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Worship Services .................2

President ............................. 3

Religious School .................4

Tzedakah ......................... 6

Refuah Shleima ....................7

Yahrzeit ............................... . 8

Memorials ........................... .9

Sponsors ...................... ..12-13

Calendar..........................14-15

May 2018 Iyar-Sivan 5778

Volume 11, Issue 11

Beth Am Shalom - A Reform Jewish Congregation A New Beginning . . . to an Old Tradition

www.bethamshalom.org

The Shofar

What’s Inside:

How Big are Your Corners? The Torah teaches that when we harvest our fields we shall not reap all the way to the edges of our fields, or gather the gleanings, or pick our vineyards bare. Instead, we leave the corners of our fields and the falled fruit for the poor and the stranger (Lev. 19:9-10.) Centuries later, the earliest rabbis ask how much produce is in a peah—corner? The answer is that there is no fixed measure. While they consider that peah can depend upon the size of the field, the extent of the harvest and the number of poor, it still comes down to the size of ones heart. Few of us are farmers today, yet it still important and very possible to fulfill the spirit of this mitzvah. We donate to food pantries, soup kitchens and support organizations that fight hunger on several fronts. MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is one such organization. It has a simple but vital mission: “Through strategic advocacy, education, and partnerships, we take action to impact the lives of millions of people who struggle with hunger.” Twice a year—at the High Holy Days and Passover—we make a special appeal for funds for MAZON. Just as there is really no fixed measure for the corners of our fields, there is no fixed measure of support for MAZON. Despite all that we and others do to assure that none of our neighbors go hungry, millions of Americans go to bed hungry each night. It may get worse. According to MAZON, Congress has released a draft of the 2018 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill includes the funding and structure for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is the cornerstone of our nation’s nutrition safety net and was crafted by bipartisan Congressional leadership and has worked effectively for over 50 years. If passed as drafted, this year’s Farm Bill will irreparably weaken SNAP, which could cause millions to suffer needlessly. Thinly disguised in the language of “reform,” these proposals would vilify the poor and reduce the number of people on SNAP without regard for the consequences to those impacted by these harsh and severe cuts. MAZON’s Senior Engagement Officer, Rabbi Erin Glazer makes this appeal: “The Jewish community can and must stand up in opposition to these harmful proposals. Jewish text and tradition compel us to honor the dignity of every person, especially those who are struggling. No matter a person’s circumstance, no one deserves to be hungry Your voice matters. Now is the time to speak up.” As citizens who enjoy so many freedoms, we have the opportunity to advocate for those who are so busy earning their daily bread, they may even be unaware of the possible threat to their wellbeing. We not only have the right to speak out against this “reform” but the obligation to do so. Millions of American families’ lives may depend on it. Please pick up a MAZON envelope when you are here or call and we will mail you a few (some for your friends!) Then go to: mazon.org to sign a petition. If you are reading this online, just click on the link below. You will also learn that the proposed changes will also hurt currently serving servicemen and women and seniors. https://mazon.org/take-action#AdvocateForChange Rabbi Steve

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Friday, May 4 7:00PM Erev Shabbat Family Service, Grade 3 Leads Service Cantor Unger is here! Shabbat Emer Saturday, May 5 10:00AM Shabbat morning Service & Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Wishnick Friday, May 11 7:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai Saturday, May 12 10:00AM Shabbat Morning Service & Bat Mitzvah of Lila Witkin

We are collecting food for the pantry at

Jesus is Lord Fellowship in Lakewood

Please use the bins in the foyer

EVENTS THIS MONTH

* * * Sunday, May 6 10:15-11:15AM

Torah Time For Tots Last of Religious

School, Family BBQ

Friday, May 18 7:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service & Confirmation Shabbat Bemidbar Sunday, May 20 10:00AM Yizkor Service Friday, May 25 7:30PM Erev Shabbat Service Anniversaries Shabbat Naso Saturday May 26 10:00AM Shabbat Morning Service & Bat Mitzvah of Lavina Frey

WORSHIP SERVICES

Learn Hebrew—Conversational & Reading

The Myra & Stanley Yedwab Adult Academy of Reform Judaism is offering this new course.

Taught by a Sabra (Israeli-born) teacher, Mrs. Sarah Salmansohn

Mrs. Salmansohn is available Wednesday or Thursday afternoon or evenings

Or Sunday after Religious School.

Cost: $18 donation. Larger amounts welcome.

If interested please contact Mrs. Salmansohn at: salmansohn@optonline.net

and let her know what day(s) you can attend. We will choose the day and time with the most students.

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At our Special Meeting on April 18, 2018, we the members of BAS voted on one of the most important directions for our congregation. We have agreed to sell some of our land that we have never used. Although we are a congregation busy and alive with fundraising, i.e. Religious school fundraising, Bingo-game and kitchen fundraising, Women of BAS fundraising, Men’s Club fundraising, Special event fundraising and we even have a Fundraising committee that does fundraising! Yet, we have a small congregation. We have new members joining, but not at the rate at which we have members moving away, passing on or deciding not to stay after their child/ren have been a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. All of which make me so sad. Even with all the fundraising we are doing, without raising dues, we would not be able to keep the doors open and the lights on, etc, etc. Selling this piece of property will allow us to invest this money and use the interest to live off of. Isn’t that the way every Senior citizen should live? After all Beth Am Shalom is well into his/her senior years as a congregation Stay tuned to the latest info on this exciting part of our endeavors. Shalom, Arlene Gaona, President

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

May Birthdays: Yom Wholedit Samayach – Happy Birthday to: Isabel Krasner, 24 Iyar Rebecca Sadowsky, 15 Sivan Dylan Lee, 17 Sivan Many thanks to those of you who continue to support our Religious School with your generous donations. Shelly Newman & Michelle Goldman Religious School Co-Chairs SENIOR YOUTH GROUP The last meeting until September will be on May 1st immediately after Religious School. This meeting is open to all students currently in 7th grade through 12th grade. We especially want to see the 7th graders to introduce them to some of the events we have enjoyed in the past years.. Pizza will be served with drinks and snacks. We will eat outdoors on picnic tables and enjoy a rousing game of belts. Parent pick up will be at 7:45 - 8:00 pm. Please text me at 732 232 1750 and let me know you ARE coming and bring your $5.00 to cover cost of pizza etc. to the meeting. I must know who is coming so I can order sufficient amount of pizza and snacks. Wishing you all a great spring and summer season, I look forward to seeing you all at the first meeting in September. Info on this will be in August Shofar. Connie A. Zirin zirinc@optonline.net

WHAT OUR TEACHER’S ARE TEACHING First let me introduce myself my name is Stacey Friedman, I am the kindergarten first grade teacher. I have been working at Beth Am Shalom for nine years and love every minute of it. Wow what a year it has been these kids have learned a lot throughout the year starting with Rosh Hashanah, where we made cards celebrating the New Year. The kids also got to taste apples and honey. The highlight of the year was our Model Seder where we got together with the second grade and third grade class and the kids got to follow along and participate in the Seder not only was it fun it was educational. Lastly the children learned all about Yom Ha’atzmaut and decorated the Israeli flag. I love being a religious school teacher and inspiring young children year after year. Stacey

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

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Our thanks to Farrah Hyman. Farrah was the motivator behind the Vendor Fair we held on April 29th. This was really out first step into the big time world of vendor fairs, and it proved successful for all who participated. Thank you as well to all who helped to make it a success, Cindy Gold, Shelly Newman, Rebecca Frey, and Sandy Yaskulka. Thank you to our vendors and all of the parents who supplied the cakes for the cake sale. A special shout out to Blake Hyman, Dylan Hyman and Lavina Frey for all of their help. Please stay tuned for upcoming events. The Men’s Club has elected the following Officers for 2018-2019: Secretary- Jim Vasslides Treasurer- Howard Harris Vice President- Glenn Steinberg President- Richard Eisenstein Men’s Club Raffle- Only 150 Tickets will be sold for two prizes The next Meeting is May 27, 2018 . Breakfast is at 9:45 AM

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WOMEN of BAS

MEN’S CLUB

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TZEDAKAH

YAHRZEIT FUND Anita & Sheldon Franklin in loving memory of Hattie Franklin Norman Katz in loving memory of Lillian Katz Barbara Woldow in loving memory of Betty M. Woldow Irene Strausberg in loving memory of Karen Castor Helene Mandelbaum in loving memory of Arthur Mandelbaum Richard Margolies in loving memory of Ralph Margolies Louise & Herbert Wechter in loving memory of Bert Meyerberg Louise & Herbert Wechter in loving memory of Kate Meyerberg Claire Aschner & Donald Fink in loving memory of Sol Saginaw Hannah Greenstein in loving memory of Samuel Greenstein Yvette & David Atkins in loving memory of Frances Mitchell Sonya Wallace in loving memory of Spencer Wallace Dorothy Septoff in loving memory of Jessie Savrick GENERAL FUND Claire Aschner & Donald Fink send get will wishes to Carl Nelson Iris & Rueben Baumgarten wishing Joan & Marivn Weiss Mazel Tov on their new home. CEMETERY FUND

Lynn & Steven Kaban in loving memory of Al Radow ONEG FUND YOUTH GROUP FUND Lois Pollinger on the occasion of the Bat Mitzvah of Iris & Reuben Baumgarten’s Granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah CANTORS MUSIC FUND Lynn & Steven Kaban in honor of the Bar & Bat Mitzvah Kids RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY Iris & Reuben Baumgaten in honor of the Marriage of Adam & Paige Gold MERRILL POLLINGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Sonny Wallace in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of the Grandaughter of the Baumgarten’s. Lenore Turteltaub in memory of Jaoh Jacob Turteltaub RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Lois Pollinger, in Memory of Tal Levy Sandy Yaskulka in loving memory of Noel Yaskulka Sandy Yaskulka in honor of Grandson, Anthony Giudice’s Bar Mitzvah

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TZEDAKAH cont'd

REFUAH SHLEIMA

Delores Ackerman

Lucille Berger Wayne Birkenthal Bella Blankfield Michele Braff

Brandon Bravo Lynn Schnitzer Cardinale

Barbara Chester B.J. Christian Elliot Cohen Bill Davis Kim Dehl

Claire Drapkin Brooke Ducey

Dov Eisak Marcia Eisenstein Richard Eisenstein

Sylvia Finkel Pearl Epstein

Trish Frankenberg George Frazer

Charlotte Freedman Shawn Friedman Lane Galloway

Jonathan Geltzeiler Marilyn Gilbert Linda Gillick

Michael Gillick Marc Kaban Marvin Katz Steven Katz Tyler Keats

Richard Koch Lauren Leonard

Rose Levine Logan Maarberg Truday Maarberg

Linda Millet Marie Morgadonna

Ava Nebbia Carl Nelson

Lester Kostick Michael Neil

Herbert Parker Stanley Perlman

Flora (Cookie) Pisano Joseph Ranoff

Beverly Rosenzweig Myrna Sachs

Keith Sacks Donald Sapara

Paul Sayah Marilyn Siegel

Linda Silverstein Donna Strassman Wallace Strauss David Tolchin Manny Topal David Vienick

Alexandra Warren Michelle Watkison

Nancy Yaeger

2017 - 2018

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Lucille & Seymour Berger Colonel & Mrs. W.D. Freiman

Rose & Wayne Friedland Lois & Howard Geschwind

Ben Goldberg Judy Lefsky

Denise & Robert Mako Cynthia Vona Zbik, Alan Zbik &

Samantha Zbik

SUSTAINING MEMBERS

Dennis & Shelly Newman Rose & Wayne Friedland Pam & Morris Ligorski Marilyn & Jack Sabo

Rada Shakov Phyllis and Arnold Schlisserman

2017 – 2018

JCASE

Dennis & Shelly Newman

In memory of Jessica Cohen Rada Shakov

Rochelle Rosenberg in memory

Of Husband, Peter

YEDIDAY

Donald Fink & Claire Aschner Lucille & Seymour Berger Dennis & Shelly Newman

Barbara & Max Schloff Lawrence & Emilia Selinger

Rada Shakov Cynthia Vona Zbik, Alan Zbik &

Samantha Zbik

YAHRZEITS

May 4

Victor Arnao Karen Castor Gertrude Frey Mack Haspiel

Barbara Kaplan Kate Meyerberg Frances Mitchell Ivan Rosenzweig

Lena Sacks Betty Singer Michael Stein

May 11

Simon Feder Adrienne Goldfarb

Rita Golfried Sid Levy

Sarah Morris Joseph Henry Perdeck

Alexander Radow Solomon Saginaw

John Jacob Turteltaub

May 18

Philip Deutch James Fossetta

Jeannette Franklin Deborah Friedland

Lillian Katz Irving Lifschitz

Harry Mandelbaum Jessie Savrick Milton Schloff

Ida Seidenberg Robert Tolchin Janey Toledano Betty Woldow

May 25

Barry Frankenberg Samuel Greenstein Morris Grossman Mary Lee Libstug Ralph Morgolies Joseph Mayer Pauline Moss Joe Scarrino

Wallace Spencer Noel Yaskulka

When observing a Yahrzeit, please check the Kaddish list to be sure your loved one’s name is included. If omitted, please inform Rabbi Gold so he can add it to the list. The Kaddish list is displayed on the Yahrzeit Wall.

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MEMORIALS

Beth Olam Cemetery

Located at 1235 Highway 70 in Lakewood

A perpetual care memorial park with ground level grave markers only.

For information and availability, contact: Art Pedowitz – (732)657-6252 or Temple Office – (732)363-2800

* * * * * * * * * *

Toms River Jewish Cemetery

Whitty Road, Toms River

Section One reserved for Jewish decedents, with traditional upright grave markers. Section Two reserved for non-Jewish

decedents, with ground level grave markers only.

Section Three reserved for Jewish decedents, with ground level grave markers only.

For information and availability, contact: David Sosis – (732)244-4212 or Temple Office – (732)363-2800

The Rabbi, Officers and Members of the Congregation extend their

heartfelt sympathy to,

Marie Himelman On The Loss

Of Her Mother

Karen Blenner

On The loss Of

Her Mother

When Tragedy Strikes Tragedy often comes suddenly and unannounced, therefore, it is wise to plan for the eventuality when death touches us. We want to be there for you, and accordingly, we have prepared this emergency guideline, which we hope you will save:

1. If a loved one becomes seriously ill and is taken to the hospital, please call Rabbi Gold at his temple office.

2. If the situation is grave, do not hesitate to call Rabbi Gold at his home: (848)222-4912.

3. If the Rabbi is unavailable, we do have contingency plans. Please call a Temple Officer or Committee Chairperson listed below:

Arlene Gaona ........................ (732)567-8179 Melanie Giudice ..................... (732)688-6945 Mike Krasner ..................... (370)370-5729 Cemetery Committee: Art Pedowitz ......................... (732)657-6252 David Sosis.......................... (732)244-4212

Memorializing Our Loved Ones

Temple has different ways for you to keep

alive the memory of your loved ones.

STONE “HONOR WALL” Large Tile.........................$10,000 Medium Tile..........................5000 Small Tile.............................2500

BRASS PLAQUES

Large Plaque.......................$1250 Sanctuary Seat ......................500

Honorial/Memorial ....................250

BRONZE YAHRZEIT PLAQUES.....$250

PATIO PAVER .............................150

TREE OF LIFE LEAF......................125

EXTERIOR TREE MEMORIALS.......500

Please contact the Temple Office:

(732) 363-2800 or office@bethamshalom.org

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Trees in Israel

Beth Am Shalom is now selling trees in Israel through the Jewish National Fund.

Do you have a simcha such as births, birthdays, engagements, weddings,

bar/bat mitzvahs or anniversaries that you wish to honor, and/or a death that you want to memorialize?

The cost is $18.00 per tree.

You can purchase individual trees, a ring of trees (3),

a circle of trees (5), or an orchard of trees (10).

Please contact Fran Gimpel , 732-657-7120

and give her the name of the honoree or decedent, and the name and address where to send the acknowledgement.

(Donations to this program will be listed on the Tzedakh Page)

MAKING A DONATION IS EASY

In an effort to make it easier for you to help make the office run more efficiently, we request that the form below be used when making a donation. Please fill it out and mail or drop it off at Temple, along

with your check. Thank you for your cooperation. (The minimum donation for an acknowledgement card to be sent is $10.00)

Funds to which donations can be made are: Rabbi Stanley & Myra Yedwab Adult Academy of Judaism, Merrill Pollinger Scholarship Fund, Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, Cantor’s Discretionary/Music Fund, Building Fund, General Fund, Oneg Shabbat, Religious School, Cemetery Beautification Fund, Honorial/Memorial, Yahrzeit,

Jr. or Sr. Youth Group, Prayer Book*

*Please note: while lesser donations are welcome, the cost of a Prayer Book is now $35.00 & large print is $45.00

Please accept the following donation(s) to the fund indicated below: From:______________________________ Address:____________________________

Please send acknowledgment card to: Please send acknowledgment card to: In memory of/in honor of/on the occasion of: In memory of/in honor of/on the occasion of: Fund: _____________________ $______ Fund: __________________ $_______

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As promised here are additional testimonials from members who attended a March for our Lives, on Sunday March 24.

Yvette Atkkins... "I am still "fired up" with so many thoughts about Saturday. The sign I carried began with the words; "This person of faith..." I am a person of faith and Saturday, March 24, 2018 reinforced my faith and hope for the future. From the beautiful beginning of the day, the "spiritual charge" being at the Reform Movement Gathering & Prayer Service, to the March itself and the speakers who inspired. My faith and hope for the future of Reform Jewry was validated by the young men and women who led us in prayer and song. My faith and hope for the future of our country, confirmed, by the young people at the March, who spoke with conviction about their goals, while eloquently honoring their friends whose lives were lost. Every word invoked compassion and reignited my passion to do my part. I will continue to "march" with action, words... Fran Gimpel "It was a wonderful experience that I shared walking with so many like minded people. It was very peaceful. People of all ages participated. I hope we accomplished our goal, universal background check, raising the age to 21 for gun purchases, banning semi-automatic rifles and lowering the capacity of magazines. By the way, I do believe in the second amendment and yes, you definitely can use my name." If we want a sensible application of our Constitution's Second Amendment that takes into account 21st Century realities, we must keep the pressure on. Let our elected officials know what you expect them to do to represent the majority of American citizens who want sensible laws regulating the use of firearms. If we want a sensible application of our Constitution's Second Amendment that takes into account 21st Century realities, we must keep the pressure on. Let our elected officials know what you expect them to do to represent the majority of American citizens who want sensible laws regulating the use of firearms. Visit this Reform Jewish website of our Youth movement for ideas, letters ways to support this new and growing movement! https://nfty.org/take-action/gvp/?utm_source=gvpbuttonhome-learnmore&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=GVP

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CEMETERY COMMITTEE Dear Friends, We at Beth Am Shalom are writing you today in regards to our cemeteries, Beth Olam Memorial Park in Lakewood and Toms River Jewish Cemetery in Toms River. As you are well aware, Beth Olam Memorial Park is in dire need of restoration and beautification. Though much has been done to try and maintain this cemetery, it just hasn’t been enough with the limited funds we have. It has been decided that those of us with loved ones buried there deserve a more serene environment. With this in mind, our cemetery committee has moved forward with a more aggressive plan to rejuvenate the grounds:

1.Grave Stones that have sunk below grade level are being raised to ground level. 2.Starting in late September, a fertilization & seeding program will be started. 3.Irrigation system has been fixed and watering times adjusted to meet needs.

The above courses of action are quite costly and will soon deplete our cemetery fund. In order for us to continue to upkeep our cemeteries and maintain the need of our dearly departed…WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Funds are sorely lacking and the cemetery Committee is asking for your help in accomplishing our goals. We are asking for donations to be made to the cemetery fund, in multiples of $18, chai! These donations can be made on a monthly basis or in one larger amount to be specified to the cemetery fund. It is up to you and up to us to make the cemetery a place to be proud of. Thank you for your generosity.

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The gefilte fish swims with Some difficulty”

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1235 Highway 70

Lakewood, NJ 08701 Ph: 732-363-2800 Fax: 732-363-7823

Rabbi Stephen D. Gold

Rabbi Stanley Yedwab, Rabbi Emeritus Arlene Gaona,President

Melanie Giudice, Vice President Michael Krasener, 2nd VP

Florence Galloway-Markowitz, Financial VP David Lederman, Treasurer

Randi Bell, Secretary Barbara & Henry Yuson, Webmasters

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Religious School Calendar

MONTH CLOSED SPECIAL EVENTS

September 4,21 Fri.,8th: 6:00 Pot Luck 7:00 Family Service 1st Sun. Session: 10th, Grades K-6 1st Tues Session: 12th, Grades 3-9 5:30 Mandatory Parents’ Meeting Sun. 17th: Grade 3 Book Ceremony

October 8 Fri., 6th: 6:00 Pot Luck 7:00 Family Service & Consecration Sun, 1st:Sukkah Program Grades K-5 Tue. 3rd: Sukkah Program Grades 6-9

November 20 Fri, 3rd: Pot Luck & Family Service / Gr. 8 Tues. 14th, Kristallnacht Program

December 24,26,31 Fri., 1st: Pot Luck & Family Service, Gr. 6&7 Sun. 10th, Class Parties for K-2 Tues. 12th, Class Parties 3-9

January 14 Fri., 5th: Family Service

February 18 Fri. 2nd: Family Service Wed.28th, Purim Service & Shpiel

March Fri., 2nd: Family Service with Grade 4&5 Sun. 25th: Model Seder K-3 Tue. 27th: Model Seder 4-9 April 1,3 Fri., 13th: Family Service May Fri., 4th: Pot Luck & Family Service / Gr. 3

Last Sessions: Tuesday, May 1th ** Confirmation: May 18, 2018 Sunday, May 6th * Grades K-3 will be participating in all family services. Although attendance is not mandatory, it is a learning experience, enjoyable for the children, and an honor to be called up to the Bima. Please help your children to have this wonderful experience as often as possible.

BETH AM SHALOM 1235 Highway 70 Lakewood, NJ 08701