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T H E T E M P L E B U L L E T I N H A S B E E N E N D O W E D B Y S A N D R A AT L A S B A S S

SHABBAT, September 2-3R’eih, Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17Shabbat EveErev Shabbat Service � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7:00pmShabbat MorningTorah Study � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9:15amCongregational Shabbat Service � � 10:30am

SHABBAT, September 9-10Shof’tim, Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9Shabbat EveErev Shabbat Service � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7:00pmShabbat MorningTorah Study � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9:15amCongregational Shabbat Service � � 10:30am

SHABBAT, September 16-17Ki Teitzei, Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19Shabbat EveErev Shabbat Service � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7:00pmShabbat MorningTorah Study � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9:15amCongregational Shabbat Service � 10:30am6th Grade FACEtime

D’Var Torah � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �12:00pm

THURSDAY, September 22Arielle Cohen becomes

Bat Mitzvah � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9:30am

SHABBAT, September 23-24Ki Tavo, Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8Shabbat Eve4th-7th Grade FACEtime

Hebrewtime � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5:45pmErev Shabbat Service—

Friday Night Live � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7:00pmShabbat MorningTorah Study � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9:15amCongregational Shabbat Service:

Morgan Kaplan and Brandon Kaplan become Bnei Mitzvah � � � � � � � � � � � 10:30am

Shabbat EveningSelichot Service � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11:00pm

SHABBAT, September 30–October 1Nitzavim, Deuteronomy 22:9-30:20Shabbat EveErev Shabbat Service � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7:00pmShabbat MorningTorah Study � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9:15amCongregational Shabbat Service � � 10:30am

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Rabbi’s MessageWhat an amazing summer it has been! Joining the Temple Beth-El community in July was a real whirlwind� I’m so grateful to the wonderful members of this community, who have warmly opened up their hearts, homes, and minds to welcome me in as the new Assistant Rabbi here at TBE!

This month, I’m very excited to get the Religious School up and

running—an important task that I could not do alone� I’m very thankful to everyone who has been supportive: Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Tara; Cantor Vlad; Joy Allen; Debbie Bernstein, Randi Weiler and the entire Religious School committee; and the many volunteers who have participated over the summer to ensure a smooth transition into our school year� For months, we’ve been getting ready to open our classrooms, and I absolutely cannot wait to have our hallways filled with young learners�

This month, we will read from Parashat Shoftim, a passage of our book of Deuteronomy� In Deuteronomy 16:20, we are taught� “tzedek, tzedek tirdof: justice, justice you shall pursue�” This simple three-word phrase sparks us to action, and inspires us to reach higher and work harder for a better world� Temple Beth-El has long been an inspiring force for good in the world� Rabbi Marla Feldman teaches, “Social justice is an essential component of Reform Judaism� To be a Reform Jew is to hear the voice of the prophets in our head; to be engaged in the ongoing work of tikkun olam; to strive to improve the world in which we live; to be God’s partners in standing up for the voiceless and fixing what is broken in our society�”

This community has an extraordinary legacy of dedication to the pursuit of justice, and I look forward to having the opportunity to participate in our efforts of tikkun olam, repairing the world�

We know there is plenty broken in our society; together, as a TBE community, we can work together to be partners with God in advocacy and action�

As a religious school community, we have the opportunity to learn important Jewish values, like the pursuit of justice� I pray that our RS community will make a difference in this world, both in the way our students come to love being Jewish, and in the way they’ll apply Jewish values to the way they live, inside and outside of our Temple building�

I can’t wait to meet all of our young learners and their families in the TBE Religious School� It’s going to be a great year!

Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum

Contact Us at Temple Beth-El Temple Office: (516) 487-0900www�tbegreatneck�org

TEMPLE STAFF IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

Joy AllenAdministrative Assistant to the Religious Schoolrs@tbegreatneck�orgExt 126

Stuart BotwinickExecutive Directorsbotwinick@tbegreatneck�orgExt 107

Rabbi Jerome K. DavidsonRabbi Emeritusjdavidson@huc�eduExt 116

Debbie El KashashAdministrative Assistantdelkashash@tbegreatneck�orgExt 110

Rabbi Meir FeldmanSenior Rabbimfeldman@tbegreatneck�orgExt 120

Rabbi Tara FeldmanSenior Rabbitfeldman@tbegreatneck�orgExt 118

Nancy FreedAdministrative Assistant Early Childhood Education Centerecec@tbegreatneck�orgext� 129

Amanda GreenawaltDirector of Congregational Engagementagreenawalt@tbegreatneck�orgExt 108

Cantor Lisa HestCantor Emeritalhest@tbegreatneck�orgExt 116

Cari HornControllerchorn@tbegreatneck�orgExt 119

Cantor Vladimir Lapinvlapin@tbegreatneck�orgExt� 104

Rabbi Elle MuhlbaumAssistant Rabbiemuhlbaum@tbegreatneck�orgExt� 121

Joy S. PalevskyOffice Managerjpalevsky@tbegreatneck�orgExt 115

Vicki PerlerDirector Early Childhood Education Centervperler@tbegreatneck�orgExt 129

Dafna WeintraubAssistant to the Clergydweintraub@tbegreatneck�orgExt 116

Assistant Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum and Cantor Vladimir Lapin joined us on Friday, July 1, and they got right to work that evening, as they and Rabbi Tara Feldman led our Shabbat Eve Service. Photo by Barbara Herman

September 2016 | Av 5776–Elul 5777 3

A Special MessageDear TBE Family,

How will you vote? We are weeks away from a most important decision� The path we elect at that time, sets our course – many things depend on it and our choice depends on many things� What are our values? What are our ethics? What choices will affect us today and tomorrow? What is the legacy it leaves for the next generation?

These questions are not meant to be about the presidential election, but they could be� Our High Holidays are also around the corner� If the American calendar points to the choices we will make, so too does our Jewish calendar� How will we elect to spend our time and our energy? How do we want to best invest in ourselves and in our world? The spiritual path we elect for ourselves is the pressing question suggested by Jewish time�

From George Washington to Barak Obama, from Rabbi Rudin to Rabbi Davidson to Rabbis Feldman, in our country, our synagogue and in our own lives – change is the only constant�

What is the change we want to see in our world, country and our synagogue?

How will you affect change?How will you change? Imagine yourself holding a sacred Torah,

on Simchat Torah, surrounded by family and friends, what will your prayer be? What new and weighty challenge will you want to take on?

With Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year whispering to us, now is a good time to begin thinking about what will become of us, as a community and as individuals�

As the late and beloved Elie Wiesel said, “…in Jewish history there are no coincidences�”

Each and every one of us has a precious gift — an insight, question, or longing� As individuals, what we bring is who we become� The High Holidays are a quiet invitation to bring your gift� Invest in your spark� Add your flame to your community� Engage in your community� Practice and live your values and ethics� Make them no accident or coincidence� Be thoughtful� Be deliberate�

We are honored and grateful to have you as a part of Temple Beth-El family and to share this journey with you�

We wish you a sweet and meaningful end of summer as we all begin to turn our thoughts to the High Holiday season around the corner�

L’Shalom—in peace,

Rabbi Tara and Rabbi Meir FeldmanRonald Epstein, President

It is not hidden from you nor far off. It is not in the heavens that you should say: Who shall go up for us to the heavens?

Neither is it beyond the sea that you should say, ‘Who shall go over the sea for us?’ It is very close to you,

in your mouth and in your heart that you may do it. Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Shabbat@Home Continues This YearLast year’s Shabbat@Home initiative brought together hundreds of us, who shared Shabbat dinners in each other’s homes� These Friday evening gatherings, outside the walls of the synagogue, created new friendships and strengthened old ones, enabling TBE members of all ages and backgrounds to deepen our connections with each other�

What an amazing success and so very integral to the vision and aspirations of Project ToBE!

As we are looking ahead to the coming year, please save the following Fridays nights for Shabbat@Home: ▪ Friday, November 11 ▪ Friday, March 17

▪ Friday, May 19

Dinner conversation at our November 11 Shabbat will, in part, be focused on the topic of “forgiveness” leading up to our TBE Forgiveness Conference on Sunday afternoon, November 13�

Please be in touch with Debbie Elkashash in the main office if you are interested in hosting, or being

hosted, for a Shabbat@Home this November 11� Contact Debbie at 487-0900 or at delkashash@tbegreatneck�org�

More details coming in upcoming TBE Bulletins and email blasts�

Rabbi Tara Feldman


Men’s Discussion GroupResumes Sunday, September 11, 9:00 am

The men’s discussion group, open to all temple men age 55 and up, will hold its opening session on Sunday, September 11, 9:00 a.m. Our group meets once a month to discuss issues relevant to Judaism as reflected in our lives and experiences� We are not a book group, but use books, magazines, newspapers and the like as resources to enhance our discussions�

Our opening topic for September 11 will be, “Anti-Semitism and the Presidential Election”� This is not about any specific candidates, but the socio-economic issues of the last two decades, fueling the anger of large segments of the voting public, allowing underlying Anti-Semitism (and racism) to rise to the surface�

We encourage all men 55 and over who have not been receiving our invitation emails to call the temple office at 487-0900, ext� 110, and give your name and email address (phone number if you are not on email) so we can add you to our invitation list�

The first two sessions are at Temple Beth-El, Sundays September 11 and October 9, at 9:00 a�m� We usually end by 10:30 a�m� Bagels and cream cheese, assorted baked goods, coffee and tea provided� Any questions, please call the temple number above and we will contact you�

Mark Kupferberg, Fred KnauerLarry Siegel, Steve Walk

The Board of Trustees for 2016-2017 met for the first time at their June 2016 Board meeting� Before the meeting, they posed for this photo with the temple’s rabbis, cantor, and senior staff�

Front Row (l to r): President Ronald Epstein, Assistant Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum, Senior Rabbi Tara Feldman, Cantor Vladimir Lapin, Executive Director Stuart Botwinick�

Second Row: Past President Marjorie Kurcias, Vice President Ina Kupferberg, Past President Leslie Abrams, Felisa Myer, Carole Safenowitz, Ann Finkelstein�

Third Row: Secretary Barbara Podwall, Vice President Jordana Levine, Rochelle Rosenbloom, Jason Gilbert, Carolyn Knepfer, Paul Knepfer, Director of Early Childhood Education Vicki Perler�

Fourth Row: Vice President Gary Slobin, Randi Weiler Friedland, Howard Herman, Elaine Springer, Steven Koteen, Treasurer Sharon Roth, Cindy Gold�

Fifth Row: Douglas Madenberg, Michael Zarin, Matthew Moshen, David Sutin, Honorary Vice President William Peirez, Past President Nina Koppelman, Judi Rosenzweig, Gary Kesner, Past President Franklin Abrams, Steven Hope�

Missing from photo: Senior Rabbi Meir Feldman, Financial Secretary Andrew Aaron, Jacalyn Aaron, Jeffrey Hessel, Shari Isacowitz, Vice President Stuart Lempert, Past President Shelley Limmer, Judi Linden, Allan Lowenkron, Nancy Lowenkron, Harvey Morgan, Past President Myron Pomerantz, JTC President Julia Prager-Hessel, Assistant Treasurer Ebby Sarraf, Vice President David Schwartz�

Photo by Barbara Herman

Board of Trustees, Clergy, and Senior Staff


Brotherhood NewsI hope everyone had a wonderful summer! Like the rest of the congregation, Brotherhood members spent the past few months at the beach, in the pool, on vacation, etc� However, we did get together for some very special events�

On July 10, Brotherhood hosted yet another annual St� Aloysius July Fourth Barbeque at St� Aloysius Church� Nearly a dozen Brotherhood members, along with Cantor Lapin, grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken for approximately one-hundred guests� Past President Allan Lowenkron masterfully manned the grill station for over two hours� We also served some tasty salads, corn, desserts, and even a little pizza� Due to the overwhelming generosity of local merchants, and temple members, guests not only ate well, but were able to bring home a great deal of leftovers� As always, we had a great time serving our fellow Great Neck neighbors� Special kudos to Steve Koteen for all his legwork collecting food donations and organizing the event�

Because one can never get enough barbecue, my family and I hosted the annual Brotherhood Members Barbeque on Tuesday, July 12� We had a lovely turnout of members and their guests� We were also grateful to have our new Rabbi Muhlbaum and Cantor Lapin stop by� It was a great opportunity for us to get better acquainted with our wonderful new clergy�

Again, I hope everyone had a lovely summer� Very soon, the days will shorten and the temperatures will descend, and the call of the shofar will bring us together to reflect on the past year� This Fall, please keep an eye out for the many upcoming Brotherhood events and, as always, remember to bring nonperishable food for the blue bins in the temple lobby� Food insecurity sadly knows no vacation�

Sincerely,

Steven HopePresident, Brotherhood of Temple Beth-El of Great Neck

TBE’s Brotherhood hosted a barbeque at St. Aloysius on July 10. Over 100 people were fed, and food was also sent to the homes of needy families.

YOM KIPPEROCTOBER 12No one in Great Neck should go to bed hungry!

Throughout the High Holidays TBE will collect food and donations, particularly on Yom Kippur morning.

Please bring the following necessities: ● Non-refrigerated milk ● Cans of tuna or chicken ● Beans, both dry and

canned ● Macaroni and Cheese

boxes ● Canned soup

In lieu of food, Congregants can also write checks to The Brotherhood of Temple Beth-El, earmarked for “The St. Aloysius Food Pantry.”

All donations will help families in need right here in Great Neck, through the St. Aloysius Food Pantry.

Thank you for your support.

Sponsored by Brotherhood & Mitzvah of the Month


Adult Education: Growing Together—A Lifelong Calling

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Forgiveness ConferenceApart from the High Holidays, the centerpiece of our fall calendar will be our Conference on Forgiveness on the afternoon of Sunday, November 13�

The diverse Great Neck community will fill our main sanctuary: Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Jews, Chinese and Koreans, our Christian neighbors, and, as well, our Muslim brothers and sisters on Long Island�

Our conference will feature Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist survivor-witnesses (like our dear friends from Charleston) as well as prominent clergy from each faith tradition� The conference will address two questions: What does each faith tradition say about a forgiveness granted that was never earned? What does each faith tradition say about the anger and bitterness and resentment that so many of us carry around every day of our lives?

We will hear stories of forgiveness from powerful role models who have suffered terribly and, through their response to evil, have become extraordinary spiritual teachers and leaders�

Fall LearningTorah Study, Saturday mornings from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.Come join in an engaging and ever-evolving conversation about the weekly Torah portion, led by our rabbis and cantor� No previous knowledge required as we approach the Biblical text from all angles, and leave with nourishment for the intellect�

Classes:Our Fall lineup begins with two learning opportunities lead jointly by Rabbi Muhlbaum and Cantor Lapin� Together, they will focus on central musical and liturgical themes of the High Holidays� Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know our amazing new clergy� ▪ Thursday, September 15, from 12:00

to 1:30 p.m. ▪ Thursday, September 22, from 7:30

to 9:00 p.m.

SelichotAs the final Sabbath of this year departs, Rabbi Bill Berk from Jerusalem will speak, supported by Cantor Lapin, with melodies and prayers evoking the themes of repentance and forgiveness and enabling us to prepare for the new year� ▪ Saturday, September 24, from 9:00

to 11:00 p.m.

HavdallahShortly after the High Holidays, we will come together to study selected texts from Talmud and Midrash and learn, with Cantor Lapin, music from various traditions related to forgiveness� Wine and cheese will be served and the evening will conclude with havdallah� ▪ October 29, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

On Being, “Opening the animating questions at the center of human life…”Rabbi Tara will lead three sessions through selected podcasts from Krista Tippett’s award-winning public radio conversation� ▪ Thursday, November 3, from 7:30 to

9:00 p.m. ▪ Thursday, November 10, from 7:30

to 10:00 p.m. ▪ Thursday, November 17, from

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Winter and Spring Classes:Upcoming learning will take place during havdallah gatherings, daytime and evening classes� Subjects to include: “Modern Hebrew Poetry” and “Eating in the Biblical Narrative�” In addition, Rabbi Meir is eager to find multiple opportunities to share his experience at the Shalom Hartman Institute this summer�


TBE Sisterhood Writing ClubNew Group Being Formed

For two years, a small group of Sisterhood women have been meeting once a month in each other’s homes, enjoying the (unexpected and new, for most of us) pleasure of writing and sharing one’s writing with supportive, non-judgmental friends�

We take turns preparing three prompts, which are questions or topics (“how Christmas makes me feel” or, “the teacher I’ll always remember”) quotations ( lines of poetry or prayers) or even objects ( a painting, or a tea pot)� After writing for ten minutes in response to the prompt, we read what we have written and never fail to be fascinated, inspired, or amused, by everyone’s different ideas and thoughts� We know what we say and write is kept confidential and we hope to keep meeting for a very long time�

There has been interest expressed in a second writing club and several of us are happy to help another small group of women get started� Please contact Sandie Antar at sandie3@aol�com if you are interested in joining the new group or have questions�

Sisterhood NewsThe women of Sisterhood are planning an exciting year of programming� All TBE women are invited to attend our lively and interesting gatherings�

We began the 2016–2017 year with a lovely paid-up membership event at the home of Beth Hochstein� Forty members of Sisterhood, along with Cantor Vladimir Lapin and Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum, gathered for a poolside dinner and casual conversation�

Our Rosh Chodesh programming begins on Monday, September 12 at 7:45 pm with a book discussion led by Sandy Lubert� We will be reading The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman� This novel, from The New York Times bestselling author, is a story of forbidden love, set on the tropical island of St� Thomas, about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter Camille Pissarro—the Father of Impressionism�

Sisterhood dates for the coming year are as follows: ▪ Monday, September 12: Book Discussion facilitated by Sandy Lubert: The Marriage

of Opposites by Alice Hoffman� ▪ Thursday, October 20: Rosh Chodesh in the TBE Sukkah� ▪ Thursday, December 8: Book Discussion facilitated by Sandy Lubert: All I Love and

Know by Judith Frank� ▪ Thursday, January 5: Rosh Chodesh program� ▪ Monday, January 30: Rosh Chodesh program� ▪ Thursday, March 2: Book Discussion facilitated by Sandy Lubert: Marjorie

Morningstar by Herman Wouk� ▪ Sunday, March 26: Sisterhood one day Retreat� ▪ Monday, May 1: Book Discussion facilitated by Sandy Lubert, book TBA� ▪ Thursday, June 1: Rosh Chodesh�

In addition, we will be continuing our Girls’ Night Out Dinners, dates and locations to be announced�

For those of you who have paid your Sisterhood dues of $50, we thank you� If you have not yet sent your dues in, please support Sisterhood with your dues contribution� Sisterhood funds not only support our programming but help to support a range of TBE needs� Please send your check payable to TBE and note “Sisterhood” on the memo line�

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Sisterhood at sisterhoodtbegn@gmail�com�

Looking forward to a wonderful year!

Ina Kupferberg & Judi Rosenzweig

Acknowledge a Birth with a Book of Life CertificateAre you celebrating the birth of a new baby? You can acknowledge that birth in Sisterhood’s Book of Life� A beautiful certificate with the baby’s name, date of birth and the name of the contributor will be sent to the parents, and a certificate will be placed in the Book of Life� For information, please contact Margie Chodosch at 487-6644�



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Thursday, September 15 12:00 pm Adult Learning with Rabbi Muhlbaum and Cantor Lapin Central Musical and Liturgical Themes of the High Holidays

Thursday, September 15 7:30 pm Club Chai Board Meeting

Sunday, September 18 8:30 am Brotherhood Monthly Meeting Open to All Temple Men

Thursday, September 22 7:30 pm Adult Learning with Rabbi Muhlbaum and Cantor Lapin Central Musical and Liturgical Themes of the High Holidays

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Saturday, October 1 10:30 am Congregational Shabbat Service

Sunday, October 2 8:00 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service

Monday, October 3 10:00 am4:00 pm

First Day of Rosh HashanahTashlikh at Steppingstone Park

Tuesday, October 4 10:00 am Second Day of Rosh Hashanah

Friday, October 7 7:00 pm Erev Shabbat Service


Sunday, October 9 11:00 am Memorial Service at Beth Moses Cemetery

Tuesday, October 11 8:00 pm Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Service

Wednesday, October 12 10:00 am1:00 pm3:00 pm4:15 pm5:30 pm

Yom Kippur Service and ProgramsChapel Music and MeditationsYizkor ServiceAfternoon, Neilah and Havdallah ServiceFamily Service


Saturday, October 15 10:30 am Congregational Shabbat Service: Emma Pinsley becomes Bat Mitzvah

Sunday, October 16 5:00 pm6:00 pm6:00 pm

Erev Sukkot ServiceCongregation Dinner in the SukkahFACETime in the Sukkah



Sunday, October 23 5:00 pm6:45 pm

FACETime Grade K-6Erev Simchat Torah Service and Consecration Service

Monday, October 24 10:30 am Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret Service with Yizkor


Saturday, October 29 10:30 am4:30 pm

Congregational Shabbat ServiceCongregational Afternoon Havdalah Service

Torah Study takes place every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. in the West Multi-Purpose Room.A brief morning service, including recitation of Kaddish, takes place every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 a.m. in the Rudin Chapel.


ANNOUNCING THE

Jewish Yoga Schoolat Temple Beth-El of Great Neck

Our mission is to create a vibrant, welcoming and inspiring sanctuary for spiritual growth through Jewish Yoga and Meditation� Together we study Jewish texts, prayers and philosophy; we practice Yoga techniques with Jewish soul� The Jewish Yoga School welcomes people of all backgrounds and faiths� We offer classes, seminars, trainings, retreats, teacher certifications and networking�

Instructors: Rabbi Tara Feldman and registered yoga teacher, Sharon Epstein have been leading Jewish Yoga programs at Temple Beth-El since 2010� The Jewish Yoga School has led programs at Limmud, Hillel at University of Pennsylvania, Solomon Schechter Day School of Long Island and synagogues across Long Island�

Gentle and Restorative YogaListen to the beautiful evening prayers, pray for protection, peace and comfort while learning gentle yoga stretches� No yoga experience necessary� Suitable for all abilities� Bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle� ▪ Monday, 7:00-8:00pm ▪ 13 sessions, Begins September 12 ▪ Fee $220 or $20 drop-in per session / TBE Members $180 or $15 per session

Awaken with YogaAwaken with yoga poses that strengthen, stretch and balance your body and mind� Be inspired with Jewish teachings as they relate to yoga practices� Learn postures, breathing exercises, Hebrew chants and meditation� Suitable for all levels� (Participants should be able to transition easily from sitting on the floor to standing)� Bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle� ▪ Tuesday, 9:30-11:00am ▪ 14 sessions, Begins September 6 ▪ Fee $280 or $25 drop-in per session / TBE Members $220 or $20 per session�

Training Seminar: Lead a Morning Yoga and Shacharit Prayer ServiceExplore the meaning and physical embodiment of the morning prayers� Learn how to create meaningful Yoga sequences that deepen the experience of the prayers� You will be able to lead a yoga prayer practice at the end of this course� This seminar is suitable for Jewish educators, yoga teachers and serious yoga students� All participants need at least 1-year previous experience practicing yoga� Registered Yoga teachers will earn Continuing Education Units� Bring a yoga mat, notebook and pen� ▪ Sunday, January 29, 2017, 9:00am-1:00pm ▪ Fee $220 / TBE members $180 ▪ Register by: Thursday, January 19, 2017. ▪ Contact Sharon Epstein at (917) 693-8287� Email: SharonEpstein@me�com

For registration information, contact Temple Beth-El of Great Neck (516) 487-0900�

JUDAICA SHOP


Remember the Wedding Couples or Grads. Give Judaica!

“Judaism begins in the home... It begins in homes where Jewish words re-echo, where a Jewish book is honored, where a Jewish song is heard� Judaism begins in the home where the child sees and participates in symbols and rites which link him to a people and a culture� It begins in homes where the Jewish etching or painting and Jewish ceremonial objects are visible and exercise a silent influence upon those who behold them�”` R A B B I M O R R I S A D L E R

Do You Have In Your Home? ▪ Mezuzot ▪ Albums: Baby, Bar/Bat Mitzvah,

Wedding ▪ Apple and Honey Plates for Rosh

Hashanah, Honey Pots, Bibles, Tanakh

▪ Candles for Shabbat, Havdalah, Holidays, Yahrzeit

▪ Candleholders ▪ Challah Platter, Board, Knife, Cover ▪ Dreidles ▪ Elijah’s Cup ▪ Haggadot for Passover ▪ Hanukkiot and Menorot ▪ Havdalah Set (Spice Box, Cup,

Candleholder, Tray) ▪ Israeli Art Objects, Toys, Games,

Products ▪ Jewish Pictorial Art ▪ Jewish Baby Record Book

Visit us after Friday evening services or for an appointment call: John Hirsch, 365-7445 , Alyse Kosarin, 487-1747, Helene Sterling, 482-3454


TEMPLE BETH-EL OF GREAT NECK The Eternal Light Initiative To secure a bright future for Temple Beth-El

Please take a moment to consider a contribution to The Eternal Light Initiative, Temple Beth-El’s annual appeal� Your gifts are needed to sustain the activities which serve our members and the community, and to maintain our facilities� We deeply appreciate all gifts, large and small� Thank you!

Rabbi’s Platinum Circle � � � � � � � � � � � $25,000+Rabbi’s Gold Circle � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $18,000+Rabbi’s Silver Circle � � � � � � � � � � � � � $12,500+Rabbi’s Circle � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $7500+

Benefactors’ Forum � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $5000+Leadership Cabinet � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $3600+President’s Council � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $1800+Sustaining Member � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $1000+

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We congratulate the following B’nei Mitzvah and their families R Arielle Cohen, her parents Judy & Aharon Cohen, and her grandmother Nava Krieger R Brandon Kaplan and his parents Jill & Jared Kaplan R Morgan Kaplan and her parents Jill & Jared Kaplan

We extend congratulations to: R Margery & Stewart Chodosch on the birth of their granddaughter Sydney Madison

Chodosch R Vicki & Arthur Perler on the engagement of their son Elie Perler to Lauren Schachter R Diana & Sol Zimmerman on the birth of their granddaughter Hazel Thea Zimmerman R Diana & Sol Zimmerman on the birth of their granddaughter Harper Gray Zimmerman R Lynn Weiner & Gary Leventhal on the birth of their granddaughter Callie Rayna

Greenwald

We extend our sincere condolence to: R Jacalyn & Andrew Aaron on the passing of her brother Mark Feldman R Louise Feldman on the passing of her son Mark Feldman R Tania & Ahron Friedberg on the passing of her father Nedjat Eshaghoff R Tania & Ahron Friedberg on the passing of her aunt Parvin Eshaghoff R Ira Goldman on the passing of his mother Belle Goldman R Helene Herzig on the passing of her sister Thelma Phillips Sinderbrand R Ina & Mark Kupferberg on the passing of her mother Beverly Elaine Plotsky R Rita Perman on the passing of her husband Richard Perman R Karel Rose on the passing of her husband Murray Rose R Talin & Ebby Sarraf on the passing of her father Nedjat Eshaghoff R Talin & Ebby Sarraf on the passing of her aunt Parvin Eshaghoff R Daune & Gary Rosenberg on the passing of her mother Linda Droggin R Beth Schneider on the passing of her husband Barry Schneider

IN MEMORIAM

The Sympathy of the Congregation is extended to the families and friends of our members who have passed away:

R Stanley Goldberg R Richard Perman R Barry Schneider

More Honors for TBE MembersOn May 30, Ronald M� Zimmerman (wearing the flower in his lapel) was awarded an Honorary Fellowship Award from Hebrew University in Jerusalem� There were 16 recipients from countries all around the world�

Congratulations to Ronald, Jane, and the family, from the Temple Beth-El community�


E T E R N A L L I G H T I N I T I A T I V E

Annual Campaign 2016–2017As of August, 2016

Rabbis’ Circle GoldSandra Atlas BassMarjorie Gershwind Fiverson

& Stephen FiversonHelen & Alan GreeneEleanor JaffeFlorence & Robert* KaufmanIna & Mark KupferbergLeonard LitwinCarole & Ira Pittelman

Rabbis’ Circle SilverLeila & David CentnerJackie & Erik GershwindMarjorie & Jack LevinsDeborah & Stuart LempertMelissa & Michael Weinbaum

Rabbis’ CircleLouise FeldmanAndrea & Robert FortunoffNancy A� MarksJane & Gary StoneThe Tilles FamilyBarbara Yohai & Robert Yohai

Benefactor’s ForumMary Alice DobbinLilo & Gerard* LeedsErica Prager & Jeff HesselRona & Buddy MillerDiane & Stanley MillerSusan & Harvey MorganJoan SaltzmanLinda & Michael SchmelzerRenée & Michael ZarinRon & Jane Zimmerman

Leadership CabinetAnonymousBeth & Alec HochsteinTerri & Paul LevinBonnie & Bennett Rechler

President’s CouncilJacalyn & Andy AaronLeslie & Franklin AbramsErica Groshen & Chris BazinetDeborah & Douglas BernsteinBrotherhoodClub ChaiLisa Reisfield & Frank CilluffoAbby & Andrew CrissesSerena & Robert CumminsRuth Ann DruckerIlse FeldheimSheryl & Edwin GinsbergCindy GoldLeslie & Gary GranoffJoan* & Gary GreenfieldEileen & Arthur HirshSandra & Bruce Kafenbaum

Marcie & Gary KesnerNina & Bill KoppelmanMarjorie & Michael KurciasGloria & Jerry LandsbergMarni & Mark LessingDonna & David LesterSylvia & Louis* LesterJudi & Jay LindenJudith & Michael LipsteinSandy & Stuart LubertMaria & Michael MargiloffSusan MerinoffGayle & George MonasterEthel PomerantzJudi & Elliot RosenzweigSharon & Philip RossSharon & Howard RothLori Beth & David SchwartzRaine & Stanley SilversteinSisterhoodJoan SpiroFaith & Robert SterlingHelene & Daniel Sterling

Sustaining MemberRenee & Burton* BlockLorna BodianMaxine & Harvey ColchamiroLinda DiamondSusan & Alan FinkelsteinLucille GlasserHelene HerzigLillian HoffmanRichard KopelmanBarbara & Alvin LebensfeldCarol & Marvin MeyersonAmy & Charles SpielmanJulie Levy & Matthew TroppJoan & Sol WachtlerRabbi Renni Altman & Richard WenderLynne & Michael WohlfeldLeonard Zigelbaum

BuilderIra AltfederSandie AntarJeanette BrooksLawrence DavidsonFrederick EinsidlerTania & Ahron FriedbergRandi & Steven FriedlandSybil GlazerAndrea & Laurence GoldfarbVivian Kafantaris & Ivan HandFran & Carl HarnickBarbara & Howard HermanVivian Jacobs*Joan Helen LevyElizabeth Lustrin & Jeffrey RosenJill & Doug MadenbergScott, Cara, Brandon, & Maxi MeyersChristine & Peter MetzNanci & Paul MillerFelisa & Julius Myer

Jill & Mario RanieriBobbie RosenzweigRuth ShearJane & Matthew Tucker

GuardianSharon & CJ AbrahamAnonymousHelene & Daniel AxinnElaine & Daniel BrownsteinAlice & Victor FornariSybil Cohen-GlazerSusan Klat & Andrew EcksteinNora & Robert GoldmanNadine & Scott GoldsteinSandra & Fred GretchLaurie & Donald HaberAlda & Bernard HarmonShari & Steven HopeMargaret & Seymour IkensonSally & Greg KellerSusan KlatChris & Fred KnauerSteven KoteenNancy & Allan LowenkronJeri & Kenneth MendelsohnNancy & Jerry ReismanDebbie & Michael SandersMichelle & Stuart SchecterElizabeth & Harry Wachen

SupporterRandee & Michael AlbertLaura AuerbachSheila Aronson & Bruce BeefermanRita BleetsteinCarol Joan BursteinLea & Sandy CaplanJane CohenMargery & Stewart ChodoschShirley CutlerLissy DennettRuth & Kal EllisRabbis Tara & Meir FeldmanHarriet FeldmannAnn FinkelsteinJill & Scott FishbeinRandi & Robert FriedBarbara GharemaniSondra & Brian GlueckSherry & Warren GoodmanDoris Greenwald*Elaine & Herbert* HarrisEmanuel Heimberg*John & Herb Hirsch-LeimanCecil & Estelle JaffeDavid KahnLinda & Scott KareffPriscilla & Ira KleinbergCarolyn & Paul KnepferAlyse KosarinWendy & Larry KramerTena Lack*Paige & Kirk Lenga

Lori Levi & Natacha GonzalezDorothy LipskyFlorence LubaElaine MarkowitzMarsha & Rudy MayersJennifer & Steven MenistEllen MeyersonIris MorrisHelene & Harold NelsonShela PearlEsther RavivClaire RiversPhyllis & Jerry RogovinEllen & Peter RosenbergMarvin RossCarole SafenowitzJoan SalmEileen SanfordMichelle SchimelBeth & Barry SchneiderSuzanne SeligmanKaren SiegelPatricia & Larry SiegelMildred & Harold SparElaine SpringerJane & Jay StempelSuzanne StoneDebbie & David SutinRuth & Milton TamarinSusan & Jack TolinEileen & Steven WalkJesse & Tyler WittLaurie & David WotmanThea ZuckermanRandi Zuller

FriendRuth AboulafiaGlenda ArtsisPaul BerkMarion Gerrick CohenSusan & Mark EskenArlene & Melvyn FeuermanRosalie & Raymond GoodmanIrene KingLee KirschKaren RubinDebbie E� Jansen & Donald SussmanTavia Trusch MelladoAlex & Matthew MoshenBetty Popper*Edith & Alvin RudorferLeonore SussweinDorrit TitleCheryl Walder

* Of Blessed Memory


Donations to Temple Tribute FundsApril 22–July 15, 2016

A HOUSE OF LEARNING • Beit Midrash

ADRIENNE & WILLIAM KAFENBAUM EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT FUNDFrom In Memory of

Fran Swan Ruth SwanGail, Paul, Sammy, Lauren, and Mollie Levy Lila CarrLynn Weiner & Gary Leventhal Alan RosenbloomElise & Richard Kestenbaum Anita Freud WotmanBarbara Bartner and Family Elie WieselFrom In Honor of

Carolyn & Michael Knepfer The 50th Wedding Anniversary of Carolyn & Paul Knepfer, our parents

Tamra, Alan, Leah, Jessica, Mitchell, and Brett Knepfer The 50th Wedding Anniversary of Carolyn & Paul

Knepfer, our parents and grandparents

BARBARA & MAURICE A. DEANE YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDFrom In Memory of

Joany, Dorothy, and Netanya Lebach Grete LebachBarbara Bartner and Family Seth BartnerDorrit Title Abraham TitleCarol & Michael Slippen Herb HarrisBarbara & Maurice A. Deane Norman DeaneBetsy & Stephanie Brei Gussack Allan Joseph GussackFrom In Honor of

Elaine Springer The Birth of Ari James GreenawaltLinda & Larry Yudess The Birth of Ari James GreenawaltMonika & Paul Bloom The Bar Mitzvah of Liam NihanThe Lowenkron Family Michael WitmanElaine Springer The Bar Mitzvah of Greg Botwinick

BROTHERHOOD BIBLE BREAKFAST FUNDFrom In Memory of

Lester Penner Karen PennerLester Penner Jacob PennerFrom In Honor of

Eileen & Steven Walk Elliot Rosenzweig’s Birthday

HATTIE & ALBERT GRAUER LIBRARY FUNDFrom In Memory of

Joan & Bob Parmet Siegfried LevyBarbara Heller Michael Seth Heller

JANE & H. RICHARD ROBERTS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDFrom In Memory of

Rebecca & Jon Mostel Beverly Elaine PlotskyRebecca & Jon Mostel Barry SchneiderFrom In Honor of

The Nihan Family Michael WitmanRuth & Kal Ellis Michael Witman

JEANNETTE L. & LEWIS S. HOLLINS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FUNDFrom In Memory of

Myra Feder Carey Feder PekCarole Rosten Joseph BienstockNorma Mauro Carmine MauroEliane, Adrian, Alec, and Chloe Cristian Harriet ZullerMorgan Orsini Susan CasperAmy & Paul Schwartz Hilda MorrisMarjorie Smith Deborah Halpern SilvermanFrom In Honor of

The Benjamin Family The Bar Mitzvah of Liam NihanNancy & Jerry Reisman The Bar Mitzvha of Liam Nihan

STARR LECTURE FUNDFrom In Memory of

Marion Klein Elaine KleinMarion Klein Robert Klein

CARING FOR EACH OTHER • G’milut Hasadim

BROTHERHOOD COMMUNITY & INTERFAITH ACTIVITIES FUNDFrom In Memory of

Michael Ellman Ida EllmanThe Margiloff Family Eleanor ScaturroNancy & Allan Lowenkron Robert KeidanFrom In Honor of

Judi & Elliot Rosenzweig The Interfaith SederChris & Fred Knauer Elliot Rosenzweig’s Birthday

OUTREACH FUNDFrom In Memory of

Gloria Fryer Bella AbramsGail, Paul, Sammy, Lauren, and Mollie Levy Lila CarrJerry & Roger Tilles Anthony PisaniFrom In Honor of

Jerry & Roger Tilles Cantor Lisa Hest

WALTER & CHARLOTTE SCHNEIDER CARING COMMUNITY FUNDFrom In Memory of

Lee Susswein Selma HochmanKaren L. Siegel Ida Bildner SiegelSuzanne Stone Philip M. StoneMitchell J. Weiss Yetta WeissCarole Safenowitz Aaron SafenowitzLeslie & Ron Barshop Barry SchneiderLeslie & Ron Barshop Beverly Elaine PlotskySue Hanau Deutsch John HanauKathy & Chester Mayer Samuel MayerMichael Mayer Cyrus & Sylvia Mayer

SISTERHOOD EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDFrom In Memory of

Barbara Levi Frank Inge LeviBarbara Levi Frank Eric LeviRuth Aboulafia Rose KupferschmidCarole Pittelman David Kaufman

A HOUSE OF GATHERING • Beit Knesset

SYNAGOGUE AND GROUNDS FUNDFrom In Memory of

Harold Spar Irving SparMary Alice Dobbin Leon DobbinEllen & Lawrence Gross Pauline M. GrossEllen & Lawrence Gross Martin J. KohnStewart Chodosch David ChodoschRuth Shear Max TannenbaumLilian & Ronald Krowne Nathan P. KrowneAlvin Rudorfer Betty RudorferPhyllis & Jerry Rogovin David RogovinDeborah & Arthur Solomon Helene GrossDeborah & Arthur Solomon Irving SolomonLeslie & Frank Abrams Nedjat EshaghoffEwa & Jason Abrams Nedjat EshaghoffElaine Springer Nedjat EshaghoffMary Alice Dobbin Hannah DobbinMadelaine & Asher Greenspun Jack & Shirley FeldmanLester Penner Karen PennerElaine Springer Beverly Elaine PlotskyBarbara & Howard Herman Lillian HermanBobbie Rosenzweig Julius HahnMarjorie Smith Paul Bennett SmithBrian Berke & Laurie Berke-Weiss Beverly Elaine PlotskyMarjorie Smith Eve SmithPhyllis & Larry Kalender Beverly Elaine PlotskyFrom In Honor of

Sharon & Howard Roth The Bat Mitzvah of Nikki KobrickSharon & Howard Roth The Birth of Ari James GreenawaltJacalyn & Andrew Aaron The Birth of Ari James GreenawaltJacalyn & Andrew Aaron Cantor Lisa HestIna & Mark Kupferberg The Bar Mitzvah of Gregory BotwinickShela Pearl The B’nei Mitzvah of Joshua Bernard-Pearl and

Kai Bernard-PearlNina & Bill Koppelman Michael WitmanNina & Bill Koppelman The B’nei Mitzvah of Joshua Bernard-Pearl and

Kai Bernard-Pearl


Jeffrey Bortnick The Bris of Benjamin CornRon Asserson Temple Beth-El of Great Neck

HERMAN & ROSE MANNEY ZARIN FAMILY YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUNDFrom In Memory of

Renée & Michael Zarin Fannie Belkin KrollRenée & Michael Zarin Rose Manney ZarinBarbara Bartner and Family Max G. BartnerErica Prager & Jeff Hessel Jacob Starman

SISTERHOOD ROSE WOLF FLORAL FUNDFrom In Memory of

Ellen & Jack Permut Herbert HarrisStuart Diamond Ann CoopersmithThe Weiss-Horowitz Family Martin WeissNancy, Eric, and Miriam Mohr Paul F. WollnerBarbara, William, Robin, and Scott Aronson Rachel B. KofskyRichard Kopelman Leona KopelmanNancy, Eric, and Miriam Mohr Harold H. MohrSandra Atlas Bass Edythe AtlasNancy & Eric Mohr Ethel LarickNancy & Eric Mohr Joe KlovilleNancy & Eric Mohr Emanuel LarickJudi & Elliot Rosenzweig Beverly Elaine Alyse Kosarin Rosalie AbramsAlyse Kosarin Alexander AbramsRobbi & Andy Pravder Beverly PlotskyAlan Greene Dorothy GreeneFrom In Honor of

Claire Rivers Cindy Gold, Shabbat@Home HostGabe Nihan and Kyle Nihan The Bar Mitzvah of Liam Nihan, our brother

A HOUSE OF WORSHIP •Beit T’filah

PRAYER BOOK FUNDFrom In Memory of

Lori Beth & David Schwartz Rebecca HorowitzLynn Weiner & Gary Leventhal Rhoda WeinerCheryl Walder Leonard WalderGary Leventhal Shirley LeventhalCheryl Walder Mabelle LondonCecil M. Jaffe Barney HurwitzBarbara & Bill Aronson Fred CohenBarbara & Bill Aronson Barry SchneiderMr. & Mrs. Robert Gilbert Albert GilbertBarbara Barmatz Stanley GoldbergFrom In Honor of

Barbara Levi Frank The Bar Mitzvah of Drew Micah FrankBarbara & Stuart Kobrick The Bat Mitzvah of Nicolette Alicia Kobrick,

Our granddaughter

TORAH BOOK FUNDFrom In Honor of

Ellen Meyerson and Leslie Wollin Dorothy Greenbaum

REPAIRING OUR WORLD • Tikkun Olam

SISTERHOOD HELEN ZANER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FUNDFrom In Memory of

Francine & Chester Pickman Hattie PickmanAnn Finkelstein Helen ZanerAnn Finkelstein Rose ZanerLee & Jill Corson Michael LevineRuth Shear Rose ShearMarilyn Egna Rebecca D. SiegelAnn Finkelstein Herbert HarrisBeth Schneider Pearl BeagelmanMartin Hoffert Ceil HoffertJudi & Elliot Rosenzweig Beverly Elaine PlotskyNina & Bill Koppelman Beverly Elaine PlotskySandy & Stuart Lubert Beverly Elaine PlotskyThe Lubert Family Barry SchneiderAlyse Kosarin Sadie K. PomerantzHelen S. Levitan Fred LevitanAnnette Weissman Isidor Betz

MITZVAH OF THE MONTH FUNDFrom In Memory of

Lynne & Andy Levin Herbert HarrisGayle & George Monaster Hans Monaster

Gail, Paul, Sammy, Lauren, and Mollie Levy Lila CarrElaine Springer Alan FeinbergCarole, Johanna, and Marisa Goodman Ethel B. GraineBrew Grunther Harold BrustienSandie, Rebecca, and Jeremy Antar Belle GoldmanFrom In Honor of

Ronnie Abelson, Marisa Abelson, Ashley & John Birchall Melvin Sachs

JENNY SPIELMAN SOCIAL ACTION FUNDFrom In Memory of

Shari & David Isacowitz Arthur NeuwirthLee Susswein Herbert HarrisAlyse Kosarin Muriel A. HirshbergAlyse Kosarin Jack P. HirshbergLeonard Litwin Gertrude LitwinFrom In Honor of

Michelle Schimel & David Leiman Rabbi Meir Feldman

MUSIC AND CULTURAL FUNDSTarbut Beit Elohim

ELSIE K. RUDIN JUDAICA MUSEUM FUNDFrom In Memory of

John & Herbert Hirsch-Leiman Carris B. LeimanJohn & Herbert Hirsch-Leiman Emile I. Hirsch

ROBERT S. BOAS MUSIC FUNDFrom In Memory of

Nancy A. Marks Edwin S. MarksNancy A. Marks Bertha AbelesRachael Goldwyn & Alan Levenson Anita WotmanElizabeth & Harry Wachen Ruth A. WachenLucille Glasser Alois LevineLorraine Abramson Louis ChuzmirRuth Shear Michael M. ShearSusan & Mark Stumer Gladys StumerMargaret & Philip Bresnick Beatrice SheinfeldGlenda Artsis Glenn AllenPatricia Markowitz Harry MarkowitzPatricia Markowitz Benjamin HalpertMarjorie Smith Eve SmithMarjorie Smith Sally MillerFrom In Memory of

Marjorie Smith Paul Bennett SmithLaurie & Don Haber Beverly Elaine PlotskyFrom In Honor of Cantor Lisa Hest

Barbara BartnerNancy & Jerry ReismanDorrit TitleVicki SilverMichelle Schimel & David LeimanFrom In Honor of

Fern & Mitchell Weiss Our son, Cantor Steven Weiss, On his Installation as President of American Conference of Cantors

INVESTMENT FUNDFrom In Memory of

Alan Greene David GreeneJack Stievelman Harriet Stievelman

RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUNDFrom In Memory of

Susan B. Lelyveld Dorothy Levitt BeskindPhilip Kaplan Cynthia KaplanYour Friends at L.I. Hand to Shoulder Center Herbert HarrisLaurie & David A. Wotman And Family Anita Freud WotmanJoseph Popper Betty PopperBarbara & Joel Kuppersmith Herbert HarrisLinda Diamond Jacob DiamondCarl & Fran Harnick Harris HarnickJeff Widell Nina WidellRandi Zuller and Family Harriet ZullerPhilip Kaplan Mary KaplanChris & Alan Cohen Herb CohenIris Morris Marvin DragerBeth Schneider Mac BeagelmanEthel S. Pomerantz Barry SchneiderIris & Stephen Feldman Dorothy Barasch NathanEileen & Arthur Hirsh Beverly Elaine Plotsky


Gilda & Mark Wolf Barry SchneiderGilda & Mark Wolf Alan KornbluthSherry Ross Goodman & Warren Goodman Beverly Elaine PlotskyLawrence Gross Gerald GrossSherry Ross Goodman & Warren Goodman Barry SchneiderFran & Carl Harnick Sylvia ShermanFrom In Memory of:

Fern & Mitchell Weiss Barry SchneiderFran & Carl Harnick Elsie FeldmanCarole Levitt Barry SchneiderTavia Trusch Mellado Howard TruschJoanna & Larry Miller Barry SchneiderDorothy Grunebaum Herbert GrunebaumNancy & Michael Damelin Barry SchneiderThe Cohen Family Barry SchneiderRosalie & Raymond Goodman Martin GoodmanBarbara & Matthew Mironov Elaine & Al LichtenbergFran & Carl Harnick Irving & Fannie FeldmanFrom In Honor of

Elaine Springer The Wedding Anniversary of Rabbis Meir & Tara Feldman

The Borg Family Rabbis Meir & Tara FeldmanThe Borg Family Rabbi Rachel Van ThynAnne & Mark Mittler Rabbi Meir FeldmanDonna & David Lester The Upcoming Marriage of Our son Randon

Lester and Ilene GrossmanSusan & Dennis Lorell Rabbis Meir & Tara FeldmanThe Nihan Family Rabbi Meir FeldmanThe Nihan Family Rabbi Tara FeldmanThe Nihan Family Rabbi Rachel Van ThynRandi, Robert, and Leah Fried Rabbi Tara FeldmanRandi, Robert, and Leah Fried Rabbi Meir FeldmanRandi, Robert and Leah Fried Rabbi Rachel Van ThynRabbi Beth Kalisch The Wedding of Rabbi Rachel Van Thyn and

Toby SingerIna & Mark Kupferberg Rabbi Meir FeldmanIna & Mark Kupferberg Rabbi Tara FeldmanElaine Springer Rabbi Meir Feldman’s BirthdayEileen & Arthur Hirsh Rabbi Meir Feldman’s BirthdayDeberah Cohen Rabbi Tara FeldmanDeberah Cohen Cantor Lisa HestCarol & Ron Cowen The Confirmation of Lucas Cowen

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDFrom In Memory of

Vicki Silver Isabel FiremanEthel Pomerantz Abraham SandersIris Sutz Benjamin SutzPatti Sutz Benjamin SutzFrom In Honor of

Elaine Springer The Bar Mitzvah of Jesse WittThe Borg Family Cantor Lisa HestEthel Pomerantz Cantor Lisa Hest Lois & David Schaffer Cantor Lisa HestLinda & Larry Yudess Cantor Lisa HestVicki Silver Cantor Lisa HestElaine Springer Welcome Cantor Vladimir LapinElaine Springer Welcome Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum

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Jeannette L. & Lewis S. Hollins Early Childhood Education Fund

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CARING FOR EACH OTHER • G'MILUT HASADIM

Brotherhood Community & Interfaith Activities Fund

Sisterhood Emergency Relief Fund Outreach Fund Walter & Charlotte Schneider Caring Community Fund

A HOUSE OF GATHERING • BEIT KNESSET Synagogue and Grounds Fund Herman & Rose Manney Zarin Family Youth Activities Fund

SIsterhood Rose Wolf Floral Fund

A HOUSE OF WORSHIP • BEIT T'FILAH Prayer Book Fund ($36 per donation for a personal inscription)

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REPAIRING OUR WORLD • TIKKUN OLAM Sisterhood Helen Zaner Services for the Blind Fund

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MUSIC AND CULTURAL FUNDS • TARBUT BEIT ELOHIM

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Meir Feldman and Tara Feldman � � � � � Senior RabbisElle Muhlbaum � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Assistant RabbiJerome K� Davidson � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Rabbi EmeritusVladimir Lapin � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � CantorLisa Hest � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Cantor EmeritaRonald Epstein � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � PresidentStuart Botwinick � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Executive DirectorVicki Perler � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Director of Early

Childhood EducationSteven Hope � � � � � � � � � � � � � President, BrotherhoodIna Kupferberg & Judi Rosenzweig � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Program Coordinators, SisterhoodCarolyn & Paul Knepfer � � � � Co-Presidents, Club ChaiJordana Levine � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Chair, FamilyhoodJulia Prager-Hessel � � � � � � President, Jr. Temple ClubJacob P� Rudin z”l � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Rabbi EmeritusEd Greenbaum � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Bulletin Editor

Founded 1928

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