Temple Israel Reform Congregation of Staten Island
315 Forest Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10301
tmplisrael@aol.com
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Rabbi Michael D. Howald Student Cantor Elizabeth Flynn
President Bryn Biren
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E-Shalom - January 2018
Temple Israel’s New Electronic Bulletin
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“Shalom, Welcome to Temple Israel....” is a phrase taught to us by Carole Lachman, a beloved, long-time congregant and bulletin editor who died in 2002. We named our bulletin in her honor and worked to realize her vision of Temple Israel as a community that welcomes the stranger and lets no one stand alone. As we move to a new version of this tradition of communicating with our Temple Israel family, we continue to forward Carole’s vision, love and devotion for our synagogue.
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A Message from
Rabbi Michael D. Howald
Wisdom or Action? Judaism Emphasizes Both.
Judaism has a lot to say about the importance of study and the premium placed on achieving wisdom. The pinnacle of knowledge in Jewish tradition is the sage who knows Torah and Talmud and can teach the lessons of these texts to others. Yet, despite the importance given to Torah study and scholarship in the Jewish community, our ancient texts also speak about the importance of deeds as an expression of wisdom. Indeed, without action, Jewish tradition regards even the greatest learning as fruitless and futile.
Pirke Avot, the Wisdom of our Ancestors, makes this point powerfully: “Anyone whose wisdom exceeds their good deeds -- to what are they compared? To a tree whose branches are many and whose roots are few; when the winds come, it will be uprooted and turned over. As it is said: " They shall be like a bush in the desert, which does not sense the coming of good: It is set in the scorched places of the wilderness, in a barren land without inhabitant. (Jer. 17:6 TNK).” But one whose deeds exceed their wisdom -- to what are they compared? To a tree whose branches are few and whose roots are many; even if all the winds in the world come and blow against it, they will not move it from its place. As it is said: "And they shall be like a tree planted by the water spreading its roots toward the stream, and it will not notice when heat comes. Its leaves will be fresh, in a year of drought it will not worry, and it shall not cease yielding fruit" (Pirke Avot 3:22)
As these words make clear, Judaism does not consider upright thoughts and diligent study alone enough to make us good people. Although wisdom may be the source of right action, it is our actions that preserves our wisdom and secures our legacy. Unless properly channeled into deeds in service to others, Pirke Avot reminds us, wisdom often comes to nothing more than an excuse for passivity in the face of injustice. Unless we put our wisdom to use in the service of humanity, accordingly, we have not fulfilled the purpose of learning in Jewish tradition. That purpose is not study for its own sake but to teach us, as Rabbi Harold Kushner has said, to freely choose to exercise our humanity in the direction of goodness.
In the months ahead, our congregation will hold a listening campaign to address the ways in which we can put our wisdom into action through deeds in service to our community. If you already have some ideas, please e-mail me at
mdhowald@gmail.com
. If you would like to talk with me or others interested in pursuing deeds of loving kindness here on Staten Island, we will hold several listening sessions at various times of the day over the upcoming weeks to hear from our members about what efforts in our community interest and excite you. Look for announcements about meeting times and places for our listening campaign in your e-mail, the Bulletin and on the Temple website. In the meantime, may your study be meaningful, and may it extend your roots toward the living waters found in the performance of good deeds.
B’shalom,
Rabbi Michael Howald
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Nota Bene
In order to keep our student Cantor informed about the news of the congregation, we have decided to add her to our Temple Israel Facebook page. In keeping with the nature of her supervision and mentorship, however, we have directed her not to accept "Friend" requests from the Congregation during the course of her internship. Thank you for your understanding.
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A Message from
President Bryn Biren
It rarely happens in my life. I go to many events and don’t come away feeling much of anything. Perhaps my expectations are too high. Maybe I have become jaded as I have grown older.
I do know that attending the URJ ( Union for Reform Judaism Biennial) in Boston, from December 6-10, left me feeling elevated and enthusiastic. I felt part of something extraordinary.
It is now three days later and I am still smiling to myself.
The Biennial is a gathering of Reform Jews from around the world. There were more than 5,000 people gathered together to learn, worship, sing, share and to inspire one another. We were also able to hear from Senator Elizabeth Warren, as well as Rabbi Rick Jacobs.
Temple Israel sent a Platinum delegation ( a very large group for a small congregation) consisting of Rabbi Howald, Libby Gershansky, Linda Brill, Linda Hanibal, Jodi Siegel, Beverly Mazer, Inez Singer, Judith Pessah, Rochelle Maltz, Blanche Ricci, Susan Marks, my husband, Richard and me. We attended workshops that we thought would benefit Temple Israel when we returned, as well as workshops that appealed to us individually. We also attended small and large worship services.
What I found to be most rewarding was being in a room with 100 other synagogue Presidents and hearing their stories. What happens on Staten Island is the same thing that is happening everywhere. How do we engage millennials?
What do parents want us to provide for their young children? How do we get them to join a synagogue? How do we retain our baby boomers? How do we plan for the future of our synagogue building and, even more important, how do we keep Reform Judaism alive?
I learned that I am not alone when I constantly worry about ways to make Temple Israel better. But, my worry turned to hopefulness when I looked on the huge stage of the convention auditorium and saw about 100 enthusiastic, engaged, hopeful young Jewish teens who are involved in the Reform movement singing and celebrating their Judaism. They are the ones who make me want to work harder, to plan programs for our youngsters and teens, and to convince each one of you to attend the next Biennial.
Make a notation today. Plan to travel to Chicago from December 11-15, 2019 and re-charge your Jewish battery.
It is an experience that will not be forgotten. ( Yes, I agree. What in the world would make them choose Chicago in December? Do not worry, I assure you that everything will be indoors!)
Sincerely,
Bryn Biren
President
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Notes from
Student Cantor Elizabeth Flynn
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It seems that every bulletin article begins with me saying something along the lines of “it’s truly hard to believe that we have already reached this time of year…” Perhaps it is because these last five months have been jam-packed with nearly every important milestone in the beginning of the Jewish calendar – from the high holy days to Channukah. It is true that it is a very busy time of year and the months seem to rush by in a blur.
There is, however, another reason that for me, everything seems to be flying by. As I enter January of my fifth and final year of Cantorial school, many things are beginning to clarify. Especially as we enter January, there are several things on my mind. Most urgent is the fact that on January 25, my thesis is due. It seems as though at this moment, my life revolves around the lives and works of the two composers I have chosen to focus on – Heinrich Schalit and Paul Ben-Haim and the lessons their lives have taught me.
Both well-known composers in their time, the two met and worked together in Munich, Germany up until 1933 when the NAZI regime was established in Germany. The point however is not the tragedy of their exile but in the hope, courage, and inspiration of what they chose to do in the wake of being forced out of their beloved country and hearing of the tragic ends of many of their kin. Both of these composers immigrated to new countries, the Untied States and Israel respectively, and worked obsessively to preserve, protect, and create Jewish music. They took control of rescuing the one aspect of Judaism that they could: the music of their people.
There are many lessons I take away from my extensive studies of these two men. The one however that I constantly reflect on is the importance of music in the preservation and life of Jewish spirituality and culture. January rings in the year 2018 - the year that I have been waiting for since entering Cantorial school in the spring of 2013. I am on the precipice of becoming a fully ordained cantor. I am about to be fully sworn-in to carrying on the tradition of protecting, preserving, and creating one of the most significant and special components of Jewish spirituality and culture.
It is beyond a substantial task and I feel the weight and significance of the previous generations of composers and cantors who came before me. Schalit and Ben-Haim figuratively have their hands on my shoulders as I step up to take up this task. While it is a job of immense significance, it is one that I joyfully take on with an excitement and energy that will carry me through the rest of this year and into the future. This would not be possible with out the inspiration and strength that I have gained during my time with you all at Temple Israel.
Thank you all so much, for your support and for joining me on this journey.
Student Cantor Liz
Nota Bene
In order for me to be better informed about the news of the congregation, it has been decided to add me to the Temple Israel Facebook page. In keeping with the nature of my supervision and mentorship, however, I have been directed not to accept "Friend" requests from the Congregation during the course of my internship. Thank you for your understanding.
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Have you ever thought about becoming
Someone Else
? I urge you to consider it! The benefits to you and to our Sisterhood and to our Temple would most definitely outweigh the risks! Who would that “someone else” be, you may ask? Well, I’ll tell you. “Someone Else” is the person who we all assume will take care of chairing committees, serving at onegs, setting up for Chanukah dinners, supporting fundraising events, planning dinners, buying supplies, and doing all the tasks that it takes to keep our Sisterhood and our Temple running smoothly!
Someone Else is not unique to Temple Israel. In fact, she (or he) exists at every single synagogue. Take a look at this video which was created by the very imaginative Rabbi and congregants at Temple Sholom in Cincinnati. It was shared at a workshop at the URJ Biennial entitled “Volunteers: How To Get Them and Keep Them”. The “Someone Elses” at our own congregation thought it would be a good workshop for me to attend!
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Make this your New Year’s Resolution for 2018: become
SOMEONE ELSE
for Sisterhood! Just commit to one or two simple activities. Choose what you love; choose what interests you; choose something you think might challenge you; choose something you’ve never done before! Bring your own talents and special gifts. Say “yes" when you’re asked, or better yet, don’t wait to be asked! Just show up! I can promise you that you will not be turned away. There is always something to be done. I can also promise you that you will feel great after you’ve accomplished your tasks!
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, you will be making our community better and stronger!
And on the subject of getting things done, Thank You ,Thank You, Thank You to Shariann Ganz and Jeffrey Ganz for the amazing Chanukah/New Member Shabbat Dinner on December 15th. It may have been snowy and cold outside, but our social hall was filled with the warmth and light of our Temple Family glowing in the lights of the Chanukiahs on every table. We are grateful to all those who contributed side dishes, including lots of latkes! We were thrilled to be able to welcome those congregants who are new to Temple Israel and present them with Sisterhood’s traditional Welcome Gift Bag with everything needed to celebrate Shabbat! Thank you to Sue Freedman, VP of Membership, and all who assisted in preparing those gifts.
We have a very busy couple of months coming up:
Friday, January 5- Birthday/Anniversary Oneg
Tuesday, January 16- Executive Board Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 21 - General Membership Meeting & Program - 10 a.m.
Saturday, January 27 - A Mystical Taste of Tu B’Shevat- 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 11th - General Membership Meeting - 10 a.m.
Sunday, February 11th- Sweetness & Love Cookie Decorating - 4 p.m.
To see our calendar for the entire year, please
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We hope to see you at each of these events. Please feel free to bring someone else and to be Someone Else!!!!
Wishing you a happy and healthy new year filled with lots of opportunities to volunteer!
In Sisterhood,
Jodi Siegel
Co-President
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BROTHERHOOD OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
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The Month of December was quite busy for the Brotherhood. Our annual Hanukkah Greeting card was sent to our entire congregation. This was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to send their greetings to all. Thank you to all that participated in this event. On Sunday December 17 the Brotherhood sponsored the Children’s Hanukkah Party. The event was well attended. It gave many of our new families the opportunity to bond with each other as the children enjoyed many of the activities that we had. The big hit of the afternoon was the dreidel cookie decorating. A big thank you to my wife Shariann, for baking all of the cookies. In addition we played Bingo, had face painting thanks to Brooke Lopez and of course Rabbi told a few Hanukkah stories to the children. The afternoon was topped off with Pizza, Sufganiyot and Ice Cream for all. The Brotherhood was extremely happy to provide this party for the children and their parents and grandparents. Thank to Alan Siegel, Larry Flaum, Steve Weinman, Alan Tepper and Dave Meltzer for their assistance.
Prior to the Party we held our monthly meeting where we discussed possible fundraisers. Stay tuned for information. We also discussed a possible Men’s Night out or other fun events where the men could get together for a nice evening.
Looking ahead we will once again distribute Yellow Yom Hashoah Candles to the congregation to commemorate Yom Hashoah. We are also going to have our annual Men’s Seder. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
I would like to welcome all of the new families to Temple Israel this year and invite them to participate in all of our events.
This year I have reinstituted the idea of giving Tzedukah in the name of something you are grateful for at the start of each meeting. This month we decided to send our Tzedukah to the American Parkinson’s Association to aid in the research of Parkinson’s disease , a very worthwhile cause.
Brotherhood is a vital affiliate organization to the Temple and I strongly ask that everyone become a member. We hold monthly meetings to take care of business, but more importantly to offer a bonding experience with your fellow men of the Temple Family.
Please share your ideas with us to enhance the Brotherhood experience this year. Together as one we will experience renewed strength.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
January 7 Brotherhood Breakfast Meeting
Yours in Friendship and Brotherhood,
Jeff Ganz
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 2017
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REFLECTIONS ON THE BIENNIAL
FROM TEMPLE ISRAEL’S PLATINUM DELEGATION
From Libby Gershansky:
It was my great privilege to be part of Temple Israel’s Platinum Delegation to the Union for Reform Judaism’s Biennial which took place in Boston from December 6
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As I sat at Shabbat morning Services on Saturday, December 9
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, wrapped in my tallit which connects me to the generations of my own family and to the wonderful women of Temple Israel with whom I made the tallit, I started to reflect on the meaning of this unique experience for me. Attending the Biennial was extremely inspirational and it gave me the opportunity to learn, pray, sing and dance along with 6000 Reform Jews from all over the world. Although I took a break from my addiction to the MSNBC news cycle, I was not living under a rock. We can all be proud of our Reform Movement, which is in the forefront of social justice all over the world. We passed resolutions on global refugees, quality public education for all, sexual violence in schools, racial justice, climate change and redistricting. The Reverend William J. Barber II reminded us that we have experienced and survived grave political crises of the past and should not despair. He referenced the prophet Amos and encouraged us to continue to help the poor and pursue justice and loving-kindness. Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke about what drew her to the political scene and told us that the fight is worth it because there are always small and important victories even if we don’t prevail in the larger argument. At a Friday morning service that I attended, Lesley Sachs, Executive Director of Women of the Wall and Anat Hoffman, Chair of Women of the Wall and Executive Director of the RAC in Israel, reminded us that the fight continues for equality for women to pray at the Wall. Even Fran Drescher, who made us smile, also spoke about her victory in bringing a Jewish woman star, and Judaism itself, to a prime time viewing audience.
I went to workshops that focused on engaging baby boomers and encouraging volunteerism. I went to a Shabbat lunch where journalist Abigail Pogrebin discussed her book-
18 Jewish Holidays- One Wandering Jew
- and her exploration of new rituals in our Jewish holiday calendar cycle. I hope to continue to discuss what I learned and find ways, working with Rabbi Howald, our Temple committees and Temple Board, to apply some of this learning to enrich worship and enhance learning experiences for all of us at Temple Israel.
Surrounded by the leaders of our Reform movement, NFTY youth group members singing and dancing in the balcony and in the aisles, motivational speakers, the music of Josh Nelson and his Biennial Band, Kol B’Seder, Nava Tehila and even Nefesh Mountian- a Jewish bluegrass group-I felt not only proud to be Jewish, but also confident that, despite other statistics, Judaism will survive and grow because of the broad scope and inclusiveness of Reform Judaism.
Jodi Siegel:
On the ride back to Staten Island from the 2017 URJ Biennial in Boston, As I returned from my second URJ Biennial, I thought about how I would respond to the dozens of “How was it?” questions I knew I’d be asked.
I could list a variety of synonyms for "amazing,” “energizing," or “spiritual”, but no word could could really sum up the entire experience. So, I’m going to change the question. Instead of “How was it?”, let’s make it “What was it about?”.
It was about sharing a bus ride with people you’ve known for years, but feeling like you’re on a camp trip!
It was about not caring where or when you have breakfast, lunch or dinner because you’d rather spend your time in a workshop or a service or a song session.
It was about hearing from and being inspired by Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, Senator Diane Warren, Governor Charlie Baker, Anat Hoffman, Fran Drescher and other leaders of the Reform Movement.
It was about the indescribable wave of emotion that comes over you when you sing and pray with 5,999 other Reform Jews.
It was about running into old friends like Stacey Rigler and Aviva Marer.
It was about accepting the stress of rushing into a 6000 seat auditorium and trying to save 12 seats and then accepting the serenity of sitting in an empty row waiting for my fellow Temple Israel delegates to arrive.
It was about walking 11,000 steps a day.
It was about making a meaningful connection with someone I just met, because we have similar challenges in our temples which are 2500 miles apart.
It was about wearing the tallit you made with your own hands and loving that it connects you to your personal past and the future of Reform Judaism at the same time.
It was about witnessing and participating in making history, taking stances on issues that really matter to me as a Jew.
It was about seeing a Torah portion projected on a huge screen while being chanted during a Shabbat service.
It was about singing our familiar melodies with the people who actually composed them.
It was about hearing how Strengthening Congregations,
Tikkun Olam
, Audacious Hospitality, Youth Engagement, and Transforming Texts can enrich my Jewish life and my community.
It was about impromptu 6,000 part harmonies.
It was about innumerable spiritual moments.
It was about having a crush on Josh Nelson and being in awe of all the musical talent which fills the Biennial.
It’s about spinning a dreidel with thousands of others.
It’s about the tears when 6000 people sing “L’chi Lach”.
It’s about praying together with my closest friends and with strangers who are, at the same time, my closest companions.
It was about seeing the spirit and energy in next generation of leaders in our Movement powerfully inspire.
It was about the joy of the NFTY teens and the joy of those adults who never really left NFTY.
It was about hearing a choir of 100 Cantors!
It was about attending workshops and taking notes and and learning from others and then discussing new possibilities for our own congregation.
It was about visiting the Exhibition Hall to find vendors with new ideas for our Temple and it was about little personal shopping!
It was about celebrating and welcoming diversity.
It was about the opportunities to dance whenever you feel like it!
It was about celebrating Israel.
It was about grappling with Israel.
It was about sharing this unique, emotional, spiritual and enjoyable experience with my Temple Family.
It’s about wishing every single member of our congregation could experience this.
So.....that’s WHAT IT WAS ABOUT!
Judy Pessah:
It has been several weeks since I returned from the Biennial in Boston and I still have chills going up and down my spine from the wonder of it
The Biennial was all about learning and so much more.The feelings of belonging and togetherness were phenomenal. We sang, we listened, and we absorbed. I sang so much that my throat is still not quite right The Congregant Choir, formed from all over the country, who came one day early to rehearse, and the Choir of 100 Cantors, including Cantor Suzanne Bernstein, were fantastic. And how exciting to sing many familiar pieces and have the composers right there in front of you. So much of the Music, that was new to us, emphasized the ongoing themes of Love, Peace, and Social Justice. After listening to the CDs I purchased there I am thinking of trying to arrange a concert of many of the songs on it, and inviting the Interfaith community. The lyrics are all about the issues we see in the newspaper each day, and how we hope to change them.
The number of learning sessions was vast and focused on Temple Management, Problem Solving and Music as a Tool for Social Change.
The plenaries were a combination of soul searching over issues concerning our country (Elizabeth Warren spoke) humor (from Fran Drescher) and others, and music and dancing in the aisles. Wow! Don’t you want to come to the 2019 Biennial, December 11-15 in Chicago?
From Susan Marks:
My favorite moments of the Biennial had nothing to do with the spirituality of the event but rather with the attendees of the event.
It was a pleasure watching young adults walking around the convention center with baby carriers and strollers committing and recommitting themselves to Reform Judaism. It was a joy watching the teens singing, dancing, and having so much fun. Their exuberance brought smiles to everyone's face.
From Bryn Biren:
The overwhelming feeling that is created by the Biennial is one of belonging. Gathered together in a convention hall with thousands of other Reform Jews you come away with an enthusiastic re-dedication to the work you are already doing locally.
Most inspiring is the sight of hundreds of teens who are singing, dancing and embracing their Jewish connections. It really gives you hope for the future.
Be there for the URJ Chicago Biennial 12/11 - 12/15, 2019
From Linda Hanibal:
I am told there was a quiet space (room 105) set aside for those who needed a respite away from the noise, the lights and other stimuli in the convention center. No meetings and no conversation. I can assure you that the Temple Israel Platinum Delegation never found our way to that quiet space. Rather, we attended morning worship with themes as varied as Yoga Shalom, Kolot Nashim: Women's Voices in Prayer and the God-Optional, artist driven Lab/Shul. We participated in workshops on topics that addressed diversity, innovation,social action, faith and community as well as the buzz words of the past two biennials "audacious hospitality." We listened, we learned, we shared, we shopped and we danced! We listened to speakers on a myriad of topics. We learned that our struggles are shared by many other congregations . We shopped in the exhibition hall where Girl Scouting was well represented by our own Blanche Ricci and every opportunity that we had, we danced. We were delighted to bring that spirit home with us as we danced in our own sanctuary on Shabbot/Chanukah eve.
Looking forward to Chicago in December 2019.
From Blanche Ricci:
If you have never been to a URJ Convention you should go once in your lifetime. There are workshops offered on many topics. There are interesting services offered everyday, by wonderful rabbis, cantors and speakers. There are musical programs and dancing. There is an exhibit hall with hundreds of vendors. You can buy anything “Jewish” and more. Having so many of our “Sisters” there added even more to the wonderful experience. But the best part are the Friday night and Saturday morning services. Nothing can beat the feeling of being with six thousand Jews, just like us! Familiar prayers and songs. And so many young people and kids. You go back home to your temple with the knowledge that Reform Judaism is alive and flourishing. Think about coming to the convention in 2019 in Chicago.
From Inez Singer:
Everyday at the Biennial was a different theme. Wednesday was Diversity; Thursday was Innovation; Friday was Action ; Saturday was Faith and finally on Sunday was Community. Mornings always began with services. The Exhibit Hall was open daily to find new programs, books, magazines, travel to Israel, music to buy and listen to and of course jewelry. Blanche and her friend Jill represented the National Jewish GS Committee!
There were many learning sessions each day pertaining to the theme of the day.
In the morning and evening there were wonderful Plenaries. We heard from Rabbi Rick Jacob's President of Reform Judiasm, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, Rabbi Joe Black, Fran Drescher, and many other speakers.
Experiencing Shabbat evening and morning services was so meaningful especially when you are with 6,000 Reform Jews of all ages, sizes, shapes and colors.
I enjoyed attending several learning sessions about Women's Torah Commentaries, listened to Anita Diamant discuss her new book about how the Jewish Wedding has changed over the years, a family therapy session about Joseph and his brothers, and engaging Baby Boomers in Jewish Life. I went to many other interesting learning sessions. I was occupied from morning till night! Oy!
A great part of attending the Biennial was bonding with our wonderful delegates from Temple Israel and Rabbi Howald. We learned, we laughed, we cried and we always ate!
I can't wait for the next Biennial in Chicago!
From Richard Biren:
Great bonding experience. The bus ride to and from Boston was easy and convenient. The convention center was located in an area easily accessible by a sky-walkway from our hotel, and it was surrounded by a huge modern shopping mall filled with upscale retail stores and restaurants. The lectures were entertaining and informative. The highlights of the convention were getting to hear and see Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Fran Drescher (of "The Nanny" fame) in person. All in all, the convention was a lot of fun!
From Beverly Mazer:
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to attend the 2017 URJ Biennial in Boston,
with members of our Congregation. It was a wonderful feeling being able to pray and
sing at services, with so many people of the Reform Movement. It was a feeling of
belonging to a much larger community.
There were so many workshops, speakers, and services, that everyone was
able to attend. There was something for everyone, depending on one's interest.
Elizabeth Warren was an impressive speaker. Themes of social justice prevailed,
throughout the Convention, with the idea of accepting people who have different
ideas and most importantly accepting how we can work together to find out that we
have more similarities than differences.
I look forward to having other opportunities in the future of attending such events.
From Linda Brill:
It was an honor to be part of Temple Israel’s Platinum Delegation to the URJ Biennial 2017 which was held in Boston Massachusetts from December 6 thru December 10
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. Most of us traveled to and from the Biennial in a private bus arranged by Jodi Siegel. It was a great way to travel. Thank you, Jodi.
During the Biennial we ate, sang, laughed, danced, learned and prayed together.
Arriving late afternoon on Wednesday, the first thing most of us did was attend was an interfaith worship experience. This was followed for me with other worship experiences including a Thursday morning God-Optional T’Fillah led by Lab/Shul ritual leadership and included a taste of Storahtelling, a Friday morning service Kolot Nashim: Women’s Voices in Prayer with, among others, Anat Hoffman (Woman of the Wall) and Rabbi Marla Feldman (Executive Director of Women of Reform Judaism). These experiences were followed by the amazing experience of praying with 6,000 Reform Jews at the Kabbalat Shabbat Service on Friday night and Shabbat Morning Services on Saturday. Friday Night Services were followed by an amazing and joyful Biennial Song Session. Torah Study Breakfasts preceded Shabbat Worship on Saturday and I attended Vayeishev: Women, Power & Sex in The Bible (Honoring 10 Years of The Torah: A Women’s Commentary). The leaders included Rabbi Marla Feldman. Shabbat Lunch Sessions followed Services and I attended Everything is in It: How Our Calendar Can Open a Jewish Life with journalist and author Abigail Pogregin. On Shabbat afternoon I attended a beautiful musical prayer concert with Nava Tehila.
There were plenaries to attend: Wednesday evening’s plenary featured Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and keynote speaker Rev. Dr. William Barber who truly inspired the attendees with his calls for action; Thursday evening’s plenary featured Israeli author David Grossman (whose book ‘To The End Of The Land’ we are reading as a congregation) and Rabbi Rick Jacobs who presented the “State of the Union”. Friday morning Plenary presented headliner Senator Elizabeth Warren.
There were workshops to attend: I attended: 1) Collaboration Techniques to Improve Your Congregation which emphasized the use of technology; 2) Eight Principles that Drive Strong Congregations; 3) The Jewish Community in the Year 2050; 4) Social Justice and Congregational Engagement.
There were late night programs: I attended a Michelle Citron Concert, a Nefesh Mountain Concert, A Sing-A-Long with Kol B’ Seder (Cantor Jeff Klepper and Dan Freelander) who performed a concert here at Temple Israel many years ago and finally a Jewish Plays Project.
I have attended three and one-half biennial conventions in the past (Florida, Boston, Washington, Texas-where I broke my foot before arriving at the hotel but that is another story) with friends and each were inspiring but having a platinum delegation of friends with which to share the experience made it extra special, Thank you to Rabbi, Bryn & Richie, Libby, Linda H. (my roommate), Rochelle, Susan, Beverly, Judy, Blanche, Jodi and Inez.
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Our Delegation
But where’s Rabbi Howald?
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Torah Reading
Shabbat Morning
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Voting Cards for Resolutions
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Judy showing you: We are here!
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Libby:
One Proud Reform Jew
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Focused on another amazing presentation!
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Inez completely absorbed in the program.
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Beverly being interested!
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A special message from
Mark Feuerstein!
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Stopping by to visit the Very Special Ladies at the National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting
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Nefesh Mountain and Friends
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Friday Morning Plenary with Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Kabbalat Shabbat Services - Friday Evening
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Friday Night Song Sessio
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David Grossman and Rabbi Rick Jacobs
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To watch the Webcast of any of these fabulous sessions and more,
CLICK HERE!
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GOOD & WELFARE
MAZEL TOV
Fern & Neil Barris on the birth of their granddaughter, Mia Victoria, to their daughter Gabrielle and husband Marcus Ledee.
Molly Honigsfeld Greenspan on the opening of her art exhibit t the JCC.
Jo Ann Lewis & family on the birth of her first grandchild,
Maude Di Leone-Levine.
GET WELL WISHES
Gillian Ricci, daughter of Blanche & Bobby Ricci, recovering from a fractured pelvis.
Sue Friedman recovering from surgery.
Dominick Andriani.
THINKING OF YOU
Alexander James Kilbride, grandson of Ruth Andriani is
home from the hospital and doing well.
WELCOME
New Members
Marnie Blit, Scott Schwartz and Ethan and Nathaniel.
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Resources to Celebrate
TU B'SHEVAT
The New Year for the Trees
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The Ritual Committee is grateful to the lay leaders who led Friday night and Saturday morning Shabbat Services and/or Torah Study during weekends in December when Rabbi Howald attended the URJ Biennial or was unavailable. We thank Jerrold Gross who led Friday night Services with Student Cantor Elizabeth Flynn on December 8
th
, 2017, and Alan Tepper and JR Rich who led Saturday morning Torah Study on December 9th and December 16th respectfully. In addition, we thank Pamela Carlton and Jaimie Blackman who led Shabbat morning Services on December 9
th
and Luigia Wiesner who led Shabbat morning Services on December 16
th
. Further we thank Jim Rohan for providing musical leadership and accompaniment at the Friday night Shabbat Service on December 29
th
when Student Cantor Elizabeth Flynn was off.
Additionally, we thank our Sisterhood and Brotherhood whose efforts contributed to Temple Israel’s Chanukah observance and celebration. Sisterhood co-President Shariann Ganz and husband Jeff Ganz and their committee were instrumental in providing Sisterhood’s Chanukah/Membership dinner on Friday December 16th and Brotherhood President Jeff Ganz and committee organized Brotherhood’s Chanukah Party on Sunday December 17
th
. Thank you to all.
Jeffrey Ganz and Linda Brill
, Co-Chairpersons Ritual Committee
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE:
We thank the following congregants for their assistance with ushering during services as well as for honoring the congregation with their presence on the Bimah during the since the last edition of E-Shalom:
Deanna Feder, Karen Frey Gamoran, Joe Gamoran, Ira Gershansky, Libby Gershansky, Karen Gross, Claire Guttsman, Larry Hanibal, Robin Howald, Sandy Mazzucco, JR Rich, Pam Rogozin, Inez Singer, Alan Tepper, and Rhonda Trontz-Allen.
Jerry Gross & Nina Rohan
, Ushering Co-Chairs.
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Rabbi Howald’s next book discussion will be on Monday, January 29, 2018. This will again be a Bring A Dairy Dish to Share dinner, to eat while we discuss, beginning at 7 pm.
The book Rabbi Howald has chosen is “To the End of the Land” by David Grossman, an Israeli author. As reviewed in the New York Times,
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Grossman offers a wonderful, almost quirky account of Ora raising her two boys. He has a way of making the most ordinary moments glow, each detail chosen to suggest how odd and engaging people are, and how unsimple and deeply interesting human relations become.
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Like everything else in the book, the haven of love and care that Ora creates for her sons and her husband is invaded by fear and misery and a sort of coarseness once her sons begin their military service, entering a world of roadblocks, ambushes and arrests that she can only imagine in horror."
Please let Judy know what you plan to bring! We hope to see you there, having read the book!
Remember, you can purchase Barnes and Noble gift cards to buy the book and Temple Israel will make some money from your purchase.
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JANUARY 5, 2018
Fannie Calmus
Morris (Moses) Eichler
Robert May
Isaac Schreiber *
Linda Schulman
Samuel Sheirr *
Florence Spungun
Louis Barnet *
William Garfunkel *
Marian Lee *
Telva Nison
Jerome Sommer
Bertha Dicker *
Olga Lieberman
Albert Melniker *
Norman Silverman *
Lydia Doris Weiss *
Phyllis Zimmerman
Herman Levinson
Rita Guttsman
Irwin Jaeger *
David Morse *
Arlene Rich
Abraham Schwartz *
Maynard Selmon
Selma Blumin *
Paul Kussner *
Samuel Shapiro *
And we remember from the Holocaust:
HEINRICH JULIUSBERGER
MARGARETE HERMANNS
GRIETJE VELLEMAN
AUGUST SIEBERT
PIA ROSENBAUM
JANUARY 12, 2018
Meyer Axelrod *
Claire Biren
Tina Goldstone
David Aronson
Barnett Kadin *
Irving Schwimmer *
Benjamin Feitelson *
Edward Kitoff *
Herman Lippman
Nathan Nadel
Michael Pisetzner
Dorothy Smith *
Lawrence Applebaum
Stanley Miller
Mord Reuben *
Shirley Bankofsky *
Rose Dunn *
Amelia Schmeidler *
Harry Docteroff *
Mildred Andelman *
Ruth Applebaum
Joseph Klauber *
And we remember from the Holocaust:
ERWIN SIMON
YAKOV HAUPTMAN
HANS JOHN
ANNA SEEAUF
SALI BRUECK
JANUARY 19, 2018
Alvin Myron Mulnick
Robert Koren
May G Stein *
Paula Brandt *
Daniel Lewin *
Florence Lustig *
Sarah Tatt
Barry Lee
Molly Rosenbaum
Joseph Stern *
Eileen Carlton *
Anna Dichter *
Louis Wolinitz
Marie Rosati Checchi
Joan Kass *
Rose Roth *
Nathan Sappin *
Edythe Kadin *
And we remember from the Holocaust:
ELISABETH KAHAN
EDMUND TYSZNOWSKI
MIKSA SZUNYOG
ALFRED COPPEL
KARL BICHEL
JANUARY 26, 2018
Bernice Hanibal
Melvin Sher *
Sandy Slamow *
Jack Freedman
Louis Kunofsky
Sam Lauter *
Sam Tannenbaum
Morris Taub *
Abraham Cohen *
Roy Dumont
Jerome Fishman
Leo Bleiman
Nettie Barnet *
Martha Dickar *
Beatrice Litkofsky
Arthur Lomazow
Sophie Mulnick
Joseph Pollak *
Hedy Schwartz *
And we remember from the Holocaust:
CLAUDE TONDI
EVA FRIED
MORDECHAI LEISER FUHRER
FRANZ REINHARDT
PAUL DIEROFF
*
These names are on our Memorial Wall.
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We wish the following couples a very
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Joseph & Karen Frey Gamoran
January 8
Dr. Ira & Libby Gershansky
January 26
Joel Tanzer & Elizabeth Feuer
January 30
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We wish the following people a very
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
01/01 Mitchell Smith
01/02 Eileen Axelrod
01/06 Joshua Targownik
01/08 Barbara Tepper
01/09 Sydney Kaminsky
01/09 Allan Weissglass
01/10 Laura Glatt
01/10 Jenna Kass
01/13 Dr. Mark Frank
01/15 Jason Goldberg
01/15 Timothy Harrison
01/16 Lyle Steinhart
01/18 Harold Wolchok
01/19 Sharon Bastelli
01/22 Jared Ian Baskin
01/22 Lindsey Baskin
01/22 Michelle Lee
01/23 Richard Biren
01/23 Lydia Leimsider
01/24 Rachel Hanibal
01/24
Dr. Frederick Hecht
01/25 Jonathan Duskin
01/26 Ralph Dickar
01/26 Jerrold Gross
01/28 Julie Cohen
01/29 Milena Haber
01/29 Kevin Lipsitz
01/30
Remy Larson-Devito
01/31 Jedd Wolchok
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We are sorry if your name was inadvertently omitted.
Please contact Lara at the Temple Office to update your membership information.
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B
irthday, Anniversary, Birth, Engagement, Wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah?
CELEBRATE ANY SIMCHA
and
share your joy with the Congregation at services on any Friday evening.
Sisterhood
will take care of everything for you!
To sponsor an oneg, just call the Temple office at 718-727-2231 and we will be in touch!
Please join us for Erev Shabbat Services every Friday.
On January 5, the Oneg will be sponsored by those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in the month of January.
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Special Thanks to
FERN BARRIS
JERRY GROSS
and
JOANNA MELTZER
for their time and assistance with the many aspects of the publication of this monthly bulletin.
Jodi Siegel
E-Shalom Editor
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SAVE THE DATE
!
Sweetness & Love
Cookie Decorating Class with Sisterhood!
Led by a professional baker!
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Sunday, February 11
4-6 p.m.
$40 per person
(payable to Sisterhood of Temple Israel)
Includes a Light Supper, Cookies & a Gift Box!
Flyers will be available in the Temple Lobby
Contact Claire Guttsman for more information.
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LOONEY BIN COMEDY CLUB! Saturday, January 13, 2018
Our annual winter comedy event has been booked for the date above. We are planning a wonderful evening of laughter and hilarity at one of our favorite off-site fundraising location. Just ask anyone who has previously attended this event, they will tell you what a great time they had. There will be raffles and a 50/50. We hope you can join us and start the year off with an evening a good laughs with good friends. Click on the flyer to download or get one from the lobby!
SAVE THE DATE!
May 12, 2018
Fundraising Committee Spring event:
Get out your dancing shoes and straw hats we are having a
Square Dance
. More details as we get closer.
Click on flyer
to download or print or pick one up from the Temple lobby.
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Respectfully,
Andrea Simon and Karen E. Frey-Gamoran
Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs
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Are you stressed?
Do you want to build your core strength?
Join us.
Thursdays 7:15-8:15 p.m.
January 4, 11, 18, 25
Sundays 6:00-7:00 p.m.
January 7*, 14, 21, 28
Members: $15
Non-Members $18.
Bring your own Yoga Mat
Both sets of classes are for
ADULTS ONLY
.
Free baby sitting during Sunday classes only.
(*Baby sitting not available.)
Both Chair and mat students are accommodated at each class.
For more information contact
Bryn Biren
1(718)727-2231
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Religious School
Sundays: 9:30 am–12:00 pm
(9:30- 11:45am for Kitonim)
Hebrew School
(Wednesdays: 4:30 pm- 6:00pm for Students in 3
rd
Grade & Up)
PLEASE NOTE:
There will not be school due to attendance of students in observation of Jewish holidays and/or public school holiday closing on:
Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
T
he children had a wonderful time with Brian Wild: The Animal Guy & his Reptiles on 12/3. Children got to touch and hold all different types of snakes. Some were too afraid but Brian had a way with getting the children to want to touch and wear his animals.
The children enjoyed eating Latkes at the school’s Hanukkah Program and having lots of fun after school at the Brotherhood Hanukkah party.
Thank you to all the parents who generously contributed to the event. A very special thank you to Joanna, Alina, Remy & Deborah for making latkes) and all who contributed their time to make this a special Hanukkah program for our children.
We welcome the following new students to Temple Israel:
Ethan Kaminsky
Talia Astman
Ethan Schwartz
Nate Schwartz
UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:
Friday, January 5, 2018, Family Shabbat Service at 7:30pm.
Please make every effort to attend.
Sunday, January 7, 2018,
after Religious School at 12 noon,
“Brian Wild, the Animal Guy & His Interactive Animals”—Domestic BIRDS.
Sunday, January 28, 2018,
Tu B’Shevat
Program
for Children.
Parents will help and take part in the celebration.
Have a Happy & Healthy New Year!
Joyce Miller
School Advisor
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SATURDAYS
January 20
January 27
4:00-5:00 p.m.
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14
TH
ANNUAL
ANTI-BIAS/ANTI-VIOLENCE SUMMIT
This event, hosted by Project Hospitality, was held at Port Richmond High School on Sunday, December 10
th
. In spite of the cold and snow, about 100 people attended, including several from our congregation. This was so informative, and inspiring! The speakers were two eye witnesses to the Charlottesville, Virginia anti-KKK demonstration several months ago, including the Vice President from Congregation Beth Israel, the Reform Jewish congregation serving the community. Told without drama, the speakers enlightened us with the details, as well as the fear and horror, experienced by the demonstrators.
For the second part of the program, attendees were given the option of participating in workshops on dealing with violence, or watching a short play entitled “Hercules’ Massacre”. We chose the play, and were well rewarded! Performed by professional actors, this is the story of Hercules killing off the soldiers who overtook his home. In his fury, he didn’t recognize his own wife and children, killing them too. When the fighting was over, he realized what he did. His father and a friend tried to console him, giving him options on how to live with what he had done and how to live with his grief. This was followed by a question and answer period chaired by the Youth Group of the NAACP, and a City Councilman.
These events and services are provided by Project Hospitality. Watch for a Sisterhood meeting this spring, where Robin Howald will educate us all about all the good works of this wonderful organization!
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Let’s not forget to help Silver Lake Head Start. All the children are from low income homes. Often, the 3 and 4 year-olds come to school without
gloves or mittens
. For only a small cost, we can help ensure that the children are warm. If you cannot find them in your local dollar store, please make a donation of a few dollars to Temple Israel Social Action. We will purchase the gloves for you!
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Half the Sky
by Nicholas Kristof
Nicholas Kristof, an Op-Ed columnist for the New York Times, wrote this book in 2008. It’s message still resonates today, especially in the light of recent allegations of sexual harrassment. The title comes from a Chinese saying, coined by Mao, that women hold up half the sky. Chairman Mao was trying to change the culture of China, to make people realize that women have worth.
In this book, Nicholas Kristof visits women in Southeast Asia, Africa, Afghanistan and India. He tells the stories of select women in these economically depressed parts of the world, highlighting how they are considered “worthless”. It is standard for infant girls to not get medical attention when they are sick, but families will spend their last coins to help for their sons. As a result, the infant and child mortality rates for girls are high. Girls are not sent to school, as all they will do is bear children, cook and clean the house.
There is a light, brightly shining on some horizons, as demonstrated by the numerous organizations that have been created to help women worldwide. We know some of these as “fair trade”, or “micro grants”. Nicholas shows how the life of a young girl can dramatically change.
Read this book! It is difficult, emotionally, to get through. But as Reform Jews, practicing the tenet of Tikkun Olam, heal the world, we need to educate ourselves. This book is highly readable, with many uplifting moments. If you want to discuss it, possibly align our Social Action projects with some of the programs described in this book, let me know.
Barbara Tepper, Co-chair, Social Action
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
Join the movement!
WOMEN’S MARCH ON NYC
TO STAND FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Step 2:
On January 14, at 1 pm, come to MakerSpace, 450 Front Street, Unit B, to make a sign (optional).
Step 3:
Be at the Ferry Terminal on January 20 at 8:30 am. Join the group, either Temple Israel, or Staten Island Women Who March. We will board the 9:00 am boat, take the train to Columbus Circle. The March is scheduled for 11 am to 3 pm.
Wear your pink hat! T-shirts and hats will be available for purchase from
Staten Island Women Who March.
See you there
Barbara Tepper, Judy Scher, Robin Howald, Terry Baver
(along with other prominent Staten Island women like Lorie Honor, Terry Troia and Marguerite Rivas
The more we are, the stronger our voices!
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 5
NO SHUSH SHABBAT
6:00 p.m.
FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE
7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7
BRIAN WILD & HIS INTERACTIVE ANIMALS
12:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
I*SHABBAT
6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
INTERACTIVE FAMILY YOGA
4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
INTERACTIVE FAMILY YOGA
4:00 p.m.
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Please consider becoming a member of our
KAVOD SOCIETY
.
It helps to make membership available to all our families.
Speak to our Financial Secretary to upgrade your membership.
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Temple Israel’s New Initiative Committee has invited
Rachel Marks
(Temple Israel Bat Mitzvah ’97)
to speak at our Shabbat service on January 19th at 8pm, about her experience climbing
Mount Kilimanjaro
last summer.
Please join us as Rachel speaks to us about her wonderful and amazing experience.
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IT’S JUST AROUND THE CORNER.....
FEBRUARY 28th!!
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE MITZVAH OF SENDING
SHALACH MANOT
Click on the Flyer
to Place your Orders for Sisterhood’s Extraordinary
SHALACH MANOT
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Sisterhood’s Passover Fundraiser!
Colorful Printed Matzos
Fully Edible
Kosher for Passover
2 different sizes
5 designs in each box
A unique and fun way to celebrate Passover!
Great gifts for guests and hosts!
Baked in Israel by MatzotAviv
Not available anywhere else in
New York!
Look for Temple Israel’s special code for ordering on line.
Details in our next Bulletin.
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If you have not yet addressed your annual commitment to Temple Israel, please do so before
December 31st.
If you have not completed your membership packets or made arrangements for your annual commitment, please email our Financial Secretary,
(No phone calls please!)
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C
ontributions to Temple Israel as tributes, dedications or memorials are welcome.
Donations can be dedicated to the general Temple Israel Fund or to any of the following specific funds:
- Adult Education Fund
- Building Preservation Fund
- Caring Community Fund
- Carole Lachman Memorial Fund
- Choir Fund
- Estelle A. Gootenberg Memorial Fund (for Torah Repair/ Restoration)
- Gerald J. Lustig Memorial Fund (for Ark & Ark Doors)
- Liheyot Fund
- Membership Fund
- Prayerbook Fund
- Rabbi Marcus Kramer Memorial Library Fund
- Shoah Education Fund
- Scholarship Fund
- Social Action
A $5.00 minimum donation is requested for these funds. Checks for donations to any of these funds should be made payable to Temple Israel.
PRAYERBOOKS
may be dedicated in honor or memory of a special person or occasion. For specific prayerbooks and donation amounts, scroll down to the bottom of this bulletin..
Please make checks for Donations to the
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
payable to that fund.
Donations in any amount may be made to
SISTERHOOD OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
or
BROTHERHOOD OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
with checks made payable directly to the affiliate organization.
For a leaf on the
TREE OF LIFE
in honor of a simcha, please scroll down.
For permanent
MEMORIAL PLAQUES
on our Family Memorial Wall or Original Memorial Wall, please call the Temple office at 718-727-2231.
To see list of all recent
Tributes and Program
Donations to Funds...
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THE DR. RONALD AVIS FOUNDATION
The Avis Foundation was established six months ago with the goal of making it financially possible for young families with children to join our congregation. During the past month we are happy to say that we have added another family to our membership. They are Marnie Blit, Scott Schwartz and their sons, Ethan and Nathaniel. The Blitt- Schwartz family joins the Steinhart, Kaminsky and Astman families.
The Robotics classes that 22 of our children have been enjoying has its final session on January 6th. This has been an educational and exciting opportunity for our boys and girls. We hope to offer Robotics again in the coming year.
On December 3, Brian the Animal Guy, entertained and educated our children with a program about snakes. Brian is returning on Sunday, January 7 to continue our animal program with birds and reptiles. Please join us at 12:30. Bring other families that might be interested in Temple Israel. The event is free.
On January 20 at 4:00 PM we will begin a six session FAMILY
ACTIVITY YOGA program for children, parents and their grandparents. We will gather in the Social Hall, on the floor and will be led by Nancy Corrigan, an experienced and motivating teacher. We will incorporate music, singing, mindfulness and relaxation. We will use mats, or you may sit on a chair. The classes are free to Temple members. There will be a charge for non-members.
Adult Mat and Chair Yoga classes are offered on Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM. The Avis Foundation is offering these empowering and strengthening classes, instructed by Denise Nizarre, at no charge to all of our congregants.
If you know of any young family that might be interested in becoming a member of Temple Israel please contact us at (718)727-2231, and we will get in touch with them immediately.
Sincerely,
Bryn Biren
Terry Baver
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Of course you do!
You can help Temple Israel raise much needed funds
without any cost to you.
We also can get Macy’s, Nordstrom, Saks Off Fifth, PetSmart, Peet’s Coffee, Barnes and Noble, Fairway, Marshalls/TJ Maxx. We are looking into getting The Container Store.
Just purchase gift certificates to these stores from Larry Hanibal, Rhonda Trontz-Allen, or Barbara Tepper. You pay the face value, but as we buy these in bulk, we get a discount. The discount becomes our profit, as much as 11% for Macy’s, 5% for the supermarkets and drug stores. Ask Larry or Barbara for details. There are many more vendors for which we can get gift certificates, so ask us if you have any special requests. Most gift certificates come in $25 and $100 denominations.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Tepper
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Commemorate a special celebration or honor a family member or friend with a beautifully engraved leaf or stone on our Tree of Life.
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LOOKING FOR A JEWISH
E-CARD
FOR HOLIDAYS OR LIFE CYCLE EVENTS??
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TEMPLE ISRAEL’S ANNUAL GALA BRUNCH
SUNDAY,
JUNE 10, 2018
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Consider DONATING A PRAYERBOOK
in honor of or in memory of a loved one or in celebration of life cycle event.
Select any of the prayerbooks used at Temple Israel for adults or children.
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Click on the Prayerbook of your choice for the Prayerbook Donation Form!
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PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT TEMPLE ISRAEL.
Be sure to mention that you saw their advertisement in our E-Bulletin.
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TICOMMUNICATION@aol.com
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CONTACT INFORMATION
718-727-2231
tmplisrael@aol.com
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
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TICommunication@aol.com.
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