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 Shirel Richman
Co-Presidents Jerry Gross and Alan Siegel
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E-Shalom - AUGUST 2021
Temple Israel’s 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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We are happy to announce that live Friday Evening Erev Shabbat Services in our beautiful Sanctuary have resumed. They are also being live streamed.
Saturday morning Torah study and Shabbat Services will remain on Zoom.
Links for Live Streamed services will be e-mailed to all congregants, along with the Friday night Progam, every Friday. The Zoom link for Saturday morning Torah Study and Services can be found below.
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ONLINE ACCESS TO
MISHKAN T'FILAH
Through the generosity of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, there is a free online flip-book version of our prayer book, Mishkan T'filah for Shabbat, available
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ONLINE ACCESS TO
MISHKAN T'FILAH for YOUTH
Through the generosity of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, there is a free online flip-book version of our prayer book, Mishkan T'filah for Youth, available
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Thank you to all who supported
Temple Israel
by participating in our Journal!
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A Message from
Rabbi Michael D. Howald
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Franz Rosenzweig, one of the most important Jewish theologian and philosopher of the 20th century, considered converting to Christianity in early adulthood. He announced his decision to his mother but decided to attend services on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur before taking the final step. We don’t know precisely what happened during those High Holy Day services, but we do know that he left those services a changed man. He never spoke about what changed his mind, or presented an account of it in his writings, but his mother immediately recognized the connection between her son’s attendance at High Holy Day services and his decision to remain a Jew. She confided her conclusion that Rosenzweig’s immersion in a praying Jewish community on the Day of Atonement helped him find his way back to Judaism to her son’s friend, Nahum Glazer, who later became a professor at Brandeis and Rosenzweig’s biographer.
Rosenzweig’s story testifies to the power found in a community of faith, and, as we contemplate a return to in-person services for the upcoming High Holy Days, it reminds us of the special significance that praying together on the most important days of the Jewish calendar will have for all of us in New Year that begins in early September. Like Rosenzweig, we have all been away from the sanctuary for a while and the same questions of faith and mortality, and the connection between divinity and humanity, that occupy our minds were on Rosenzweig’s mind as well in the months before he returned to the synagogue. His letters reveal his intellectual struggle with questions of belonging and belief, but he couldn’t move beyond them by holding himself aloof from his people. He resolved, accordingly, to immerse himself in the prayers of the synagogue on the longest liturgical days of the Jewish year before he decided to leave or stay. There, in the presence of fellow worshippers, praying out of a common prayer book and steeped in the special music of the High Holy Days, he found the clarity he sought, announcing to his Christian friend Eugen Rosenstock that conversion to Christianity was no longer possible for him after attending those services.
Would Rosenzweig have reached the same decision if he had attended those same services on Zoom? It's impossible to say but I doubt it. Don’t get me wrong. Our Zoom services were wonderful and essential, and they helped keep us together even as we kept ourselves safe by staying apart. It is comforting to know that we could resort to them again if, God forbid, we needed to stay apart again. Yet, Zoom largely relegated us to the sound of a single praying voice, or if we were lucky, two voices if they happened to live under the same roof. One voice, two voices, even voices three, however, lack the power of a congregation singing and praying together as one.
In the synagogue, Rosenzweig was surrounded by the faces and voices of others praying in a unison he could choose to join without worrying he would be muted for singing out of synchronization with the prayer leader on Zoom. On that day, we can only assume that something about the motion and the music, the unity and the harmony possible only when we are truly in each other’s presence helped Rosenzweig see something about his faith that he could not apprehend purely through intellectual contemplation from afar. By being together with his people, rather than apart, he found his way back, convinced that Judaism cannot be truly known by just its external expressions and history, but only by being part of it himself. He later wrote his friend Eugen about his decision not to convert. He said he could not explain it rationally to an outsider, that he could only do so from within the heart of the synagogue.
For that same reason, it is hard to put into words what in-person services will mean this upcoming High Holy Days. The power of being together, of course, does not outweigh safety considerations, but, as long as we can gather safely together under appropriate health protocols, being part of services together, seeing each other’s faces and hearing each other’s voices allows us to be inside the heart of services in a way that we never can be on Zoom. Assuming all goes well, accordingly, we will see and hear each other again as we recite the High Holy Day liturgy once again, this year starting in early September. There, in the midst of prayers hallowed by centuries, and music cherished by generations, we will find ourselves on the inside once again after being outside for so long. May this year’s services be meaningful and uplifting for all of us!
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A Message from
Co-Presidents
Jerry Gross & Alan Siegel
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As you read this article, we are actively preparing for our on-site High Holiday Services which will be taking place ‘early’ this year. We are anxious to welcome you to our Sanctuary on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur keeping in mind that we are still exercising Covid-related safety protocols to help to ensure the health and welfare of our Congregants. Some of these protocols will impact on what had become ‘usual’ for us but can no longer be safely implemented. Please refer to the letter that you previously received which is included in this article that outlines the precautions that will be in place this year. We are confident that we can count on your continued cooperation as we move ahead, toward reaching the ‘New Normal’ at Temple Israel. Thank you in advance.
Jerry and Alan
Jerry Gross
Alan Siegel
Co-Presidents
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July 21, 2021
Dear Fellow Congregants:
Since March of 2020, the focus of your Board of Trustees has been to maximize the safety of our congregants while enabling our community to be together through various means. At this time, we believe that it will be possible to worship together in our beloved sanctuary on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, but there will be changes to keep everyone as safe as possible while being together.
As difficult as it is to be sure of the shifting landscape of COVID precautions, the Temple Board has determined that we will follow these guidelines for our High Holy Day services in September. Of course, if government recommendations require more stringent measures, we will implement them and immediately advise you. Please be sure that you receive both News & Notes and E-Shalom in your family’s e-mail to be kept up to date. Contact the Temple office if you need to update them.
We will be continuing our policy of wearing masks at all times on Temple grounds during worship.
Ticket sales to non-members are limited to those who are sponsored by a Temple member or who have regularly purchased tickets in the past. There will be no ‘Door Sales’. We will, however, continue our policy of providing tickets to visiting students and temporary medical personnel.
To maximize safety, the congregational seating area will be broken up into two areas, with non-vaccinated attendees (and those who wish to join them) seated in the Social Hall. Access to that area will be gained through the patio doors. Children (and grandchildren) not eligible to be vaccinated due to age or medical condition can sit with their family in the vaccinated area if the family is vaccinated. (Vaccinated attendees may sit with family/friends in the unvaccinated area if they wish to be together.)
To speed up the seating process, we are asking that you submit proof of vaccination ahead of time to the Temple office to be kept in a confidential file. You can mail, email or drop off a copy of your proof of vaccination.
Some other points for your information:
· As we have been doing with Erev Shabbat services this summer, a unique streaming link will be provided upon request to those member or ticket holders who would prefer to participate in a virtual setting.
· Traditionally, our children’s service and Yizkor / Neilah have been open to the public. This year, attendance at those services will be limited to Temple members and ticket holders. The streaming links will be publicized and available to anyone.
· At Tashlich, following the Rosh HaShanah morning service, please provide your own bread for casting into the stream. We ask that you refrain from consuming it, and please remember to keep your mask on during that gathering, even though it is outdoors.
· There will be no community “Break the Fast” at the end of the Neilah service.
As always, we depend on your thoughtful decisions to respect the safety of our community by refraining from attending (regardless of vaccination status) if you are experiencing any symptoms common to COVID or have been exposed to infection.
On behalf of the Board,
Jerry Gross & Alan Siegel, Co-Presidents
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Dear Fellow Congregants,
Thank you for your continued support of the efforts of our Temple as we embark on our new fiscal year of 2021-2022.
By this time, each of you should have received your Membership Documents for the new year. As you have seen, this document has been streamlined, asking for updated information if there have been changes in your family status. In addition, the amount of your projected Annual Commitment, school fees and Mitzvah fees have been indicated. Once again you are able to honor these amounts by submitting your checks or indicating the credit card to which you want to apply your payments. Please be assured that the confidentiality of any submitted information will be maintained.
If you have any questions or concerns about these documents, please feel free to contact me either in writing or by calling me at 917-873-4739 and I will gladly speak with you.
Once again, on behalf of Temple Israel, please accept our thanks for your on-going commitment.
Alan Siegel
Financial Secretary (acting)
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See you in the fall!
B’shirah (with singing),
Shirel Richman
Student Cantor
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Adult Choir Rehearsals will resume in August.
Mondays, August 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursdays, August 12, 19, 26
Please check News & Notes and/or your e-mail for
updates on the times and locations.
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Jodi Siegel & Shariann Ganz
Co-Presidents
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On Thursday evening, July 15th, the Executive Board of Sisterhood, along with some of our returning directors, held a Welcome Event for our brand-new directors. It was a lovely evening. We had a little wine, a little cheese, and a lot of conversation. We are all looking forward to working together to keep Sisterhood strong and active.
We hope you will all consider joining us as a member or friend of Sisterhood. Just complete the tear-off on the letter you received from us recently and mail it back to us with your dues payment. We’d love it! Our “back in person” season begins on Sunday, September 12th with our first meeting of the new year. Please join us and Brotherhood at 10:00 a.m. for breakfast, camaraderie and to learn about all our plans for the coming year. All paid up members are welcome to join us for our Annual Paid-up Members Event on Sunday, October 3rd. We will let you know more details about this exciting event for our members in the coming weeks.
Special Thanks go to Rochelle Maltz, Karen Gross, Karen Gamoran, Marnie Blit Anita Zuckerberg, Barbara Fried, Sandy Feuerstein, and Claire Bleiman for providing wonderful for desserts for our unsponsored Onegs in July. Thank you to all those who have volunteered to serve in order to keep everyone healthy and safe. It has been wonderful being able to pray together again in our beautiful sanctuary and to enjoy deserts and each other in our social hall following services. Come join us on a Friday evening!
Our 2021-2022 Sisterhood Calendar is ready. Just click on the link below to see all the fabulous events we have planned for this year and mark your own calendars so that you can be there!!!
Wishing you a wonderful August.
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In Sisterhood,
Jodi Siegel & Shariann Ganz
Co-Presidents
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Click on the icon to the right to print or download the entire Sisterhood Calendar for 2021-2022.
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THE BROTHERHOOD
Temple Israel – Reform Congregation of Staten Island
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Hello Everyone.
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather. It has been so nice to be able to gather once again in person at Temple.
It is very important to keep the work of Brotherhood going strong as we move towards reopening.
Our annual Barbeque will take place on August 15th. If you have not already done so, please make your reservations. It is sure to be a great afternoon of good eats, fun and catching up with each other.
Thank you to all of the Brotherhood members for their dedication this past year, and I hope next year will be even better.
During these trying and unprecedented times we thank Rabbi for his spirituality, guidance and knowledge to lift up our feelings.
Our kickoff Breakfast for the year will take place on Sunday morning September 12th. I hope to see
everyone come out that day.
Now is the time to make your commitment to Brotherhood for the coming year. Please send your $45 dues checks to Temple attention Brotherhood.
As we move forward, in person, events and meetings for the Brotherhood have been calendared for the coming year, starting with the stream cleaning in preparation for Tashlich on Sunday, August 29th.
Always know that we are here to assist in any way. If you need something done, someone to talk to or whatever it might be please reach out and we will make sure your needs are addressed. I leave you with, stay strong, stay safe, be positive and do your best together we will come through this stronger,
Brotherhood is a vital affiliate organization to the Temple. Together we are strong and make a difference to our Temple Family.
Please share your ideas with us to enhance the Brotherhood experience.
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Your in Friendship and Brotherhood,
Jeff Ganz
President
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUGUST 2021
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MAZEL TOV TO:
NINA & JIM ROHAN on the birth of their first grandchild, Sadie Rae Safier to their daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Jereme Safier;
MAXINE COHEN as her son, Jesse Blum, received a Grammy Award with the group 21 Pilots;
SU ELLEN SILVERMAN on he birth of her grand niece.
CONDOLENCES TO:
PAMELA J. CARLTON on the loss of her aunt, Doris Carlton
GET WELL WISHES TO:
JOE GAMORAN recovering from surgery;
CLAIRE GUTTSMAN recovering from hip replacement surgery and
DENNIS GUTTSMAN recovering from bladder surgery;
KAREN GROSS recovering from surgery;
BEVERLY MAZER recovering from pneumonia;
Meryl Kantrowitz, sister-in-law of LINDA & LARRY HANIBAL recovering from back surgery;
ARNIE GROSSMAN recovering from pneumonia.
THINKING OF YOU:
SUE FREEDMAN, DR. ALICIA BASKIN; SUSAN WEINMAN,
MAXINE COHEN; JOYCE KANTROWITZ ( mother of LINDA HANIBAL)
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Happy August to all. We are so happy to be able to celebrate Erev Shabbat Services in our Sanctuary in-person and live streamed. This reopening started in July and continues. Please note that the wearing of masks is required when in the Temple building.
The Ritual Committee thanks Jim Rohan for providing musical leadership for the Erev Shabbat Services during the months of July and August while our Student Cantor Shirel Richman is away for her summer break. And we thank Co-President Jerry Gross for leading Erev Shabbat Services with Jim on July 23rd when Rabbi Howald was on vacation.
Saturday Morning Torah Study and Services continue on the Zoom platform through the summer. The lay leaders who led Saturday morning Torah Study in the month of July were Linda Brill, Pam Carlton, Judy Lee and Barbara Fried. We look forward to JR Rich, Arnie Grossman, Judy Lee and others who will be leading in August. The Saturday morning Shabbat Services were led by Jaimie Blackman, Dr. Ken Pickover and Pam Carlton. We thank them all for their dedication and generosity of time.
As the summer continues the Ritual Committee, along with Rabbi Howald, and with the guidance of the Temple Israel Board, plan for the in-person and streamed High Holy Day Services. As always, the updating of honors and cues are required but especially this year as we take into consideration the safety and health of our clergy and congregation.
You have received information by mail about the annual Memory Book that is distributed during the Yizkor Service on Yom Kippur afternoon. The Memory Book is an opportunity to remember family and friends. To participate in Memory Book please follow the instructions provided in the mailing and return immediately to the Temple Office in the envelope provided.
While Erev Rosh Hashanah is September 6th, Selichot is an important prelude to the High Holy Days. At 7:00 PM on Saturday evening August 28th, we will hold our traditional Selichot evening activities that set the tone for the following weeks. The evening will include a light repast, a program and the Selichot Service that will include the changing of the traditional Torah Covers to our High Holy Day White Covers. More information will follow. Please join us.
Linda Brill and Jeffrey Ganz
Co-Chairpersons
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We thank the following congregants who have graciously accepted the honors of ushering, lighting the candles and reciting the Motzi at Erev Shabbat Services in July:
Bryn Biren, Felicia Otto, Silva Gornstein, Sam Gornstein,
Rhonda Trontz-Allen, Lissa Winchel,
Blanche Ricci and Inez Singer
Nina Rohan
Ushering Chair
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August 6, 2021
Sylvia Marcus
Jacob Price *
Rose Jaeger *
Shimonov Mashiach
Yetta Weiss *
Herrmann Lenore
Jimmy Smith
Stella Blumin *
Jean Baruch *
Stanley Schuster
Augusta Straniere *
Marion Cohen
Louis Friedburg
Cynthia Roiter
Emanuel Trachman *
Lila Avis *
Bella Bronzaft
Celia Holtz *
And we remember from the Holocaust:
Barbara Cimmermann
Shmuel Silberstein
Freidel Tobias
Matild Huszar
Konrad Heidrich
August 13, 2021
Celia Holtz *
Isadore Marks Dumont
Solomon Jacob Gross *
Mina Dashman Katz *
Alter Pisetzner
Claire Eisen *
Irwin Magnus
Royal Slamow *
Harriet Taylor
Sidney Wolchok
Louis Henken
Lewis Dickar *
And we remember from the Holocaust:
David Shapira
Betje Härtz
Siegfried Oberski
Majer Zylberberg
Rudolf Slanina
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August 20, 2021
Gertrude Sappin *
Norman Sorkin
Fannie Feldhamer *
Renee Nadel
Audrey Lasher *
Max Baskin
Sarah Miriam Gross *
And we remember from the Holocaust:
Johann Platto
Imre Fodor
Yosef Waldfogel
Erno Kelemen
Leah Tenenbaum
August 27, 2021
Joseph Silberberg
Albert Kaufman
Bertram Bleiman
Emil Checchi
John David Muhlfelder *
Miriam Sugerman-Rosenblum
Eva Benjamin *
Sol Sparber
Vera Armstrong
Lena Goldberg *
Sarah Miriam Gross *
Mary Krisburg *
Rose Lippman
Sylvia Chazanoff
Mary Freedman
Evelyn Ruth Konigsberg *
Louis Schlefstein *
And we remember from the Holocaust:
Moishe Wolkowicz
Erno Jonas
Franz Brod
Morne Klein
Wilhelmus Valentijn
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* These names are on our Memorial Wall.
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About the Weekly Yahrzeit List... |
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It has come to our attention that there is some confusion about who is listed on the Yahrzeit List each Shabbat. The list consists of three parts.
The first part is only read when there has been a recent death in the congregational family, and is introduced by “….recently taken from our midst.” In this section, we list congregants who have passed away, or the seven closest family members of a congregant as defined by those for whom a mourner is traditionally obligated to sit shiva: spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, son or daughter. These names are included weekly for the month after their funeral.
The second part of the list is preceded by the phrase “We recall the names of our loved ones whose Yahrzeit is observed this week” and it consists of those whose yahrzeits (death anniversary) fall from Saturday to the next Friday. These names come from the compilation of names of people our congregants have submitted that they wish to remember annually on either the Hebrew or Gregorian anniversary of their passing. It is not limited to family members outlined above and can include grandparents, in-laws or others of significance to you. You have the opportunity to add names every year with the papers that come with the renewal of your annual commitment. You can also add names at any time by writing to the Temple Office. These names are kept from year to year. Those who have had a memorial plaque dedicated to their name will be read each year regardless of your membership status.
The third part of the list contains the name of several Holocaust victims from the list we have obtained from Yad Vashem as of way of remembering those who have no one to say Kaddish for them
As you may have noticed, after Rabbi has finished reading the Yahrzeit List, he invites Service attendees to offer additional names for any period of mourning. This is an opportunity to mention anyone important to you.
Please be aware that the second and third part of the weekly Yahrzeit List are printed in E-Shalom each month. Also, you will receive a letter from Rabbi prior to the Yahrzeit that the name will be read on an upcoming Shabbat and a reminder when to light a Yahrzeit candle if that is your practice. You can also make a donation in your loved one’s memory in the Shabbat program the week his or her name is read.
If you have any further questions about the weekly Yahrzeit List, please feel free to reach out to us through the Temple office.
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The Sisterhood of Temple Israel would like to help you celebrate birthdays and anniversaries for you and your family.
You can share the joy of Shabbat and your birthday and/or anniversary by helping to sponsor an Oneg Shabbat on the Friday evening when we celebrate birthdays and anniversaries for that month.
In addition to sponsoring the Oneg, the names of those celebrating appear in the Friday night program and celebrants are invited to the Bimah.
A contribution of $10 for birthdays and $18 for anniversaries is suggested to honor your special occasion and help the Temple at the same time.
Letters are sent out early in the month prior and payment would be appreciated before the first Friday of the month of the celebration.
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WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE OUR FABULOUS ONEGS THIS SUMMER. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE PROVIDING BAKED GOODS AND SERVING.
AS PROMISED, WE WILL CELEBRATE ALL THE BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES THAT WE WERE UNABLE TO SHARE IN PERSON
WITH A VERY SPECIAL ONEG ON
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH.
PLEASE JOIN US.
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Erev Shabbat Services
Friday, August 6
Celebration of August
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Service at 7:00 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
(streamed)
Friday, August 13
Baby Naming of
Sadie Rae Safier, Granddaughter of
Nina & Jim Rohan
Service at 7:30 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
(streamed)
Friday, August 20
Service at 7:30 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
(streamed)
Friday, August 27
Service at 7:30 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
(streamed)
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Torah Study and Shabbat Services
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Via ZOOM
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We are just about one month away from the start of school! School begins Sunday, September 13th with our family service at 9:30am in the sanctuary followed by class at 10:00am.
In order to prepare for the year, the Parents’ Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 10th at 7:30pm at my home. If you have not joined our committee yet and would like to do so, please reach out to me. We would love to have your help.
Until school resumes, enjoy the summer! Should you have any questions or concerns about school, feel free to contact me.
See you all in September!
Felicia Otto
Parents' Committee Chair
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Become part of our community by participating in our community. Temple Israel is where community happens.
It’s August, but the lazy days of summer never apply to Temple Israel. Our services and programs are ongoing and planning is well under way for the coming year as well as for the High Holidays, which are fast approaching,
The Membership Committee has been hard at work planning a few different get togethers for next year. Look for our first flyer in the September E-Shalom and save Saturday, October 23rd for lunch following Shabbat morning services.
This is the perfect time to think not only about renewing our own Temple membership, but also about encouraging friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to join us as well. Our community offers everything from worship to family engagement to adult learning to opportunities to engage in social justice activities. We are all the best ambassadors for Temple Israel and for the future of progressive Jewish values on Staten Island.
Eat-Pray-Learn-Laugh-Sing and Schmooze with us!
If you know of anyone who is interested in joining our Temple, please have them contact the Membership Committee through the Temple Office.
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Thanks to the Avis Foundation and Music Instructor, Donna D’Ermilio for her fascinating discussion of the History of Music and its particular characteristics throughout the years.
We hope you have begun reading! Our first Book Discussion of our new series will begin this month.
August 24 at 7:00 PM—“Yes I Can Say That When They Come For The Comedians We Are In Trouble” by Judy Gold. Gold is a stand-up comedian with some strong opinions on the plight of her colleagues and herself. Enjoy her humor and come to the discussion and share your views on the subject. Judy Lee will lead the discussion which promises to be quite “heated”!. Zoom link will be sent shortly.
October 19th at 7:00PM—“Yiddish Policemen’s Union” by Michael Chabon. Robin Howald will lead the discussion. Location TBA.
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“Paris, Here We Come”
We will be presenting 2 Zoom programs given by our Parisien guide Karen Rudel, and her company, Sightseekers Delight.
Sunday, October 10, at 4PM—“Montmartre” featuring the Artistic History of the Area.
Sunday, January 30, at 4PM—“French Food Frenzy” the substance of which we can leave to your imagination!
Two weeks before each presentation please send $18 to Temple Israel; write Adult Learning in the Memo.
Cheryl Levine and Judith Pessah
Adult Learning Committee Co-Chairpersons
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On June 27, 2017, Terry Baver and I met with Dr. Ron Avis at King’s Arms. During our breakfast Ron asked how Temple Israel was doing. We said, “Fine, but we need new members”. Ron decided that he wanted to help. He wanted to make a contribution to our synagogue. We said that money alone would not be beneficial, we needed to create programs to attract families, we needed to improve our Religious school, we needed to build a greater sense of community among the families.
Fast forward FOUR YEARS. Yes, four years. Terry and I have worked hard, and are continuing to provide activities within the Religious school, programs in conjunction with the Adult Education Committee, activities for our children outside the Temple building in STEAM, Pottery, Music, Food Prep, and have provided wonderful educational programs via Zoom for our entire congregation during the past 16 months.
What we continue to need right now is NEW, YOUNG FAMILIES who want to become involved in our amazing community. YOU are our best spokespeople. Reach out to family, friends and anyone who might possibly benefit from membership at Temple Israel. We are ready to continue our work, and we appreciate your help in accomplishing our goal. We want to expand our synagogue’s membership.
We are planning for many wonderful and exciting events in the coming year. You are a part of it- let’s get other families involved!
-Bryn Biren
Avis Foundation Trustee
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Save the date for a Night at the Races fundraiser on Saturday October 16, 2021. Bring the family and have some fun.
Details to follow.
Respectfully submitted,
Rhonda Trontz-Allen, Karen Frey-Gamoran, Lissa Winchel
Co-Chairs
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CLICK ON THE FORMS BELOW TO DOWNLOAD OR PRINT THEM.
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PLEASE CONTACT BRYN BIREN FOR INFORMATION.
Free for Temple Israel Members & Their Friends!
Classes are for ADULTS ONLY.
Both chair and mat students are accommodated at each class.
For more information, contact
Terry Baver at 718-490-4428 or
Bryn Biren at 718-447-6225
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Special thanks to Pamela Carlton and John Burman for transporting Temple Israel's Food donations to Project Hospitality.
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The Reform Movement’s 2021 Racial Justice Campaign
Call to Action:
The Reform Movement- nationwide, statewide and in Canada- continues to fight for racial justice and campaign against voter suppression laws.
This year, more than 360 laws have been introduced that would restrict voting in 47 states.
By the time that you read this, some of our members may have attended the Freedom to Vote Training on July 14th, sponsored by The RAC.
The next step is to participate in virtual lobbying efforts with our U.S. Senators to encourage them to pass:
- S.1- “For the People Act” to make voting accessible for all individuals, across all states.
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The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore voting rights for all races and across all regions.
What can congregations do?
Register for The Reform Movement’s Racial Justice Campaign Lobby Meeting. Click her to complete the required form here:
The lobbying will take place online from July 26- August 6 and won’t require that everyone speak. You can simply register as a Lobby Meeting Participant and can make your views known by your presence. Pages and pages of participants on a lobbying call will show our Senators that we care.
As Jews we are mandated to pursue justice, to work for freedom and to make this world a better place for all.
Stay tuned as more information becomes available.
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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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If you have any questions about your membership or if you know a potential new member please contact our Financial Secretary Jennifer Straniere at tmplisrfinsec@aol.com.
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Contributions to Temple Israel as tributes, dedications or memorials are welcome and are published in the weekly Shabbat program.
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
- Confirmation Fund
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Estelle A. Gootenberg Memorial Fund (for Torah Repair/ Restoration)
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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
- Rabbi Michael D. Howald Fund for Social Action and Tikkun Olam
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, look for the Prayerbook icons found in 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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CONTACT INFORMATION
718-727-2231
tmplisrael@aol.com
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