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Adath Shalom
A Conservative Synagogue
JANUARY HAPPENINGS AT ADATH SHALOM
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Thu
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7 Wed 7:30pm
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8 Thu
9:30am
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9 Fri
9:30am
11:30am
6:00pm
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10 Sat
9:00am
11 Sun
9:00am
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13 Tue 12:00pm
14 Wed 8:00pm
15 Thu
9:30am
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16 Fri
9:30am
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17 Sat
9:00am
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19 Mon
21 Wed
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7:30pm
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9:30am
6:00pm
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7:15pm
Office Closed
Kabbalat Shabbat Family Service
4:25pm Candle Lighting
Shabbat Service, Parshat Vayechi
Religious School
Minyan, Torah Discussion and Breakfast
Experience the Art of Bibliodrama with Reb Deb
Writers’ Circle
Family Conversational Hebrew
Mah Jongg
Singing Community
Florence Melton Mini-School
Religious School
Mastering Stress: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life!
Mastering Stress: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life!
Shabbat Shapers: Pre-Schoolers Program
Morristown Soup Kitchen Lunch
Shabbat at Home
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
4:32pm Candle Lighting
Shabbat Service, Parshat Shemot
USY Regional Event
Religious School
Minyan, Torah Discussion and Breakfast
Sweet Taste of Torah with Rabbi Hammerman
Writers’ Circle with Pauline Hahn
Shul Boot Camp: Holy Rollers
Torah Fund Donor Luncheon
Chazak Luncheon
Singing Community
Florence Melton Mini-School
Religious School
The Jewish Angle
Shabbat Shapers: Pre-Schoolers Program
Shabbat Dinner with Eugenie Mukeshimana & Hannah Wechsler
Friday Night Live Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Service
4:39pm Candle Lighting
Shabbat Service, Parshat Va’era
Jr. Congregation (gr. 3-6)
Tot Shabbat (pre-K)
Shabbat Chavurah (K-2)
Lunch and Learn: Exploring Popular Jewish Symbols: Historical
and Contemporary Perspectives
Movie Sleepover
No Religious School – Martin Luther King weekend
Trip to United States National Holocaust Memorial in Washington DC
Office Closed – Martin Luther King Day
Mah Jongg
Singing Community
Florence Melton Mini School
Kadima Challah Bakery
Shabbat Shapers: Pre-Schoolers Program
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
4:39pm Candle Lighting
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JANUARY 2015
841 Mountain Way
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Office: 973-539-8549
Fax: 973-539-4884
Web: www.adathshalom.net
Bulletin email address:
[email protected]
Phone Extension
Moshe Rudin, Rabbi
[email protected]
Jack Korbman, Cantor
[email protected]
Brian Kalver, Student Cantor
[email protected]
Charlotte Frank,
Education Director
[email protected]
Juan Isaza, Facilities Manager
[email protected]
Pam Jorlett, Religious School
Administrator
[email protected]
Jayne Karten, Program Director
[email protected]
Laurie Lindner,
Synagogue Administrator
[email protected]
Jessica Davy, Youth Advisor
[email protected]
Rebecca Fish,
Teen Education Coordinator
[email protected]
Maxine Moses, Bulletin Editor
[email protected]
Susan Solomon,
Synagogue Social Worker
[email protected]
Michael Stepak, President
[email protected]
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JANUARY HAPPENINGS AT ADATH SHALOM continued
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9:00am Shabbat Service, Parshat Bo
Bat Mitzvah of Jessica Bleier
7:00pm Melavah Malka: Musical Havdalah & Sing-ALong
25 Sun
9:00am Religious School
9:00am Minyan, Torah Discussion and Breakfast
9:30am CASA Breakfast Discussion
10:30am Women’s Rosh Chodesh
10:30am Writers’ Circle
11:45am Shul Boot Camp: Choreography of Prayer
12:15pm Club 345 Challah Bakery
12:15pm Family Conversational Hebrew
2:00pm USY Challah Bakery
26 Mon 9:30am Serving at Dover Soup Kitchen
28 Wed 8:00pm Singing Community
29 Thu
9:30am Florence Melton Mini-School
4:15pm Religious School
7:00pm Torah on Tap
30 Fri
9:30am Shabbat Shapers: Pre-Schoolers Program
7:15pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
4:56pm Candle Lighting
31 Sat
9:00am Shabbat Service, Parshat Beshallach
Bar Mitzvah of Eitan Leinwand
Synagogue Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
Friday
9:00am - 4:00pm
9:00am - 3:00pm
Rabbi’s Drop-In Hours
Tuesday
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Feel free to call anytime!
Table of Contents
TOPIC
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
REMARKS FROM RABBI RUDIN
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FROM OUR SOCIAL WORKER
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS
BNAI MITZVAH
YOUTH NEWS
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COMMITTEE NEWS
TRIBUTES & TZEDAKAH
COOL EVENTS
ADVERTISEMENTS
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President’s Message
Adath Shalom relies on the generous contributions of our congregants. Our Kol Nidre Appeal allows us
to continue functioning on a day-to-day basis. Simply put, it is our most important fundraiser. Our
Sustaining Membership Program allows us to provide for those families who cannot afford to pay full
dues rather than turning away those who want to join but are otherwise unable to pay.
Thanks to our generous donors, so far this fiscal year we have raised $81,000 in contributions for the Kol
Nidre Appeal and the Sustaining Membership Program. Those of you who have donated $360 or more
to either of these two important fundraisers will be invited to a Donor Appreciation Brunch in the Spring.
Congregants also have generously contributed to our various synagogue funds. For those donors who have contributed to our
Torah Fund, a special lunch is scheduled for Sunday, January 11 at 12:30 pm. Torah scribe Linda Coppleson, who repaired
and reconditioned three of our Torah scrolls last year, will be on hand to explain the process.
Thanks to the donors who have contributed to the Mosberg Family Holocaust Education Fund, we are able to bring Eugenie
Mukeshimana, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide and founder of the Genocide Survivors Network, to speak to our
congregation on Friday night, January 16 at 6:00 pm. Two days later, on Sunday, January 18, an overnight synagogue trip to
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington will take place, also subsidized by the Mosberg Family Holocaust
Education Fund.
Finally, thanks to the generous donations to the Hoexter Family Caring Fund, we are able to have Synagogue Social Worker
Susan Solomon on site twice a week to help out with the critically important pastoral related needs of our congregants.
Please come meet Susan on Thursday, January 8 over wine and cheese at either 4:45 pm or 7:00 pm in the synagogue lobby.
Susan can be reached at [email protected].
A big Yasher Koach to our donors who make all of this possible.
Since we moved all Youth Services to the same Saturday morning each month, the attendance has been excellent. In both
November and December, we had over thirty children participate in Tot Shabbat (preschoolers), Shabbat Chavurah
(kindergarten through 2nd grade) or Junior Congregation (3rd grade through 6th grade). Having all the Youth Services on the
same Saturday of the month allows our families with children of different ages to have a specific program for each of their
children to attend. Our next Youth Services is scheduled for Saturday morning, January 17.
For Youth Services in the future, we are putting together a Puppet Theater. When I visited Israel with my family a year ago,
we attended a Saturday morning service in which all the children eagerly gathered around the Puppet Theater to hear stories
about the parsha of the week. I want to thank Jerry Moses and Bruce Wolosin for building the structure for the Puppet
Theater which is now in our Social Hall. Come check it out. We are still looking for volunteers to decorate, design and run
shows for the Puppet Theater. Contact Rabbi Rudin at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.
There is still time to sign up to join Rabbi Rudin and your fellow congregants for our upcoming synagogue trip to Israel from
February 19 to March 1. Our tour provider, Israel Tour Connection in Livingston, New Jersey, has many years of experience
in putting together memorable and inspirational synagogue trips to Israel. For more information about Israel Tour Connection
and our specific synagogue trip in February, visit israeltour.com, click on the Group Tours link and then on the Synagogue
Tours link. Our Israel Affairs Chair, Andrea Malmud, is also available to answer any of your questions. She can be reached
at 973-865-2077 or at [email protected].
I want to wish a Mazel Tov to Jessica Bleier (January 24) and Eitan Leinwand (January 31) as they are called to the Torah
this month to celebrate their Bat and Bar Mitzvahs.
I also want to wish a warm welcome to the four families that recently joined Adath Shalom. Bruchim Habaim to the
Dershewitz, Finger, Freifeld and Grodsky families. Altogether, eighteen families joined our synagogue in 2014. We look
forward to sharing many joyful celebrations with all of them.
Regards and Shalom,
Mike Stepak
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Remarks from Rabbi Rudin
Eight Lights - In Memoriam
Ner HaShem nishmat Adam - the human soul is G-d’s candle…
What do you call a place where the generations gather and connect? Where the dreams of the
past mingle with the dreams of the future, where the eternal values of the Torah are lived in
the day to day, where the traditions, language and visions of the Jewish people are nurtured?
What do you call a spiritual home where lives are lived in the light of eternity, where birth is celebrated, coming of
age and the joining of lives in marriage ushered in with joy, where grief is shared and support offered with such
love, where life is lived with meaning, renewed with faith, nurtured with hope?
We call it Adath Shalom - a Kehilla Kedosha, a sacred community.
The flames of our Chanukah Menorahs danced this year, reminders of miracles both past, present and future. Our
Shabbat Candles ushered in rest and peace, our Havdalah Candles brought in a new week of labor and innovation.
And our Shiva Candles were kindled as well. Kindled in grief, for we have lost much. Kindled in sorrow, for
each loss diminishes us. But kindled also in affirmation; for we have been so blessed by the presence of so many
righteous, beautiful Neshamas, souls whose legacy is built into the spiritual makeup of our families and our
community.
This year, we kindled eight Chanukah candles; and we kindled eight Shiva candles at the loss of eight of our
members; their loss brings to mind their uniqueness, their lives lived in grace, meaning and strength. I wanted to
share just a few words to recall them to memory: Zecher Tzaddik Livracha - the memory of the righteous is a
blessing.
We bid farewell to Steve Bitterman, Shlomo ben Shaul, who woke his children in the wee hours to take them
outside to watch the stars; a man of science, of love, laughter and wonder; a trailblazer of the Jewish community in
Morris County. We stand with Liz, an Adath Shalom Past President, and join our hearts with hers in support at
her loss.
We bid farewell to Mark Dunn, Adath Shalom’s hero of hope, whose warmth, gentleness, and humor touched us,
whose courage inspired us. Menachem ben Chanan David v’Menucha, your legacy will always be in our hearts
and we stand with Michelle, Arnold and Jeff, blessed by your presence.
We bid farewell to Eugene Ginsberg, Yosef ben Chaim HaLevi, whose connection with Adath Shalom extended
over generations, a leader in business, a man of heart and vision, who combined entrepreneurial innovation with
kindness, commitment and compassion.
We bid farewell to Brian Mazal, taken too soon; a loving son, husband, father and grandfather who loved to laugh,
to share good times with those he loved, a man of business with a gentle poetic heart, who faced adversity with
integrity and whose legacy is caring. We stand with Karen in her time of loss.
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Remarks from Rabbi Rudin continued
We bid farewell to Eileen Markowitz, Yocheved Bat Aryeh Leib V’Chana Rachel, a gentle artist, gardener, dreamer and lifelong equestrian who raised Shelties and with her beloved Sid graced our shul and community with her
support, commitment and presence. We reach out to Adath Shalom member Sid in honoring Lee’s memory and
stand with him.
We bid farewell to Julia Podbar, Yocheved Bat Moshe u’Penina, a member of Adath Israel and Adath Shalom for
most of her 98 years, from whose presence no one ever passed without some kindness, a compassionate caregiver
to her parents and her husband through his long illness, a loving aunt and a supportive presence to her family and
beyond.
We bid farewell to Louis Silberman, Eliezer ben Avraham, adventurer, inventor, and Navy veteran who was always there for his family; first mom and dad not only to their children and grandchildren but to whole generations
of sports teams and neighborhood kids. We stand with his daughter Faith Chinskey in honoring his memory and
legacy.
Finally, we light a candle in memory of the three young men who, while not members of our shul, are members of
our family- Eyal Yifrach, Naftali Fraenkel (an American citizen) and Gilad Shaar - the three young men martyred
trying to get home for Shabbat. We will not forget.
The eight candles that we kindle in memory of these members of our community burn and then eventually burn
down. But the candle of gratitude in our hearts for them, whose commitment and loyalty to their heritage and
community are inspirations and models for us, these flames of love, like the Ner Tamid, the eternal light over the
Holy Ark, will endure.
We begin the secular year with these remembrances not for grief, but for blessing - may the lights of their lives,
the radiance which does not fade or falter, bless those they love and the community they loved and kindle within
us the will to, like them, endure, stand strong in our faith and be, as the Jewish people has always been, beacons of
hope to all humanity.
Rabbi Rudin
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Susan Solomon
Synagogue Social Worker
Gratitude Mindset
To Increase Your Happiness& Your Health
I wish you a Happy New Year, 2015. It is that time of year when many of us set New Year’s
resolutions. These changes are frequently transitory as they are big changes to some negative
aspect of your life. This year, I urge you to make a different type of resolution, and one that has
been shown to increase your happiness and improve your all-around health. Adopt a Gratitude
Mindset, the practice of being thankful.
According to a Harvard Gazette article in 2010, “People spend almost 46.9% of their waking hours thinking
about something other than what they’re doing, and this mind-wandering typically makes them unhappy.” They
worry that something will happen in the future. They ruminate on past problems. This is a natural tendency of
us humans, but not usually very productive nor helpful and leads to great stress. Check out more about this study
at http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2010/11/wandering-mind-not-a-happy-mind/.
This Harvard study had a cell phone APP that tracked these patterns. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have an APP on
our phone (maybe a bit annoying) that alerts us when we are thinking negatively and, at that moment, give us a
tip as to how to think positively and have gratitude. Actually, it would probably be very annoying, at least until
we developed the skills to have more gratitude thoughts.
So let’s get started building your Gratitude Mindset. Below are 3 ways to create your own stop and take a
moment of gratitude. I hope you give them a try and are successful in bringing more gratitude into your life and
have more positive thoughts than negative.
I urge you to write down your gratitude thoughts - in a journal or a special place on your computer or cell phone.
Writing them down not only makes the statements more powerful, but you also reap the benefit of
reviewing the positive messages over and over which reinforces the gratitude. I suggest reading them over at
least weekly. Remember, it takes time and practice to build new skills; they say at least 21 days. So try the
Gratitude Mindset for at least that long. Hopefully you will continue all or part of the gratitude process.
Think gratitude thoughts upon waking up to start each day and to go to sleep each night for a more restful sleep.
Each time identify at least two (2) items of gratitude about events, people, or things in your life. This technique builds the positives. You can use this time for general gratitude about people in your life, things you
do or did, or even the weather. Or, you can focus on a specific issue that is important or challenging at the
time, such as relationships, finances, health, and steps towards fulfillment in your life.
When you are faced with an upsetting situation or person, think of three (3) things that are good about the
situation or person, if not at that moment, sometime in the past. This will put you in a more grateful mindset.
It will help defuse the situation and give you a chance to catch your emotional breath. Then, you can hopefully think more rationally, empathetically, and positively. Your response to the person will more likely be
less negative and hopefully open to problem solving.
Many people go around the table at Thanksgiving having each person say something they are thankful for that
year. Do this more frequently. It is a great way to share at a Shabbat dinner or launch the new week on
Sunday.
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Susan Solomon
Synagogue Social Worker continued
A wonderful resource on Gratitude is www.grategy.com - a website by Lisa Ryan. She offers weekly e-mail reminders on ways to develop the gratitude mindset and YouTube videos. She has published many books. One
that is highly valuable and practical is The Up Side of Down Times: Discovering the Power of Gratitude.
I wish you much success in increasing your Gratitude Mindset in 2015. Share the positive experiences with
your loved ones, as this has been shown to, not only, increase your positive thoughts and experiences, but also,
rub off on others. I would be grateful to hear about your successes in increasing your Gratitude Mindset.
If you find this Gratitude Mindset challenging to develop or find you are enmeshed in negative thoughts and
highly stressed, please give me a call to arrange a consultation. This is one of the services I am here to provide
to members of Adath Shalom. Call me at 973-539-8549 ext. 108.
Invitation
I hope you will join me on Thursday, January 8 for a program on other
ways to change your thoughts to change your life and reduce your
stress. Plus, there will be social time with refreshments for us to Meet
& Greet. The program will be offered 2x to help reach more members.
Select either 4:45-5:45 pm during Religious School or 7:00–8:00 pm.
See the flyer in the Bulletin for more details.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
I look forward to meeting you on January 8.
Susan Solomon, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW
Synagogue Social Worker, JFS MetroWest
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS continued
From Charlotte Frank / Education Director
Happy Secular New Year 2015!
I hope everyone had the chance to
enjoy some time off. December was
a busy month and January is looking
to be busy as well.
All of our classes, from Aleph
through Vov/Grades 1-6, are busy preparing for their
class services in the coming months. We will be
asking for your help in preparing festive onegs and
Kiddush lunches for these events.
Sunday, January 4, I invite all the Gimel parents to
join me for a session where you will create the siddur
cover for your child’s prayer book. Bring special photos or other decorations that you want to include on
this cover. If you can’t come that day between 12:30
and 2:30 pm, you can pick up a cover to work on at
home or you can come any other time and work in my
office. Please remember the covers are a surprise for
the students. We also need copy for your child’s book
plate in the siddur. Pam can give you samples from
previous years.
The Teacher Learning Conference is Sunday, January
11 from 2 to 5 PM and all of our teaching staff are
able to go thanks to your generous donations to the
Teacher Enrichment Fund. Besides a keynote speaker,
there will be two smaller learning sessions with ten
options to choose in each session.
On Sunday, January 25:
The Vov/Grade 6 class and parents are going to The
Partnership program on Mitzvot project ideas for Bar/
Bat Mitzvah from 9 to 11 a.m. for their class that day.
The same day, the Dalet/grade 4 class will be working
on their special art project for your home. We hope
that you have these dates on your calendar as we don’t
have make-up days.
Thursday, February 5, the Zayin Class/Grade 7 and
Hadar, our Rishon will be running a Tu B’Shevat
program for Grades 3-6/Gimel-Vov. Hadar is very excited to be doing this with the students. He is an amazing addition to our staff. Come out and meet him. He
is with the class most Thursdays.
Friday, February 6 is the Aleph Class/Grade 1 Family
Service. All are welcome as the Aleph class performs
some Shabbat songs during the service.
We welcome our newest students and I am always glad
to speak with families and prospective members about
our synagogue or Religious School. It is never too
early to start thinking about next year.
Charlotte
Youth Services are on January 17:
Junior Congregation is at 9:45 a.m. in the Beit Midrash/Library.
Shabbat Chavurah for K-2 is in the “old” four-year old
room and Tot Shabbat for Pre-K is in the Kindergarten
room. Both programs start at 10:30 a.m.
We have no school on Sunday, January 18, which is
Martin Luther King weekend.
One way to honor your son or daughter at
their Bar/Bat Mitzvah is to have family
and friends read from the Torah. This is
also a meaningful way to honor loved
ones on their Yahrzeit. Cantor Jack will
record a CD for you and give you the text.
Please contact the Synagogue Office to
request a Torah portion and CD.
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS
From Charlotte Frank / Education Director
Yasher Koach to the following Religious School
students who have completed their Shabbat
Attendance requirements.
Our Mighty Adath Shalom Arts Players
debuted The Miracle of the Oil, an original
play that tried to answer the question
about where the oil in the Chanukah story
actually came from, at the Religious School
Chanukah assembly.
Judah the Makabee visited to present awards
to students who had completed their Shabbat
service attendance goals – Mazal Tov!
Eli Kahn
Aleph/Grade 1
Charles Rosenthal
Gimel/Grade 3
Joshua Freiheiter
Dalet/Grade 4
Gavin Emdur
Dalet/Grade 4
Jonathan Stepak
Hey/Grade 5
Jack Reppen
Vov/Grade 6
Congratulations to Rebecca
Kirstein, our first Aleph/
Grade 1 student to receive
her Shabbat Attendance
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award.
B’NAI MITZVAH
Eitan is the son of Laurie and Jason Leinwand and brother
to Aleza and Noah. He attends Randolph Middle School, where
his favorite subject is Social Studies and he loves playing
percussion in the band. When Eitan grows up, he would like to
be an NHL hockey player. If that doesn’t work, he’d like to be a
tech entrepreneur.
To Eitan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah means becoming a
young man. He is looking forward to wearing a tallit, having
aliyot and reading from the Torah. He is proud to be a Jew
because of the special customs associated with being Jewish. He
loves celebrating the holidays with his family
Eitan Cooper Leinwand
(Eitan Chaim)
will become a
Bar Mitzvah on
January 31, 2015.
Eitan’s wish for the future is that there is peace in Israel
and all over the world. His mitzvah project was collecting
bicycles for the non-profit organization Pedals for Progress. He
was successful in obtaining fifty-six (56) bikes and over $800 in
funds to help ship them to Nicaragua, where those bicycles will
help fifty-six families have greater opportunities to succeed.
SHABBAT SHAPERS
Join this free weekly interactive program on Fridays, from 9:30-10:30am,
with Rabbi Rudin to teach your child about Jewish values, holidays and Shabbat!
The place to be Friday mornings is with Rabbi Rudin and the adorable participants of the Shabbat
Shapers Program. Shaping our littlest munchkins into menches, Rabbi Rudin leads the group in
Jewish music, crafts and kiddush. Participants have a chance to stay after program to continue
the fun, playing and socializing with friends in the preschool room.
The program has been such a huge success and we are always looking for volunteers to help Rabbi
Rudin. Thank you to Brian Kalver for stepping in when the Rabbi had Rabbinical duties, as well as
Wendy Becker and Michelle Dunn for also coming out for a morning of fun.
If you are interested in helping with the shabbat shapers program please email Mara at
[email protected]
See flyer later in the bulletin for more details
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YOUTH NEWS
Tot Shabbat (Pre-K) with Morah Shari
Saturday, January 17 at 10:30am in the Kindergarten Room
This month the children will be making edible snowmen! They will love it! We will sing songs and march around
with the Torahs, which is the class favorite!! Hope you can come!
Shabbat Chavurah (Kindergarten—Grade 2) with Morah Helaine
Saturday, January 17 at 10:30am in the “old” four-year old room
Come join us at our next Shabbat Chavurah on Saturday, January 17 for a special felt board Shabbat story. We will
read "Bim and Bom, A Shabbat Tale" and pretend to be a family getting ready for Shabbos; frantically cleaning the
house, cooking a Shabbat meal, setting the table, wearing our nice clothes and welcoming the Shabbat bride as we
all sit down and conclude with the brachot over the juice and challah. I look forward to seeing all my friends there.
Junior Congregation (Grades 3–6) with Morah Deb
Saturday, January, 9:45-11:30am in the Beit Midrash/Library
Emily’s Kitchen rocked the Mitbach (kitchen)
in December with delicious vegetarian chili for
our Mitzvah Meals program! Thanks to all of
our volunteers!
Our Yallah Post-B’nai Mitzvah
Class enjoyed a lively session
featuring a lesson on the meaning
of Chanukah, music and a genuine
Jewish survival skill - making
delicious latkes!
Thanks to our
energetic and dedicated teen
educator, Rebecca Fish, and to
the parents who came to share
the simcha!
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YOUTH NEWS
USY Chanukah Hunger Games
Our Men’s Club sponsored a
trip to Jewish Heritage
Night at the NJ Devils game
on December 17, complete
with a mini-concert by the
Maccabeats.
Way to light
up Chanukah!
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Chanukah at Adath Shalom
Kadima Torch Run and Community Candle Lighting at Adath Shalom, December 18, 2014
Menorah Lighting at Parsippany Town Hall, December 17, 2014,
where our Religious School students accompanied by Brian Kalver
performed along with Girl Scout Troop 95610.
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COMMITTEE NEWS
Holocaust Education Committee
Sam Varsano, Chair
Neighbors: A Three-Part Encounter with History, Humanity and Truth
The Adath Shalom Holocaust Education Committee presents three transformative experiences. Through
discussion and dialogue with those who have survived the worst in human nature, gain an understanding of
how to create a community of compassion and empathy. Join a special community made up of teens and
adults who will fearlessly explore the roots and reality of the Holocaust and Genocide
Part 2: Shabbat Dinner with Eugenie Mukeshimana and Hannah Wechsler
Friday, January 16, 5:00-7:15pm
We are proud to host community leader and advocate Eugenie Mukeshimana, founder of the Genocide Survivors Support Network. Eugenie is a survivor of the Rwandan Genocide who has dedicated her life to healing, human rights and tolerance and co-existence education. Hannah Wechsler is a resident of the MetroWest
community and one of the youngest known survivors of the Auschwitz death camp. Her story of survival is
compelling and inspiring. All Adath Shalom members and guests are welcome to join us for this free
event. RSVP to Jayne Karten at [email protected]. Deadline to RSVP is January 12.
Read about Eugenie at http://www.gssnglobal.org/Eugenie_s_Bio.html.
Ritual
Sue Silbert, Chair
Shul Boot Camp: Holy Rollers
Sunday, January 11, 11:45am-12:15pm
Learn the fine art of Gelilah - or rolling the Torah after reading - a genuine authentic Jewish ritual moment!
Join us for this informal, fun and spirited exploration of Jewish ritual skills - perfect for Religious School
families!
Lunch and Learn, Exploring Popular Jewish Symbols: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Saturday, January 17 12:00 - 1:00 PM
We will explore the meaning and significance of some of Judaism's favorite symbols. The historical and
traditional meanings of these symbols will be discussed along with the new associations they have taken on
in contemporary Jewish life. Facilitated by Deb Smith, Spiritual Leader
Shul Boot Camp: Choreography of Prayer
Sunday, January 25, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Uncomfortable/unfamiliar with Jewish prayer? No worries! Rabbi Rudin and Student Cantor Brian Kalver
will walk you through ritual in an open, engaging and informal setting. Ever wonder about the rhyme and
reason of standing, bowing and the other movements of Jewish prayer? Now....all questions answered as we
explore the Choreography of Worship... Join us!
Mazal Tov Shabbat Services
Share your Share your simcha (anniversary, birthday, birth of child or grandchild,
engagement, promotion, retirement and more!) with your Adath Shalom family.
Please fill out the form on page 26 to recognize your celebration. A placard sharing your
simcha will be displayed on the Oneg or Kiddush Table and your simcha will be
announced from the bima during services.
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COMMITTEE NEWS
Lifelong Learning
Ellen Muraskin & Cookie Samuels, Co-Chairs
Chazak
Join us for Forgiveness (and Lunch) on Tuesday, January 13 at 12 noon
Start the new year off with a good schmooze, a nice shul-cooked lunch and an emotionally clean slate! Hear
Sandra, certified senior advisor and grant recipient of the New York State Council on the Arts, talk about
letting go … of anger and resentment.
The ability to forgive provides many physical and emotional benefits. Yet most of us find it difficult to let go
of past resentment, anger and disappointment. And if you're in the wrong, why are the words "I'm sorry" so
hard to say? This program explores many ways to forgive, apologize and repair damaged relationships.
Please RSVP so we know how much lunch to prepare! Call Cookie Samuels at 973 366-0763 or email her at
[email protected]. And bring your friends!
In November, Chazak enjoyed Chaim
Lauer's surprisingly authoritative
presentation on Bubbemeises.
Oldest Established Permanent Floating Book Club
All dates are Wednesdays at 7:30pm unless indicated. Contact Ellen at [email protected] to find out who
is hosting in any particular month.
January 28: Fallen Angel by Daniel Silva
February 25: Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
March 25: World Without You by Joshua Henkin
April 29: Crooked Mirror by Louise Steinman
May 27: The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman
June 24: Indignation by Philip Roth
Summer, date TBD: Sonata for Miriam by Linda Olsson
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COMMITTEE NEWS
Sisterhood
Fran Heller, Meredith Ross, Carol Wolosin, Co-Presidents
BAM … CRACK … DOT …
ADATH SHALOM SISTERHOOD 2015-2016 MAH JONGG CARD SALE
The National Mah Jongg League offers us the cards at the same price we would pay ordering directly
from them, but gives us $1.50 per card back plus a bonus for our Sisterhood if we order 35 cards or
more in a bulk order. (Please note that the National Mah Jongg League cards are priced the same as
last year)
Please fill out the form and return to:
Attn: Karen Mazal
Adatlh Shalom Sisterhood
841 Mountain Way
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Questions? Call or text Karen at 973-865-1588 or email at [email protected]
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(Please Print)
Name______________________________________________________________
Cell Phone (____)____________ Email __________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________
______ Standard cards
@ $8.00 each = $_______________
______ Large Print cards
@ $9.00 each = $_______________
______ Total cards
$_______________
Deadline for card orders is Thursday, January 22, 2015
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Purim is coming!
E-mails will be sent mid-January with information on how to order Purim
baskets on happypurim.com.
We will be assembling the baskets on Sunday morning, February 22nd and
will need lots of helpers to get the baskets made. This has been a really
successful fundraiser for the synagogue in the past and hope we can continue
that trend.
Any questions please contact Robin Suskind at [email protected]
STEVEN M. ROTHBARD FOUNDATION
The Steven M. Rothbard Foundation was created by his family in an effort to perpetuate the memory of Steven
Rothbard, who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1997. The Foundation offers scholarships to four-year
college-bound high school seniors who are superior scholar-athletes or scholar-musicians. To qualify, the recipient, male or female, must be a member of the current graduating class, among the top third in rank, planning to
attend a four year institution of higher learning in the fall following graduation and have participated in either a high
school athletic or music program.
For an application, please call Laurie at the Synagogue office.
Completed applications must be mailed by March 31, 2015 to:
The Steven M. Rothbard Foundation,
c/o Beth Felsen, President
26 Black Birch Drive, Randolph, New Jersey 07869
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Giving is a part of our Jewish heritage and our Jewish way of life. Traditionally, Jews give “tzedakah” to commemorate occasions,
both happy and sad, and to acknowledge honors (aliyot), accomplishments, friends...almost anything. Giving can take many forms.
One can give of their time and effort to the Jewish community or to the synagogue. One can give books, tapes, or other necessary
and tangible items. Many, however, choose to give money, either to individual funds available through the synagogue, or to the
general fund, allowing the leadership to use the donation in whatever way it deems most necessary.
ADATH SHALOM EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO:
Faith Chinskey
On the loss of her father, Louis Silberman
ADATH SHALOM EXTENDS A MAZAL TOV TO:
DONATIONS TO THE HOEXTER FAMILY
CARING FUND WERE RECEIVED FROM:
The Appel Family
In honor of the Kaden’s 25th Wedding Anniversary
The Blackman Family
The Bleier Family
On Jessica becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Stephen & Carol Mandel
The Leinwand Family
On Eitan becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Irving & Faye Fishman
In thanks for the delicious Mitzvah Meal
DECEMBER ONEGS AND KIDDUSHES
ARE SPONSORED BY:
The Bleier Family
In honor of Jessica becoming a Bat Mitzvah
The Leinwand Family
In honor of Eitan becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Edith Davidson Ttee
The Wolfenson Family
In honor of the baby naming of Ava Kimowitz
YAHRZEIT DONATIONS TO THE HOEXTER FAMILY
CARING FUND WERE RECEIVED FROM:
DONATIONS TO THE RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY
FUND WERE RECEIVED FROM:
Elliot & Elaine Blafer
In memory of Faye Blafer
In memory of Leo Blafer
In memory of Imre Schwartz
Faith, Alex, Jen, Nicky, Laura & Michaela Chinskey
In memory of our father & grandfather, Louis Silberman
Norman Ende
In memory of Beatrice Ende
Arnold & Michelle Dunn
In thanks for Rabbi’s support during a difficult time.
Walter & Dorothy Friedel
In memory of George Salzman
Hal & Jeri Kimowitz
In memory of Louis Silberman
In memory of David Dershewitz’s mother Beth
In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Jim & Linda Wolk’s
granddaughter Morgan
Sid Markowitz
In memory of Anita Gilbert
Keith & Rochelle Rotenberg
Clare Shulman
In memory of Louis Silberman
In thanks to Rabbi Rudin for all the help, calls
and visits during my period of illness.
Dennis & Marilyn Weinberg
In honor of the Book Club
Mim Willinger
In memory of Louis Silberman
DONATIONS TO THE CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY
FUND WERE RECEIVED FROM:
Glenn & Barbara Davis
In honor of the marriage of Todd and Jenny Easton
Hal & Jeri Kimowitz
In honor of Cantor Jack and Barbara Korbman’s
granddaughter becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Steve & Barbara Nappen
In memory of Anna & David Rosenberg
Susan Olinsky
In memory of Max Martin Warner
The Popkin Family
In memory of Ira Popkin
David & Ellen Shinberg
In memory of Ira Shinberg
A DONATION TO THE BUILDING FUND
WAS RECEIVED FROM:
Rob & Robin Solomon
In honor of Larry Appel and his service to
the Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey.
KOL NIDRE DONATIONS WERE RECEIVED FROM:
Paul & Ellen Blafer
Bill & Joyce Friedman
Alan & Joan Gopin
Seth & Randi Rosenstein
Andrew & Maxine Smith
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Giving is a part of our Jewish heritage and our Jewish way of life. Traditionally, Jews give “tzedakah” to commemorate occasions,
both happy and sad, and to acknowledge honors (aliyot), accomplishments, friends...almost anything. Giving can take many forms.
One can give of their time and effort to the Jewish community or to the synagogue. One can give books, tapes, or other necessary
and tangible items. Many, however, choose to give money, either to individual funds available through the synagogue, or to the
general fund, allowing the leadership to use the donation in whatever way it deems most necessary.
DONATIONS TO THE GENERAL FUND
WERE RECEIVED FROM:
DONATIONS TO THE YOUTH FUND
WERE RECEIVED FROM:
Steven & Barbara Nappen
In honor of Hannah Stepak becoming a Bat Mitavah
Hal & Jeri Kimowitz
In honor of Sam Epstein becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Murray & Judy Weinstein
In memory of Gene Ginsberg
In memory of Louis Silberman
Barry Ottenstein
In honor of the baby naming of Ava Lee Kimowitz
Irwin & Carol Wolosky
In honor of their Aliyah
DONATIONS TO THE TEACHER ENRICHMENT FUND
WERE RECEIVED FROM:
The Milberg Family
The Petti Family
In honor of the Religious School Staff
YAHRZEIT DONATIONS TO THE GENERAL FUND
WERE RECEIVED FROM:
Faith Chinskey
In memory of Mickey Silberman
TREES WERE PLANTED IN ISRAEL BY:
Neil & Roberta Bernstein
In memory of Rosalind Pliskin
Jack & Ruth Shaffer
In memory of Frieda Shaffer
Jackie Harris
In memory of Louis Silberman
David & Oreen Wallach
In memory of Mary Leight
Mim Willinger
In memory of Gloria Moscovitz
Joseph & Gloria Weisberg
In memory of Samuel Weisberg
A DONATION TO THE MITZVAH GARDEN
WAS RECEIVED FROM:
Chazak
In thanks to the Epstein Family post Bar Mitzvah generosity.
SISTERHOOD TRIBUTE FUND
A thru M Elaine Blafer
(973) 402-6268 or [email protected]
To:
From:
To:
From:
To:
From:
To:
From:
N thru Z Patti Siegel
[email protected]
Angel Diaz
In honor of his speedy recovery
Elaine and Elliott Blafer
To:
Toby Edelstein
In memory of your beloved aunt Sylvia Dolch
Maxine and Jerry Moses
To:
Lisa and Sheldon Epstein
In honor of Sam’s Bar Mitzvah
Elaine and Elliott Blafer
To:
Howard and Fran Heller and Family
In memory of your beloved mother and
grandmother, Magda Heller
Maxine and Jerry Moses
From:
From:
From:
Melinda and Fred Israel
In honor of Alex’s Bar Mitzvah
Maxine and Jerry Moses
Sue and Andy Silbert
In honor of your anniversary
Randi and Rob Greenberg
Brenda and Mike Stepak
In honor of Hannah’s Bat Mitzvah
Maxine and Jerry Moses
CHAI Donation
To:
Howard and Fran Heller and Family
In memory of your beloved mother and
grandmother, Magda Heller
From: Lori and Len Brooks and Family
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COOL EVENTS in DECEMBER
Adath Shalom Beit Midrash!
Come and explore, discuss, learn, laugh, share and connect!
Four Great Opportunities for informal Jewish learning on Sunday mornings!
Davening and Parsha Schmooze!
Jewish prayer is most powerful when shared as a community. Join our seventh graders
and adults for a short morning service (30 minutes) to begin your week with a spiritual
blast! Then stick around for one of Rabbi Rudin’s inspiring discussions about the weekly
Torah portion over breakfast for learners of all backgrounds!
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM in the Sanctuary and Kiddush Room
Dates: Every Sunday when Religious School is in session
Rabbi Richard Hammerman’s Class
For over 40 years, Rabbi Hammerman has been intimately involved in almost every
aspect of the Conservative/Masorti Movement on either a professional or voluntary
basis.
Sweet Tastes of Torah: Jewish writings are filled with wisdom, humor, warmth and charm.
Rabbi Hammerman will guide us in a tour of the delicious vintages of the Jewish wine
cellar.
Kiddush Room: 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Dates: January 11, February 1, March 8 and 29
Writers’ Circle
Writing is one of the most powerful forms of self expression. Here’s a great opportunity for
Adath Shalom writers and those with an interest in writing. Here’s a chance to have your
material read and responded to by other writers. Any subject, any amount of writing experience - just come with a piece of writing you’re willing to share. Facilitated by Pauline
Hahn. Pauline comes to Adath Shalom with wide experience in writing, teaching, acting
and directing.
Rabbi’s Office: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dates: Every Sunday when Religious School is in session
Family Conversational Hebrew:
Learn how to speak Hebrew as a family! Join us for a fun and informal half hour of learning
vocabulary, phrases and useful expressions through games, informal exercises, music, videos and more! A great way to augment and enrich your child's Jewish education.
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Dates: January 4 and 25
Free for Adath Shalom Members!
RSVP to [email protected]
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Experience the Art of Bibliodrama with Reb Deb Smith
Sunday, January 4, 2015
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bibliodrama is text study using the imagination. Join us as we examine a
familiar passage in the Torah by stepping into it and making it our own.
We will become the personalities of our past, step into some gaps in the
Torah narrative and proceed as if the parasha is happening today.
Come along on a very exciting journey!
You will never look at our Torah stories the same way again!
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Does it ever seem that God doesn’t hear our prayers...
LET’S SING LOUDER!
Want to feel more comfortable singing during services?
Want to learn traditional tunes, and new ones too?
Join Student Cantor Brian Kalver on Wednesday evenings from 8 to 9 pm
in the Beit Midrash for Adath Shalom’s Singing Community program.
Everyone is welcome. No musical knowledge or ability needed.
Every voice increases the volume of our prayers.
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11
RSVP to [email protected]
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Join us for discussion over
to welcome
our SOCIAL WORKER, SUSAN SOLOMON.
Stop by for inspiration, conversation and to get to know
our on-site social worker from JFS MetroWest.
MASTERING STRESS
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
After January 1, it is common to think about changes we want to make in
our lives. Stress reduction is often high on the list. Susan will share some
approaches where changing your thoughts can reduce stress.
DATE: Thursday, January 8
WHERE: Adath Shalom Lobby
4:45pm - 5:45pm
(Join us while Religious School is in session)
or
7:00pm - 8:00pm
RSVP to Susan Solomon at [email protected]
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THE JEWISH ANGLE
Get spiritual, have a nosh, have fun!!
Short davening, discussion and dessert with Rabbi Rudin.
For Adults
Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Beit Midrash
January 15
February 5, 12
March 12, 26
RSVP to [email protected]
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2014-2015 Saturday Morning
Monthly Youth Services Schedule
Energetic, fun, interactive services, discussions and games to help your child
connect with Judaism, develop their character and feed their spiritual selves!
Junior Congregation (grades 3-6) 9:45 am with Debbie Cirkus
Morah Debbie brings stories and prayers to life and creates a welcoming prayer environment!
Shabbat Chavurah (grades K-2) 10:30 am with Helaine Schreiber
Morah Helaine is a dynamic educator who shares her love of Judaism with her students!
Tot Shabbat (pre-Kindergarten) 10:30 am with Shari Berman
Morah Shari is an engaging educator who makes Shabbat fun for our kids!
January 17
February 21
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
RSVP to Pam Jorlett at [email protected]
or just come by
After Youth Services conclude, please join us in the
Main Sanctuary for the conclusion of the Shabbat Service
and then Kiddush in the Social Hall
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Come spend a Saturday night with your Adath Shalom friends as
we sing “Farewell!” to Shabbat and “Hello!” to the new week.
Melaveh Malka
(Escorting the Sabbath Queen)
Musical Havdala and Sing-Along Night
Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Featuring:
Songs of The Beatles and Naomi Shemer
Pizza and Beer
Musicians, bring your guitars and other instruments.
Attendance is free
Donations welcome!
All ages welcome!
RSVP to Brian Kalver at [email protected]
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
7:00 – 8:00 pm
It’s all in the setting!
Hoist a few fine libations with us as we
discuss Torah topics and issues of the day from the profound to the amusing!
Join us over drinks and conversation at the
Hilton Parsippany
1 Hilton Court, Parsippany
to celebrate our amazing ancient and reborn
Hebrew language of Prophets and cab drivers,
toddlers and G-d him (or her!) self!
For adults
For information contact Rabbi Rudin
at [email protected]
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Pajama Neshama
Fridays: February 6, March 6, May 1, June 5
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Bring your pre-school children in their PJs for
an age-appropriate Shabbat Service with
singing, a craft and a bedtime story - concluding
with a light child-friendly Shabbat dinner!
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Adath Shalom
A Conservative Synagogue
841 Mountain Way, Morris Plains, NJ 07950-1955