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 -December 2017
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
The Reform movement has a deep attachment to the principles of justice and righteousness set forth in the Hebrew Bible. Taking its cue from the words of the Book of Deuteronomy (16:20), “justice, justice, you shall pursue” the Reform movement has historically viewed the obligation to seek justice to mean something more than just respecting the rule of law. Just as the prophets of ancient Israel spoke out against unfairness and oppression in their time, Reform Jews have long sought to remedy the evils and injustices of their own day by advocating for social change. In doing so, they viewed their efforts to pursue justice as central to their religious identity as progressive Jews committed to repairing a world broken by inequality, prejudice and moral blindness.
Isaac Noah Mannheimer (1793-1865), director of the first progressive synagogue in Vienna, was among the first modern Jewish leaders to openly advocate for social justice in the face of the economic inequalities of the first decades of the Industrial Revolution. The 1885 Declaration of Principles issued by the Central Conference of Reform Rabbis (“CCAR”), the principal rabbinical association for Reform rabbis, enshrined social justice as part of the spiritual and religious calling of all Reform Jews: “In full accordance with the spirit of the Mosaic legislation, which strives to regulate the relations between rich and poor, we deem it our duty to participate in the great task of modern times, to solve, on the basis of justice and righteousness, the problems presented by the contrasts and evils of the present organization of society.”
The 1937 Platform was even more explicit on the connection between Reform Judaism and social justice.
“Judaism seeks the attainment of a just society by the application of its teachings to the economic order, to industry and commerce, and to national and international affairs. It aims at the elimination of man-made misery and suffering, of poverty and degradation, of tyranny and slavery, of social inequality and prejudice, of ill-will and strife. It advocates the promotion of harmonious relations between warring classes on the basis of equity and justice, and the creation of conditions under which human personality may flourish. It pleads for the safeguarding of childhood against exploitation. It champions the cause of all who work and of their right to an adequate standard of living, as prior to the rights of property. Judaism emphasizes the duty of charity, and strives for a social order which will protect men against the material disabilities of old age, sickness and unemployment.”
The latest CCAR platform, issued in 1999, once again emphasized the connection between the principles of the Hebrew Bible and Reform Judaism’s commitment to social justice.
“We are obligated to pursue (tzedek), justice and righteousness, and to narrow the gap between the affluent and the poor, to act against discrimination and oppression, to pursue peace, to welcome the stranger, to protect the earth’s biodiversity and natural resources, and to redeem those in physical, economic and spiritual bondage. In so doing, we reaffirm social action and social justice as a central prophetic focus of traditional Reform Jewish belief and practice. We affirm the (mitzvah) of (tzedakah), setting aside portions of our earnings and our time to provide for those in need. These acts bring us closer to fulfilling the prophetic call to translate the words of Torah into the works of our hands.”
As these statements of principles make clear, the pursuit of social justice is part of our Reform Jewish DNA. We cannot turn our backs on the commandment to pursue justice without also turning away from the principles of Reform Judaism which we jointly cherish. Indeed, today Reform synagogues all over North America are energized as never before to seek ways to address the injustices found in their communities, both by direct services to those in need and by advocacy on issues of vital concern to people of faith. Temple Israel offers a variety of ways for you to fulfill the commandment to pursue justice. If you are interested in joining with others in our community seeking justice in our community, please contact me at the synagogue office (718) 727-2231 or at my e-mail address
mdhowald@gmail.com
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Rabbi Michael Howald
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A Message from
President Bryn Biren
It seems to be the job of the President to think of an uplifting message, or a Torah passage that relates to what this taking place at the synagogue that month to include in the monthly bulletin message.
This December my mind keeps coming back to the incredible schedule that I see on our calendar and my desire to get people out and involved. In 2014, when I gave my first speech as President I said that it was my hope to focus on the people and their relationships. I wanted to foster the sense of community and to reach out to new members.
Fast forward the clock to 2017 and not only am I involved with our current congregation, often referrred to as “ our Temple family”,
but I am focusing on our future Temple family through the Dr. Ronald Avis Foundation. Terry Baver and I have been working non-stop since June of this year to create an amazing program for young families ( and even older families) to enjoy.
The first week of November saw the start of programming through the Foundation. An enthusiastic group of 10 children, ages 5-8, began a six week program of LEGO Robotics. Another group, ages 9-11, began the Robotics “Clash of the Titans” six week course.
On Sunday evenings we are offering ongoing Adult Mat & Chair Yoga classes from 6-7 PM. The instructor, Denise Nizzare, offers a varied, strengthening and relaxing class, that is the perfect way to begin the week. Babysitting is being provided for young couples who would like to partake.
We will also be offering a four part program for young families. Brian Wild will offer his Interactive Animal Program on Sundays December 3, January 7, February 4, and March 11 at 12:30 PM. Brian will include information about animal lifestyles, science vocabulary, Jewish values, and there will be a question & answer period.
In the months of January and February we will have a Children’s Yoga class each Saturday evening from 5-6 PM for youngsters ages 6-10.
New to Temple Israel, and an offshoot of the Foundation, is the Social Justice Committee. In its formative stages, Rabbi is reaching out to our membership to determine areas of concern in our current world and ways in which our members choose to respond to those concerns. If you are interested in having your voice heard, call the Temple office and let LARA know - 1(718)727-2231.
I will keep you apprised of the many activities for children, adults and families that are being offered to new families AND to our current membership due to the generosity of Dr. Ron Avis. Tell your friends, your children, your neighbors and anyone new to Staten Island that Temple Israel is THE PLACE TO BE. If you want to fill your calendar with activity and connection in keeping with Reform Jewish traditions you are Home.
If you have any questions about membership through the Foundation feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Bryn Biren
President
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Notes from
Student Cantor Elizabeth Flynn
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“Don't let the light go out!
It's lasted for so many years!
Don't let the light go out!
Let it shine through our hope and our tears.”
(Peter, Paul, and Mary – “Light One Candle”)
It is truly hard to believe that we are here again. That time of year when the trees are naked, frost covers the ground in the morning and the sun sets so early that we feel as though it is deep night at 5pm. It is this darkness for me that is the most unsettling.
For the kids, though, this is one of their favorite times of year. Piles of leaves, winter winds, potential snow days and of course, the glow of holiday lights especially the menorah in the window.
Chanukah
, while technically a minor holiday in the Jewish calendar, is a much beloved holiday by most of us. There are obvious reasons why children, and the child within all of us, love this holiday – the presents, the family gatherings, the songs, and the good food – just to name a few. This time of year fills us with warm-fuzzy feelings and we rejoice in it. It brings us light and joy in the cold, dark nights of winter.
This Channukah season I am focusing on this concept of light. We are living through a time when our world seems shrouded in darkness. Mass shootings, terrorist attacks around the globe, ugly truths about the extraordinary presence of sexual misconduct in our society. Our world is in a deep need of healing.
So as we head into this holiday season, I am trying to figure out how I can help spread a little light in this deep dark world. I am not a super hero. I can’t magically heal the world. But I can help by bringing light into our community: Bringing joy and passion into our services, helping our children raise their voices in song and fall in love with their culture and faith and teaching my students what it means to do mitzvot and teaching them the concept of Tikkun Olam – literally repairing the world.
I am not a super hero, but I do have power to help. This holiday season let’s enjoy the time with our families and friends but let’s also give thought to how we can try and fight the darkness, lighting up our community with mitzvoth and love.
Student Cantor Liz
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As usual, Sisterhood has had another busy month. As we reflect on Thanksgiving, we are so very grateful for all the work our extraordinary sisters do to make sure that Sisterhood is able to continue our work of supporting our Temple and our community financially and/or by donating our time and our talents.
Our first Rummage Sale of the year took place on November 19
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. As always, we are astounded by Linda and Larry Hanibal along with their incredible family. There are not enough thank yous to cover all the hours and hours of planning, preparing, advertising, organizing, picking up, dropping off, storing and schlepping that they do to make this one of the most successful fundraisers Sisterhood holds (twice!!!) each year. Thank you to all those congregants who supported the event with their donations of their difficult-to-part-with treasures and those who came and purchased new treasures for their own homes. We are particularly grateful to all the men and women who helped us with the set up, the sales and, most especially, the clean-up. For those of you who look around the room and ask, “What are you going to do with all the stuff that’s left?”…..donations are made to the Vietnam Veterans who come and pick up everything that is packed up at the end of the sale, with the exeception of the linens. All those towels, and tablecloths and sheets and blankets and pillows not sold are donated to our local animal shelter to keep the shelter pets cozy and comfortable as they wait for adoption.
Thanks to your generous support of Sisterhood and it’s activities, we were able to purchase two new sets of tablecloths for the social hall. (Thank you to Fern Barris and Linda Hanibal for facilitating that!) We are now in the process of researching new silverware to add to the beauty of all our formal dinners and seders.
Speaking of dinners…..
Our
Chanukah/New Member Sabbath Dinner
will take place on Friday, December 15
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. All new members to our Congregation will be guests of Sisterhood and there will be a special blessing for them during the service following the dinner. Reservations are a must, so please be sure to get yours in on time. A flyer can be found in this bulletin or in the Temple lobby.
The deadline for reservations has been extended to December 7th!
If you would like to add your special latkes to our menu, please contact Shariann Ganz at fekete804@aol.com. Don’t miss this wonderful annual event. Be sure to bring your menorah to share in the beauty of the light! There is nothing like seeing so many menorahs glowing at the same time!
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the magnificent YAR EMANUEL bowl we are raffling off on December 3rd. (Details & photo can be found below.) It is sure to add beauty to all your celebrations!
As you read this, 10 Sisterhood members are beginning to pack for the experience of a lifetime at the URJ Biennial in Boston beginning on December 6
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. They, along with Rabbi Howald and Richie Biren, are excited to represent Temple Israel at this international event. We have the honor of being a Platinum Delegation, with such a large percentage of our congregation attending. We hope to attend workshops and activities, which will deepen our understanding of and relationship with Reform Judaism and Temple life and we look forward to bringing back some new skills and ideas to benefit our congregation.
All Sisterhood members are invited to take part in The 2018 Fried Leadership Conference will be held on March 1-4, 2018 in Nashville,TN. The WRJ Fried Leadership Conference (FLC), held annually, is a weekend-long experience to hone leadership skills and deepen connections with other sisterhoods, leaders, and WRJ. Traditionally geared towards current and rising sisterhood presidents and board members, FLC has expanded to include opportunities for all Sisterhood members to fine-tune their skills and reconnect with WRJ. During this weekend, attendees will take advantage of workshops that teach crucial leadership skills, create connections and network with other Reform women, experience meaningful worship, learn from poignant speakers, and enjoy time with WRJ leaders. FLC attendees will leave feeling rejuvenated and, with the support of their WRJ sisters, be better prepared to guide their own sisterhoods and serve as leaders in their communities. If you are interested in attending, please see the advertisement and links in this bulletin for more information.
Our next General Membership Meeting will take place on Sunday, December 3 at 10 a.m. We will have a wonderful presentation by Matthew Holtzman, son-in-law of Debra Smith Levine. Matthew is a physical therapist and will give us some new ideas about staying in shape. Don’t miss it! Thanks, in advance,to Pamela Rogozin and Barbara Tepper for arranging our program and breakfast for this upcoming meeting.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
December 3 -General Membership Meeting 10 a.m.
December 20 - Sisterhood Executive Board Meeting - 7:30 p.m. (at Temple)
December 25 - Christmas Day Food Preparation Event - 10 a.m.
To see our calendar for the entire year, please
click here
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In Sisterhood,
Jodi Siegel & Shariann Ganz
Co-Presidents
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BROTHERHOOD OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
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The Brotherhood year is off to a great start. We have 40 members, which is the largest amount we have had in quite a few years. It is very gratifying to see that the men of Temple Israel want to be a vital force in our congregation.
On Sunday November 5, Brotherhood co-sponsored the Candidates Forum. We were lucky enough to have many representatives running for office to come and give their views on the issues. It was very well attended.
The following week Brotherhood held its monthly Breakfast meeting. Items discussed were our upcoming annual Chanukah Card as well as the Chanukah Party Brotherhood is planning for the children. If you have not already done so, please be part of the well-wishers to our congregation by participating in the Card. Also remember that on Sunday December 17, immediately following Religious School, Brotherhood is sponsoring a Chanukah Party for the children. Crafts, Music, Stories, and special entertainment will abound and pizza and sufganiyot will be served. It promises to be a great Family experience for all. Flyers are available in the Temple Lobby or contact the Temple office for additional information.
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 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to aid in the research of Prostate Cancer, 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
- December 17- Brotherhood Meeting followed by The Family Chanukah Party
- January 7- Brotherhood Breakfast Meeting
Yours in Friendship and Brotherhood,
Jeff Ganz
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 2018
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GOOD & WELFARE
MAZEL TOV
Jeffrey Ganz on receiving the Star of David Menorah Award for Volunteer Service from the JCC.
Scott Levine and Family as his son, Landon, is called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah.
Miriam Friend and Family on the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson, Jacob Weiner.
GET WELL WISHES
Gillian Ricci, recovering from a bike accident.
Sue Freedman, recuperating from surgery.
Laura and Louis Glatt recovering from a variety of illnesses.
Dr. Alicia Baskin recovering from a new pacemaker-defibrillator implant.
Fred Simon recovering from shoulder surgery.
Rebecca Hand recovering from a broken foot.
Jay Duskin as he recuperates from rotator cuff surgery
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Thinking of you: Dr. Fred Marks.
CONDOLENCES
To the Lipsitz Family on the passing of Marilyn W. Lipsitz, mother of Kevin and grandmother of Rachel.
To the Family of Joy Nalitt.
WELCOME
New Members
The Astman Family
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CHANUKAH RESOURCES
December 12-20, 2017
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FOR CHANUAKAH AND ALL YOUR JUDAICA NEEDS, VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP OR CONTACT BLANCHE RICCI THROUGH SISTERHOOD!
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CELEBRATE CHANUKAH WITH US!
Join with Sisterhood as we welcome our new Temple Members and celebrate Chanukah Shabbat at dinner on Friday, December 15th. Get your reservations in early. Space is limited! New members of our congregation are invited to be guests of Sisterhood, but we still need your reservations!
*****THE DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 7
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BROTHERHOOD’S ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CHANUKAH PARTY
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GREAT FAMILY FUN!
Click on the flyer to download and print.
Get your reservations in early.
Bring your friends!
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SPREAD THE JOY OF CHANUKAH!
PARTICIPATE IN OUR COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CARD
Just click on the flyer on the left to download and print it!
Don’t miss the December 1st Deadline.
Please send tear-offs with payment in the Brotherhood Mailbox in the
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SISTERHOOOD CHANUKAH RAFFLE
A YAR EMANUEL BOWL WITH POMEGRANATES
RAFFLES ARE 1 FOR $5 OR 3 FOR $10
SEE BLANCHE RICCI TO PURCHASE TICKETS
WINNER TO BE DRAWN AT THE SISTERHOOD MEETING
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017
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The Ritual committee thanks the following congregants for accepting the honor of ushering and/or sitting on the Bimah during Shabbat services in November:
Karen Frey Gamoran, Barbara Fried, Joseph Gamoran, Jeffrey Ganz, Shariann Ganz, Susan Marks, Judith Pessah, Judy Scher, Alan Siegel, Jodi Siegel, Andrea Simon, Fred Simon and Inez Singer
Jerrold Gross and Nina Rohan
Ushering Co-Chairs
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
NO SHUSH SHABBAT
6:00 p.m.
FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE
7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
BRIAN WILD & HIS INTERACTIVE ANIMALS
12:30
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12
FIRST NIGHT OF CHANUKAH
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
CHANUKAH/NEW MEMBER SHABBAT DINNER
6:00 p.m.
(reservations required)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
CHILDREN’S CHANUKAH PARTY
1:00 p.m.
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Please consider becoming a member of our
KAVOD SOCIETY
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It helps to make membership available to all our families.
Speak to our Financial Secretary to upgrade your membership.
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WRJ
Fried Leadership Conference
2018
Sisterhood of Temple has applied for a grant to send representatives to Nashville, Tennessee, March 1-4, for what is sure to be an unforgettable weekend at the WRJ Fried Leadership Conference (FLC)! It is a 4-day experience to hone leadership skills, further Jewish learning, and deepen
connections with other sisterhoods, leaders, and WRJ.
FLC is intended for current, rising, and experienced sisterhood leaders, WRJ Board members and Board alumnae, new WRJ members, and any woman interested in WRJ and the Reform Movement. It is the perfect opportunity to gain and fine-tune skills, strengthen sisterhoods, broaden Jewish knowledge and spiritual horizons, and learn about and connect (or reconnect) with WRJ.
If you are interested in attending, please let Jodi Siegel know. You can
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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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TRIVIA NIGHT
Our November Trivia Night evening turned out to be a lucrative event as well as a big hit with all who attended. It was an evening of challenge and competition, but more importantly everyone had a lot of fun trying to answer all the thought-provoking questions. Thank you to all who participated and donated to this Temple Israel fundraiser.
LOONEY BIN COMEDY CLUB
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Now on to our next T.I. fundraiser. Our annual winter comedy event has been booked for the date above. (
Please note the date is now January 13th
). We are planning a wonderful evening of laughter and hilarity at one of our favorite off-site fundraising locations. Just ask anyone who has previously attended this event and they will tell you what a great time they had. We will be having a raffle and chances for a 50/50 winner. We invite you to join us. Flyers are in the lobby or
click here
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This Committee works diligently to bring you enthusiastic experiences for your enjoyment. Please partake in them and remember that by doing so you help to support our Temple Israel
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.
December 7, 14, 21, 28
Sundays 6:00-7:00 p.m.
December 3, 10, 17, 28
Members: $15
Non-Members $18.
Bring your own Yoga Mat
Both sets of classes are for
ADULTS ONLY
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Free baby sitting during Sunday classes only.
Both Chair and mat students are accommodated at each class.
For more information contact
Bryn Biren
1(718)727-2231
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For a list of High Holiday Donors,
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Religious School
(Sundays: 9:30 am–12:00 pm--11:45am for Kitonim)
Hebrew School
(Wednesdays: 4:30 pm- 6:00pm for Students in 3
rd
Grade & Up)
PLEASE NOTE:
Days there will not be school due to attendance of students in observation of Jewish holidays and/or public school holiday closings:
Dec. 24, 2017 (Sun.) Winter Recess
Dec. 27, 2017 (Wed.)Winter Recess
Dec. 31, 2017 (Sun.)Winter Recess
Our trip to The Eldridge Museum was entertaining and informative. Noah and Sammy took and passed the citizen’s test to become a US Citizen back in the early 1900’s. They also learned that if you were Jewish at that time, you knew what the ingredients of an egg cream were (no eggs needed)! Once we went home and I made them one, they loved it and have been asking me to make them one almost every day since! Mia learned how to crochet and even got her father, John, to have a go and try to learn too! I learned something new about one of my ancestors from a Genealogist that was on hand. Fortunately, we were able to bring home a photo of the three of us taken at their photo both with the beautifully restored Synagogue in the background.
If anyone gets the chance to visit this Synagogue—The Eldridge Museum—on their own, you will feel as if you have stepped back in time and might get a sense of warmth and a feeling of pride. Some of your Jewish ancestors could have even gathered and worshipped in this very synagogue when they first immigrated and came to New York City.
UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:
- Friday, December 1, 2017, Family Shabbat Service at 7:30pm.
Please make every effort to attend.
- Sunday, December 3, 2017, After Religious School at 12 noon, “Brian Wild & His Interactive Animals”—Reptiles.
- Tuesday, December 12, 2017, First night of Hanukkah (starts at sundown).
- Sunday, December 17, 2017, we will be having our Hanukkah Program for the children where parents will help to provide the fixings and take part in the celebrating. It should be a Latke good time! There will also be a Hanukkah Party that the Brotherhood is setting up following our Hebrew School day on that Sunday. Please see flyers in lobby or at the Temple’s website for info.
HAPPY CHANUKAH TO ALL!
Joyce Miller
School Advisor
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DECEMBER 1, 2017
Richard B. Marcus *
Ann Docteroff *
Harry Kaplan *
Tobie Schaeffer
Arthur Steinhart
Fanny Goldberg *
Faye Radin-Ferretti
Michael Rosch
Abe Friend
Diane Eisenkraft
And we remember from the Holocaust:
Tauba Harth
Yitzhak Wilnowski
Mendel Eichen
Hugo Menasse
Hendel Bas
DECEMBER 8, 2017
Joseph Berman
Joanne Hanibal
Helene Lipton
Joseph Reznikoff
Lillian Rebecca Scher *
Eileen Tepper
Elias Lusting *
Alfred Levinson
Evelyn Wildrick
Douglas Howald
Robert Nalitt *
Dorothy Peretz *
Bernard Haber
Nettie Mazer *
Jacob Mydlarz
Pearl Smith
Theodora “Teddy" Goldstone
Richard Lasher *
And we remember from the Holocaust:
Faygl Yakubowicz
Runa Zylbersztajn
Eidl Waksman
Klara Sieroka
Fela Ofman
DECEMBER 15, 2017
Peggy Bachman Boyer
Phillip S. Menna *
Morris Martin Blumin *
Savin Cohen *
Alvin Nalitt *
Anna Berg
Dr. Charles Biren
Harry Goldberg *
Charlotte Selma Kitoff
Selma Nison
Philip Hirsch
Rita Weinman
Charlotte Manger *
And we remember from the Holocaust:
Nandorne Iritz
Hedwig Senhofer
Kunigunde Simon
Izso Bohm
Edward Sztykiel
DECEMBER 22, 2017
Sophie Elman *
Morris Soller *
Meyer Meltzer
Florence Ruskin *
Shirley Schneider
Alexander Weiss *
Alan Guttsman
Julius Kerstein
Saul Polonsky
Fannie Reznikoff
Nicholas Straniere *
Sidney Tanzer
Roselyn G. Gross *
Joan Richter *
Beatrice Cohen *
Yetta Pisetzner
Morris Jaeger *
Harvey Slovin
Yetta Soller *
Mary Howald
And we remember from the Holocaust:
Gerhard Fellner
Albert Barraud
Brena Stieber
Ruwel Deutsch
Marian Tyczynski
DECEMBER 29, 2017
Julie Ellyn Kanter *
Mary Berlin *
Harriet Ganz
Roselyn G. Gross *
Sigmund Haber *
Jacob Kitoff *
Charles Kurlander *
Joseph Lipsitz *
And we remember from the Holocaust:
Tzipora Wajntraub
Sandorne Deutsch
Adla Hampel
Walter Levi
Hermann Singer
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These names are on our Memorial Wall.
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We wish the following couples a very
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Scott Levine & Debra Smith
December 12
Harry & Phyllis Elrich
December 19
Wallace Katz & Carol Rosen
December 22
Alan & Jodi Siegel
December 23
Stephan & Eileen Axelrod
December 24
Alan & Joan Bernikow
December 27
Bruce & Ellen Sheirr
December 28
Stephen & Inez Singer
December 28
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We wish the following people a very
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Alan Bernikow 12/02
Robin Howald 12/02
Peri Sgambelluri 12/02
Hon. Karen Wolff 12/02
Dr. Alicia Baskin 12/04
RubySteinhart 12/04
Alison Kaminsky 12/05
Ruth Andriani 12/06
Ada Kadin 12/06
James Cohen 12/08
Nicholas Straniere 12/08
George Targownik 12/08
Eileen Lee 12/11
Edward Sappin 12/11
Shari Greenspan 12/12
Laurel Grodman 12/12
Carly Kaminsky 12/13
Jaina Wald Baver 12/19
Joshua Baver 12/20
Sarita Pessah 12/22
Blanche Ricci 12/23
Alec Levine 12/23
Jodi Siegel 12/23
Amy Frank 12/24
Sheila Grossman 12/25
Jo Ann Lewis 12/25
Inez Singer 12/25
Jory Guttsman 12/26
Andrew Haber 12/27
Laura Andriani 12/28
Freda Wren Lopez 12/28
Alexandra Ruskin 12/29
Searle Selmon 12/29
Andy Kass 12/30
Harris Tiger 12/30
Lourdes Fuller 12/31
David Sorkin 12/31
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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 December 1, the Oneg will be sponsored by those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in the month of December.
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Let’s 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 99 cents a pair, 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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Meal Preparations
: You do not have to know how to cook to help prepare a Christmas dinner for Project Hospitality. Join us on December 25th at 9:30 am, as we put together a meal for about 200 homeless people on Staten Island. Yes, it sounds like a lot of food, but the more hands we have, the lighter the work load. We also need people with vans/SUVs to transport the food to the designated locations, starting at about 11:30 am. Please rsvp to Pamela Rogozin at
pamrogoz@gmail.com
if you will be joining us. Children are welcome, too.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara Tepper and
Pamela Rogozin
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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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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.
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To see list of all recent
Tributes and Program
Donations to Funds...
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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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THE DR. RONALD AVIS FOUNDATION
During the summer of 2017, through the generosity of Ron Avis, this new foundation was established. Ron had a vision that Temple Israel would flourish in the future if he made it financially possible for young families to join.
It took a few months to legally establish the Foundation, to determine its goals and to plan for meaningful goals for the children and the adults.
During the months of October and November we were excited to welcome our first three families to Temple Israel -the Steinhart, Kaminsky, and Aston families.
Our first classes began with two age groups of children attending the Resource Room where they worked on a Lego Robotics Program. Eleven children, ages 4-8, worked together as a team to create vehicles and accomplish goals. The older group of nine, 9-11 year olds, attended five sessions of the Clash of the Titans program. The final session for both groups will take place on January 6.
During the months of January and February the Foundation will be offering SING YOGA, a program of family Yoga for children and their parents ( or grandparents). The classes will take place in the late afternoon on January 20, 27, and February 3,10,17, and 24. Nancy CORRIGAN, an experienced Yoga teacher will lead the sessions.
On November 26 the Foundation hosted a joint PJ Library story, snack, craft event centered around the book “Bagels for Benny”.
Brian the Animal Guy brought his reptile friends to our Social Hall on 12/3 and will return again on Jan. 7, Feb.4, and March 11.
Each of the programs Robotics, Yoga and Animal handling is incorporating Jewish values. Each family receives a written take home packet describing the values that we want to teach each of our children.
What makes this opportunity so special is that the Foundation is enabling the children of our new families, as well as the children of our congregants, to enjoy these very special activities.
Not to be forgotten is Adult Yoga that is being offered each Sunday night at Temple Israel from 6-7 PM. Chair and mat Yoga is offered at the same time by teacher Denise Nizzare. Each class is different, challenging and relaxing. The class is free to Temple members and costs $15 per session for non-members. We are offering babysitting during the classes.
Rabbi Howald has established a Social Justice Committee that met for the first time on November 14th. The group will determine its on focus for community involvement and issues of Social Action that they determine as important to our congregation and the community. (You will be receiving e-mail messages periodically about these issues. If you do not wish to receive them, please call the Temple Office to be removed from the mailing list.)
If you know of any families who might be interested in joining Temple Israel just have them call the Temple office 1(718)727-2231 and they will be contacted.
There are so many exciting things coming up. We will keep you updated!
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.
Remember Temple Israel's certificates program for all your gifts during the holiday season!
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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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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CONTACT INFORMATION
718-727-2231
tmplisrael@aol.com
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
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Our E-Bulletin is shared with the entire Temple Israel Family and the Staten Island Community. If you are a local business or community organization and you would like to advertise in our monthly bulletin, please contact the Temple Office at 718-727-2231 or e-mail
TICommunication@aol.com.
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