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From Rabbi Rossoff OUR MOTHER, OUR QUEENWHAT'S IN A NAME?
As noted in the High Holy Day materials we sent out this summer, this year we are updating our High Holy Day Machzor, the Gates of Repentance, to the 1996 revised "gender sensitive" edition. This edition is identical to the older GOR which we had been using, page for page, prayer for prayer, except that masculine references to God are changed to gender-neutral appellations.
None of us (methinks) still image God as the old Man with the white beard in the sky, nor do we consciously believe that God is masculine. Still, we have learned that the language we use about each other and the things that are most important indeed shapes our deeper understandings as to what is really real. The language we use shapes the world we see and the society we build. Hence, I believe it better for ourselves and for generations to come not to ascribe "maleness" to the Ultimate Power and Source of Meaning.
The prayer that is changed the most is the one of our hearts' favorites: the Avinu Malkeinu. Many hours of discussion went into the question of what to do with "Our Father, Our King." There were no simple answers. Avinu Malkeinu addresses God in the dual role of Parent who loves us and accepts us as we are and of Ruler, who commands us to be more and judges us as to our effort. But to translate it as," Parent, Our Ruler," provided neither the majestic power nor the poetic ring of "Our Father, Our King."
The solution? In our new revised GOR, the phrase Avinu Malkeinu is not translated at all. but simply transliterated. Thus, even in translation, we will address God as "Avinu Malkeinu," with each of us attaching to those phrases the images and metaphors which speak to us most directly of our loving and directing God.
To make matters even more interesting, another version of this prayer, taken from the Israeli Reform Machzor. was added to the very end of our new Machzor. In this version, "Avinu Malkeinu" is replaced with other labels for God: "Shechina, M'kor Chayaynu' ("God's Presence, Source of our lives"). It is then translated in various ways, "Loving Presence, Caring Presence, Mothering Presence [not so gender neutral. if you ask me], Holy Presence," and a few others. While this is not a text I believe we will be using (for one thing, it fits none of our favorite melodies), it does give us more avenues through which to experience the One who is beyond all language.
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SEPTEMBER SHABBAT
CELEBRATION AND WORSHIP
Friday (3) at 7:30 p.m. Family Shabbat Candle Blessing: Jill Corson Introduction to Kiddllsll: Gary Gartenberg Kiddush: Eric Gartenberg and Joshua Corson
Saturday (4) at 9:15 a.m. Bagels and Torah
Saturday (4) at 11:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service Eric Gartenberg and Joshua Corson will be called to the Torah as B'nai Mitzvah
Saturday (4) at 7:00 p.m. S'lichot Service
Friday (to) Erev Rosh Hashanah
Saturday (11) Rosh Hashanah ...................................• . .
Linda and Rick Haan will : host a Rosh Hashanah Open : House at their home from : 4:30 p.nt. to 6:30 p.lIl. on : Saturday, September 11 : � •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I
Friday (17) at 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service Candle Blessing: Jessie Borinsky Kiddus": Harvey Rubin Aliyall: Allan Scher
Sunday (19) Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre
Monday (20) Yom Kippur
Friday (24) Erev Sukkot
This Bul/elin is published monthly (except in July and Augllst) by Temple B'nai Or, 60 Overlook Road, Morristown, New Jersetj 07960-5800. Telephone: 973-539-4539 Fax: 973-539-2758 E-mail: [email protected] Nursery School: 973-267-6424 Home Page: Ilttp://uahcweb.org/nj/morris-tbo
Rabbi: Donald B. Rossoff
Cantor: Bruce M. Benson
Rabbi Emeritus Z. David Levy
Rabbinic Intern Elizabeth Goldstein
President Linda Z. Haan
WRJ/Sis terhood Jeri Sharpe
Men's Club Richard Herbert
Senior Youth Group Jennifer Ginsberg
Renaissance Ricl,ard Raffman
Copy Editor Jackie Horn
Managing Editor Margaret M. Murray
Designer Debby Dixler
Administrator Amy Mallor
Director of Edllcation David Iskovitz
Director of Nursery School Dee F. Collen
Choir Director & Organist Daniel Palko
From the Rabbi continued from page J
No matter how old we are, no matter how many times we have observed Rosh Hashanah and YtJln Kippur; there is aLways something new to discover about Judaism, about our world, about God, and about ourselves.
But then again, is that not what this season is all about?
Best wishes from home to home for a joyous, healthy and growthfull New Year!
Rabbi Don Rossoff
High Holy Day News Last year, in order to respond to our growing Temple membership, we initiated two services on Yom Kippur. It seemed to alleviate crowding. W¢ find that we have an "overflow" crowd on Rosh Hashanah. To accommodate all who wish to attend Rosh Hashanah Services, we will also have two Morning Se�ices, the earlier beginning <it Q:OO a.m. and the later at 12 Noon. Both services will be identicat. In �c.litjog we will still hold two Yom Kippur Services.
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WELCOME STUDENT RABBI
ELIZABETH GOLDSTEIN
Temple B'nai Or is pleased to welcome Rabbi Elizabeth Goldstein as our Rabbinic Intern for the 1999/2000 year .. She will be on the pulpit on Rosh Hashanah and will be seen around TBO quite a bit during the year.
Join us in welcoming this energetic woman to our Temple B'nai Or community on Saturday, September II at 4:30 p.m. at the home of Rick and Linda Haan.
CHAVUROT Are you on a quest for new experiences, both Jewish and social? Think about joining one of Temple's Chavurot.
A Chavurah is a group of 6 to 8 families who regularly come together to share a personal interest in Jewish study and celebration. At the same time, each develops a strong sense of belonging and friendship.
New Chavurot will be forming in the early Fall. For more information, please contact Susan Aidekman at 973-966-1969.
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� /� ." P residential Reflections
L'Shana Tovah! As September begins, escorting the Summer out and ushering the Jewish New Year in, we anticipate the familiar High Holy Days' feast of the senses. We see family and friends once again, perhaps after a period of separation due to geographical distance, emotional distance or just a lack of time. We cap this reunion with a toucha handshake, an embrace, perhaps a kiss. We smell the wonderful aromas and devour the mouth watering delicacies of the holiday meals-the savory brisket and potato kugel, the sweet honey cake and plum torte, to mention a few.
But perhaps the most compelling stimulus of this New Year period is that of sound. We hear the congregation's collective prayers and our own silent prayers-prayers filled with gratitude, inspiration, hope, repentance. The beautiful strains of the violin, cello, flute and harp enchant us. And, of course, as at no other time of the year, the blasts of the shofar awaken us and beseech us to take stock of our lives. So begins our New Year 5760.
But at Temple B' nai Or compelling sounds do not stop with the passing of the High Holy Days. There is Joyful noise to be heard all year long. Edifying noise will result from the various Adult Education programs, including Judaism on One Foot, Adult Hebrew classes, the Rae Pall Family Education Series and the Scholar in Residence Weekend. Planning and problem-solving noise will come forth from committee meetings, from Facilities to Fund Raising, from Men's Club to Membership and from Social Action to Sisterhood (aka Women of Reform Judaism). Surely there will be sounds of laughter and camaraderie emanating from the numerous Temple social activities, not to mention Junior and Senior Youth Group events. And Rabbi Rossoff's 10th Anniversay Weekend is expected to produce unlimited singing and simcha-raising.
These are the sounds of a flourishing community-the Temple B'nai Or Community. As the music and joyful noise beckon, let yourself be drawn in. Add your voice to the ensemble!
To you, your loved ones and your friends, may 5760 be a sweet new year filled with good health, happiness and peace.
High Holy Day Food Drive Our Food Drive will begin during Rosh Hashanah and end at the Yom Kippur morning services.
Our congregants donate more than 1,000 pounds of food to local agencies. All nonperishable food and paper goods are welcome. Should you like your donation to
Linda Haan
go to the Oheb Shalom Kosher Food Pantry, only food labeled with (K), (U), or (P) will be accepted. They will also accept diapers, toilet paper and towels as well as other paper items. Please label your grocery bag with a large K.
You will receive a grocery bag after Rosh Hashanah Services. We ask that you return the bag filled with non-perishable food and paper goods prior to the 9:00 a.m., or Noon Service, on Yom Kippur morning, September 20th.
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SHALOM to New Members
of our Temple Family
Karerr arrd Mitc1rell Abrahams
Alexa alld Jeffrey Randolph
Gloria alld Ric1rard Aile" Lindsay alld Marslrall
Morristown
La lira and Berrjamirr Baker Joshlla alld Rebecca
Randolph
Tanya and Villcetrt Bascia"o Adam, Corey and Nic1rolas
Randolph
Lesley a"d Charles Catta"o Lallren, Mattlrew a"d Sarah
Randolph
Rosly" Clreski" Madison
Barbara a"d CI,arles Feldman
Adam arrd Maxwell Morristown
Nella and David Greetr Brian, Jacob alld Zac1rary
Morris Plains
Karell a"d Steve" Heirrowitz Bryn, Eric and Kevin
Morristown
Brandy a"d Seth Jo/mson Hllnter
Denville Iretre Lager Morristown
Lisa and David Lazarus Jesse
Randolph
Georgi,ra a,rd Jonatlrall Meyer
Randolph
Cathy and Curtis Mic1rael Jllstin and Matthew
Rockaway
Barbara Billirrgs Moore Cory and Radrel Morris Township
SHALOM to New Members
of our Temple Family
Donna and Wayne Odie Emily and Julia Mountain Lakes
Megan and Paul Rabinowitz
Oren, Darren and Jordan Morristown
Marilyn Althoff and Samuel Redick
Brian and Sarah Mendham
Estl,er Snow Florham Park
Jodi and Keith Weingold Jason and Andrew
Morris Plains
Judy and Robert Weisman
Katie and Melanie Chester
Mazel Tov! BIRTH OF:
Meredith Nicole Harris, granddaughter of
Donna and Calvin Ackerman
Jacob Alan Rains grandson of
Rhoda and Jay Dayan
Jesse Mordechai, grandson of
Dee and Arthur Ginsburg
Ethan Maxwell, son of
Marc and Gabriella Norman
Erica Nicole, granddaughter of
Constance and Joseph Shapse
Agtan, son of
Ilana and David Vorenborg
From the Desk of the Administrator As summertime winds down, we are yet preparing for the New Year at Temple B'nai Or. Preparing for the New Year entails many different areas. From preparing the classrooms to mailing out High Holy Day information and answering ticket requests, the office and custodial staff are busy at work trying to make that first day back, or that first service, appear as if no one was ever away!
In addition to our office staff preparing for the New Year, our committees are beginning their work. Chairpeople have been selected for the coming year and they are interested in getting committees formed quickly. Each committee needs new
members to volunteer, to partICIpate, exchange ideas and suggestions. Our committees need your help. Whichever committee you choose, needs your input.
As you prepare for your return to Temple B' nai Or, think about which committee you would like to serve on for the 1999/2000 year. Then I'd love to hear which committee you're interested In joining-either email me at:
or give me a call. Your participation really does make a difference!
Amy Mallor
Fifth Annual Temple B'nai Or Florida Reunion
Sunday, January 16, 2000 For our Temple B'nai Or members and non-members who are either visiting or residing in Florida, plan to join us for our Fifth Annual Temple B'nai Or reunion.
It is scheduled for Sunday, January 16, 2000 at Benevenuto's Restaurant in Boynton Beach.
For more information and reservations, please call Iris Greenberg at 561-994-1180 or Pearl Schlossman-Pall at 973-539-4199.
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Temple B'nai Or Receives Grotta Foundation Grant Based on the generosity of a grant from the GROTIA Foundation, Temple B' nai Or will be implementing some exciting new programs for our 60 Plus population.
For those in this population, please mark the second Friday of each month to join in a "community" Shabbat dinner and Shabbat service. We will provide roundtrip transportation for those who may need it. Please feel free to give the office a call should you be interested and need more information. Come . . welcome the Shabbat on Friday, October 8th at 6:()() p.m.
Saturday evening September 4, 1999 7:00 p.m. On Saturday evening September 4th
at 7:()() p.m., plan to join us under the stars for dinner and a S'lichot Service. S'lichot traditionally marks the start of spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days. It is a time when we look within ourselves and realize the need for more of a spiritual connection and growth. Come and reflect under the September sky and partake in one of the most personal and beautiful services of the year.
Welcoming the Shabbat Mark your calendar for Friday, October 15th and plan to join us for a Kabbalat Shabbat Service beginning at 6:()() p.m. T he service is only only 30 minutes in length, created to give thanks for the week, and look forward to the coming week. Traditional prayers and readings have been carefully selected from various sources that stress inner renewal, healing and comfort. Our Rabbi and various members of our congregation will lead us in worship. Cantor Benson will lead us in song and music.
After our Kabbalat Service, we will be serving a dairy dinner at 6:30 p.m. which will be followed by our Shabbat service at 8:00 p.m.
Come, embrace tl,e Shabbat with Jls!
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Mazel Tov! ENGAGEMENT OF:
David Selvers to Tamara Glucksman,
daughter of Pat and Phil Glucksman
MARRIAGE OF: Matthew Wiederkehr to
Jennifer Levy, daughter of
Barbara and Arthur Levy
ACCOMPLISHMENT OF: Ricl,ard A. Raffman,
B.A., M.A., M.D. graduated from Kean College
with a Master's Degree in Liberal Studies
ANNIVERSARIES OF: 40th anniversary of
Alan and Marise Brown
35th anniversary of Rona a1Jd Mark Col,m
25th anniversary of Debby and Alall Dixler
30th anniversary of Lydia alld Richard Feldman
35th anniverary of Gail and Robert Hirscl,
35th anniversary of Jane and Kennetl, Jewel
45th anniversary of Arlene and Martin Kessell,aut
30th anniversary of Barbara and Art Kleill
40th anniversary of Judith and Lester Liebe"nan
50th anniversary of Elaine and Bernard Menkes
30th anniversary of Dolores and Sa1Jdy RelllS
25th anniversary of SlIzam,e and Charles Schultz
30th anniversary of PI'yllis and Micl,ael
Westreicl,
College Connection
To provide a link between our college students and the Temple, the College Connection was created. Throughout the year, students receive the Temple Bulletin, holiday packages, and information on Jewish issues. Please be sure to send the Temple Office your children's college address, phone, and e-mail address.
Interfaith Hospitality Network News Wann thanks are extended to Dian and Jeffrey Weisman for donating new room dividers for our Housing the Homeless project. Dividers are used whenever the Temple hosts the homeless, and those we had been using really needed to be replaced. W hen the Weismans heard our pleas for new dividers, they responded immediately.
We can't thank them enough for their generosity on all fronts, including the time and effort they spent on this project.
Thanks, Dian and Jeffrey, from all of us.
Ann Cohen and Marilyn Kustoff
Co-Clmirs
Temple B'naf Or Religious School We are enthusiastically ready for the 1999-2000 Religious School year. New staff members join our faculty, together with returning teachers, eager and prepared to meet the great challenges of Jewish education at the cusp of the new millenium. Many new programs await our children who are ready to discover the joy and beauty of our rich and deep heritage.
It seems that the headlines from Columbine High School in Colorado and other areas of the nation are now in the recesses of our memory banks. We should not forget the impact that these incidents had on all of us, especially the students. What did we learn from the events that riveted us for weeks and months a short time ago?
There are many children that feel deeply hurt for a multitude of reasons. Some choose isolation from others due to feelings of guilt, shame and/or anger. They face life with fears, apprehensions and preconceptions that can quickly lead to depression and damaging behavior.
What is the role of the Religious School in acknowledging that these stirrings exist in some of our students (we reflect the general school population) and in diminishing the hardships and hurt of these same children.
Children need connection to others. They thrive when they receive it and suffer when they don't. In our culture of dislocation and loneliness, lack of connection is a major source of pain. It is important for our school to be compassionate, show interest, safely look at the issues in our children's lives and improve the relationships that students need to have with one another.
And what about building a connection with God? Many children sense God is "within" their bodies and mind. A good relationship to God can be comforting and even inspiring. How they feel toward God may include anger, but our faith insists that religion is more than rules and punishment. For some, "spirituality" brings comfort. Others want their lives to be more consistent, meaningful and hopefully, joyful.
Our school will emphasize working on improving connections for and with the students. We hope to be influential in playing a vital part of developing a safe, dependable, and caring relationship for and with the students. We are more than books, programs, and homework. We are about belief and commitment to a healthy Jewish way of life. May 5760 be a year filled with happiness and fulfillment.
Shana Tovah.
David lskovitz. Director
BAGELS AND TORAH Plan to join us for bagels, coffee and to learn Torah with Rabbi Rossoff. This month "Bagels and Torah" will meet at 9: 15 a.m. on Saturday morning, September 4th.
September 4,1999/23 Elul5759
We will be discussing the Torah portion of the week:
Nitzavim-Vayelech: Deuteronomy 29:9-31: 1-30
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Nursery School What an exciting year we have ahead of us. People are getting so worked up about the new millennium. It's an exciting time to be alive-the tum of the century is just around the comer. It can be looked at as the end of an era. Hopefully it will be a new beginning in many ways. But one fellow described it as just a date on a calendar and another New Year's Eve Party-and probably a quiet one at home watching TV from what I hear from friends. Well, the writers will write and the businesses will boom and the entertainers will entertain. There's no doubt the media will bombard us with Y 2Kproblems and pleasures.
It is time to take stock, now, before the Jewish New Year. This Rosh Hashanah gives us a unique opportunity to reflect and to project even before the tum of the century. I often think that we have come so far and yet a lot of our "progress" has quantity, not quality. Our senses and sensibilities have been bombarded by the media, with information, visual images,
HEBREW READING MARATHON
violence, amoral behavior and mediocrity. It is so easy today to be overwhelmed and stressed. It is easier to get caught in the web than to maintain our ideals at all times. What we, as individuals, do about it will make a difference who we are and what our families will become in the coming years. It's time to assess our values in light of the abundance of noise and activity and demands of our progress. And it's time to encourage our friends and families to, yes, enjoy our abundance and good fortune. But, more importantly, it's a time to make or renew our commitment to raising Jewish families with love and warmth and purpose. We'll take the firm foundation of Judaism with us and we'll teach it to our children, when we walk by, when we lie down and when we rise up. And if we really pause to reflect and to project, we'll know that the basic values, if we abide by them, will take us forward with joy and integrity.
Dee Cohen
Balcony Concerns
Want to learn to read Hebrew, or improve your Hebrew reading skills?
For the safety of our children, we ask those parents with small children or unaccompanied children sit on the first level of our Sanctuary, unless there is no seating available on the first level.
Plan to be with us on Sunday, October 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Temple B'nai Or.
See flyer enclosed to register.
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Home Hospitality
for the High Holy
Days Temple B'nai Or, over the years, has offered home hospitality for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to Jewish students from Drew University. Home hospitality might include picking up the students at Drew, having them share in a holiday meal and bringing them to service with you-all those things we would hope would be done for one of our children who was not at home for the Holy Days.
If you are interested in hosting a student, please call our Temple member, Pat Glucksman at 973-408-3270, who is the Drew Hillel Advisor.
I? /ebrate n L"e ��._
l'E?ommemorate your simchas on a leaf of our tree. Make a special occasion everlasting.
For further information, please call Catherine Litwin at 973-539-5552.
USE $CRIP!
Just a reminder! When you use $CRIP you are supporting Temple's many programs and services. For each $1 of food purchased with $CRIP, the Temple is given $.05. If a family spends $400 per month on food, paper goods, wine, etc., and purchases it with $CRIP, the Temple would receive $20. Spending at that level each month, over a year 's time, would generate $240 per family. If a large portion of our congregation participated, the Temple could easily raise more than $40,000 annually. $CRIP is available for shopping at Kings, Foodtown, ShopRite, AND Edwards Super Food Stores.
Call Neva Stiller at 973-326-8910 or the Temple Office at 973-539-4539 to place your $crip order.
� 0"" � i .... IIlPle �'� rhe J udaica Shop will be open during Religious School hours on Sundays with a wonderful selection of items.
Please stop by or contact Betsy Freeman at 973-540-1935.
Men's Club News Welcome back to another great year of Men's Club activities! Our ambitious schedule includes a wide range of events offering something for everybody. As of press time, our softball team was 10-4, heading for the playoffs for the second consecutive year. We were busy this summer helping set up for the Temple's homeless guests in July, and we also had a summer bash pool party at Jonathan Krasney's house on July 22nd.
A schedule of all Men's Club events for the upcoming year is on the Shabbat table. We are forming an email list for those who would like to receive automatic reminders about events. To subscribe, send an email to:
We anticipate having Men's Club information available via the Internet soon. A reminder to new Temple members that Men's Club membership is free during your first year of membership. Come see all we have to offer. Also note that our Board meetings are open to all. Come give us your ideas to help make Men's Club the best it can be!
We will be putting up Sukkahs between September 21-23 and need your help! Contact Jordan Byk at 973-644-4777 to volunteer. No experience necessary. Our Fall touch football scrimmages begin in September (Sunday mornings). Contact Jeff Freeman at 973-540-1934 for details.
Father hood Pr oject-
work or sports. Right? Instead you hear conversations about toddlers and teens, about kids in diapers and kids with problems at school, and about the challenge of bringing Judaism into the home.
Welcome to the Fatherhood Project. A place where men of a new generation can learn what they need to know about parenting, and find emotional support from their peers. Open to fathers with children of all ages; join us to enjoy camaraderie, reassurance and brotherhood in a Jewish context.
Our first topic is: Balancing Work, Family and Community. We'll also provide a general introduction to the Fatherhood Project, including selecting topics for future meetings. Rich Cohen is our Fatherhood Project Chairman, and he can be reached at 973-895-9242.
Monday Night Football and Boar d Meeting
September 27
Our first Board meeting (and second event of the year) is scheduled for Monday night September 27th, as we once again have our Monday Night Football get-together at 8:30 p.m. We'll have plenty of munchies to accompany a great night of schmoozing and football watching. Contact Steve Spiegel for directions and to RSVP. The Board meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at the same location.
September 16 Hope to see you at an event soon! Imagine walking through the Temple on September 16 and finding a dozen men in a room filled with conversation and Rich Herbert
laughter. They must be talking about Presidelll
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8.1' her works. shull ye knolV her. .. Women of Reform Judaism/
Sisterhood of Temple B'nai Or L'Shana Tova to all! It's hard to believe that the summer is over and the New Year is upon us. I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer.
The WRJ/Sisterhood Board has been very busy all summer planning very exciting activities for the entire congregation. I hope we will see some new faces at our Sisterhood events this year. It is looking to be a very fulfilling year!
September is a very busy month for Sisterhood. Please mark your calendar with the upcoming events. If you can lend a helping hand, we would greatly appreciate it.
©> Tuesday, September 7: Sisterhood Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. All members are welcome to attend.
Renaissance Times
©> Satur day, September 11: The High Holy Day food drive begins. The food will be donated to local organizations in the MorrislEssex County areas. Grocery bags will be placed on your seat prior to the Rosh Hashanah services. If you have any questions, please contact Audrey Forman at 973-267-8457.
©> Tuesday, September 20: The grocery bags (filled with non-perishable foods) can be dropped off at curbside prior to the Yom Kippur Services.
Please join us for "Break-the-Fast" immediately following the Yom Kippur service.
Jeri Sharpe President
Our RENAISSANCE GROUP provides an oasis for those having leisure time to cultivate new friendships and renew old ones. We promote educational, cultural, and entertaining programs that are of interest to all participants.
Our new season will start with our usual brunch on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. on October 3rd, in the Temple Social Hall. Once again Dr. Robert Roth - the psychologist who graduated from Juilliard - and his lovely piano renditions of Jewish composers and Jewish music will entertain us.
The cost is $5.00 per person. Please, please remember to make your reservations with Dick Raffman, 908-470-9122, or Shirley Weitz, 973-267-9889, by Wednesday, September 29th, so that we can order the right amount of food!
It is also time to renew our membership; dues are $10.00 per person and can be paid at the meeting.
Sunday, November 14th, we will meet for brunch away from the Temple; "where" is still up in the air. If you have any ideas where you might like to go, call Dick Raffman at 908-470-9122, with your suggestions.
So remember to join us at our first meeting of the new year on October 3rd. See you then!
We wish you all a pleasant and healthy New Year!
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GUlLS' MGIIT
OUT!!!!! SAVE THE D ATE
DECEMBER 16, 1999
The Sisterhood of Temple B' nai Or
is proud to be sponsoring '''FOREVER PLAID"
at the Bickford Theater
STAY TUNED FOR MORE
INFORMATION
Shop Early for Hannukah!
The Sisterhood of Temple B'nai Or is
sponsoring a night of shopping at the
Learning Express
Save the date of November 18th
Details to follow in the October Bulletin
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE Danny Siegel will be our Scholar-in-Residence the weekend of March 3rd_
March 5th. He is well known throughout the country and his pro-grams reach both the young and the adult populations. Plan to join us for at least one of our scheduled events with Danny Siegel.
Memorial Service
There will be a Comunity Memorial Service held on Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 11:00 a.ffi (rain or shine) at Beth Israel Cemetery in Cedar Knolls.
LOOKING AHEAD (Mark Your Calendar!) October 1 Sin/chat Torah Consecration of New Students
October 2 Yizkor Service
October 3 Renaissance Breakfast
October S Senior Dinner Bring A Friend Shabbat
October 9 Bagels & Torah
October 10 Hebrew Marathon
October 15 Welcoming the Shabbat/ dinner and service
October 17 New Member Orientation Class
October 21 Sisterhood/WRJ Paid-Up Dinner
October 24 Men's Club Breakfast New Member Orientation Class
October 29 New Member Dinner Consecration of New Members
October 31 Ad/llt Hebrew I & II Joint Event -Fabia II , Mind Reader
For New Members Orientation Classes: For those congregants who joined the Temple B'nai Or family after October 16, 1998, plan to come to our New Member Orientation classes on Sunday, October 17 and Sunday, October 24 at 11 :30 a.m. It's a great way to learn more about Temple B'nai Or and meet other new members.
New Member Dinner and Consecration Service: On Friday, October 29 at 6:00 p.m. we want you to join us for a delicious home-cooked meal. Following dinner, there will be a Consecration Service welcoming YOU, our new members, to Temple B'nai Or.
Plan � ..... , Ahead �1 Ten years ago Rabbi Rossoff joined Temple B'nai Or. His presence has become a vital force in the life of TBO. As our spiritual leader he has guided us through the joyful and sorrowful times. His commitment to the Jewish family, to Israel, and to the Jewish community has profoundly influenced each of us and helped to continue to shape the mission of our synagogue.
Join us in celebration, Friday, June 16th and Saturday, June 17ttl as we honor Rabbi Rossoff. It will be our way to demonstrate the love and respect we have for such a wonderful human being whose dedication and spiritual leadership will continue to make a difference in each of our lives and the world in which we live.
Thanks and Kudos for Interfaith Hospitality Network Volunteers During the past summer Temple B'nai Or hosted 15 homeless guests for two weeks. The volunteers who helped with this project contributed in various ways and all gave generously of their time and concern for our guests. We want to extend our sincere thanks to:
Ellen Benson
Jeanne Burstein
Jorrum Byk
Milly and Gil Finkel
Ira Fonnan
Betsy and Jeff Freeman
ALan Ginsberg
Neill HamiLtoll
Barry Joseph
Helen Jacobson
Janet and Joel Klane
Zenda and Jonathall Kraslley
Larry Leibowitz
Lois LevellthaL
Bob Mayer
Keith Merl
Cindy and Spencer Rice
Pamela Rodker
Debbie and Rebecca Rood GoLdman
Rabbi Donald and Fran Rossoff and family
Connie Rubin
Bill Schlosser
Elaine Schwam
IraSeid
Laurie, Steve, Jennifer and Carrie SpiegeL
MariLyn Stein
MichaeL Stiller
Mindy Zaziski
Many thanks to you all for helping this project to succeed. See you in December.
AIIII Cohen and Marilyn Kusto.ff,
Co-chairs
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According to our records, the following yahrzeits will be observed during the month of September. Please notify the office of any additions or corrections.
September 3, 1999 Mildred Galef Helen Scher Charlotte Aferiat Amerigo Gasparri Irving Siroty Jack Alswang Beatrice Goldfarb Bernard Slifkin Aorence King Delson Maurice Green David Szerlip Edward Epstein Beatrice Hoffman Herman Thomsen Jane Feinberg Abraham 1. Jacobs Sarah G. Ungerleider Fannie Geller Fred A. Joseph Sol Weinberg Molly Goldstein Joseph A. Laba Ann Weinstein Rose Greenbaum Mary Lazarus Oscar S. Weiss Charlotte Kaplan Ivy Leder Melissa Wexler Max Kummel Louis Levy Gertrude W hite Sadie A. Lass Rabbi Julius Mark Tessie Zitomer Benjamin Leff Estelle Palace
Mary Lowenstein Joan Rosenberg September 24, 1999 David A. Meier Harry Rothman Sallie Alpern
Rebecca Morgulas Eugene Schacher Emma Aresty
Belle Moskowitz Max Schaffer Harry N. Ballot
Michael Neier Harry Scharfman Max Buckberg
Stuart Pochapin Edward Siegel Milton Cobert
Pauline Ray Samuel Siegel Benjamin Farkas
Doris Rosenberg Miriam Silverstein Anna Frischman
Solomon Rosenberg David Stack Louis Gannett
Rosetta Rossoff Alan Stein Max Goldstein
Thomas E. Sample Gussie Waldman Ethel Goodman
Laura Sandler Philip Zitomer Warren Gould
Philip Schnee September 17, 1999 William Gutman
Gerda Schultz Arthur Borinsky Hannah Horowitz
Abraham Sherefsky Tillie Case Meyer Jacobwitz
Rose Steinberg Samuel Cohen Janet Kampf
Dorothy Teibel Rose Epstein Rosalyn Kaplan
Meyer Yagoda Mollie Friedman Dr. Edward Katz
Celia Youngelson Helen Getzoff Dora Kerzman
Blanche Zutty Sam Gore Sylvia Kreiger
Lisa Gould Harry Lidsky
September 10, 1999 Celia Gross Rose Lidsky
Irene Bass Morris Heller Joseph Margolis
Harry Cheskin Abraham Hom Daniel Mintz
David Cohen Philip Kaplan Gustave Nierenberg
Evelyn Cohen Harry Kaputkin Selma Oliver
Sidney Dodis Esther Leff Samuel Packer
Isadore Doline Joseph S. Leventhal Ethel Parris
Mildred Eisenberg Donald Levy Philip C. Rawlins
Joseph Faber David A. Meyer Jeanne Rayvid
Jeannette Farber Samuel Miller Seigfried Schloss
Ethel Fielding Frances Oberst Evelyn E. Shaffer
Esther B. Fisch Sarah C. Pollack Morton Sichel
Jascha Fischermann Betty Portnoy Joseph Steinberg
Frances Fridezko Gus Rubin Leonard Tolkoff
Julius Friedman Samuel Sanitz Nettie Weintraub
IN MEMORIAM When cherished ties are broken, our burden of sadness is made lighter by the sympathy and comfort of friends. The Congregation extends its sympathy to the families of:
Mabel Rossman, grandmother of
Susan Aidekman
Ira Beilin, brother of
Arnold Beilin Ida Cerbter,
grandmother of Bruce Certner
Herbert Jacobsen, father of
John Jacobsen
Gertnlde Leibowitz, mother of
Larry Leibowitz
Rose Siroty, mother of
Robert Siroty
Inna Spiro, mother of
Peter Spiro
A Note About Tributes We would very much appreciate your assistance when sending in tribute requests. Donations to the Rabbi, Cantor, and Rabbi's Tzedakah Funds should be made out directly to those funds (For example: TBO- Rabbi's Discretionary Fund). Donations to all other Funds should be made out to Temple B'nai Or. T hank you in advance for your cooperation.
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ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS, AGES 1 8-25! WANT TO GO TO ISRAEL OVER WINTER BREAK . . .
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To: Temple S'nai Or Alumni
From: Rabbi Rossoff and the Temple S'nai Or College Connection
Selow is a message from: Rabbi Jonathan Klein Dir. of KESHER, the Reform Movement's College Education Department
Note: This message is intended only for you If you:
Hi Everyone,
a) Are a college student between 1 8 and 25 b) Identify with the Reform Movement c) Have never been to Israel before on an educational program
(If you are not sure what this means, call and ask.)
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We have what is an unbelievable opportunity for those of you who have never been to Israel with NFIY or another program: A free, ten-day trip to Israel! That's right. • • *FREE!!!
Join the KESHER Israel Connedion (KIC), our winter break trip to the Holy Land!
December 29 - January 9, 2000 *For those of you flying from one of the gateway cities (probably Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and San Francisco), it will be free!
Flight to Israel. . . FREE l ! Housing . . . FREE! ! Tours . . . FREE ! ! Food (most of it) . . FREE ! !
Sorl)', you have to buy your own souvenirs.
Charles Bronfman and Michael Steinhardt, two major philanthropists who have given millions of dollars to the Jewish community, have together created a new foundation, called Birthright Israel. It is their shared vision, and that of other pbilanthropists who have contributed, that every Jewish person has a right to experience the beauty and rich cultural heritage of Israel. With their generous support and our partnersbip, our program, KIC, will send hundreds of college students to the Holy Land.
Meet Israeli leaders Traverse thousand year-old streets next to skyscrapers
Learn and share with students from all over Israel Snorkel in the Red Sea Live the Tel Aviv Night Life Celebrate a special Shabbat in Jerusalem
Eat the best Falafel in the world Experience Sunrise at Masada And More!
If you are anything like I was, you might not have had the opportunity to go to Israel due to the costs. Now is your chance! Again, I reiterate, this is for those who have never been before. I look forward to seeing you in Israel!
L'shanab HaBatab Biyrusbalayim! NEXT MILLENnJM IN JERUSALEM!!
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High Holy Days 5760/ 1999: Leave The Corners of Our Fields
for the Poor and the Stranger
This is thefast I have cfwsen . . . to share your bread with the hungry . . .
[Isaiah 581
Despite an era of unprecedented abundance, millions of American children go to school hungry, unable to concentrate and learn. Millions of elderly people live with hunger each day, uncertain of where their next meal is coming from. And millions of all ages in between struggle under the crushing weight of hunger and poverty.
For the last two years, thousands of modern-day Jews have given life to our Jewish tradition of tzedakah and tikkun olam by supporting "The Corners Of Oar Field," a High Holy Days appeal that seeks funds for MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger and food for local charities. Over the last two years, the appeal has raised more than $1 .46 million and almost three million pounds of food. Again this year, MAZON has united with the Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist movements in "The Comers Of Our Field. " And again this year, we ask you to join in this extraordinary act of Jewish pluralism.
As we look inward during these High Holy Days, MAZON asks that you reach outward to those in need. Please give 110 MAZON what you would have spent to feed yourself and your family on Yom Kippur. Funds raised will support our grantmaking to programs providing food, help and hope to hungry people in our own country, in Israel tnd around the world. And please help feed your hungry neighbors y contributing to your congregation's food drive. \ Together, we can add meaning to our fast. And, together, we can ease the pain of hunger for millions in our country and our world. r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -L - - - - - - - - - - - - ,
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RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of: Rabbi Rossoff
"Confirmation Class of 1 999 "Gloria Adler Nancy Ellis
"Eleanor and Raymond Goldstein . Shirley Linder Storgion "Myra and Warren Widmann
Marriage of our daughter, Jennifer, to Matthew Wiederkehr
*Barbara and Arthur Levy Victoria Edelman becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Jeri, Gary and Benjamin Sharpe Our daughter, Jana, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
*Nadine Milberg and James Rubenstein Jeri Sharpe's installation as President of WRJ/Sisterhood
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Schechter Gerald Melnick's speedy recovery
Anita and Jack Swotinsky Our daughter, Jessica, graduating from ORIM Confirmation of our daughter, Rebecca
Shari and Jay Stack Justin Haan, son of Linda and Rick Haan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Debby and Alan Dixler Our son, Adam, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
"Joyce and Larry Leibowitz Our son, Eric, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
*Caren and Jory Magidson Marriage of Jeff Melcer to Jody Hecht, daughter of Gail and Melvin Hecht
*Susan S. Melcer Naming of our grandson, Evan Charles
*Miriam and David Lerman Our daughter, Sage, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
*Susan and Gary Aidekman
In memory of: Seymour Epstein, beloved husband
"Sally Epstein Gertrude Leibowitz, beloved mother
* Joyce and Larry Leibowitz
TRIBUTES
Louis Linder, beloved father Shirley Linder 8torgion
Martin Lazarus, husband of Shirley Ethel and Sidney Schwarz
Esther Goldman, beloved grandmother Beverly Marshack, beloved aunt
·Nancy and Scott Dreicer Annette Katz
Barbara and Donald Piermont, Jr .
RABBI'S TZEDAKAH FUND
In honor of: Nancy Ellis becoming a Bat Mitzvah Our son, Michael, becoming a Bar Mitzvah Confirmation of our son, David
Neva and Bill Stiller Our daughter, Jessica, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
*Laurie and Lee Kaswiner Barbara and Stuart Rayvid's 35" wedding anniversary
Debbie and Joel Farkas
CANTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of: Cantor Benson
·Confirmation Class of 1 999 Nancy Ellis
Scott Cohen becoming a Bar M itzvah Beth, Glenn, Brad and Josh Kuskin
Our daughter, Jessica, graduating from ORIM Confirmation of our daughter, Rebecca
Shari and Jay Stack Our daughter, Sage, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
·Susan and Gary Aidekman Our daughter, Jessica, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
*Laurie and Lee Kaswiner Our son, Michael, becoming a Bar Mitzvah Confirmation of our son, David
*Neva and Bill Stiller Our son, Eric, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
·Caren and Jory Magidson Our son, Adam, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
• Joyce and Larry Leibowitz
In memory of: Moe Brodsky, beloved father
·Carey and Lee Brodsky
CARING COMMUNITY FUND
In honor of: Linda Haan's installation as President of Temple B'nai Or Gary Aidekman's completion of term at Daughters of Israel
The Weitzman Family Eric Magidson, grandson of Joyce and Herbert Frankel, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Anita and Jack Swotinsky Marriage of Seth Fink, son of Judy and Mel Fink Marriage of Lauren Levine, daughter of Dale and Barry Levine Birth of grandson, Joshua Max Kagan, to Pat and Phil Glucksman' Engagement of David Selvers to Tamara, daughter of Pat and Phil Glucksman Engagement of Richard, son of Phyllis and Michael Westreich
Miriam and David Lerman
In memory of: Mabel Rossman, grandmother of Susan Aidekman
The Weitzman Family Helen Golum, mother.of Charlotte Cohen
Marian and AI Lowenstein
COLLEGE CONNECTION FUND
In honor of: ORIM graduates and Confirmands of Temple B'nai Or
Jessica and Rebecca Stack Kathy and Lisa Ellis graduation
. Margaret M. Murray Kathy and Lisa Ellis
Jeri, Gary and Benjamin Sharpe Jessica Stack graduating from ORIM Confirmation of Rebecca Stack
Wendy and Peter Fried
COLLEGE CONNECTION FUND (continued) In honor of: Nancy Ellis becoming a Bat Mitzvah
The Keil Family My daughters, Kathy and Lisa, graduating from ORIM
Nancy Ellis
DEFICIT REDUCTION FUND
In honor of: Vicki Nelson
Debby Dixler Marian and AI Lowenstein Alan Brown's speedy recovery Jeannette Libowitz' speedy recovery Jerry Melnick's speedy recovery
The Renaissance Group The publication of Bruce Jacob's book
Sari and Sal Hassanein Herbert Water's speedy recovery
Anita and Jack Swotinsky
In memory of: Herbert Jacobsen, father of John Jacobsen
Lucy and Joe Borg Father of Jay Weintraub
Ilene and Bruce Jacobs Martin Lazarus, husband of Shirley
Pat Tolkoff Birth of our grandson, Jacob Alan Rains
Rhoda and Jason Dayan
ENDOWMENT FUND
In honor of: Deenie Schlosser's receiving Volunteer Service Award from the Neighborhood House
Eve and Milton Goldband Sylvia and Milton Litwin
Phyllis and Michael Westreich's 30th wedding anniversary
Patti, Joe, Stacy and Ali
In memory of: Archie Levitt's mother
Deenie and Sid Schlosser
HOUSING THE HOMELESS FUND
In honor of: My granddaughter, Jana Milberg Rubenstein, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
·Francine G. Milberg Ricki Bernstein's speedy recovery
Lois and Simon Leventhal
In memory of: Herbert Jacobsen, father of John Jacobsen
·Lisa Coletta Barbara Miller, sister of Ina Lidsky
LQis and Simon Leventhal Moe Brodsky, father of Lee Brodsky
Arlene and Martin K.esselhaut Helen Golum, mother of Charlotte Cohen
Claire and Gil Zweig Martin Lazarus, husband of Shirley Marvin Glickman
Natalie and Ivan Basch
LIBRARY FUND
In honor of: Marriage of Ruth and Ed Banagar's daughter
Janet Kleinberg Roberta and Bob's Kanarick's 35'" wedding anniversary
Janet Kleinberg and Harvey Flaxman
NURSERY SCHOOL FUND
In honor of: Speedy recovery of Vicki, daughter of Susan Reich
The Group Birth of Aytan Voremberg, son of lIana and David Voremberg Birth of Kate, daughter of Joyce and Ken Backman Jill Kramer becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Dee Cohen and Nursery School Staff Mark Spiegel's Confirmation Confirmation of Andrew Gallerstein
Neil, Helen and Lucas Markowitz
In memory of: Marc Hamilton Schlosser, son of Stacey and Bill Schlosser
Alise and Marty Ford Ida Certner, grandmother of Bruce Certner Irma Spiro, mother of Peter Spiro
Dee Cohen and Nursery School staff Irma Spiro, mother of Peter Spiro
Margaret M. Murray
PRA YERBOOK FUND
In honor of: My daughter, Lynn Cohen Berman, and her family My daughter, Rabbi Sandra Cohen, and her family My wonderful grandchildren P ·Ann Cohen
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Rabbi Rossoff Birth of our granddaughter, Meredith N icole Harris P ·Donna and Calvin Ackerman Sam Hyken's graduation and achievements
Linda and Rick Haan Confirmation of Justin Haan Confirmation of Brooke Weitzman P The Katzman Family Birth of our granddaughter, Erica N icole Shapse P ·Constance and Joseph Shapse Temple B'nai Or's wonderful staff P Anonymous Susan Aidekman becoming a Bat Mitzvah P Jill and Stephen Katzman P • Jacqueline and Fred Lieberberg P ·Lisa and Timothy Murphy P Nadine Milberg, James, Jana, Liza
Rubenstein The Tabatchn ick Family
Nancy Ellis becoming a Bat Mitzvah Barbara, Charles and Lauren Brooks
Susan Aidekman becoming a Bat Mitzvah Nancy Ellis becoming a Bat Mitzvah Neva Stiller becoming a Bat Mitzvah P The Weitzman Family Susan Aidekman becoming a Bat Mitzvah Barbara Edelman becoming a Bat Mitzvah Nancy Ellis becoming a Bat Mitzvah Jill Kramer becoming a Bat Mitzvah Neva Stiller becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Linda and Rick Haan
PRAYERBOOK FUND (continued) in honor of: Susan Aidekman becoming a Bat Mitzvah
The Gibil isco Family
In memory of: Mabel Rossman, grandmother of Susan Aidekman
Linda and Rick Haan P Nadine Milberg, James, Li�a and
Jana Rubenstein Herbert Jacobsen, father of John Jacobsen P Julie, Chad, Mitchell and Gabrielle Cohen My father, Harry I. Rothman My parents, Harry I. and Miriam Levine Rothman Joseph A. and Sylvia Bellak Cohen
"Ann Cohen
SHABBAT SHIRA FUND
In honor of: Herbert Water's speedy recovery
The Renaissance Group Linda Haan becoming President of Temple B'nai Or
Rose and Saul Zang Upcoming marriage of granddaughter of Mrs. Gerry Goren
Shirly and Burton Appel Ricki Bernstein's successful recovery
Phyllis and Bernard Aronson
In memory of: Martin Lazarus, husband of Shirley Mother of lIena Lieberman Birth of grandson, Jesse, to Dee and Arthur Ginsburg
Mitzi and Len Szerlip
TEACHER ENRICHMENT FUND
In honor of: Haya Gartner's 20 years of dedication
Shari and Jay Stack and children
Jana Milberg Rubenstein, daughter of Nadine Milberg and James Rubenstein, becoming a Bat Mitzvah Michael Stiller, son of Neva and Bill Stiller, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
The Keil Family Rabbi Rossoff Cantor Benson Sharon Acierno Charlotte Frank Doug Weisberger
David and Michael Stiller Rabbi Rossoff Cantor Benson David Iskovitz Charlotte Frank Haya Gartner Hilde Spain Doug Weisberger
Shari and Jay Stack David Iskovitz and Staff
"1 999 Confirmation Class The Zweig Family
Charlotte Frank The Epelbaum Family
Jessica Stack's graduation from ORIM Confirmation of Carolina Wahnish
Hilde Spain Susan Aidekman becoming a Bat Mitzvah Neva Stiller becoming a Bat Mitzvah
The Keil Family Rabbi Suzanne Kassel
Nancy Ellis
In memory of: Herbert Jacobsen, father of John Jacobsen
The Keil Family
TZEDAKAH FUND
In memory of: Robert Gurmankin's father
Ilene and Bruce Jacobs
JUSTIN WAYNE MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of: Hedwig Stem
Liese Wayne
YAHRZEIT FUND
In memory of: Esther Ancowitz . Abraham Bro�dwin Susan Broadwin
Harriet and Lee Broadwln George Anzel
Helene and Michael Marcello Betty Asher
JoAnn and Peter Gallerstein Allan Barbarosh
Lisa and Keith Barbarosh "Lynn Pearl
Ira J. Barbash Eleanor and Herbert Berman
Dara Beilin Ellen and Arnold Beilin
Jerome Bernstein Tillie Bernstein
Ricki and Fred Bernstein Emily Bicton
Elsa Angelo Bea Blumenfeld
Sandra and Richard Blumenfeld Rose Brown, beloved mother
Alan Brown Jacob Case
Deidre and Stephen Rothleder Abner Cohen
B. Mark and Rona Cohen Joseph Cohen Stephen H. Cohen
Ann R. Cohen Martius Cook
"Josie and Stuart Cook Frances Davich
"Barbara and Mitchell Davich Seymour Epstein
·Sally Epstein
YAHRZEIT FUND (continued) In memory of: Harold Fox, beloved father Sydonya Fox, beloved mother
* Rayni Borinsky Martha Frank
Ira and Ned Becker Benjamin Furstman
Natalie and Ivan Basch Ethel and Sidney Schwarz
Barnett Goldblatt Joy and Ron Goldblatt
Henrietta Goldstein Martin Goldstein
Joy and Leon Kurland Dr. Leonard Gray · . " .
Carol, Holly and Meredith Gray Sarah Helderman
Sy Helderman Miriam Hershbein
Arlene and Martin Kesselhaut Shirley Hilowitz
Shari and Steve Leviss Marilyn Trachtman Holzman
*Kim, Pat, Courtney and Bryan Rowe Louis Hershbein
Arlene and Martin Kesselhaut Charles Horn
Marian Peskin Leon Israelit
Claire and Gil Zweig Arnold Joseph Dorothy Joseph
*Elaine Lieberman Lawrence Justin
Risa and David Kallas Benjamin Kreindel
Patti and Robert Spiegel Samuel Levy
The Knapp Family Fanny Lieber
Shirley and Nathan Rose Elizabeth C. Mann
Eleanor and Martin Mann Sol Mayer
Sandra and Herbert Samuels
William Nosofsky *Laurie, Joseph, Julia and Emma Nosofsky
Florence Orgel Saul Skobel
Phyllis Feinblum Bessie Padgursky
Anita Raft Ruth Surosky
Harvey Phillips *The Fisch Family
Doris Pomarlen " *Michael Pomarlen
Solomon Reiseman Joy and Neil Reiseman
Samuel L. Riskin *Maxine, Harry and David Riskin
Martin Robinson Nancy Robinson Levine
Murray Rosenbaum Myrna and Ira Wechter
Lena Rosenberg Ethel Ginsberg
Elias Rudnick *Dee Gozonsky
Rae Samach * Alice and Michael Samach
Alice Tolkoff Schwartz Pat Tolkoft
Steven Louis Sevrin Dolores and Norman Sevrin
Herman Shaps Lillian Shaps
Lena and Spencer Shaps Rita Sionin
Arlene Pomarlen Max Stein
Marilyn Stein Dr. Michael Steiner, beloved father
Francine G. Dr. Michael Steiner, beloved grandfather
Nadine Milberg, James, Jana and Liza Rubenstein
Simon Sterman The Sterman Family
Hinda Weinstock Lena Shapse
Bennett Welssglass, beloved husbanc! *Lela Weissglass '
. . . . Arthur S. Zisfein
Wendy and Peter Fried Israel Zubkoff
Audrey and Seymour Zubkoff Sonia Tepperrnan Zurowsky
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Joy and Ronald Goldblatt
denotes donation of $50 or more denotes Prayerbook
A MEN'S CLUB/SISTERHOOD FAMILY JOINT EVENT
��JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF YOUR MIND" PRESENTED
BY FLA VIAN, · MIND READER
A fun interactive afternoon with lots of audience participation ? Sunday, 1 0/3 1 /99 1 :30 p.m . to 3 :00 p.m.Tem ple Social H all "''9'" **Recom m ended for ages 6 to 96**
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Send checks ( made out to Temple B ' nai Or) to:
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High Holy Days. 5760/ 1999: Leave The Corners of Our Fields
for the Poor and the Stranger
This is thefast I have chosen . . . to share your bread with the hungry . . . ,
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Despite an era of unprecedented abundance , millions of American children go to school hungry, unable to concentrate and learn. Millions of elderly people live with hunger each day, uncertain of where their next meal is coming from. And millions of all ages in between struggle under the crushing weight of hunger and poverty.
For the last two years, thousands of modern-day Jews have given life to our Jewish tradition of tzedakah and tikkun olam by supporting "The Cornel'll Of Our Field," a High Holy Days appeal that seeks funds for MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger and food for local charities. Over the last two years, the appeal has raised more than $1 .46 million and almost three million pounds of food. Again this year, MAZON has united with the Reform, Consexvative and Reconstructionist movements in "The Cornel'll Of Our Field. M And again this year, we ask you to join 'in this extraordinary act of Jewish pluralism.
As we look inward during these High Holy Days, MAZON asks that you reach outward to those in need. Please', give to MAZON what you would have spent to feed yourself and your fanhly on Yom Kippur. Funds raised will support our grantma.kip.g to prograri[ls providing food, help and hope to hungry people in our own country, in trael and around the world. And please help feed your hrngry neigh ors by contributing to your congregation's food drive. I
I Together, we can add mear,ng to our fast' And, together, we can ease the pain of hunger for million� in our country \�d our world. r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ,
Yes, I/we will leave "thelcomers of our fields" for the r and the stranger during the High Holy Days by f;;.ving money to MAZON: ' wish Response to Hunger
and/by bringing food to OUI C iation.
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S u nday, October 1 0 9 a . m . - 5 p . m .
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\ Reg istration fee: 1 $35 includes book, lunch , and �other treats !
Register by September 27. Make checks paya Ie to: Temple S'nai Or
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What a wonderfu{ way to we{come the Shabbat with your fami{y ana friends
and introduce them to our 'B 'nai Or fami{y.
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SPECIAL FOR TH E HIG H HOLIDAYS Are you going to someone 's home over the
High Holidays ? Or
Do you wan t to wish a friend, colleague, . relative or client a Good Yu n tiv?
We have created a fabulous gift basket, filled with yummy kosher products- all geared for the New Year! This basket is shaped like a
shofar & is overflowing with honey stra ws, fresh apples, dried fruits, nuts an� of course, something for dessert - delicious chocolate chip
. cookies! $ 3 6
(Double chai)
O rd e r early to i n s u re a t i m e ly d e l ive ry! Al l p rod ucts are kos h e r cert ified -cal l fo r d etai l s . A" o rd e rs wi " be ava i lab le for p icku p at Te m p l e Fri d ay,
Sept l Oth and S u n d ay, Sept 1 9th. De l ive'ry avai l a b l e .
S U PPO RT TEM PLE B ' NAI O R S I STERH OOD Cal l Betsy Freeman 5 40- 1 9 3 4 to p lace you r o rde rs ! !
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