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FEBRUARY, 2015/SHEVAT-ADAR, 5775
Save the date!
SHABBAT B’BAYIT
SHABBAT IN THE HOME
Mark your calendar! Friday, February 27, 2015
TSTI revives the tradition of
Shabbat B’Bayit/Shabbat in the Home
As one community -- families and individuals of all ages -- we will gather at Temple for a brief 6:00 pm
service, then spread out to host homes in the surrounding towns for festive Shabbat dinners in welcoming
home environments. Enjoy the company of new and familiar temple friends in this wonderful shared
experience. Online registration and payment are available on the Temple website: tsti.org. Watch your
Thursday TSTI email for more information.
Questions? Contact Andrea Baum at [email protected] or 973-464-1555
Schedule of Services
Clergy
Rabbi Daniel M. Cohen, D.Min.
Rabbi Ellie Lynn Miller, M.A.R.E.
Cantor Rebecca Moses
Cantor Joan Finn
Rabbi Emeritus, Harvey S. Goldman
Cantor Emeritus, Theodore Aronson
Friday, February 6
Yitro
Shabbat Service, 7:30 P.M.
Bass Sanctuary Building
Friday, February 20
Terumah
Shabbat Service, TSTI Band, 6:00 P.M.
Bass Sanctuary Building
Congregational Leadership
Craig Krandel, President
Gail Kanef, VP
Russell Kaplan, VP
Harvey Kaufman, VP
Heidi Sussman, VP
Lisa Tilton-Levine, VP
Max Weisenfeld, VP
Sue Wishnow, VP
Jesse Bayer, Treasurer
Janet Schwamm, Secretary
Saturday, February 7
Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M.
Gross Bet Midrash
Saturday, February 21
Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M.
Gross Bet Midrash
Friday, February 13
Mishpatim
Shabbat Service, 6:00 P.M.
Bass Sanctuary Building
Friday, February 27
Tetzaveh
Shabbat Service, 6:00P.M.
Bass Sanctuary Building
Saturday, February 14
Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M.
Gross Bet Midrash
Saturday, February 28
Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M.
Gross Bet Midrash
Bar Mitzvah of Jack Parry, 10:15 A.M.
Bass Sanctuary Building
Leslie Y. Sporn, Executive Director
Carol Paster, Preschool Director
Mindy Schreff, Religious School Director
Tracy Horwitz, LSW, Program Director
Sunny Seglin, Bulletin
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(Re)CONNECTING with Good Friends
and Good Wine
at (Re)CONNECTION’S December Event
From the
Rabbi’s
Study
The images that came out of Paris were inspiring.
I’m not speaking about the horrific images that emerged from
the various terror attacks that took place as the new year 2015
began. Those are, sadly, all too commonplace in this modern
era. No, the images that inspired were those that emerged from
the largest demonstration in the history of France. At least
1.5 million people were estimated to have united in France to
denounce extremism. Among them were Jews in kippot and
Moslems in headscarves. Two million more marched in 60 other demonstrations. However, this was only the beginning. In addition to the vocal and visible outpouring for sanity and against
extremism forty-four world leaders came together, linked arms
and walked down the Boulevard Voltaire. Yes, in the aftermath
of such evil Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walked
through Paris just a few feet away from PA President Mahmoud
Abbas. When one considers the past few months, can such a
thing be seen as anything less than a miracle?
Rabbi Meir says, “Do not look at the jar, but at what there is in it;
there is many a new jar full of old wine, and old jars that hold not
even new wine” (Pirke Avot 4:27)
We often see only what we want to see. I see the horror of three
days of terror in Paris. I see acts of extremism committed simply
for the sake of extremism, for there is no doubt that the attack
in the Kosher market was a direct result of the growing tide of
anti-Semitism that, until now, seemed all but tolerated.
But I also see people finally willing to stand up and make the
statement that extremism will not rule the day; that rule of law
must be the law of the land; and that it is past time for us all to
stand together, put differences aside and find new ways to build
bridges to create the world we want for the next generations.
I choose to focus on the image of millions setting aside differences for the sake of goodness. I choose to let the image of good
will inspire me. I choose to let that image be the one that will
motivate me, and I hope you, too, will do more Tikkun Olam.
As 2015 begins, the world is in need of healing. In Paris, and
throughout the world, I see more than a few glimmers of hope.
The President’s
Point of View
As we entered 2015, I was ever so optimistic that the world
political situation would improve, that world peace would be
a goal we all continue to work towards and the State of Israel
would thrive more today than ever. Unfortunately, the tragic
events in Paris last month sadly reminded us that this is not the
case. Radical Islamists bombed a French newspaper known for
its criticism not only of Islam, but of all religious faiths and
many other subjects. Islamist terrorists, home-grown in France,
and radicalized and trained in Arab countries, returned to
France to kill in the name of Mohammed. Many terrorist cells,
as I write this, are still at large. They murdered the publisher
and his staff and a policeman on the street before they fled.
Radical Islam is sweeping Europe and the Middle East while
moderate voices are being ignored. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are under attack.
The good news is that the State of Israel, as it always has, is
opening her arms wide open for French citizens to move to
Israel. In 2013, more than 3,000 French citizens became Israeli
citizens and that number is expected to be greater than 4.000
in 2014 according to the Jewish Agency for Israel and Israel’s
Ministry of Immigrant Absorption. I note an excerpt from an
article that appeared in the New York Times on January 13,
2015: “It is a war here,” said Jacqueline Cohen, owner of an art
store on Rue des Rosiers in a Jewish neighborhood lined with
falafel and Judaica shops where many businesses were closed
Monday morning. “After what happened, we feel safer in the
center of Tel Aviv than we do here in the heart of Paris. In Israel, there is an Iron Dome to protect us,” she added, referring
to Israel’s anti-missile defense system. “Here we feel vulnerable
and exposed”
As I spoke about on the High Holy Days, with anti-Semitism
on the rise worldwide, (and these events certainly remind us
all of this fact), support for the State of Israel has never been
more important. This also raises an important question: Where
will these radical extremists turn their efforts to next? Will it
be other parts of Europe? The United States? And certainly we
cannot ignore Israel.
As we think about how each of us can help, let me suggest
a few ways. Write to your local congressmen and encourage
continued support for Israel. Participate in pro-Israel advocacy
groups here at TSTI, and get involved with AIPAC. Attend the
upcoming policy conference in Washington D.C. in March,
where we all will have an opportunity to speak with congressional leaders, voice our opinions and get a more comprehensive understanding of all that AIPAC does.
May we all pray for world peace
and better times ahead.
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The Iris Family
Early in December, I wrote a short
newsletter to all our families wishing
them a healthy and happy new year
filled with only the best that life has to
offer. However, I realize that when it comes to living with young
children, ‘healthy and happy’ are relative terms; an adult’s idea
of healthy and happy is very different from a child’s. Children
are suddenly VERY sick when faced with uncomfortable situations and they are extremely happy when getting into mischief.
Both situations generally drive adults to distraction. We all
know that during the year there will be tummy aches and colds,
bruises and stitches, broken heirlooms and lost ‘lovies’, as well
as many tears of frustration; theirs and ours.
As adults, we may use the beginning of a new year to resolve
to do something better or maybe to reach new goals. Young
children rarely have the ability to reflect on how they are doing.
Generally, they do what comes naturally and when that doesn’t
work, they do it again and again, not understanding why nothing has changed. They don’t yet have a toolbox of alternative responses, reactions or coping mechanisms from which to choose
to solve a problem or rebound from disappointment.
The following quote by Neil Gaiman, bestselling author, puts a
wonderful perspective on the importance of making mistakes.
“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because
if you are making mistakes, you are making new things, trying
new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself,
changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done
before, and more importantly, you’re doing something.”
I know that in any class I teach, I always let students know that
it’s okay to make mistakes with me; they need to practice a new
skill many times to get it right. I know it’s easier for everyone
involved, myself included, if I step in to solve a problem but that
doesn’t teach reasoning skills or allow for the creative thought
process. It only teaches compliance and how to be a follower.
As a curious adult with an art backgound, I have many creative
ideas that are far beyond my skill. I am profoundly frustrated
by my lack of woodworking skills, but it doesn’t stop me from
trying. I start and stop, I undo and redo, I watch youtube videos,
I research articles, I waste materials, I get stuck for weeks before
moving on, and more often than not, I get hurt by some tool I
don’t know how to use properly. Honestly, just like a child, as
frustrated as I am, I learn so much more from all the trials and
errors than I ever would have had someone else stepped in to
rescue me. No matter one’s age, there’s great satisfaction in announcing to all who will listen, “I did it myself!”
Carol Paster
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Preschool Director
And on
that Note . . .
It’s difficult for me to think of green growing things in the dead
of winter. It’s cold out and I feel that February is the month that
I begin to understand a bear’s natural instinct to hibernate and
sleep through the cold winter months. It seems a strange time to
celebrate Tu BiSh’vat, the birthday of the trees. However, now
is when we turn our thoughts to the inevitable rebirth of trees
with great hope and a sense of happy anticipation.
I recently saw a series of photographs that an artist, Beth Moon,
took of some of the most ancient trees on the planet. The trees
are located all over the world and represent many different species. What they all have in common is their incredible beauty
even though none of them would win at a flower show. They
all show their age, their gnarls, their imperfections. They each
highlight the fact that they have had to grow in symbiosis with
the environment, not in opposition to it. They each have taken
what they need from the plants and animals around them even
as they have given to others.
We often turn to the elders in our human community for advice
and wisdom. So, on this Tu BiSh’vat I look to these elder trees
for their wisdom in teaching me how to live in this beautiful yet
sometimes harsh world. These are their lessons for me:
Be proud of who you are, a true beauty is a natural one.
Stand up tall and proud.
Remember your roots, they are the reason you are strong and
stable today.
Work with your neighbors and you may all succeed beyond your
wildest dreams.
Get some fresh air and enough water.
Don’t be afraid of the rain.
Enjoy the view.
The book, Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time, is soon to be published and is meant to foster an interest in these magnificent
living monuments and to focus our attention on finding better
ways to live with the natural environment. One way we can
honor these trees and the lessons they can teach us is to give
them a great birthday gift. What do you give a tree for its birthday? A friend. Plant a tree. Plant one with your kids. That way
you are not only planting a tree, but a seed as well.
A Thought
to Share
Mark your calendar! Save the date! On March 13, 2015 we
will celebrate Carol Paster’s 25th year here at temple. Carol
began her career at TSTI as a teacher in our Iris Family Early
Childhood Center. After several years of teaching there was an
opening for the director of our preschool. It was clear that Carol
was the perfect choice to direct our preschool as it began to
grow by leaps and bounds.
Carol’s creativity and passion for play-based learning is
amazing. Whether she is telling a story at bima, is clothed
in costume for a holiday or dressed as Carol the Carpenter
teaching woodworking, Carol has seemingly boundless energy
and love for all of the students and parents as well. Carol likes
to sit in the front row and is the first to volunteer to help with
anything and everything. She is not afraid to think outside of
the box or to work hard. Carol is a wonderful example for our
students in helping them to feel comfortable with whom they
are and to be proud of themselves. This is so evident in so many
ways but especially when Carol sings. She lets the kids know
that it’s just fine to be loud and proud… And a little bit off key.
Carol’s office door is always open for a quick chat or an indepth conversation. She encourages parents to be confident in
their parenting skills. She helps to put anxious parents at ease
and helps them to get the services that their children need.
Carol makes everyone feel special, even baking favorite cakes
for her teachers’ birthdays. The impact that Carol has had on
countless families both in our congregation and our community
is remarkable.
On a personal note I want to wish Carol Mazel Tov on a
milestone year at TSTI. I cannot think of a person more
deserving of a wonderful celebration. I hope that you will join
us on Friday, March 13 at 6 PM to honor and celebrate Carol!
Linda and Rudy Slucker
Religious School
Shalom Y’all! That is the phrase that
warmed my heart as my husband
and I visited Savannah and Charleston over winter break. I was so very
touched by the southern hospitality,
especially by the Jewish community,
where we were welcomed in both cities with open arms.
Savannah is America’s third oldest Jewish community. On July
11, 1733 forty-two Jews arrived from England to start a Jewish
community in the colony of Georgia. Most were Spanish/Portuguese Jews who had lived as Crypto-Jews, publicly practicing
Roman Catholicism and secretly preserving their Jewish heritage. They arrived in the colony of Georgia with a Torah and a
circumcision kit. In the beginning they met in people’s homes,
until they built the first Congregation Micke Israel in 1820.
We were lucky enough to view the Torah, which is in remarkably good shape considering its status as the oldest Torah in the
United States. The sanctuary is haunting and awe-inspiring,
feeling much like a cathedral in Europe. Our guide was a proud,
knowledgeable descendant of one of the founding families of
this bustling, proud community.
Charleston is known to be the birthplace of Reform Judaism in
the United States. It was the largest port of entry and boasted the
largest Jewish community in the US until Ellis Island opened in
1892. In 1749 a group of Jewish settlers formed Kahal Kadosh
Beth Elohim, meeting in various homes until funds could be
secured to build a synagogue in 1794. Sadly, it was destroyed in
the great fire of Charleston in 1838. The current building was
constructed in 1841 and is one of the most beautiful examples
of Greek Revival architecture in the world; it is the second oldest synagogue in continuous use in the United States. We had
an amazing tour with the temple’s President, a proud southerner who is also a member of the DAR -- the Daughters of the
American Revolution. She led us on a tour in their cemetery, the
oldest and largest colonial Jewish cemetery in the South. Among
the graves are those who lost their lives in the Revolutionary
War, War of 1812 and Civil War as well as many prominent
leaders both within the synagogue and the larger community
of Charleston. We noticed how many graves were marked with
Spanish names and are of Sephardic descent.
Jews have made many important contributions to life in the
South, including curing the yellow fever epidemic, fighting in
several wars and erecting many important buildings and monuments that give testament to their accomplishments. One of the
most striking things to me was the immense pride they all have
in being American Jews. Most can trace their roots back six
or seven generations. It was a pleasure to observe their strong
commitment to preserving and continuing to help Jewish life
flourish and grow in the South.
Mindy Schreff
Religious School Director
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Our Bar Mitzvah
Jack Gordon Parry
February 28, 2015
Jack is the son of Liz and John Parry,
brother of Lucy, and grandson of Caryl
and Marvin Anklow.
Mitzvah Project: Jack has “twinned” with
a Holocaust survivor to learn her story and
conitnue awareness of her history.
YOUR VOTE MATTERS!
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
IN ISRAEL.
As committed members of the American Jewish community
we know all too well the importance of a strong relationship
between American Jewry and Israel. Each strengthens the other,
albeit in different ways and, through the relationship, we build
a Jewish future.
The next few weeks present us with an opportunity to help
shape the nature of Jewish life in Israel. Through April 30,
2015, every single Jew will have an important – and real –
opportunity to make their voice heard. The American Zionist
Movement (AZM) will hold elections to determine US Jewish
representation to the World Zionist Congress (WZC), the highest legislative body of the World Zionist Organization (WZO).
These elections are held once every four years. The result of
these elections is important.
The composition of the Congress has both financial and policy
implications in Israel, as resources are directed to recipients
in Israel based on the representation of each party within the
Congress, and the policy positions of those parties.
The number of delegates to Congress are allocated as follows:
Israel 38%, United States of America 29%, other countries of the
Diaspora, 33%.
TSTI Supports
Dress for Success
Our December clothing drive for Dress for Success, organized
by Susan Siegeltuch, realized its goal of collecting business attire for women in the job market. In fact, they caravanned 4 cars
packed to the gills with clothing that filled a huge Dress for Success van. We share a note from the Director of the Morris County
office:
THANK YOU!! To all the volunteers and kind hearted congregants
from Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel from South Orange, NJ. who
made the Annual Holiday Clothes Drive to Benefit Dress for Success Morris County Career Closet a great success!!
On behalf of our administrative staff, Board of Directors, and the
Women that we serve in 8 counties...
THANK YOU!!
Special thanks to a great group of volunteers: Ellen Blake, Judy
Epstein, Gail Barry, Cindy Sobelman and Jennifer KatzHickman.
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These elections are the strongest way for American Reform Jews
to promote and encourage the ideals of justice, equality and
democracy in Israel itself and help build the kind of Jewish state
we all know is possible. By voting for the Association of Reform
Zionists of America (ARZA) slate, representing Reform Judaism,
you’re supporting:
•
Women’s Rights & Gender Equality - Striving to create a
world in which gender equality is the rule – where men and
women can pray, work and live together as equals deserving
of the same respect and honor.
•
Religious Equality - Envisioning and working for a society in which all denominations are treated fairly and with
respect – and all of us are seen as Jews, regardless of our
denominational affiliation. Reform rabbis are free to perform marriage rites for Jews anywhere in the world-except
in Israel!
•
Security in the Region - Lasting peace, security and stability for Israel, the Palestinians and the surrounding Middle
East region is possible and although the road may seem
long, we are building the path to that peace every day.
As Reform Jews, ARZA shares a commitment to K’lal Yisrael –
the many voices of the Jewish people united as one, working
to foster a Jewish peoplehood and state in which the ideals of
pluralism, equality and peace help to secure prosperous, fulfilling Jewish lives for us all.
Requirements to register to vote:
•
You must be Jewish
•
You must be 18 years or older by June 2015
•
You must be a resident of the United States
•
The registration cost is $10.00 USD ($5.00 USD for those
under age 30)
For more information and to register to vote visit www.ReformJews4Israel.org
Women’s
Connection
Once again the Women’s Connection is happy to offer
scholarships for a Reform Jewish summer experience. Its
purpose is to support and reinforce the commitment of our
Temple youth, grade school through high school, to Reform
Judaism by providing scholarships for summer experiences
sponsored by the Reform Movement. This fund has been
made possible by tributes to the Women’s Connection Fund for
Reform Jewish Summers. Scholarships of $500 are available
on a one-time basis, subject to certain parameters set forth
below. Scholarships are granted in the following priority order:
(1) the recipient is attending a Reform Movement summer
program for the first time, (2) the recipient is not attending a
Reform Movement summer program for the first time, but has a
financial shortfall preventing recipient from attending a Reform
Movement summer program, (3) the recipient is returning to
a Reform Movement summer program. There are a limited
number of scholarships available so they are awarded on a firstcome first-served basis and then in the priority order set forth
above.
The Scholarship is subject to the following parameters. First,
the recipient must commit to share his or her experience in
a formal manner with the Temple community in order to
encourage other youth to participate in the Reform Movement
summer experience. Second, the applicant must be a
current member of the Temple’s Religious School . Third, all
applications are due by March 1, 2015. A decision will be
given shortly thereafter by the Scholarship committee. The
Scholarship check is made payable to the recipient’s Reform
Movement summer program.
For the calendar year 2015, three scholarships are available to
encourage your child to attend a Reform Movement camp or
program. Your child must submit an application in letter form
to the Women’s Connection Scholarship Committee, attention
Wendy Ferber. Mail the letter to Wendy Ferber, 33 Tennyson
Drive, Short Hills, NJ 07078. Each letter must include:
1. The reason he or she would like to participate in a Reform
Jewish summer experience.
2. The specific name of the Reform Movement camp or
program.The dates of planned attendance.
3. The parents’ name, address, email address and telephone
number.
4. A detailed explanation of how he or she will share his or
her experience with the Temple community (for example,
a Temple Bulletin article, speaking with religious school
classes about the experience, etc.).
Please encourage your children to participate in the Reform
Movement’s summer youth activities. Show your support for
our efforts on behalf of Reform Judaism and your children
by joining the Women’s Connection, participating in our
fundraising efforts and contributing to the Fund through
tributes.
Renaissance Group
Coming up on February 1 is our ever-popular Day of Games
Super Bowl Sunday, chaired by the winning team of Goldberg
and Scharf. You know it will be a fabulous afternoon, and we’d
like you to be there.
We enjoyed both of our Lunch and Learn events in January
and look forward to Lunch and Learn on February 11 when
Rabbi Cohen will be our “guest” speaker. Please join us – bring
your lunch and the Renaissance Group will provide coffee and
noshes. As always, we meet in the Mansion at noon.
Mimi Braun
Adult Ed
Comparative Religions
Monday, February 23 at 7:00pm
(snow date: March 30)
Instructor: Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Religious traditions attempt to speak to the human condition and elevate our spiritual lives. In this session, Rabbi
Cohen will look at three areas of overlap among the major
world traditions and then delve into ways they may use the
same terminology but mean very different things. RSVP
to [email protected]
If you’ve changed your email address lately, and haven’t
let us know, we’re SEARCHING for you. Please keep us
updated so that you will always receive special notices,
the Thursday e-Blast, and for those who have signed up,
the Bulletin, too.
In Memoriam
ANNETTE BERGER
IRIS BLOOM
Sister of Elaine Turen
PAUL BODNER
Step-father of Wendy Blaney
ERNIE ESKIN
Father of Rachel Fisher
SHERI LOWENTHAL
Sister of Mark Lowenthal
HENRI NISENHOLE
Father of Jacquie Frydman
JOSEPH OGUSHOFF
Brother of Diane Lieberfarb
ALEXANDER RIMALOVSKI
Father of Frank Rimalovski
RUTH SCHULMAN
Aunt of Linda Kirsch
HAROLD SCHULTZ
Father of Carol Welsch
EVELYN SORRELL
Mother of Alan Sorell
Grandmother of Tracy Horwitz
FRANCES STUTMAN
Mother of Randi Meiseles
May their memories be for a blessing
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TRIBUTES
Contributions in memory of loved ones and in honor of the simchas in our lives are acts of loving kindness. We are grateful for
your generous support of Temple through various Temple Funds.
TEMPLE FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Steve Sorkenn
Linda & Joel Scharf
Muriel B. Fielo
Bendit Weinstock
Irwin Jordan, father of Arlene
Brafman
Debbie Bernstein
Henry Landsberg, father of
Mark Landsberg
Margery Gering Feinberg
Annette Berger
Linda Kirsch
Evelyn Sorrell, grandmother of
Tracy Horwitz
Helene & Jack Fersko
Ellen & Jay Rice
Philip Reizel
Erika Wojciechowicz
Florence Kaufman
IN HONOR OF
Special wedding anniversary
for Roz & Leon Fink
Linda & Joel Scharf
IN HONOR OF
A special birthday for Ramon
Green
Frankie & Marty Weiss
Jonathan Messeri & Natalie
Fisher on Ethan’s Bar Mitzvah
Lisa & Ron Suss
The birth of Ryan, grandson of
Jay & Ellen Rice
Norma Nagel
Adele & Julian Astion
A new grandchild for Toby &
Rick Staenberg
Jesse, Leslie & Ariel
Bayer
Barbara & Jon Green’s new
granddaughter, Lily
Lynn & Jay Rashbaum
A special birthday for David
Bershad
Helene & Jack Fersko
The birth of a grandchild for
Donna & Thomas Cohen
Margery Gering Feinberg
Craig Krandel becoming TSTI
President
Margery Gering
Feinberg
IN MEMORY OF
Evelyn Sorrell, grandmother of
Tracy Horwitz
The Wishnow Family
Max & Gail Weisenfeld
IN APPRECIATION
Rabbi Miller
Cantor Finn
Lisa & Seth Levine
RABBI COHEN’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Wallace Kaufman
Estelle & Jay Fine
IN HONOR OF
Josh Nelson’s appointment as
a Judge
Estelle & Jay Fine
Holiday wishes to Brad &
Stephenie Rice
Jill Stokes & Lois Cortese
CANTOR ARONSON’S
MUSIC FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Muriel B. Fielo
Elly & Larry Silverstein
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MELVILLE & ROSE
BERLOW MUSIC FUND
IN HONOR OF
A special birthday for Dorothy
Sher
Doris Rudner
New Year wishes for Elly
Silverstein
Doris Rudner
BROTHERHOOD FUND
FOOD PANTRY
IN MEMORY OF
Milly Iris
Lisa & Robert Ozer
IN HONOR OF
The birth of Ryan, grandson of
Jay & Ellen Rice
Lisa & Robert Ozer
Bar Mitzvah for Ethan Messeri
Debbie Bernstein
GELLIS FAMILY
FUND FOR SENIOR
PROGRAMMING
IN MEMORY OF
Ruth Sher
Dan & Matty Goldberg
A special birthday for Joel
Scharf
Dan & Matty Goldberg
Evelyn Sorrell, grandmother of
Tracy Horwitz
Matty & Dan Goldberg
Harold Schultz, father of Carol
Welsch
Carole AnzaloneNewman & Doug Newman
SPEEDY RECOVERY
Elly Silverstein
Sharon & Roger Sachs
GREEN FAMILY PULPIT
FUND
IN HONOR OF
Barbara & Jon Green’s new
granddaughter, Lily
Ellen & Jay Rice
PEARL & SAM GREEN
PRESCHOOL FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Milly Iris
Ronald & Lisa Suss
IN HONOR OF
Barbara & Jon Green’s new
granddaughter, Lily
Judy & Robert Epstein
IRIS FAMILY MATTERS
FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Milly Iris
Harold & Annette Littman
Sharon & Stuart Falkin
Jane Silberfein
Arthur Seiden
Helene & Julia Leone
MAURICE
KOENIGSBERG ARTS
AND MUSIC FUND
IN HONOR OF
Special occasion for Doris &
Joe Newman
Helen Kessler
JOSH LITTMAN VIDEO
FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Muriel B. Fielo
Harold & Annette Littman
Irving Warhaftig
Harold & Annette Littman
Harold Schultz, father of Carol
Welsch
Harold & Annette Littman
IN HONOR OF
A special birthday for Ray
Green
Gerry & Marvin Gould
A special birthday for Judy
Krandel
Annette & Harold Littman
POMERANTZ FUND
FOR ADULT JEWISH
ENRICHMENT
IN MEMORY OF
Evelyn Sorrell, grandmother of
Tracy Horwitz
Debbie Bernstein
Jesse, Leslie & Ariel
Bayer
PRAYER BOOK FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Muriel B. Fielo
Bobbe & Vernon
Futterman
SUSAN ACKERMAN
SOMMER FUND FOR
SOCIAL JUSTICE
IN MEMORY OF
Irwin Jordan, father of Arlene
Brafman
Elliot Sommer
& Sydne Marshall
Loved Ones
Remembered
Tillie Abrams
Remembered by
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