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BETH EL WELCOMES TWO NEW VICE PRESIDENTS DAN BURTON Ten years ago, Dan Burton and his family moved to New Rochelle, where they fell in love with the Beth El community and quickly made Beth El Synagogue Center their home away from home. Dan has been a trustee of the synagogue for several years and has served on the Families Initiative, Youth Services, Hazzan Search, Religious School and Youth Activities Director Search, Kallah, Focus, and Havurah Service Committees. He has served for many years on Beth El’s Religious School Board and has been its chair for the past four years. Dan has also led many ruach-infused youth and family Shabbat and holiday services. He also served for several years as the chair of UJA-Federation’s New Rochelle General Campaign and as a member of its Executive Committee. Dan’s wife, Jody, was a trustee of the synagogue for four years. She co-chaired Beth El’s Couples Club and (continued, page 7)
MARK SEIDENFELD Mark grew up in Kew Gardens, New York, attending the Solomon Schechter School of Queens and spending summers at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. His parents, survivors of the Holocaust who married and immigrated to America after the war, infused their home with strong Zionist ties and a deep sense of pride in their Jewish heritage. Mark attended the University of Pennsylvania and spent his junior year abroad at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. While in law school at Boston University, he met his “basherte,” which is no exaggeration, since Marjorie and Mark met by chance at a concert in Central Park in 1986 and married in 1989. After graduation, Mark and Marjorie moved to Westchester and eventually settled in New Rochelle in 1992. With the arrival of twins Michael and Talia, they joined Beth El Synagogue Center in 1996. The family welcomed son Jonah in 2002. Through Torah for Tots, Junior Congregation, the weekly Shabbat (continued, page 7)
Catering Corner................................ page 3 Men’s Club Goes to Ballgame........... page 7 Nursery School News...................... page 15 Schedule of Tisha B’Av Services....... page 3 Rabbi Search Committee News........page 11 Religious School Registration.......... page 16
ONE SYNAGOGUE - MANY SERVICES Beth El Synagogue Center 1324 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804-2190 (914) 235-2700 www.bethelnr.org
A Conservative synagogue affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Rabbi Melvin N. Sirner Hazzan Jamie Gloth Associate Cantor Uri Aqua Assistant Rabbi Joshua Dorsch Cantor Emeritus Lawrence Avery Hazzan Emeritus Farid Dardashti Executive Director Erica Leventhal Controller Olivier Vogel Day Camp Director Julie Rockowitz Maintenance Director Milton Sinclair Nursery School Director Ronnie Becher Religious School & Youth Activities Dir. Jen Vegh Special Projects Director Linda Newman
OFFICERS President Executive Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Treasurer Financial Secretary Recording Secretary
Samuel E. Berger Geralynn C. Reifer Daniel Burton Mark Seidenfeld Mark Silver Joseph Wygoda Debbie Young Sandy Gruenberg
AFFILIATE OFFICERS Sisterhood President Barbara Horowitz Men’s Club Co-Presidents Robert Levine Steven L. Young Parent Organization Ellen Barlis, Rachel Casanova, Marci Marcus
BULLETIN COMMITTEE Editor & Production Assistant Editors
Linda Newman Michelle Levy Blaustein Jack Gruenberg Steven L. Young
EDITORIAL BOARD Rabbi Melvin N. Sirner Samuel E. Berger Hazzan Jamie Gloth Erica Leventhal Steven L. Young
The Bulletin Vol. 96, No. 11
July ~ August 2014 Tammuz ~ Av ~ Elul 5774
Please visit the Beth El Synagogue Center website, www.bethelnr.org for the most current information on meetings and events. To send us a message, e-mail info@bethelnr.org.
Shabbat Youth Services
July 5, 10:45 am Combined Torah for Tots/MiniMinyan July 12, 10:45 am Birthday Shabbat for July and August birthdays Combined Torah for Tots/MiniMinyan July 19, 10:45 am Combined Torah for Tots/MiniMinyan
July 26, 10:45 am Combinted Torah for Tots/Mini Minyan Junior Congregation August 2, 10:45 am Combinted Torah for Tots/Mini Minyan August 9, 10:45 am Combinted Torah for Tots/Mini Minyan August 16, 10:45 am Combinted Torah for Tots/Mini Minyan August 23, 10:45 am Combinted Torah for Tots/Mini Minyan August 30, 10:45 am Combinted Torah for Tots/Mini Minyan • Junior Congregation: Grades 3-6, parents welcome • Mini Minyan: Kindergarten - 2nd grade • Torah for Tots: Pre-Kindergarten
Shabbat Discussion Group RESUMES IN THE FALL Questions? Contact: Jack Gruenberg jackgruenberg@gmail.com
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I n S h a b b a t S . P. A . C . E . (Synagogue Play Activities Children’s Environment), offered weekly on Shabbat, children are supervised by child-care providers in a safe and fun environment, be with their friends, and play with Shabbatfriendly games and toys. No food is allowed in Shabbat S.P.A.C.E., allergy-aware snacks and water are available. If your child has any allergies, please alert the supervisor in the Kasakove.
An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided upon request.
Daily Minyan Beth El maintains morning and evening services every day of the year. Contact Associate Cantor Uri Aqua, 914-235-2700, ext. 222.
Shacharit
Saturdays – 9:00 am Sundays – 8:00 am Mondays and Thursdays – 6:55 am Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays – 7:00 am
Evening Minyan Times Mincha and Maariv July 1 – 31 8:00 pm August 1 – 15 7:45 pm 16 – 22 7:30 pm 23 – 31 7:15 pm PLEASE NOTE: Friday evening services will be held at 7:00 pm, throughout the summer. 2
On Shabbat and Yom Tov, the telephone in the main office is available only for physicians answering electronic pagers, and not for other purposes.
Cemetery Grave & Plot Availability Beth El Synagogue Center has sections at Mt. Eden and Sharon Gardens Cemeteries (both in Valhalla), in which graves and plots are available for members and their families. (A plot is made up of four graves.) For information, contact Paul Ganeles, 914-636-1116.
CATERING CORNER: NEWS TO DELIGHT YOUR PALATE Marc Aaron is the Glatt Kosher arm of our catering triad, which will allow for a full array of Glatt Kosher options, both traditional and nouvelle cuisine, working with both Classic and Pride Caterers. To get in touch with the caterer, there is a single point of contact. Please call Stephen Rubenfeld at 646-369-2510, and he will serve as a representative for all three options.
There is change a foot or more accurately a mouth at Beth El Synagogue Center this summer! The month of July ushers in . . . • A NEW executive board and newly installed Board of Trustees, led by President Sam Berger • A NEW day camp season, and …. • NEW CATERING OPTIONS AS WELL
Wait there is more!!
The Beth El Catering Committee is very excited to announce some NEW offerings. Beginning this summer, there are expanded catering options at Beth El. Our exclusive caterer, Classic Caterers, and their Glatt Kosher division, Marc Aaron Caterers, are partnering with Pride Caterers. This will result in some NEW and different choices!
Community Shabbat Kiddush lunch options have changed as well. We have successfully broadened the selection to provide a choice of two caterers. Beth El Kiddush lunch sponsors will now have the option to choose a drop-off Kiddush lunch from either Classic Caterers or Fairway Kosher Catering. Beth El will continue to take care of all the details and legwork, but sponsors will be able to choose who will supply the meal! Full details of offerings and pricing are available by contacting Alise Liquore in the Beth El office at aliquorie@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 223. We have always tried to be responsive to the needs of our community, and from the feedback we receive, we are enthused that these changes will broaden the catering options available at Beth El and meet everyone’s catering needs! Have a delicious summer! The Catering Committee
CLASSIC CATERERS Classic Catering has been our exclusive in-house caterer at Beth El for the past three years. They are a well-established Kosher caterer, specializing in traditional cuisine at affordable, flexible pricing as well as options for drop offs or full service event planning. Pride Caterers is a boutique caterer focusing on creative catering options, including an extensive choice of Kosher organic options. They bring style and sophistication to any function and attention to every detail. While they have an array of options, they primarily “cater” to a somewhat more generous budget. They only offer fully catered functions and run the gamut of creativity from trendy to extravagant to elegant.
Tisha B’Av Observed Monday Evening, August 4th, and Tuesday, August 5th
Save the date . . .
Friday, July 18th for
Tisha B’Av (the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av), the anniversary of the destruction of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem and a day commemorating subsequent Jewish tragedies, will be observed on Monday evening, August 4th, and Tuesday, August 5th, as a traditional day of fasting and mourning. On Monday evening, services will begin with Mincha at 7:45 pm. The service continues with Maariv and includes the chanting of the traditional Book of Eicha, the Biblical Book of Lamentations. On Tuesday morning, services will be held at 7:00 am, without tallit and t’fillin. Mincha services, with tallit and t’fillin, will be held at 1:00 pm. Regular Mincha services will be recited at 7:45 pm, followed by Maariv, which will bring the day to a close. We pray that we may soon see a true peace in the united city of Jerusalem, in Israel, and throughout the world. I extend my best wishes to you and your family for an enjoyable summer. Rabbi Melvin N. Sirner
Fiesta Friday 6:30 7:00
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Pre-Oneg Service
Don’t forget to fill out the Summer 2014 survey on the Beth El website at www.bethelnr.org/ young-families/youth-community so we can be in touch with your children over the summer! Everyone who fills out the form will get a handwritten note from us or an in-person visit! 3
RABBI’S MESSAGE On a Shabbat in mid June, we read the dramatic story of the twelve spies sent by Moses Rabbi to report to the Melvin N. Sirner people regarding the Promise Land. The twelve included representatives from each of the tribes, and all concurred that the land was beautiful and “flowing with milk and honey.” However, ten of the spies saw the inhabitants of the land and reported to the people, that they would never succeed. Only Caleb and Joshua brought back a message of promise and of hope. In my Shabbat sermon of June 14th, I noted that Caleb’s words, “We can surely
do it,” are, to me, one of the most powerful messages in the Torah. Curiously, people may in the past and in the present, look at the same reality and draw very different conclusions. Caleb’s powerful message was one of optimism, of hope and encouragement. Indeed, Theodore Herzl, founder of modern political Zionism was quoted as saying, “If you will it, it is no dream.” The poem, which became the anthem of modern Israel, is Hatikvah, literally “our hope.” How often you and I have witnessed the optimistic spirit, the strength and determination of relatives and friends, which has made it possible for individuals to triumph over challenges and adverse conditions.
As we look out in the world, the Jewish people face their share of challenges and difficulties—troubling anti-Semitism in some circles, and the alienation and indifference of too many Jews from their tradition. I would suggest that Beth El’s fundamental premise is similar to the message of our ancestor Caleb, “We can surely do it.” As we prepare for a new year, we affirm our commitment to providing religious services, educational opportunities, and fashioning together a community of compassion and care for all. With our dedicated professional staff, our visionary lay leadership, and the support of our loyal membership, we look forward to the coming year with great optimism and hope. Rabbi Melvin N. Sirner
NOTES FROM THE HAZZAN I remember many years ago, when I was a staff member on USY on Wheels, a crosscountry teen bus tour, having a conversation with one of our Wheelnik’s parents. We were in Philadelphia, our last stop of the summer, talking at the final banquet. We had just davened Ma’ariv, the evening service, and the mother of one of the teens was sitting with me in wonderment. Her son was the shaliach tzibbur, the person who led the service. The woman asked me how he knew the prayers so well, and I responded that he had expressed the desire to learn how to lead services and we had taught him. “I wish someone would teach me how to lead!” she replied, to which I answered, “Maybe your son can teach you. He has taught a few other kids already.” This scene has come to mind as people continually come up to me after services to inquire about what is entailed in learning these “service skills.” Some have requested recordings or books with the proper way to lead services, read Torah, or chant haftarah. Others have expressed the desire to learn the service in more detail, not necessarily to be
able to lead it, but to better understand what is happening and to more easily follow along. One year ago, I began offering what I then thought might be occasional postShabbat Kiddush singing “talks,” where whomever might be interested would gather to sing congregational prayers and niggunim (wordless tunes). Interest in them continued to build, and in the fall we officially began “ShabbaTunes,” sitting after Shabbat Kiddush on the first Saturday of the month to sing together in an informal setting. I am delighted that new people continue to join us, and I invite you to check it out as we continue to meet monthly in the coming year. More recently, we began leading Birkat HaMazon, the blessing after the meal, from one table at the Kiddush lunch. Rather than one person leading from a microphone, we have been singing together as a group, in my opinion significantly enhancing the experience for all. These informal initiatives have happened organically, mostly in response to specific requests to be more involved in communal singing and praying. I believe
the same can happen with learning how to lead the service, read from the Torah, or chant haftarah Hazzan Jamie Gloth as well. There are a few people out there who have expressed some interest, and I am willing to bet that there are plenty more. As we look ahead to the new year, I invite you to think about what it is that you would like to learn. Whether you are interested in leading or chanting in front of the congregation, or just getting a better understanding of what is happening in the service and how it all works, we want to know. Once we have a few people with the same interest, I will offer a class to teach specific service skills. Let me know what skills you seek. I guarantee that you are not alone. As we move through the summer months and head towards the new year this fall, I invite you to stretch a little. Learn something new. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Hazzan Jamie Gloth
Join us on SHABBAT, JULY 5th, at approximately 12:45 pm, for an informal get together. We will sing both old Shabbat morning favorites as well as some new tunes. There is no registration or sign up. You do not need to have a good voice or be fluent in Hebrew. Anyone can come! You just have to love to sing. 4
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Let’s Keep the Positive Momentum Moving Forward! Dear Friends and Landsmen: I find myself sitting at my desk trying to grasp the fact that I am now the thirty-fifth president of Beth El Synagogue Center. I guess it is only natural to start thinking about one’s childhood at a time like this. I grew up just outside of Philadelphia in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania (the hometown of Tina Fey), in a non-Jewish neighborhood. My parents bought our semi-detached house many years before I was born because there was talk of a shul being built in the neighborhood, and they thought many Jews would move in…they were wrong. Nonetheless, we lived a few blocks from Temple Israel of Upper Darby, where my parents were founding members and were very active in synagogue life. I remember my mother making Mishloach Manot packages for Purim, putting the apples on flags for Simchat Torah, and running the script program for the Sisterhood, among other projects. My father was active in the Men’s Club, the Jewish War Veterans, and the Masons; and chanted the Haftarah every year on either the first day of Rosh Hashanah or on Yom Kippur. The synagogue was also a significant part of their social life and was clearly our home away from home. Synagogue life, doing for others, and tzedakah were guiding principles of my upbringing. One particular experience I recall is when my father suffered a severe financial setback when his retail TV business failed and he declared bankruptcy. We did not have a lot of money and I remember my father and mother discussing how much they should donate to the Kol Nidre Appeal. I asked why we would give any money, given our current problems. I clearly remember my father saying that you always have to give some tzedakah because there is always someone worse off than you. I never forgot this. My two older brothers (nine and fifteen years older than me), who have both passed away, also had a major influence on my upbringing. My brother Kenny became a congregational rabbi and my brother Barry was a landscape architect with a very successful business. Kenny suggested that not only should I go to Camp Ramah in the Poconos, but my parents should enroll me in a private Jewish day school. He turned over his entire salary as a counselor in Camp Ramah for me to attend Akiba Hebrew Academy, and my brother Barry contributed money for me to go to the Day School. A scholarship for the balance made attending a day school a reality. Watching how my parents and brothers acted, along with my experiences at Camp Ramah and at Akiba, pushed me to become active in synagogue life. My wife, Tris, also came from a family where synagogue was an important part of their lives. Tris has been active at Beth El as well as at UJA and on the Board of Trustees at Solomon Schechter. Tris and I have been members of Beth El for twenty years. Our children Kenny and Yali attended Beth El Day Camp and had their B’nai Mitzvah at Beth El. Both continue to read Torah and chant Haftarah in shul a few times during the year. Yali just graduated from Solomon Schechter High School and will spend a gap year in Israel before attending the University of Southern California. Kenny just completed Middle School at Schechter and will start Schechter High School in September. Beth El is the Berger family’s home away from home. So I guess it is the natural progression to be more involved at Beth El each year and maybe eventually become
president. So now what? I called this article “Let’s keep the positive momentum moving forward!!” What am I talking about? Beth El is a great place, especially when one considers all the Samuel E. Berger turbulence in the Conservative Movement and in organized religion in the United States, in general. We have an excellent clergy and professional staff. We have an award-winning Day Camp, Nursery School, and Religious School. We also have over 110 students enrolled in various Jewish Day Schools in the area. Our programming spans the age spectrum, and our synagogue building is buzzing almost every day of the year. Clearly the positive energy of our kehilah can be traced to the leadership of our synagogue over the last three years, led by our immediate Past President Aaron Fleishaker. Aaron re-energized our shul and fostered feelings of goodwill among all. He was an active participant in the many issues involving our physical plant, from a new sound system to security updates to dealing with Con Ed last summer with our generator issue. He also was the inspiration for new programs, such as Latkes & Vodkas at Hanukkah and Mocktails & Cocktails at Purim. Aaron was accessible 24/7/365 and was a positive change agent who fostered the transformation of complaints into constructive criticism, where the person commenting became part of the solution. A big todah rabbah to Aaron for all his hard work and dedication. I would not even know where to start as president without Aaron’s allowing me to get involved in many of the situations and decisions that needed to be made as president. I have had the pleasure to work with a great group of officers while acting as executive vice president—Vice Presidents Mark Silver, Debbie Young, and Geralyn Reifer; Treasurer Joe Wygoda; Recording Secretary Sandy Gruenberg; and Financial Secretary Donna Levy. All of the existing officers will remain in the new administration, with the exception of Donna Levy. I want to thank Donna for all her efforts as financial secretary and know that she will remain an active and valuable member of our congregation. Donna has done a great job. Debbie Young will take over Donna’s responsibilities as financial secretary. Two new Vice Presidents are joining our Officers—Dan Burton and Mark Seidenfeld (see cover). Dan is chair of the Religious School Board and has been very active with our youth for many years. Our youth community is one of the most critical priorities of the shul. Mark was an officer several years ago, is a member of the Human Resources Committee, and was very involved with the Synagogue 2000 and ICAR initiatives. Mark is returning with great passion and enthusiasm, not to mention that he is also co-chair of the Rabbi Search Committee. I look forward to working with our entire team of officers. Expect to see them very involved with managing the shul and they will be up-to-date on almost everything going on. Feel free to reach out to anyone on the officer team with comments and suggestions. I have heard that one of the most frequent requests to the president continued on page 22 5
Retirees Club The Retirees Club will ajorn for the summer. Watch the September Bulletin and weekly announcements for our fall schedule. For information about our program, please contact Jonah Atlas at 914-961-2391 or JonahAtlas@aol.com, or Lester Zimmerman at 914-632-8827 or margeles@msn.com.
Memories To Go News This has been an exciting time for our group—so exciting that we all decided to extend our meetings into the summer! Our members are bringing the 20th century alive through their first-hand memories of times and events. Our goal is to eventually share these important times with our Beth El community. We invite all members of Beth El to join us and contribute their stories. What was your apartment like in 1942? What games did you play? Did your father speak in a whisper about the Holocaust or did he not speak of it at all? Do you remember your mother crying in the street when she heard about the death of President Roosevelt? Was your sister allowed to have a friendship with the Italian boy whose father ran the grocery store down the block? If you do not share your stories, they will disappear and be gone forever. Our children and grandchildren need to know what life was like for American Jews in the 20th century. Come and join us. If not now…when? All meetings are Tuesdays at 10:00 am. Lynn Lowin
Important Message to Participants in Beth El Synagogue Center’s North End Senior Program Dear Ladies: Our exercise and discussion program is taking a break for July and August. In order for us to stay in touch, I would like to meet you all at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 16th, at Swirl Coffee & Tea Room, located at 1301 North Avenue, New Rochelle. This will give us an opportunity to catch up with each other’s news and enjoy each other’s company. I will also be contacting you in August with the date and time of another get together. Lunch and/or beverages can be purchased. Our program will begin again at Beth El Synagogue on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 10:30 am. At that time, both exercising and programming will resume. Enjoy the summer and I will miss you all.
Cheryl Millman
Our Seniors Took A Trip to Brooklyn
“MEMORIES” SUMMER SCHEDULE July 8, July 29, August 12, August 26
Many seniors attended when speaker Patricia Szeliga discussed the taste of eating right.
On Wednesday, May 28th, the Seniors Group took a trip to Brooklyn with our guides Art and Susan Zuckerman. Everyone had a fabulous time. 6
From the Keruv Committee . . .
Limmud Classes for July and August
The Keruv Committee will continue its mission of trying to make Jewish life and Beth El Synagogue Center accessible to Jews in our community and especially to Beth El members. If you have an interest in finding out what we do, please contact me. If you have some ideas on how we might further our aims, let me know. If you would like to participate in our meetings and events, please be in touch. Bob Sussman, RBSuss@optonline.net
Tuesday, July 8
8:00 pm Torah on Tap, at Rockwells in Pelham
Monday, July 28
9:30 am Sisterhood “Bagels and Books” Book Club Meeting Call Me by Your Name, by Andre Acimon Monday, August 25
9:30 am Sisterhood “Bagels and Books” Book Club Meeting The English Girl, by Daniel Silva
WHEELCHAIRS WELCOMED IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY! Beth El has two dedicated aisle spots of ample size to accommodate wheelchairs in the last row of permanent seating. (The locations were chosen with safety in mind to assure ease of egress in the event of an emergency.) These spots will be reserved for wheelchairs throughout the year, except during the Ten Days of Awe (the “High Holidays”).
Join Beth El’s Men’s Club for Jewish Heritage Night Sunday, August 10th • 5:00 pm
Dan Burton, VP, continued from cover
has served on the Human Resources, Catering, Rabbi Search, and Dinner Dance Committees. Professionally, Dan is currently an executive director in the legal department of Morgan Stanley, in Manhattan. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Boston University and his J.D. degree from The American University, Washington College of Law. Dan was born in New York City and grew up in Waterford, Connecticut, where he attended the Solomon Schechter School. He enjoyed many summers at Camp Ramah in New England, both as a camper and counselor. Jody and Dan are the proud parents of Adam, who will be attending Yale in the fall, and Sammy, who will be a junior at New Rochelle High School. Dan and his family are grateful for the warmth and friendship of the Beth El community, and Dan is looking forward to contributing to Beth El in his new role as a vice president.
at the Rockland Boulders game in Pomona (a short drive from the Tappan Zee Bridge)
$18 per person (includes a kosher hot dog, chips, and a drink!) This is a beautiful, new stadium with activities for the kids! Register now at www.bethelnr.org/baseball!
Westchester Jewish Singles Ages 50+
Mark Seidenfeld, VP, continued from cover
Join us for dinner and get to know other Westchester Jewish singles 50+!
luncheons, and all their other involvements at shul, Mark and Marjorie and their children developed strong bonds of friendship with many families at Beth El, which has become their second home. All three kids attended the Solomon Schechter School, and Michael and Talia have just finished their first year at NYU and Muhlenberg, respectively. Mark is vice president and deputy general counsel at Scholastic Inc., a publisher that specializes in children’s books and media. Mark is a member of Beth El’s Board of Trustees, co-chair of the Rabbi Search Committee, and also serves on the Human Resources Committee. He has chaired Synagogue 2000, the Focus Committee, co-chaired Ramah Shabbat, the Centennial Celebration, and the Annual Beth El Kallah. He has also served on the Assistant Rabbi Search, Nominating, Dinner Dance, and High Holiday Honors Committees. Mark looks forward to serving the Beth El community, which his family has come to love and appreciate so much.
Tuesday, July 22nd 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Swirl Coffee & Tea Room 1301 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804 For information and to R.S.V.P., contact Janis at jdemartini37@gmail.com. (Open menu - each person pays for his/her own meal.) 7
SUMMER ISRAEL FILM SERIES Ballad of the Weeping Spring (Balada Le’Aviv Ha’boche) TUESDAY, JULY 8th • 7:30 pm Nominated for 9 Israeli Academy Film Awards in 2012 Winner: Best Original Music, Best Original Soundtrack, Best Production Design, and Best Costume Design The Ballad of Weeping Spring is an adorable tale of a musician who fulfills the wish of his dying best friend to perform a song they wrote together many years earlier. The protagonist, Yosef, once played lute with a legendary Mizrahi band, The Turquoise Ensemble, but retreated to northern Israel and opened a bar after being sent to prison for a fatal car accident. When Amram, the son of his former bandmate, comes with news that his father’s dying wish is to hear his arrangement of “The Weeping Springtime Symphony” performed, Yosef embarks on a peculiar journey to organize the perfect band. Director Beni Torati adds absurd adventures as the plot thickens, with each eccentrically dressed musician added to the band enhancing the movie’s comical mise-en-scene. (JTA) Amid beautiful scenery of the Israeli countryside, you will laugh out loud, forget your worries, and maybe even cry. This is a riveting drama with outstanding music. This film also won the Best Music Award at the Jerusalem International Film Festival 2012.
Wherever you Go (Le’an She’at Nosa’at) followed by Sister of mine (Achoti At) MONDAY, JULY 14th • 7:30 pm Awards: International Women’s Film Festival Israel, 2012 Haifa International Film Festival 2011 This is one of the strongest examples of Israeli cinematic storytelling in recent years. A young Bedouin woman stands by the side of a deserted road, desperate for a ride. Zohara, an Israeli woman en route to a wedding, stops her car and offers the stranger a ride. As Zohara learns that her name is Neriman and her life is in danger, the women find themselves being pursued by another car. If they stop, Neriman will be killed. As the chase continues, it becomes clear that these two women, though from different worlds, share a longing to be free—free from their families and free to define themselves for who they really are. (Print Source: Seventh Art Releasing)
Sister of Mine
Sister of Mine is from the Ma’aleh Film School. Like all young ultra-Orthodox girls, Ruchi, the favorite daughter of a Jerusalem family, dreams of becoming a wife and mother. But the young man who has been chosen for her is not in any sense her equal. Ruchi’s younger sister, who has Down Syndrome, asks searching and uncomfortable questions about the match, underlining for Ruchi the extreme limitations on her freedom. 8
SUMMER ISRAEL FILM SERIES Life in Stills (HaZalmania) THURSDAY, JULY 24th • 7:30 pm Winner DocAviv Film Festival, Best Film Winner Ophir Academy Award, Best Documentary At the age of 96, Miriam Weissenstein never imagined that she would be facing a new chapter in her life. But when “The Photo House”—her late husband Rudi’s photo studio and life’s work—was destined for demolition, even this opinionated and uncompromising woman knew she needed help. Under the cloud of a family tragedy, a special relationship is forged between Miriam and her grandson Ben as they join forces to save the shop and its nearly one million negatives that document Israel’s defining moments. Despite the generation gap and many conflicts, Ben and Miriam embark on a heartwrenching quest that requires love, courage, and compassion. Life in Stills, winner of numerous awards, is an exquisite visual journey and a unique chronicle of one Israeli family whose resilience parallels the resilience of the country itself.
how to re-establish a vodka empire THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th • 7:30 pm followed by a discussion with a young ukrainian citizen “A barnstorming tale of vodka and revolution.” bbc radio
“Sincere, charming, and inventive filmaking.” british film institute
HOW TO RE-ESTABLISH A VODKA EMPIRE charts the journey of film director Dan Edelstyn as he tracks down his long-lost Jewish Ukrainian heritage, and then attempts to relaunch his great grandfather’s once glorious vodka empire.
This film is in English.
The film is a whirlwind journey back in time to the life of the director’s grandmother Maroussia Zorokovich—writer, dancer, painter and romantic—and follows her exciting and turbulent journey during the 1917 Russian Revolution, out of Ukraine, across Europe and into exile in Belfast. But it is also a moving and comic account of a modern-day struggle to get a business started in the cutthroat world of the drinks industry. It is a meditation on loss and identity, and a celebration of family and life itself, cleverly disguised as a screwball business adventure. A young Ukrainian citizen will share his experiences in Ukraine and thoughts on the current situation. 9
WORK OF CANADIAN ARTIST GERARD BRENDER A BRANDIS IN BETH EL’S KANNER-KURZON MUSEUM BEGINNING AUGUST 2nd Prints of wood engravings by the Canadian artist G. Brender a Brandis, from the collection of a Beth El family, will be on display in the museum room f r o m S a t u r d a y, August 2nd, through Sunday, September 7th. He was born in The Netherlands into a family that traces back to Switzerland and the Middle Ages. The craft of printing designs from wooden blocks may have been brought from China to the Near East by Mongol invaders, and then to Europe by Muslims or Crusaders, or it may have been invented independently by a European wood carver. By the fifteenth century C.E., it was used to print books, one block for each page in the book. Various engravers began to use the medium to make illustrations. In the last part of the 18th century, engraving on end-grain boxwood blocks with burins was developed. Mr. Brender a Brandis uses small blocks to meticulously engrave his images.
He usually makes preliminary sketches in pencil in front of the subjects rather than to depend upon his memory for form and detail. He is able to catch form and detail to recapture the atmosphere of a time and place. Lines cut into wood cannot be erased, so he must be precise, with a steady hand for each stroke of the burin. The lines to be printed are left standing while the white spaces of the print are carved away, a king of negative drawing. Gray tones are produced by the use of fine lines, since the amount of ink in the print
depends upon the width of the lines. In contrast to an engraved copper plate, an end-grain boxwood block can be used to produce up to 100,000 c l e a r images. His images are quite small, and they are printed on hand-made paper. Images in this exhibit include abandoned or solitary buildings, nature in various guises, animals, and musical instruments. There is a brooding quality because of the lack of color, lack of people, and solitary details of many of them. There will not be an artist’s reception for this exhibit because the artist will not be in the United States. Also, these images will not be for sale.
Seymour Taffet’s Art in Museum through Sunday, July 27th Sculptures, watercolors, and photographs by the late Seymour Taffet will continue on display in Beth El Synagogue C e n t e r ’s Kanner-Kurzon M u s e u m , through Sunday, July 27th. Seymour (Sy) Taffet is the father of Congregation Kol Ami member Adele Morton. He studied commercial art in an art school and later worked in advertising, becoming an art director at Grey Advertising and then at A, C & R. He left to form his own business as an art consultant for
various advertising firms. After Mr. Taffet retired, he started sculpting, as well as painting watercolors and taking photographs. He exhibited at the Salmagundi Club and at various libraries on Long Island. 10
Many of Mr. Taffet’s works of art will be included in the Kanner-Kurzon Museum exhibit. You can also visit the museum whenever the synagogue is open. If you find that the room is locked, please request the key from the Beth El office or from the greeter at the front door. Adele has agreed to sell any of the pieces displayed. If you make a purchase, 25 percent of your purchase price will be considered a donation to Beth El Synagogue Center.
AN UPDATE FROM THE RABBI SEARCH COMMITTEE When we began this process back in January, the two of us set out an ambitious timetable to complete the first phase of the search process, which the entire committee felt was reasonable. Thanks to the hard work of the committee, we successfully filed our application just before Memorial Day, meeting our first objective. But we couldn’t have done it without your support—attending Town Hall and Focus Group meetings, filling out the survey, sending us e-mails, and chatting with committee members to voice your opinions. Thank you to everyone for your input throughout this crucial initial phase of selfreflection. With all of that feedback in hand, the committee completed the extensive application, and we wanted to share some of our conclusions with you. Over the next few months, we will present a few of the questions that were posed, along with the committee’s responses. To begin, we thought the following was the best summary question.
What is it about your synagogue that makes your synagogue particularly attractive to a rabbi? Why should a rabbi come to you? There are so many reasons that Beth El Synagogue Center (BESC) is an unusually attractive synagogue. We have a wonderfully connected community that cares about each other and the local community at-large. Our members are well-educated, both in secular and Jewish topics, and many are capable of leading services, reading Torah, and educating others, and there is a thirst for learning. We are located in an unusually attractive area, loaded with kosher eateries and shops, several Day Schools, and the local JCC, and we are not far from New York City, JTS, and other Jewish institutions. We adhere to traditional Conservative values, and maintain two daily Minyanim. Our clergy’s stability is legendary, and we have a number of other clergy, Jewish educators, UJA employees, and volunteers in various Jewish organizations as members. Just one example of the latter is the Westchester Jewish Council, where two congregants
are employees, one is an officer, five are Board members, and numerous individuals are involved in member organizations. We also have three members who serve on the board of the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester. We regularly have a sizable turnout for Shabbat services and for many of our events and programs. On any given day, there are several programs happening at the shul, covering areas from cultural, educational, and social to religious. The bottom line is that Beth El Synagogue Center is a financially stable, vibrant, caring community that is built on a solid foundation, yet poised for change. We are now moving on to the next phase of our search, as resumés will come in and we begin our interviewing process. As always, please contact us at rabbisearch@bethelnr. org with any questions and comments or feel free to talk to us or to any of the committee members. Wishing you a restful and fun summer, Marc Klee and Mark Seidenfeld Rabbi Search Committee Co-Chairs
GREAT TIME HAD BY ALL AT THE ANNUAL BETH EL KALLAH AT CAMP LOUEMMA
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UJA-Federation and Bronx Jewish Community Council Offer Thanks for a Successful Food Drive
Special Needs Seder Thank You Westchester Jewish Community Services 845 North Broadway White Plains, NY 10603 914-761-0600 www.wjcs.com
FROM UJA Dear Friends,
May 13, 2014
Thank you very much for partnering with UJA-Federation in the Families Feeding Families Post-Pesach Food Drive to benefit the food pantry at Bronx Jewish Community Council, one of our beneficiary agencies.
Dear Rabbi Sirner, I would like to thank you and everyone at Beth El Synagogue Center for once again providing an outstanding Passover Celebration for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. The evening was filled with so much joy. Please extend my gratitude to the event coordinators, Ellen Gelboim and Sandy Gruenberg, your fellow clergy, and all of the volunteers who were so warm and gracious to their guests.
Through the combined efforts of eight Westchester synagogues, we’ve collected more than 275 boxes of food! Our sincere thanks go to these wonderful food chairs and their synagogues: Barbara Klee of Beth El Synagogue Center, Todd Stern of Hebrew Institute of White Plains, Erica Krosser and Sheilah Kesatie of Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation, Deb Blatt of Temple Israel of New Rochelle, Cindy Weissman of Young Israel of Harrison, Jill Goldfein of Young Israel of New Rochelle, Carole Daman of Young Israel of Scarsdale, and Helene Schonbrun and Robye Margolius of Young Israel of White Plains.
It has been my pleasure to work with you throughout the years. I am truly grateful to you, and all of my volunteers, for providing our special friends with the opportunity to rejoice in their Judaism. With every good wish, Gail Abramowitz Oliver, Havorah Coordinator
It is my pleasure to work with each of you to fulfill the mitzvah of feeding the hungry. May you go from strength to strength. With thanks and regards, Susan Glick, UJA-Federation of New York
ANNUAL WESTCHESTER JEWISH MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
BRONX JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL WROTE:
Sunday, August 17th 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thank you so very much for your generous collection for the “After Passover Food Collection” through the Families Feeding Families Campaign. We were completely overwhelmed by the generosity of the campaign.
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, New York
It is astonishing to see that when a community puts its heart together and multiple congregations team up, we were able to collect more than 275 boxes of leftover Passover food. Your overstock will put food on the tables of hundreds of hungry people. For this we are so very grateful.
• Family Fun Activities • Israeli Dancing • Vendor exhibition area, including Jewish art and Judaica • Kosher food available for purchase
The BJCC Food pantry is a twelve-month a year ongoing program, which feeds more than 3,100 meals each month. Jewish and non-Jewish individuals of all ages come to our doorstep four days a week when they are in need. We are so grateful for your invaluable help, under the umbrella of our dear friends at the UJA-Federation of Westchester, in fulfilling this mission.
Free and open to all! Rain or shine! For more information, contact the Westchester Jewish Council at 914-328-7001, or Pam@wjcouncil.org.
Please keep us in mind anytime during the year, whenever you are planning a food drive or even have leftover catered food from one of your events. We will be happy to come to collect the donation from you—all it takes is a phone call.
Co-sponsored by: The Westchester Jewish Council The Westchester County Parks Department The Westchester Klezmer Program Kol Hazzanim – The Cantors of Westchester
With our most sincere thanks, Niti Minkove and the staff and clients of the Bronx Jewish Community Council 12
Sisterhood Scene I am honored to write this as the newly installed president of Beth El Sisterhood. I hope that my tenure in office will do justice to the fine traditions that have been the strength of Sisterhood and have helped us to support our beloved Beth El. I extend many thanks to my immediate predecessor, Anita Better, for all of her hard work and dedication and hope that I may successfully follow in her footsteps. Our Sisterhood year really began with our installation on June 10th, where we enjoyed readings by Sisterhood members of plays by Kathy Kafer. Kathy’s plays brought out the thespian spirit in our members, who dressed in costumes and brought props to enhance the fun of the evening! Thank you Kathy and the wonderful Beth El Players— Linda Resnick, Ellen Hollander, Elise Schepp, Phoebe Gross, Sandy Gruenberg, and Vicki Fisher. While many Beth El members are enjoying a summer vacation, Sisterhood members are hard at work organizing
programs for the fall and for the rest of the year. We are planning a variety of events, from cooking to painting to visits by authors. And, some of our programs continue to meet in the summer, like our “Bagels and Books” Book Club and Walking Club. Don’t see something you like? Want to help organize something in an area of interest to you? Contact any Sisterhood member and we’ll see what we can do. Beth El Sisterhood is one of the more active Sisterhoods in our region and we are proud to be a source of financial support to our synagogue. But we cannot do it without the involvement of the women of Beth El. In the fall, you will receive membership information, along with details about upcoming programs, ongoing activities, and all of the ways that Sisterhood members contribute to our synagogue community. Join us. Be a part of an active, lively, funloving, supportive group of women. You will be glad you did! With warm regards, Barbara Horowitz
A great time was had by all at our Sisterhood Gala on May 29th honoring Miriam Schwarz
The CARD ROOM will take a hiatus from playing while the Day Camp is in session. We will resume the week of August 18th. See you then!
SISTERHOOD SUMMER EVENTS WEEKLY Walking Club Every Monday, 9:30 am All ages welcome. No experience needed! Just meet in front of the synagogue (11:30 am on Book Club days) Walk as long or as little as you’d like.
MONTHLY “Bagels & Books” Book Club 9:30 am - 11:30 am JOIN US FOR A LIVELY DISCUSSION ON
Monday, July 28th Call Me by Your Name by Andre Acimon
Monday, August 25th The English Girl by Daniel Silva For information, contact Arlene Salman, aesalman@aol.com, or 914-235-2485.
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J-LiFE CELEBRATES SHAVUOT
On a sunny June day, parents and children enjoyed planting flowers and seeing a Torah up close with Rabbi Josh Dorsch.
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Beth El Synagogue Center joined other Westchester synagogues to march in the 50th Celebrate Israel Parade on June 1st! Mark your calendar now . . . next year’s parade is Sunday, May 31, 2015.
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NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS It’s hard to believe that our school year has come to an end. It has been a full and exciting time of learning and growth for our children. Our end-of-year celebrations were festive and varied. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers joined their children in their classes for hands-on activities and goodbyes. Our Shoresh families enjoyed a songfest with our music teacher Lori Weber. With smiles on their faces, everyone sang and danced, complete with musical instruments. The highlight of the morning was when the children used the challah board or candlesticks that they had created as they enjoyed a beautiful Shabbat celebration in the individual classrooms. May these “heirlooms” be used for many years to come. Our three-year-old Gezah children have been involved in an in-depth study of a variety of master artists—Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and Tiffany, to name a few. Children and parents joined together as they toured the very impressive art gallery created by the children.
The four-year-old Anaf children’s endof-year celebration began with a wonderful musical retrospective with our music teacher, Bobby Doowah. He took us down memory lane as we reviewed many of the songs and dances we have learned throughout the year. The teachers prepared a retrospective photomontage of life in their classroom throughout the year. The most touching moment was the presentation of a Kiddush cup to each child, engraved with their Hebrew name, as a lasting memento of their days at Beth El Nursery School. In addition, the individualized learning of our school was evident as each class created something unique to reflect the emergent curriculum areas that they had studied—geography, senses, and body systems were explored and children shared their work with their families. Our teachers have put their hearts and souls and so much love into their work with the children this year. Our last official event was a Staff Appreciation Party at the home of Judi Scher, a teacher of three-year-olds. We extend many thanks to Judi for her gracious
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hospitality and to the Board for sponsoring this event. The Nursery School Board, chaired by Alyssa Erber, continued to be a strong advocate for the school. They worked tirelessly to insure successful projects that helped to supplement and enrich the lives of our children. Their thoughtful guidance and sound judgment were invaluable to the effective functioning of our school. We thank the many individuals who have contributed so generously to the Bernice Feldman Nursery School Fund. These monies are used for scholarship aid, special programming for the school, and enhancement of facilities that directly benefit the children. Throughout the summer months, we will continue to register children in classes for the 2014-2015 school year. Please call us for further information at 914-235-2700, ext. 250. We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone an enjoyable and healthy summer. See you in the fall! Ronnie Becher, Director
USY BOARD 2014-2015
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 2014-2015
CO-PRESIDENTS
We are excited to announce that the Beth El Religious School and the Tichon (High School) registration is now open for 2014-2015. We are thrilled to announce that we now offer options for our 3rd-6th graders to choose between three-day- and two-day-per-week options. We will also continue our work with the third year of the Westchester Jewish Teen Learning Initiative, in conjunction with the Jewish Education Project and several other Westchester synagogues, to offer engaging, creative, and meaningful Jewish education to our teens on weekdays. For more information on these and other new changes in our Religious School, be in touch with Jen Vegh, Religious School and Youth Activities Director at jvegh@bethelnr.org, or 914-235-2700, ext. 247. With an exciting curriculum in the elementary school and interesting new classes in the Teen program, this is a year you won’t want to miss!
Sammy Burton Avi Carr-Gloth
VICE PRESIDENTS ISRAEL AFFAIRS Yael Brown
RELIGION/EDUCATION Josh Troyetsky
SATO
Adam Ackerman
MEMBERSHIP KADIMA Samantha Herlands Alec Kremins
COMMUNICATIONS Kayla Sullivan
Gan (Kindergarten)
Sunday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Alef & Bet (1st & 2nd grade) Sunday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Thursday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Gimel - Vav (3rd - 6th grade) Sunday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Thursday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Optional: Hebrew through Cooking (Club) Tuesdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Homework Space available 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Gesher (7th grade) Sunday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Thursday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
ATTENTION PARENTS OF COLLEGE-AGE CHILDREN: Register your child with the College-Age Committee so that we can send them packages! We will be sending an e-mail this summer for you to register your child with the College-Age Committee. Please sign up early so that we can send your child a package for the High Holidays. Questions? Contact Debra Ackerman at Acker5family@gmail.com or Lori Schwartz at Oreomets13@yahoo.com. Thank you.
Watch your e-mail!
Olim & Tichon (8th - 11th grade) Sunday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Optional: Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Teen Philanthropy To register, log onto the Beth El website, www.bethelnr.org.
Reflections from a Member of the Tuesday Teen Philanthropy Class Besides attending the regular Sunday morning Hebrew High School classes, I also signed up for the Tuesday afternoon class, which was based on the idea of philanthropy (the act of helping to promote the well-being of others). This class was sponsored by WJTLI (Westchester Jewish Teen Learning Initiative). In this weekday class, we had a year-long project of learning about different charitable organizations and how they work, but I also got to spend two great hours on Tuesdays sitting in the Beth El lounge talking with so many wonderful people about philanthropy. During the year, we learned about many different organizations all over Westchester, and how we could help them out with a generous donation. We narrowed it down to three organizations and visited each during the course of the year. Our choices were: Kids in Crisis in Connecticut, Kids Kloset in White Plains, and Boys and Girls Club in New Rochelle. In visiting each place, we were able to connect with the organizations and see for ourselves how much they needed our financial assistance. We learned about the “back end” of the organization and how our funds would be used. At the end of our year program, we decided that we would donate to the Kids in Crisis Organization. We ended up donating several thousand dollars! You may have heard about our superb bake sale (held towards theend of the school year). That was our way of completing our class and working to raise some extra money to give to the charity that we chose. I’m so glad that we were able to support people in need and to make a change in our community. I look forward to participating in the Tuesday Teen program again next year! by Sophie Gross 16
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL & YOUTH NEWS Community Hebrew High School Graduation The Tichon (High School) Graduation took place on Tuesday evening, May 27th. At the graduation, eighteen high school juniors were honored, and three high school seniors were recognized for completing the Educational Leadership Institute. The graduates of the Tichon (High School) Class of 2014 include Aaron Afran, Jonathan Altman, Yael Brown, Benjamin Claar, Aaron Ginsberg, Aaron Hallac, David Herskowitz, Michael Herskowitz, Michael Kessler, Jason Klee, Matthew Krasik, Jordan Portnoy, Mack Portnoy, Jordan Reid, Jake Reifer, Amanda Schribman, Paige Selber, and Kayla Sullivan. Aaron Afran received the Nat Goldman Memorial Award, which is given to the graduate of the Tichon Teen Learning program who, in the opinion of the faculty, over the preceding four years, exhibited most consistently the qualities of character, initiative, scholarship, and humanitarianism to the highest degree. The Nat Goldman Memorial Award goes to Aaron Afran. Jordan Reid was honored with the Max & Sabrina Bialo Award, given to an outstanding graduate of the Tichon Teen Learning Program who has participated in and contributed constructively to every aspect of Religious School and the Synagogue.
Paige Selber received the Isaac, Gertrude, & Edgar Moses and Sylvia & Jack Markman Memorial Award for ethical Jewish behavior and a positive attitude towards Jewish values, which is given to the graduate who has shown by precept and example that he or she has adhered to the principles of Jewish ethics in his or her everyday life. The three teens who participated in the year-long Educational Leadership Institute were recognized for their commitment to developing their pedagogic skills, learning to build lesson plans that focus on meaningful Jewish learning, and helping in our Religious School classes. Mazal tov to Rachel Friedenberg, Tanner Glickman, and Emma Peister. We also continued our tradition of honoring our Mezinke parents, those who are graduating their last child from the Religious School. Yishar koach to Charles Altman and Debra Seltzer, Robert and Rabbi Greta Brown, Gary Claar and Lois Kohn-Claar, Murray and Stephanie Ginsberg, Charles and Sarah Hallac, Cari Herskowitz and Glen Herskowitz, Steven and Maria Kessler, Roy and Rita Krasik, Chris and Janice Reid, David and Geralynn Reifer, David and Elly Schribman, and Tom and Pearl Sullivan.
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LIKRAT SHABBAT MOVING UP CEREMONY HONORING KITAH VAV This year our elementary families gathered on May 30th to celebrate the end of the year with a student-led Shabbat service. Each class led three t’fillot to their favorite melodies. It was a very meaningful experience for all present. We also honored our Kitah Vav students, who will be moving into the high school. We recognized the following Vav learners for their exemplary dedication and achievement: Stephen Bartell, Jesse Bartell, Hannah Bases, Brett Bernstein, Maddy Efron, Jordan Fishler, Simone Goldberg, Zoe Heller, Maddie Klonsky, Zach Kornreich, Lucy Kravitz, Ford Lenchner, Maya Scheinfeld, Jonah Seidenfeld, Ilana Shechter, Dylan Tait, Ethan Turkewitz, and Marley Vogel. The Mark Nichtberger Award went to the learner who best displayed the strength of character, the stubborn determination, and the youthful cheerfulness that enables him/her to be a source of inspiration to others. Mazal tov to Hannah Bases. The Reeva and Alfred N. Hackman Memorial Award was given for general achievement during the Vav class year to a learner
who has done his/her utmost to excel in his/her studies, has attended classes regularly, and has had a positive attitude towards Judaism. Kol HaKavod to Ilana Shechter. The Jewish Music Award, established by Cantor Lawrence Avery in memory of his parents, Louis and Rose Cohen, was presented for outstanding, active participation and contribution to the progress of our music and choir at Beth El. Yishar koach Jonah Seidenfeld. The Frannie Lewinsohn Memorial Scholarship was presented by the Beth El Sisterhood in memory of its long-time, esteemed member to an exemplary Vav learner whose work is of the highest caliber and whose character exemplifies the highest standards set by the late Fannie Lewinsohn. The prize is a $100 scholarship to be used towards the first year’s tuition in the Teen Learning Program. Mazal tov Stephen Bartell. The Vav learners are excited to enter the Gesher (bridge) year, their 7th grade year, which is their first in the Teen Learning Program.
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Beth El Celebrates July and August Birthdays Beth El Synagogue Center would like to extend a “Happy Birthday!” to its members with a birthday in the months of July and August. Please join us for a birthday celebration at our Kiddush luncheon on July
12th. If you have a July or August birthday, but your name does not appear on the list, we are sorry for the omission and we ask that you please contact the synagogue at info@bethelnr.org so that we can update our
records. Please also contact us if you do not wish to have your name appear on our birthday list. (The list reflects our adult members and post-bar/ bat mitzvah children up to the age of 21.)
Ari Abramowitz Shira Adams Hazzan Ellen Arad Cindy Arkow Richard Aronow Richard Barnett Abraham Bartell Ronnie Becher Trisanne Berger Aby Bernstein Caralyn Bierman Alana Bierman Mitchell Bierman David Blaustein William Bloom Priscilla Bloom Brian Bosworth David Branson Dina Brot Terry Cohen Billy Collens Andrew Collens Susan Solow Dubin Barbara Ehudin Elia Esipov Joan Faier Arielle Felberg Michael Ferder Marcelline Fischoff Adam Fleishaker Sabrina Fleishaker Jonathan Forman Paul Freedman
Loretta Holland Hilary Linsky Hagit Hope Eliot Locitzer Keith Hope Barbara Locitzer Amanda Hurwitz Eric Maidenberg Perry Jacobs Arthur Margolin Jason Jakoby Diane May Zachary Jonas Danielle Medin Harry Kamel Rebecca Meisler Robin Kaphan Susan Meisler Solomon Kaplan Scott Mellis Nancy Kaplan Erica Mildner Elaine Katz Esther Mildner Jonathan Keltz Robert Mishler Steven Kessler Jodi Moise David Keusch John Morris Alfred Klein Robert Morris Matthew Klingsberg Selma Moses Stephanie Klingsberg Manfred Moses Jonathan Klonsky Ernest Mukamal Lillian Kreig David Myssiorek Maya Kremins Ofer Nagar Alan Kurlander Gaby Newfield Jacob Lans Andrew Newman Frank Levin Andrew Nitzberg Michael Levine Michael Novoseller Sarah Levine Deborah Olstein Richard Levine Robert O’Neill Arthur Levison Neil Orans Elaine Levitin Sophia Peister Emma Levitz Emma Peister Celia Levitz Lisa Platek Gary Liebstein Merrick Platzner Sylvia Linczer Gary Pomerantz
Alicia Popper Dylan Portnoy Lucas Portnoy Hillary Portnoy Roberta Pravda Marvin Price Alanna Reid Jake Reifer Scott Reiner Andrew Reis Wendy Rosenberg Adam Rosenstein Howard Rosenstein Huguette Rosenthal Les Rothenberg Sharon Rozansky Francine Rubenstein Valerie Rudolph Gary Salmo Taylor Salomon Donald Salomon Barry Salter Jason Samuels Corey Scheinfeld Robert Scheinfeld David Schlecker Paul Schneiderman Sharon Schoenholtz Joe-Victor Shammas Lloyd Sherman Itai Shoffman Maxine Siegel Gitta Silberstein
Bernard Freedman Talia Friedman Mindy Friedman Lawrence Getzler Faye Gingold Aaron Ginsberg Elissa Glickman Jeffrey Glickman Elisabeth Gold Brian Goldberg Julian Goldberg Joshua Goldberg Leon Goldberg Mark Goldman David Goldman Howard Goldstein Cary Goldstein Claire Goodfriend Mildred Gordon Herman Gordon Benjamin Gotian Jerome Gottlieb Rachel Grandwetter Phoebe Gross Brenda Guber Ira Gulker Michael Haber Sheldon Haber Aaron Hallac Edward Halperin Karen Hauptman Melinda Herman Edna Hoffer
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Eliana Silk Candace Silver Louise Silverman Susanne Simchowitz Victoria Smith Jessica Smith Abby Smith Ilyse Spertus Bridget Stack Ari Starkman Justin Stein Nicola Stein Mark Stein Ilana Tamir Sheila Tanenbaum Ruth Treiber Daniel Troyetsky Joshua Troyetsky Sophie Tulkoff Daniel Urbas Peter Wasserman Robert Weber Jesse Weinberger Sylvain Weinberger Ira Weiner Miriam Wien Claire Wolkoff Richard Wolloch Norbert Wolloch Claudia Ziser Elizabeth Ziser Anita Zoldessy
YAHRZEIT DATES
MAZAL TOV
The yahrzeit of the following deceased persons permanently inscribed on our Memorial Walls are observed on these dates:
Newsmakers . . . Mazal tov to:
July Benjamin Chabrow Samuel Feinberg Rebecca Kaplan Rebecca Wasley Israel Diesenhof Steven H. Hirsch Ruth Kornfeld Meyer Nova Albert E. Singer Max Bitter Dr. Herbert M. Jacobs Eva Meyers Ernst Grunauer Rose Wechsler Steven Douglas Miller Irving Kanner Bess Siegel Max Siegel Rose Stillman Sylvia Farber Sidney Fein Morris Halpern Sidney H. Posner Benjamin Raber Rubin Scheinkman Ida B. Shimm Myron Penn Aviva Berger Rabbi Kenneth Berger Milton Honig Mollie Sirner Ruth Sobel Sam Kavarsky Sam Zuckerman Eva Bernstein William Bloom Ida Grandberg Yetta Halpern Michael Lichtenstein Leo J. Springer Frances B. Sussman
Bettina Graf upon the graduation of grandsons Daniel Graf from Fordham Law School and Scott Graf from Solomon Schechter High School; Natalie and Ari Starkman upon the birth of son Eli Matteo; Leni and Fredrick Wiener upon the engagement of their son Jordan to Amanda Wade, daughter of Diane and David Wade; Naomi Raber upon her grandson Jesse Raber receiving his Ph.D. from Harvard; Manfred and Selma Moses upon his granddaughter Dr. Sylvia C. Moses, daughter of Drs. Edward and Stephanie Moses, graduating from Case Western Medical School; Joy and Steve Rotker upon the engagement of their daughter Lindsay to Jake Ross, son of Risa Ross and Art Ross; Elaine Friedman upon the birth of grandson Ethan David, and to parents Alex and Rachel Friedman.
A Warm Beth El Mazal Tov to One and All!!!
Share your milestone events with us! We would like to hear about your engagements, births, graduations, losses, and other events. If you experience a milestone or a loss in your family, please call Rosalie in Rabbi Sirner’s office, 914-235-2700, ext. 228, with your news.
Kiddush The Kiddush of June 28th was sponsored by Beth Siegel and Pat Myron in honor of their children Brent, Grace, and Jenna. The Kiddush of August 2nd will be sponsored by the Minyan.
Interested in Sponsoring a Kiddush? Call Alise Liquorie in the synagogue office, 914-235-2700, ext. 223, or e-mail aliquorie@bethelnr.org.
Welcome to the Beth El Community The Mandel Family of Larchmont Mia and Ron Golan, 4 ½; Leila, 2
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Isadore Kaplan Norma Osofsky Jack Einhorn Eva Greenberg Everett Kalb Lester Kellman Ruth Rosenblatt Robert P. Schustack Zelda Wagner Barry Evan Librett Taube Sokol Sarah Hanchrow Bessie Getzoff Robert Heimowitz Rudolph Kahn Bernard Schwartz Hyman Bolnik Malvina Faerber Fried Gerson T. Margolish Jacob Markman Art Rivel Elayne Rubinoff Albert Pearlman Freda Rosenfeld Hyman Wolfson Sadie Bitter Betty Cohan Benjamin Gabriel Sylvia Geller Rose Sherman Adolph Mandel Morton Zuckerman Joseph Cohn John Olshansky Arby A. Halpern Murray Kahn Sadie Neubauer Sarah Sperber August Betty Grabel Ralph Kramer Anna Root
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CONDOLENCES
We record with sorrow the losses suffered by our members and friends and extend to them our deepest sympathies. Condolences to: Mark Hirsh upon the loss of his father, Jack Hirsh; Barbara Cohen upon the loss of her mother, Rose Covkin; Mona Gross upon the loss of her husband, Irving Gross; Ronald Cohen upon the loss of his father, Irving Gross; Michael Felberg upon the loss of his father, Harold Felberg; Michael Novoseller upon the loss of his grandmother Roz Doshay; Sheryl Fleishaker upon the loss of her father, Frank Madow.
The Linett Family of Hartsdale Diane and Eugene The Leibowitz/Graff Family of New Rochelle Dori Graff and Seth Leibowitz Henry, 5; Cassidy, 19 months 19
CONTRIBUTIONS ENDOWMENT FUND
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
IN MEMORY OF:
Rose Covkin, beloved mother of Barbara Cohen, from Barbara and Marc Klee.
Rose Covkin, beloved mother of Barbara Cohen, from Susan and Michael Meisler.
THE SYLVIA AND ROBERT SCHER CHESED COMMUNITY FUND
BETH EL DAY CAMP FUND
A generous donation was received from Louise and Jason Silverman.
IN HONOR OF: Robert Levine, Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs Man of the Year 2014, from Nora Klion-Wolloch. Laura Berger and Jay Rehr on the engagement of their son Josh, from Nora Klion-Wolloch. Lynn and Jeffery Lowin on the engagement of their daughter Joanna, from Nora Klion-Wolloch. Chuck Raffel, beloved husband of Rivka Raffel, from Nora Klion-Wolloch. Saralee Avery, beloved wife of Cantor Lawrence Avery, from Nora KlionWolloch.
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Jacob Greenwald Herbert Pusick Max Baumzweig Nathan Bernstein Dr. Saul W. Brustein Jeanette Greenspan Maks Kooper Adolph Patchen Max Herrman Gail Harary Mozes Hyman Shapiro Janie Gottesfeld Joseph Salpeter Aaron Adolph Schlachtor Minnie Trugman Harry Wilk William Goodman Muriel Begleiter Harold Goldfarb Max Golub David Locitzer Sadye Brustein Eugene Mandel Louis Shanok Marshall Gottlieb Sidney Silberman Herb Weintraub Ruth Lapin Bruce Merrit Reich Max Kellman Muriel Bogash Mary Heligman Goldie G. Kalish Alice Lopatin
The graduation of Becky Young, from Shari and Marvin Cinitz. Susan and Bobby Goldstein on the birth of their grandson, from Shari and Marvin Cinitz. Lynn and Jeffery Lowin on the engagement of their daughter Joanna, from Elise and Bob Schepp, and Shari and Marvin Chinitz. With appreciation for our Koach award, from Fran and Rabbi David Blumenfeld.
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IN HONOR OF: Lisa and Robert Patchen for the outstanding service they give to Beth El, from Meryl and Marty Druckerman. The graduation of Adam Burton, from Shari and Marvin Cinitz.
IN MEMORY OF:
Jack Fashing Helen Funk Miriam Lerner Sylvia Scher Elsie Stillman Joan I. Schustack Hindel Bryna Eichner Yetta Schnipper Abraham Abrams Dina Goldman Robert Gordon Anna Rubenfeld Beth Suzanne Siegel Jacob Bernstein Morris Wasley Lucy Fischler Helen Levinthal Lyons David Gingold Joseph Hanchrow Jack Ginsberg Doreen Lewis Hy Feingold Jack L. Patchen Eugene Bergman Ruth S. Teichman Leo Moskowitz Herbert Polow Barbara Gordon Minnie Simpson Samuel Streisfeld Joseph Klein Irving Grabel Harry Greenstein Jacob Levine
GENERAL FUND
Rita and Bruce Gilbert on their fiftieth wedding anniversary, from Lynn and Jeffery Lowin.
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GET WELL TO: Rosalie Cristofalo, with wishes for a speedy recovery, from Shari and Marvin Chinitz. IN MEMORY OF: Ruth Posner, beloved wife of Norman Posner, from Barbara and Mark Goldman. Philip Weintraub, beloved father of Helene Katz, from Barbara and Mark Goldman. Walter Klee, beloved father of Marc Klee, from Mila and Michael Greenberg, and Barbara and Mark Goldman. Chuck Raffel, beloved husband of Rivka Raffel, from Rochelle Chaiken, Mila and Michael Greenberg, and Shari and Marvin Chinitz. Saralee Avery, beloved wife of Cantor Lawrence Avery, from Mila and Michael Greenberg, Gillian and Kenneth Katz, Marianne and Bob Sussman, Barbara Kotler, Barbara and Mark Goldman, Rochelle Chaiken, Marian and Robert Baum, Micki and Gary Joseph, and Meryl and David Gordon. Rhoda Kahn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, from Marilyn Katz, and Mila and Michael Greenberg. Martin Getzler, beloved father of Faye Gingold, from Mila and Michael Greenberg, Shari and Marvin Chinitz, Barbara and Bob Cohen, and Erica and Larry Epstein. Rose Covkin, beloved mother of Barbara Cohen, from Bettina Graf and family, Debbie and Steven Young, and Erica and Larry Epstein. My beloved mother, Rose Covkin, from Barbara Cohen. Dr. Leo Bagg, beloved father of Gillian Bagg-Katz, from Laura Lewis. Irving Gross, beloved husband of Mona Gross, from Howard Chessler, Bernice and Larry Eskanazy, Mimi Cohen, Phyllis and Stephen Siliznol, Harriet and Kenneth Silverman, and Eleanor and Bernie Slotnick. Jack Hirsh, beloved father of Mark Hirsh, from Debbie and Steven Young. Harry Covkin, our beloved father, on his yahrzeit, from Barbara and Bob Cohen. 20
CONTRIBUTIONS MARC FRIED SPECIAL NEEDS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
SPECIAL NEEDS FUND
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
IN MEMORY OF: Saralee Avery, beloved wife of Cantor Lawrence Avery, from Wendy and Alan Rosenberg, and Ruth and Jacob Esses.
The engagement of Joanna Lowin, daughter of Lynn and Jeffrey Lowin, to Mark Frank, son of Roberta and David Frank, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt.
Irving Gross, beloved husband of Mona Gross, from Abe and Bea Walfish, and Ruth and Jacob Esses.
The bat mitzvah of Shayna Rosenstein, daughter of Shery and Howard Rosenstein, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt.
Our beloved zeida, Rev. Morris J. Rosenberg, from Wendy and Alan Rosenberg.
Louise and Jason Silverman on the bat mitzvah of their granddaughter Hannah, from Valerie Rudolph.
Avi and Jacqueline Einzig in memory of Walter Klee and Charles Raffel; Jeff and Susan Mittleman in memory of Leonard Greenberg; Erica and Lawrence Epstein in memory of Saralee Avery; Fred and Judy Bomback in memory of Saralee Avery; Nancy and David Taxin in memory of Theodore Herz; Sheila Tanenbaum in honor of Paul Diament’s retirement; Abby and Mark Smith in honor of Victoria’s Bat Mitzvah; Beatrice Freedman and family in memory of Walter Freedman; Janet F. Kirshbaum in memory of Alex Finkenstein upon his yahrzeit; Alfred and Shelley Klein in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Shayna Rosenstein and the high school graduation of Charles Solomon; Miriam Rabin in memory of Dina Gold and Saralee Avery; Deborah and Arthur Kaplan in memory of Saralee Avery; Leon and Muriel Geller and family in memory of Saralee Avery; Karen and Ronald Herzog in memory of Martin Getzler and Bernard Schneider, father of Karen; Cantor Alan Sokoloff in memory of his mother; Edith Geisinger in memory of loved ones; Leah and Noel Edelson in memory of Spencer Tuchinsky; Alfred Fayer in memory of Augusta Borchert; Joyce and Michael Wechsler in memory of Herman Wechsler; Jeff and Susan Mittleman in memory of Jack Hirsh; Caryl Fuchs in memory of Rose Covkin; Mark and Debbie Berman in memory of Rose Covkin; Eric and Laurie Roth in memory of Saralee Avery; Barbara and Bob Cohen in memory of their mother, Rose Covkin; Judy and Bobby Schmeidler in honor of Herb Fox’s special birthday; Phyllis Cole in memory of Rhoda Kahn and Saralee Avery; Ellen and Merill Resnick in memory of Saralee Avery and Rose Covkin; Leon and Muriel Geller in memory Martin Getzler; Caryl Fuchs in memory of Martin Teichman.
THE ANDREW SHAPIRO MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Joyce and Alan Striar on the bar mitzvah of their grandson Benjamin, from Judy and Ed Shapiro. IN MEMORY OF: My cousin Andrew Shapiro, from Richard Brown. Our son Andrew Shapiro on his twentyfourth yahrzeit, from Judy and Ed Shapiro. Saralee Avery, beloved wife of Cantor Lawrence Avery, from Judy and Ed Shapiro.
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IN MEMORY OF: Saralee Avery, beloved wife of Cantor Lawrence Avery, from Louise and Jason Silverman, Florence and Malcolm Graf, Judy and Hy Harary, Barbara and Hal Shulman, and Ellen and Jack Hollander. Martin Getzler, beloved father of Faye Gingold, from Lynn and Jeffery Lowin. Rhoda Kahn, beloved wife of Dr. Alvin Kahn, from Florence and Malcolm Graf. Rose Covkin, beloved mother of Barbara Cohen, from Lori and Steve Schwartz. Irving Gross, dear husband of Mona Gross, from Elizabeth and Alan Legatt.
THE JEREMY SCHEINFELD MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Martin Getzler, beloved father of Faye Gingold, from Geralynn and David Reifer. Roberta Zuckerman, my beloved sister, on her yahrzeit, from Paul Schneiderman. Ruth and Seymour Sobel, my beloved parents on their yahrzeits, from Hanita Schneiderman.
BERNICE FELDMAN NURSERY SCHOOL ENRICHMENT FUND IN HONOR OF: Andrea and Carl Karp on the birth of their grandson Brandon Karp, son of Justin and Amanda Karp, from Laurie and Eric Roth. Susan and Bob Goldstein on the birth of their grandson Malcolm Li, from Laurie and Eric Roth.
HAZZAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND William Levenson in honor of Hazzan Gloth. Sam and Ella Shteingart for Michelle and Eric Maidenberg in memory of Sholom Pinkhos. Michelle and Eric Maidenberg for Debbie and Robert Morris on daughter Miriam’s bat mitzvah. Ruth and Amnon Gotian in honor of Lauren Freeman-Bosworth’s special birthday.
IN MEMORY OF:
Susan and Michael Meisler for Cantor Emeritus Lawrence Avery in memory of his dear wife, Saralee.
Walter Klee, beloved father of Marc Klee, from Susan and Elliot Lesser.
Norma Wasserman for Cantor Emeritus Lawrence Avery in memory of his dear wife, Saralee.
Rose Covkin, beloved mother of Barbara Cohen, from Susan and Elliot Lesser.
Marilyn and Mitch Sofer for Cantor Lawrence Avery in memory of his dear wife, Saralee.
Saralee Avery, beloved wife of Cantor Lawrence Avery, from Susan and Elliot Lesser.
Norma Wasserman for Cantor Lawrence Avery in memory of his dear wife, Saralee.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND
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CONTRIBUTIONS SISTERHOOD MITZVAH FUND IN HONOR OF:
The bat mitzvah of Shayna Rosenstein, daughter of Shery and Howard Rosenstein, from Vicki and Nate Fisher.
Martin Getzler, beloved father of Faye Gingold, from Joyce and Michael Wechsler, and Kathy Kafer and Jeff Swarz.
Dr. Abe Walfish on his special birthday, from Betty Grad Gross.
Marcia and Nathan Assor on the birth of their granddaughter Natalie, from Vicki and Nate Fisher.
Saralee Avery, beloved wife of Cantor Lawrence Avery, from Vicki and Nate Fisher.
Joanna Lowin, daughter of Lynn and Jeffrey Lowin, on her engagement to Mark Frank, from Joyce and Michael Wechsler.
The bat mitzvah of Miriam Morris, daughter of Debbie and Robert Morris, from Vicki and Nate Fisher.
Sarah Esther Fenster, granddaughter of Dalia Fenster, on her Bat Mitzvah, from Miriam Rabin.
Anita and Marc Zoldessy on the birth of their granddaughter, from Vicki and Nate Fisher.
Saralee Avery, beloved wife of Cantor Lawrence Avery, mother and grandmother, from Joan and Jonah Atlas, Eunice and Sol Kaplan, Joyce and Michael Wechsler, Linda and Joe Resnick, and Judy and Bobby Schmeidler.
Vicki Fisher for her hard work on Sisterhood Shabbat and with thanks for my honor, from Shari and Marvin Chinitz.
Lynn and Jeffrey Lowin on the engagement of their daughter Joanna to Mark Frank, from Vicki and Nate Fisher.
Vicki Fisher and the wonderful women who participated in the Sisterhood Shabbat, from Marjorie Schlosberg.
GET WELL TO:
Monica Winters, beloved wife and mother, from William Winters.
Ruth Esses, with wishes for continued recovery, from Carol and Paul Freedman.
Jack Hirsh, beloved father of Dr. Mark Hirsh, from Cynthia, Jeffrey, and Tanner Glickman.
IN MEMORY OF:
Rose Covkin, my beloved mother, from Barbara Cohen.
Shayna Rosenstein, daughter of Shery and Howard Rosenstein, on her Bat Mitzvah, from Joyce and Michael Wechsler.
Rita and Bruce Gilbert on their fiftieth wedding anniversary, from Eunice and Sol Kaplan, and Miriam Rabin. The bat mitzvah of Hannah, granddaughter of Louise and Jay Silverman, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. The marriage of Lauren Salmo, daughter of Gwen and Gary Salmo, to Adam Jacob, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. The marriage of Brian Rosenberg, son of Wendy and Alan Rosenberg, to Amanda Graber, from Vicki and Nate Fisher.
Walter Klee, beloved father of Marc Klee, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Walter Klee, beloved father of Richard Klee, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Helen Kronovet, beloved grandmother of Nancy Mayerfield, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Dina Gold, beloved mother of Bill Gold, from Vicki and Nate Fisher. Evelyn Assor, beloved mother of Nathan Assor, from Vicki and Nate Fisher.
Frances Kaufman Brown, from Richard Kaufman.
Ted Herz, beloved father of Roz and David Hertzog, from Joyce and Michael Wechsler.
Irving Gross, beloved husband and father, from Joan and Jonah Atlas, Carol and Paul Freedman, and Beth El Sisterhood Book Club. Dr. Leo Bagg, beloved father of Gillian Katz, from Shelley and Arnie Goldring-Silverman. Philip Weintraub, beloved father of Helene Katz, from Shelley and Arnie Goldring-Silverman. Walter Klee, beloved father of Marc Klee, from Shelley and Arnie Goldring-Silverman.
ELEANOR G. BAUMWALD PRAYERBOOK FUND IN HONOR OF: Spencer Morris Dickman, my wonderful grandson, on his November 2013 bar mitzvah, from Patricia Morris.
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is that it is either too hot or cold during services. My first presidential proclamation is that if any member of our shul has such an issue, he/she should seek out the very experienced immediate Past President Aaron Fleishaker, who will handle and resolve it! Finally, I hope everyone has the opportunity to take some time off this summer to enjoy being with family and friends. Get some rest. We have an exciting year coming up, and I will discuss more on that in future articles. Let’s keep the positive momentum moving forward!! In Aaron’s last article, he granted me the rights (without royalties) to use one of his key phrases that I love, so… See you in shul, Sam Berger, President
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Shabbat Space 9:30am Comb. Yth Svc 10:45am
3ELUL 30
SHOFTIM
31
20 AV
Shabbat ends 8:36 pm
Shabbat Space 9:30am Comb. Yth Svc 10:45am RE’EH
7:15 pm
Rosh Chodesh
Shabbat ends 8:56pm
Shabbat ends 8:46 pm VAETCHANAN
Memories to Go 10:00 am
24 TAMMUZ 19
Walking Club 9:30 am Canasta 12:45 pm
6 AV
12 AV 9
11 AV 8
7:36 pm
17
SATURDAY
DEVARIM
Walking Club 9:30 am
14 AV 11
1
FRIDAY
6 ELUL
Shabbat ends 8:13 pm
Shabbat Space 9:30am Comb. Yth Svc 10:45am
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE CENTER 1324 NORTH AVENUE NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10804-2190
Non Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID White Plains, N.Y. Permit No. 925
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
SHERY ROSENSTEIN Sales Associate
Personalized attention to you and your needs.
B: (914) 723-8228 C: (914) 420-8556 E: shery@clairedleone.com W: www.clairedleone.com
Meryl Chassen
29 Wilmot Road Scarsdale, NY 10583
JOCELYN BURTON Real Estate Salesperson
Sales Associate
The #1 Ranked Agent in New Rochelle Proud Beth El Member and New Rochelle Resident
Prudential
jburton@houlihanlawrence.com Mobile: 917.693.3557
Wykagyl/Rittenberg Realty 1299 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804
New Rochelle Brokerage 15 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle, New York 914.636.6700 ext.19309
Bus: 914 632-9100 Cell: 914-420-7877 Top Producer Over the Last Several Years
An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
Source: EAMLS, 1/1/2013–12/31/2013, Condominium, Co-operative, Multi Family 2–4, Single Family, Total Volume and Units Sold, by Agent, New Rochelle School District.