as you walk in, to get Shabbat credit.

The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Orientation meeting for Parents of Students in the Dalet Class, Parents of Solomon Schechter students in 6th grade, and Hey Class Parents whose children are having their B’nai Mitzvah after June will be held on Sunday Morning January 29 after morning minyan. It will last until 12:00 pm.

The Dalet Class will present their Living Museum on Sunday February 12th. Morah Shari attended a workshop a few years ago at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC and brought this wonderful program to our school. The last few years the students assembled a wonderful program which can be seen on the following web site http://living-museum.org/show/exhibition All are welcome!!!

Thank you to all who participated in our Holiday fundraisers!!!!

The following “Caught Doing a Mitzvah” certificates were handed out: Aleph Class – Sarah Gershner Page 6

Friday Evening Jan. 20- Scholar in Residence Shari Robins (our Tour Guide in Israel – She is a remarkable woman) Early Kabbalat Shabbat 5:00 pm Family Dinner 6:00 pm Scholar in Residence 7:30 pm Shabbat January 21 – Junior Congregation and Mini Minyan – Scholar in Residence – Don’t miss this Shabbat!!!

Sunday January 22 – School – End of First half of school – Report cards will go out this week.

Wednesday January 25 –School Sunday January 29 – School – Bar/Bat Mitzvah Orientation for 6th grade parents – 2018 Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Wed Feb 1 – School Sunday Feb 5 – World Wide Wrap – all invited – Dalet and Hey class will be putting on Tefillin.

MEMORIAL PLAQUES In remembrance of loved ones, Memorial Plaques may be ordered through the TBA office. The cost is $500 per plaque.

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From the President

by Mark Rosenthal

We welcome 2017, although I have no idea where 2016 went! As we reach the new year on the secular calendar, we look forward to another great year at Temple Beth Ahm, which we anticipate will, again, include a multitude of religious, spiritual, educational and social experiences for everyone.

It has always been our intent at Temple Beth Ahm to meet the diverse spiritual, religious, educational and social needs of its members within the framework of Conservative Judaism and to further the causes of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

At Temple Beth Ahm, we aspire to provide high quality, inspiring religious services in a welcoming, egalitarian atmosphere.

At Temple Beth Ahm, we also strive to provide high quality educational experiences for every member of the synagogue through our preschool, religious school and extensive adult education program.

One of our core values at TBA is to encourage all members to be warm, embracing and caring to each other and to the greater Jewish community. We want to facilitate Jewish growth and provide an environment that encourages the development of an extended caring congregational family.

In my opinion, we have done much to achieve our goals during the past year. We have offered our congregants inspiring religious services and educational programs for all age groups.

Learners’ Minyan and the Wild Women of Biblical Proportions series are open to the community and are well attended and highly regarded.

Our religious services, educational experiences, youth groups, social events, and social action activities keep us at the forefront of the Jewish community in Monmouth County.

All of what we continue to accomplish will be through the leadership of Rabbi Lisa Malik. One of the Officers’ and Board of Trustees’ most significant accomplishments of 2016 was to secure a new five year contract with Rabbi Malik, who will continue as our religious and spiritual leader. The members of our congregation made it perfectly clear to the board that they wanted Rabbi Malik to be able to continue her excellent work of the last six years in leading our synagogue. Her enthusiasm, knowledge, and professional skills have been an asset to our community since she joined us. We are thrilled to have her continue being part of the Temple Beth Ahm community, along with her husband, Adi, and their children, Ariel, Eva, and Rivkah.

Next fall, at the beginning of her seventh year at Temple Beth Ahm, Rabbi Malik will spend three months in Israel on sabbatical with her family. Rabbi Malik’s time away will be from approximately October 1 to December 31, 2017, which will include some of her 2017 vacation time. During her sabbatical, there are no scheduled Bar/Bat Mitzvah services. Rabbi Malik will help us make arrangements for a substitute rabbi, at no additional expense to TBA, for approximately two Shabbatot per month. Rabbi Malik will also reach out to some local rabbis to be on call for funerals, as needed, during her sabbatical.

Many rabbis take their sabbatical in the seventh year of their contract, as Rabbi Malik will be doing to engage in Jewish learning and “re-charge her batteries” in other ways. We are proud to support Rabbi Malik in the planning of her sabbatical and look forward to all that she will have to offer us spiritually and educationally upon her return. We are available to answer any questions you may have about the rabbi’s sabbatical.

We look forward to more meaningful shared experiences at Temple Beth Ahm in 2017 and we are so happy to have Rabbi Malik continue as our leader for at least 5 more years.

May we at Temple Beth Ahm continue to go from “strength to strength.”

See you in shul.

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Men’s Club

by Richard Robinson Your Men’s Club has been very active this autumn.

Our Night of Comedy on November 19th was a very enjoyable evening of dinner and entertainment. Everyone had a lot of fun. We were thrilled to have partnered with our Sisterhood for the wonderful Joint Pancake Fundraiser on December 4th.

It was a great program. It was terrific to see the Men’s Club and Sisterhood working together. I want thank all who helped with set up, clean up, cooking, serving, donating basket items, getting donations for basket items as well as all the behind the scenes stuff that isn’t always fun but needs to be done.

We had our second meeting of the Beth Ahm Business Network (BABN) on December 14th. We had more attendees than we had at our inaugural meeting, so it is clear that we are gaining momentum. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 11th. I hope that you all come out for this exciting networking event. You don’t have to be a TBA member. Come to the meeting and schmooze with other members of the community while enjoying breakfast. It’s a great way of making contacts with Jewish business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs.

Please join us on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5th at 9am for our annual World Wide Wrap and breakfast. Come out and put on Tefillin with us. This is not for men only.

Bring your children and grandchildren. No prior experience is necessary. We have plenty of friendly guys who would love to help you put on Tefillin. And, our own Rabbi Malik will be teaching us about Tefillin. It should be a great program for all.

I hope to see you there!

B’Shalom, Rick Robinson, TBA Men’s Club President

Sisterhood Says

by Sandy Finkelstein Happy New Year!

How many resolutions will you have made by today? How many will you actually keep?

Sisterhood has made many resolutions as we plan our programs for the year. We decide what to do, then we decide again, then we plan and plan and make our year the best that we can for the entire Sisterhood, for Temple Beth Ahm as a whole, and for all the congregation. We try to make it our goal or resolution to have a wonderful year, and to raise money for the shul and the religous school. Year after year we make resolutions that will benefit all of us. That’s all anyone can ask of you too.

So, this year make a resolution to support our Sisterhood programs and have fun at the same time.

January 28, 2017 we are having a Murder Mystery and Dance. Bring your Mah Jongg group, your Zumba group, your card game group, and your family and friends for a fun-filled night and get out of the cold into a warm room full of fun people. I promise you, Jay and I along with Bonnie and Harold will make this a night you will never forget………desserts galore of course.

Start the year off right! Florida can wait, Aruba can wait, and that cruise can wait…….we are here and ready right now!

Sandy Finkelstein Co-President with Bonnie Farin

TBA-W.O.W. (“Temple Beth Ahm “Without Walls”): Classes Not Held at the Synagogue • The 9 Questions People Ask About Judaism (based on book by Prager & Telushkin) Teacher: Rabbi Lisa Malik Dates: selected Wednesday mornings OR Thursday evenings, Jan. 5, 2017-May 24, 2017: Jan. 5 & 26 (Th), Feb. 2 & 23 (Th), Mar. 29 (W), Mar. 30 (Th), May 10 (W), May 11 (Th), May 24 (W) Times: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM on Wednesdays OR 7:00-9:00 PM on Thursdays Locations: TBA congregants’ homes in Aberdeen, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Manalapan, & Marlboro: •THURSDAY EVENING, January 5 at 7:00 PM: Elly & Mark Rosenthal (Colts Neck) •THURSDAY EVENING, January 26 at 7:00 PM:

Sandy & Brian Krampel (Aberdeen)

•THURSDAY EVENING, February 2 at 7:00 PM:

Susan & Mike Yellin (Manalapan)

•THURSDAY EVENING, February 23 at 7:00 PM:

Laura & Nathan Goldwasser (Marlboro)

•WEDNESDAY MORNING, March 29 at 11:00 AM:

Bonnie & Harold Farin (Holmdel)

•THURSDAY EVENING, March 30 at 7:00 PM:

Iris & Howard Schornstein (Manalapan)

•WEDNESDAY MORNING, May 10 at 11:00 AM:

Lida & Jay Thompson (Holmdel)

•THURSDAY EVENING, May 11 at 7:00 PM:

Terry & Ira Stein (Marlboro)

•WEDNESDAY MORNING, May 24 at 11:00 AM:

JoAnn & Stu Abraham (Manalapan) Page 9

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Yahrzeits January, 2017 *Denotes Memorial Plaque According to Jewish tradition, one should recite Mourners' Kaddish and light a yahrzeit candle on the Hebrew date, which begins on the evening before the secular date listed below. Traditionally, one should also recite Mourners' Kaddish in the morning and afternoon on the secular date below. It is also customary to come to shul to have an aliyah or other bimah honor on the Shabbat before the yahrzeit date and to make a donation to the synagogue in memory of your loved ones.

Sunday, January 1/ 3 Tevet Harry Fox, father of Barbara Fleischer Herbert B. Schimel, father of Sue Klein *Isidor Rosenthal *Rose Megerman Monday, January 2/ 4 Tevet *Bella Cohen Diamond, mother of Helen Gross Ester Bier, mother of Monica Young *Irving Woltman *Joseph Thum, father of Regina Barofsky Martin Nudelman, father of Paula Pollack Dr. Stanley Becker, father of Susan Yellin Tuesday, January 3/ 5 Tevet Freda Nuzzo, aunt of Mark Rosenthal Louise Solomon, mother-in-law of Edward Pasternak Wednesday, January 4/ 6 Tevet *Eskiel Tarrab *Fajga Popiel, mother of Esther Bressler *Simon Suanders Florence Teitelbaum, mother of Deena Charnofsky Thursday, January 5/ 7 Tevet Gertrude Gelb, aunt of Jenny Cohen *Harry Schwartz, father of Leonard Schwartz *Isidore Berman, father of Barbara Leveene *Joseph Louis Cohen *Lena Lerner *Louise Rubin *Deborah Port Friday, January 6/ 8 Tevet Eva Rose Golubow, mother of Karen Pollock *Evelyn Koltun *Florence Ruchlin, mother of Dorothy Sacks *Morris Bunin *Abraham Kirsner *Martin Gootnick Saturday, January 7/ 9Tevet Arona “Ronny� Trub, sister of Deena Charnofsky *Gertrude Silver *Greg Stuart Abelman Julia Iacone, aunt of Naomi Blum *Philip Heitner, grandfather of Phyllis Brooks *Stephen T. Jacobs Sunday, January 8/ 10 Tevet Charles Albertson, brother of Gary Albertson Monday, January 9/ 11 Tevet *Anna Heitner, grandmother of Phyllis Brooks *Donna Barrack Minerva Himelfarb, wife of Harry Himelfarb Mollie Kaufman, mother of Joseph Kaufman *Nettie Kreiser, mother of Beverly Berg Paula Spiegelbord, sister of Rita Colodin Tuesday, January 10/ 12 Tevet *Aaron M. Siegelman, father-in-law of Max Cohen *Betty R. Bienstock *David Reznikoff

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Fred Gross, father of Sindy Manas *Harry J. Leffer *Irving Landsberg *Isidore Meyer Wasserman *Pincus Hoffman Wednesday, January 11/ 13 Tevet *Dr. Leonard Hatkin, father-in-law of Arlene Hatkin *Esther Strauss, mother of Janet Kaplan Thursday, January 12/ 14 Tevet *Alfred R. Pearlman *Bernard Goodman Juliet Klein, grandmother of Michael Klein Friday, January 13/ 15 Tevet *Betty Maze Florence Locke, mother of Henry Locke Saturday, January 14/ 16 Tevet *Bertha Trauman, grandmother of Alan Gabel *Esther Rubenfeld Frances Epstein, mother-in-law of Marilyn Epstein *Nathan Hochberg *Solomon Mintzis Sunday, January 15/ 17 Tevet Leonard Stengel, brother of Theodore Stengel *Seymour Kravitz, father of Lois Finn Terry Gold, brother-in-law of Paul Figler Monday, January 16/ 18 Tevet *Elayne Donner *Marks Bialick *Murray Bresnick Tuesday, January 17/ 19 Tevet Hyman Glazer, father of Stanley Glazer *Murray Bernard *Pearl Caminsky Wednesday, January 18/ 20 Tevet *Abraham Nesoff *Jerry Beach, uncle of Sara Brown *Lillian Schwartz, mother of Marilyn Boyars *Mildred Kaye Shirley Kirsch, cousin of Elaine Singer Thursday, January 19/ 21 Tevet *Bella Brucker, mother of Robert Brucker *Bertha Wattenberg *Hayman Rabinovitz *Jacob Caminsky Michael Brooks, brother of Frances Turnof *Minnie Schimel *Morris Mandelker, father of Ann Steinberg *Morton Neff Weinstein *Rose Regen Friday, January 20/ 22 Tevet *Bessie B. Winston *Ruth Laskowitz Saturday, January 21/ 23 Tevet *Albert Tanner *Bernard Kalt, father of Richard Kalt Louis Zavolinsky, father of Stuart Zavolinsky *Max Silverman, father of Gloria Tepper Miriam Mordechai, mother of Gila Rosenblatt *Morris Fleischer, father of Herb Fleischer Nettie Kaiserman, aunt of Paula Pollack

Sunday, January 22/ 24 Tevet *Herbert J. Pfeffer *Jerome Fox *Nathan Lipschitz Monday, January 23/ 25 Tevet *Agnes Volovick *Fanya Ioffe, grandmother of Leonid Snovsky *Martin Yondow Tuesday, January 24/ 26 Tevet *Eva Rosenblum *Harry Thorn Jacob Wrubel, father of Bonnie Ross *Joseph Silverberg Wednesday, January 25/ 27 Tevet Jacob Leff, father of Audrey Rabinowitz Morris L. Steinberg, father of Dale Steinberg Morton Skoler, father of Robin Barofsky *Ralph Bier, father of Monica Young *Sam Figler, father of Paul Figler Thursday, January 26/ 28 Tevet *Aryeh Matatof *B. Dorothy Cohen *Bessie Gordon *Jacalyn Stacey Singer, daughter of Elaine Singer *Phillip Schenker *Isaac Glickstein Friday, January 27/ 29 Tevet *Helen Siegel Seymour Rein, brother of Harvey Rein Saturday, January 28/ 1 Shevat Iris Sweig, mother of Heather Steinklein *Isaac Nudelman *Morris Dubinsky, grandfather of Phyllis Brooks Ruth Pardys, mother of Lori Silver Sunday, January 29/ 2 Shevat *Beatrice Helen Schoss *Eva Weinstein *Herman Wagman Jacob Hacker, father of Martin Hacker *Regina Hochbaum, aunt of Alice Grun *Morton Pearl *Rose Pearl Monday, January 30/ 3 Shevat *Bernice Greenfield, mother of JoAnn Abraham Tuesday, January 31/ 4 Shevat *Ethel Halfen *Isaac Charles Levin *Leon Rim Libby (Lila) Krufka, mother of Ellen Winston *Max Barrack Mitzi Goldner, mother of Lawrence Goldner *Mollye Lichtman, mother of Edward Lichtman Sam Springberg, father of Raymond Springberg *Esther Braaf

Contributions Yarhzeit Contributions November 17– December 15, 2016

Arthur Herman Education Fund In memory of Hilda Matays, mother, grandmother, greatMr. & Mrs. Edward Ascher grandmother of Norman Matays Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brucker Morty & Marcia Silverman Mr. & Mrs. Nat Denkin Hospital Visitation Fund Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Doris In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Farin Hilda Wolin, friend of Marilyn Denkin Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Hirsch Gloria Tepper Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kalt Hy & Sally Nesoff Ritual Fund Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Klein In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Kotler David Young being named Groom of the Mr. & Mrs. Brian Krampel Torah Mr. & Mrs. Mark Leveene Ricky, Debbie, Alissa & Maya Kurzman Dr. & Mrs. Harvey Rein JNF Fund - Ring of Trees Mr. & Mrs. Steve Schuman In memory of Dr. & Mrs. Laurence Sussman Arthur Aeder, husband of Wilma Aeder Ms. Gloria Tepper Bob & Barbara Brucker ****************************** 2 Trees Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund In memory of In appreciation of Vicki Cohen, cousin of Arlette Cohen Rabbi Lisa Malik Mark & Elly Rosenthal Journey to Israel Participants Kenneth Noonan, brother of James In honor of Noonan Janice Arbital’s special birthday Lewis & Rachel Antonoff Marilyn Epstein Tree Jordan Freeman’s Bar Mitzvah In honor of Bob & Barbara Brucker Ryan Wallman’s Bar Mitzvah Ryan Selip’s Bar Mitzvah Bob & Tina Arky Bob & Tina Arky In memory of In memory of Sondra Blasenstein, mother of Karen Ross Bea Feldman, mother of Daure Livow Carol & Marc Leibick Sandy Feldman Leah Lenore Seroka, sister of May FriedNusha Wyner, mother of Cantor Adi man Wyner Larry & Marsha Goldner Matthew & Kimberly Kaufman Prayerbook Fund Jay & Sandy Levin In honor of Charles Grun Fund Brian Krampel In appreciation of The Grun family Brian Krampel Religious School Fund The Grun family In honor of In honor of Leroy & Risa Doris’ granddaughter’s Bat Sam Olarsch’s Bar Mitzvah Mitzvah The Grun family Ralph & Bea Rosenbaum Continuing Education Fund Alan & Ann Gabel’s grandson’s 1st birthIn honor of Marty & Mickey Kirshner’s 70th Wedding day Marilyn Epstein Anniversary Artie & Monica Hirsch’s daughter, MaHarvey & Faith Brenner rissa’s engagement In memory of The Gabel family Nusha Wyner, mother of Cantor Adi Mark & Elly Rosenthal Wyner Bob & Stephanie Strohmenger’s son’s 1st Harvey & Faith Brenner birthday Harry Poppick Youth Fund Alan & Ann Gabel In memory of Elaine Oberstein Benjamin Goldberg, father of Dr. Michael Goldberg Stu & JoAnn Abraham

January 2017 Speedy Recovery Edith Ritz Alan & Ann Gabel Mark & Elly Rosenthal Rose Escott Handicapped Fund In honor of Raellen Mandelbaum being named as Bride of the Torah Bettyann Honig David Young being named Groom of the Torah Bettyann Honig In memory of Barry Escott, brother of Bettyann Honig James & Regina Holland Arlene Rothman Speedy Recovery Debbie Kurzman Bettyann Honig Stephanie Shuster Fund In memory of Mario Barone III, son of Mario & Christiana Barone Ted & Ethel Shuster Leslie Rosenberg, sister of Carol Adler Ted & Ethel Shuster Youth Activities Fund In honor of Artie & Monica Hirsch’s daughter, Marissa’s engagement Artie & Monica Hirsch In memory of Andrew Snovsky, nephew of Leonid & Elena Snovsky Stu & JoAnn Abraham

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Israel Awareness

by Barbara Safer In November, fires burned in Israel for 8 days.

Over 1,000 homes were damaged or destroyed nationwide, 60,000 residents were evacuated, over 200 people suffered injuries, and more than 30,000 acres burned countrywide in a series of fires near highly populated areas. Negligence apparently sparked some of the blazes, and the unseasonably hot, dry, windy November weather fanned the flames, making it difficult for firefighters to control their spread. But many of the fires are believed to have been intentionally set by Palestinian terrorists seeking to harm Israelis any way they can. Some perpetrators were caught red-handed, while others were traced back to smoldering tires and remnants of Molotov cocktails found near some blazes.

JNF is working to address both the immediate needs and those that will arise tomorrow for the land and people of Israel. This is being done in cooperation with JNF partner organizations, first-responders, and firefighting battalions.

Jewish National Fund is raising money for: • Intensive reforestation of areas destroyed by fires. • Critically needed fire-fighting trucks and equipment.

TO DONATE GO TO WWW.JNF.ORG AND CLICK ON DONATE, THEN FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, OR CALL (800) JNF-0099 The Israel Affairs committee is proud to announce these upcoming events: SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 12:30 PM, "STAND UP FOR ISRAEL" PROGRAM FOR TEENS & ADULTS AT MARLBORO JEWISH CENTER, CO-SPONSORED BY TEMPLE BETH AHM A speaker from StandWithUs will facilitate an interactive program targeted to TEENS (grades 8-12), in which he will define terms and teach how to recognize anti-Israel comments and anti-Semitism, define the term BDS, and explain what is happening on college campuses and elsewhere. There will be breakout sessions where participants will learn how to engage in constructive and nonconfrontational dialogue with others who have different views than they do about Israel.

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This event will take place at MJC: 103 School Road West, Marlboro, NJ. REGISTER at bdsjanuary.eventbrite.com For additional information about the program, e-mail JanuaryBDS@aol.com SATURDAY, MAY 6- CELEBRATE ISRAEL SHABBAT SERVICE AND LUNCH- more details about sponsorship opportunities will be announced soon.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4- CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE More details about registration will be announced at a later date.

Happy New Year!!!

Announcing the TBA Business Network!

This is a brand new networking group for local Jewish business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs looking to meet other like-minded individuals during a monthly breakfast meeting. Our next meeting is January 11, 2017 at 7:00am at Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Rd. in Aberdeen NJ. It is open to all members of the local Jewish community whether you are a member of the Temple or not. Meetings thereafter will be at 7:00am on the second Wednesday of each month.

Your first two visits are totally free. Come see what we are all about and bring a Jewish friend. Whether you work for yourself or for someone else, whether your business is large or small, come meet your future customers, vendors, and mentors. Bring plenty of business cards and brochures. Those looking for work are invited too!

Every attendee will have the opportunity to give a 30 second elevator pitch about themselves and their businesses.

Business categories are not exclusive, even competitors need to network with each other! Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can get an accurate count of who is coming and get you on our mailing list. Email Scott at scott@hhbmllc.com or you can call him at 908-208-2504.

January 2017

SHABBAT MILESTONES Kvell with your Temple Beth Ahm family! Share good news of any kind— birthdays, anniversaries and whatever makes you smile! On the fourth Shabbat of each month, we will announce your milestone from the bima during Friday and Saturday services. We will toast your milestone at the Saturday Kiddush.

You will be listed on the display board on each table in the social hall. You can have your milestone printed in the weekly announcements and monthly Shofar.

What’s missing from this spot?

YOUR AD! Contact Bonnie at 908-705-6858 to advertise your business!

In addition to single milestones and multiples, we will be offering a “Milestone Six Pack.” You can buy 5 milestones and get one free and kvell all year.

Kvell one, kvell all. Please email Heather Steinklein at: hsteinklein@hotmail.com, or call Heather at 732387-2651 or just hand in the available form to the synagogue office.

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