BNEI MITZVAH

Bnei MI TZVAH

JESSE RUBENSTEIN

Mazal Tov to Samantha and Jonathan Rubenstein upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jesse, in Atlantic Beach, on August 1, Shabbat Nachamu Parashat Va’etchanan. He read the parasha, led the Musaf service, and delivered a D’var Torah, entitled The Power of Why. Jesse is an eighth-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School.

CHARLES GRIBETZ

Mazal Tov to Dr. Carin and Eric Gribetz upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Charles, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on Monday, August 24. He led the Shacharit service, read Parashat Ki Teitzei, and delivered a D’var Torah on selected mitzvot from his parasha. Charles is an eighth-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School. Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ grandparents and Oshri and Manfred Endzweig.

ARI CEPELOWICZ

Mazal Tov to Alexandra and Vitor Cepelowicz upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Ari – not in Tzfat, as originally planned – but at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, on Thursday, August 13, where he led morning services, read Parashat Re’eh, and delivered a D’var Torah about the Yetzer Harah and Yetzer Hatov. Ari is an eighth-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School.

JACOB ARCHIBALD

Mazal Tov to Carmit and Georges Archibald upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jacob, at the home of his aunt and uncle in Germantown, New York, on August 27. Jacob led Shacharit services, read the Torah portion of Ki Teitzei, and presented a D’var Torah that explores common themes among the many mitzvot in his parasha. Jacob is an eighth-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School.

BENJAMIN BERMAN

Mazal Tov to Sarah Berman and Nathaniel Berman upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Benjamin, in Maryland, on Shabbat, August 22, at which time he read Parashat Shoftim. Benjamin is a seventh-grade student at the Ramaz

Middle School.

CHARLIE SHIFF

Mazal Tov to Deena and Adam Shiff upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Charlie, on Thursday, August 27. He read Parashat Ki Teitzei and delivered a D’var Torah on this esoteric parasha. Charlie is a seventh-grade student at the Abraham Joshua Heschel School.

MI TZVAH

MaTaN Mother-Daughter Bat-Mitzvah Program

RICKY PIKE

Mazal Tov to Janelle and Dr. Sheldon Pike upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Ricky, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on August 29, Shabbat Parashat Ki Teitzei. He read the parasha, delivered an inspiring D’var Torah, and celebrated the completion of Masechet Rosh Hashanah with a siyum. Ricky is an eighth-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School.

JACK LINHART

Mazal Tov to Dr. Leora Mogilner and Richard Linhart upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jack, in a family minyan in Westhampton Beach on Monday, September 7. Jack led Shacharit davening, read from Parashat Nitzavim - Va’Yelech, and delivered a D’var Torah. Jack is a seventh-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School. Mazal Tov to proud KJ grandparents Rochelle Mogilner and Hal Gastwirt. We are pleased to offer a special mother-daughter Bat Mitzvah program that will be taught by Rachel Kraus, KJ’s Director of Community Education.

The program, developed by MaTaN, The Sadie Rennert Women’s Institute for Torah Studies, provides an opportunity for mothers and daughters to meaningfully engage with Jewish learning and experiences. The course focuses on women throughout Jewish history and aims to connect us with our past in order to help us understand our future.

Each lesson will involve text learning (with sources in Hebrew and English), dynamic discussions, activity and experiential learning. Each mother-daughter pair is guided to work on their own Bat Mitzvah project. No previous Hebrew or Jewish knowledge is necessary.

The program will include seven Sundays of interactive learning beginning Sunday, January 24th and three experiential sessions – a challah bake, musical Havdalah and a chesed day. This year we will also feature a father-daughter learning session!

This course is being offered to girls in 5th grade and their mothers, so we can be sure that all students will complete the course before their Bat Mitzvah. The cost of the program is $150. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

This course has been the hallmark of Bat Mitzvah preparation in our community and it is a treasured learning and bonding experience for mothers and daughters.

Registration is open online at ckj.org/batmitzvah or contact rachel@ckj.org for any questions.

VICTORIA DOFT

Mazal Tov to Abby and David Doft upon the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Tory, at a Women’s Tefillah at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on Thursday, September 10. She read from Parashat Nitzavim and presented a D’var Torah on a related topic. Tory is a sixthgrade student at the Ramaz Middle School. Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ grandparents, Arlene and Avrom Doft.

ZACHARY KOCHIN

Mazal Tov to Anna and Dr. Israel Kochin upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Zachary, in Westhampton Beach, on Thursday, September 24, at which time he read Parashat Ha’azinu and delivered a D’var Torah relevant to his parasha. Zachary is an eighth-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School. Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ grandparents Drs.

KIRA KRAUS

Mazal Tov to Rachel and Rabbi Daniel Kraus, our Directors of Community Education, upon the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Kira, via Zoom, on Motzei Shabbat, September 26, at which time she made a Siyum on the 19 Books of Nach (Neviim and Ketuvim). Kira is a seventh-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School.

JOSEPH KAUFTHAL

Mazal Tov to Abby and Joshua Kaufthal upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Joseph, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on Chol HaMoed Sukkot, at which time he led services, including Hallel, and read the special Chol HaMoed Torah portion. Joseph also delivered a D’var Torah related to Mishnah Sukkah. Joseph is a seventh-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School. Jenny Shliozberg and Howard Menikoff.

VICTOR SHEMIA

Mazal Tov to Sara and Simon Shemia upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Victor, in Atlantic Beach, on Monday, October 12, at which time he read from Parashat Bereishit. Victor is a seventhgrade student at the Ramaz Middle School. Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ grandmother Marilyn Muhlbauer.

ELIANNA GONEN

Mazal Tov to Sharon and Shachar Gonen upon the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Elianna, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, on October 15, at which time she read Parashat Bereishit and delivered a D’var Torah on a topic relevant to her parasha. Elianna is a sixth-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School.

SCHEDULING YOUR FAMILY’S BAR OR BAT MITZVAH

If you are making a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at KJ between September 2021 and June 2022, please contact Riva Alper in the synagogue office at 212-774-5670 to reserve specific rooms for your services, celebratory meals, and

EVIE RECHTSCHAFFEN

Mazal Tov to Miera and Alan Rechtschaffen upon the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Evie, on Tuesday, October 27, the 9th of Cheshvan. Mazal Tov as well to 50-year KJ member Rabbi Manfred Rechtschaffen and to the entire Evie Rechtschaffen family. a seventh-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School. other functions. If your child attends Ramaz, and whether or not you are a member of KJ, Riva Alper must be notified directly of your plans. Reserving a date with Ramaz does not imply

that it is reserved at KJ.

LEILA SAKHAI

Mazal Tov to Marcy and Cyrus Sakhai upon the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Leila, on Thursday, October 29, at the Safra Center. Leila is a sixth-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School.

WILLIAM LEVINE

Mazal Tov to Drs. Jody and Elie Levine upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, William, on October 31, Shabbat Parashat Lech Lecha. William read the parasha, chanted the Haftarah, and delivered a D’var He is a seventh-grade

YAKIRA WEINSTOCK

Mazal Tov to Dr. Naama and Rabbi Elie Weinstock upon the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Yakira, who made a siyum this summer on Seder Zera’im at a family celebration. She also celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with a Zoom Havdalah service and D’var Torah on October 31. Yakira is student at the Ramaz Middle School.

ELLIOT WEISS

Mazal Tov to Dr. Jessica and Marcus Weiss upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Elliot, on Thursday, November 12, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, at which time he read Parashat Chayei Sarah. Elliot is a seventh-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School.

JACOB YASHAR

Mazal Tov to Jennifer and Jeremy Yashar upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jacob, on Shabbat morning November 21, at which time he read Parashat Toldot and delivered a D’var Torah. Jacob is a seventh-grade student

at the Ramaz Middle School.

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TRUMAN EDELL

Mazal Tov to Deborah and Eric Edell upon the upcoming Bar Mitzvah of their son, Truman, on December 3, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun. Truman is a seventh-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School. Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ grandmother Mira Levenson.

AMALIA GERBER

Mazal Tov to Dr. Naamit Kurshan and Michael Gerber upon the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Amalia, on December 16, Rosh Chodesh Tevet, the sixth day of Chanukah. She will be leading davening and reading Torah at Women’s Tefillah at SAR Academy. Amalia is a sixthgrade student at SAR. Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ grandparents, Fran and Morry Gerber.

and Michael Steinhardt.

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HARRISON AGUS

Mazal Tov to Jennifer and Daniel Agus upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Harrison, which will take place at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on December 20, at which time he will read Parashat Vayeshev. Harrison is a seventh-grade student at the Ramaz

NATE BERMAN

Mazal Tov to Sara & Mark Bloom and David Berman upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Nate, which will take place on January 30, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, where he will read Parashat Beshalach. Nate is a seventh-grade at the Ramaz Middle School. Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ grandparents Judy Middle School.

MICHAEL HADEL

Mazal Tov to Anne and Don Hadel upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Michael Avraham, on Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Adar morning, February 13, at which time he will read Parashat Mishpatim, at Congregation Orach Chaim. Michael is a seventh-grade student at the Ramaz Middle School.

NEELY MANNOR

Mazal Tov to Dr. Dana Mannor and the Mannor family upon the Bat Mitzvah of Neely, which will take place on Monday, March 8, 2021, at the KJ Women’s Tefillah, at which time Neely will read Parashat Vayakel and will deliver a D’var Torah on the Parashah. Neely is a seventh-grade student at the Ramaz

Middle School.

KJ Hebrew teacher Sara Rosen has released an iPad app based on her popular Hebrew reading program. Eyal is suitable for all ages and is perfect for those with no prior reading experience and those with some experience who are still searching for fluency. All work can be self-checked so no teacher is required. To learn more, search for Eyal in the iPad App Store.

EMILY MITTLER

Mazal Tov to Gerry and Jeffrey Mittler upon the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Emily, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on March 12, at which time she will lead the Kabbalat Shabbat service and deliver a D’var Torah. Emily is a sixth-grade student at The Windward School. Mazal Tov to proud KJ grandparents Janet & Mark Mittler and Wendy Zizmor.

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Fathers & Sons Bar Mitzvah Program

Building off our launch program last year, KJ is excited to once again bring young men and their fathers together to meaningfully prepare for their Bar Mitzvah. Fathers and sons in the KJ/Ramaz community are invited to participate in five experiential programs to explore what it means to come of age in Judaism. Led by the KJ Rabbis, students will be exploring Tefillin, Chesed, Shabbat, Torah learning and Prayer. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please contact Rabbi Meyer Laniado at rml@ckj.org.

SERVICE TIMES & DATES TO REMEMBER THIS SEASON

TUES, NOV 17 Rosh Chodesh Kislev Morning Services | 7:00 AM

THURS, NOV 26 Thanksgiving Day Morning Services | 8:30 AM

FRI, DEC 11 – FRI, DEC 18 Chanukah Morning Services Weekdays except Dec 16 | 7:10 AM

WED, DEC 16 Chanukah/Rosh Chodesh Tevet Morning Services | 7:00 AM

FRI, DEC 25 Fast of Tenth Of Tevet Fast begins | 6:06 AM Morning Services | 8:00 AM Evening Services | 4:10 PM Fast ends | 5:08 PM

FRI, JAN 1 New Year’s Day Morning Services | 8:30 AM

THURS, JAN 14 Rosh Chodesh Shevat Morning Services | 7:00 AM

MON, JAN 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Morning Services | 8:30 AM

THURS, JAN 28 Tu B’shvat

FRI, FEB 12 Rosh Chodesh Adar Morning Services | 7:00 AM

MON, FEB 15 President’s Day Morning Services | 8:30 AM

THURS, FEB 25 Ta’anit Esther Fast begins | 5:23 AM Morning Services | 6:50 AM Evening Services | 5:15 PM Maariv and Megillah | 6:05 PM Fast ends | 6:13 PM

THURS, MAR 25 Fast of the Firstborn Morning Services and Siyum | 7:00 AM

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