MINDMindfulness Meditation and Chant GroupWednesdays at 11:00am Facilitator: Beth Sandweiss, MSWExperience Hebrew chant and meditation using simple melodies, breath and awareness exercises.

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation in a Jewish ContextWednesday, November 28 7:00pm-8:30pmFacilitated by Beth SandweissMindfulness Meditation can help us calm the mind and become more attuned to ourselves and the world around us. This introductory talk about meditation in a Jewish context will explore the value of meditation and its relevance in our daily lives.

Positively Parenting your Preschool ChildWednesdays: November 14, December 5, January 2,February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5 9:15am-10:30amFacilitated by Beth Sandweiss, MSWJoin us for this informal, relaxed, monthly discussion group on parenting issues. We address topics that matter most to parents of preschoolers. Learn what works for other parents and share your experiences.

Playgroup with A Purpose: A Wellness Group for New Moms and BabiesWednesdays: November 21, 28 9:30am-10:45amFacilitated by Beth Sandweiss, MSWBe part of a warm, informative, and friendly community of moms (while gathering new resources for being a mom in the NJ burbs). Coffee and snacks are provided.

Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child With Learning DifferencesWednesday, November 28 7:30pm –9:00pmFacilitator: Jeffrey Spector, DPSY; PSYDDetails coming soon on tsti.org.

BODYYoga:Sundays November 4, November 18, December 2, December 9, December 16 9:30am-10:30amFacilitated by Stacey ShamesAll levels are welcome to learn the basics of Vinyasa style slow fl ow yoga which can increase muscle strength, endurance and fl exibility, and reduce levels of stress.

Healthy Eating: Making Good ChoicesWednesday, December 5 7:00pm-8:30pmFacilitated by Shelley Weinstock, PhD, CNSExplore how to set personal lifestyle goals through healthy eating choices and tools for changing behaviors to accomplish a better sense of healthy living.

SPIRITCaregiver Seminars Facilitated by Karen Frank, RN, BSN Director of Client Care Nursing at Homewatch Caregivers

Staying Home-Where Do We Find Help?Sunday, November 4 9:30am-11:00amA session for caregivers to learn about resources in the community to assist their loved ones at home. From meals to transportation to aide service, learn what is available to help you provide care.

Where to Live?Sunday, November 18 9:30am-11:00amWhat is the difference between assisted living, independent living, rehab and nursing home? What is the best fi t for your loved one and what do they cost? Taking Care of Yourself as You Care for Another Sunday, December 9 9:30am-11:00amIt is all too easy to become depleted as a caregiver. Join the discussion on how to take care of yourself.

Introducing our newest endeavor -- TSTI’s Health and Wellness Center -- treating your MIND, BODY and SPIRIT to Jewish nurturing, awakening and awareness. With Rabbi Cohen and Rabbi Miller’s guidance, Phil Hoch, Tracy Horwitz and Beth Sandweiss began this new initiative. The descriptions below are brief; a full brochure can be found on our website: www. tsti.org and will be mailed to everyone.

NOVEMBER, 2012/CHESHVAN-KISLEV, 5773

ClergyRabbi Daniel M. Cohen, D.Min.Rabbi Ellie Lynn Miller, M.A.R.E.Cantor Rebecca MosesCantor Joan FinnRabbi Emeritus, Harvey S. GoldmanRabbi Emeritus, Herbert WeinerCantor Emeritus, Theodore Aronson

Lay LeadershipJay Rice, PresidentRob Ozer, VPJules Nissim, VPSue Wishnow, VPMax Weisenfeld, VPLisa Tilton-Levine, VPJennifer Larson, VPRenee Helfenstein, VPJeff DuBowy, TreasurerJanet Schwamm, Secretary

Leslie Y. Sporn, Executive DirectorCarol Paster, Preschool DirectorMindy Schreff, Religious School DirectorTracy Horwitz, LSW, Program DirectorBeth Sandweiss, MA, MSWJFS Social Worker at TSTISunny Seglin, Bulletin

MEMBER CONGREGATIONUNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM

Schedule of ServicesFriday, November 2VayeraShabbat Service, 7:30 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, November 3Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashB’nai Mitzvah of Emily Bright and Adam DuBowy, 10:15 A.M.Bat Mitzvah of Leah Barzani, 10:30 A.M.

Friday, November 9Chaye SarahShabbat Service, 6:00 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, November 10Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashB’nai Mitzvah of Jillian McCauley, Shannon Dusman and Benjamin Rothstein, 10:15 A.M.Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Leit, 10:30 A.M.

Friday, November 16ToledotShabbat Service, 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, November 17Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashB’nai Mitzvah of Sophie and Victor Rothstein, 10:15 A.M.Bat Mitzvah of Grace Turvey, 10:30 A.M.

Friday, November 23VayetzeShabbat Service, 6:00 P.M.

Saturday, November 24Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash

Friday, November 30VayishlachShabbat Service, 7:30 P.M.

Saturday,December 1Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashBat Mitzvah of Sarah Braka 10:15 A.M.Bar Mitzvah of Ian Lowenthal, 10:30 A.M.

Our Jewish traditions teach us the im-portance of rest and renewal. Even in the very beginning of our Torah we are told that God rested following the creation of the world. I don’t know about you, but my day off is usually full of laundry, grocery shopping, and other chores that I just don’t have time to do during the work week. That is hardly the Shabbat rest that I envision.

I know that this year is going to bring new adventures, new challenges, and new beginnings. I know that I want to be able to truly appreciate each one. I also know that I cannot bring my full attention to my family or my work if I’m not at my most focused. In order to do that, I need to find a way to recharge without feeling guilty for doing so. If I can accomplish my goal this year, I can be truly grateful this Thanksgiving.

TSTI will hold a Turkey Drive on behalf of the InterFaith Food Pantry of the Oranges this year. The Drive will take place on Sunday, November 18, from 8:30 - 1:30. Volunteers will be sta-tioned at the rear entrance to our building to collect your frozen

turkeys, as well as any non-perishable groceries. Please help us ensure that our IFP clients can join in the celebration of this most American of holidays. Turkeys and Thanksgiving groceries will be distributed to IFP clients on the day before Thanks-giving. For more information, contact Lisa Goldberg Ozer at ozerfam@verizon.net or 973 762 2887.

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PLEASE BRING THE TURKEY . . .and the trimmings

Our Sukkah BuildersPeter Kohn, Arthur Haas, Jesse Bayer and Ariel Bayer enjoyed a sunny afternoon of sukkah building. Arthur took pictures during construction to document the effort since the instructions were no longer in the box. These guys think of everything!

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From the Rabbi’s Study

The song lyrics go like this…

Wherever you go there’s always someone Jewish,You’re never alone when you say you’re a Jew.So when you’re not home and you’re

somewhere kind of ‘newish’The odds are--don’t look far-- ‘Cause they’re Jewish, too. Some Jews live in tents and some live in pagodas, and some Jews pay rent ‘cause the city’s not free. Some Jews live on farms in the hills of Minnesota and some Jews wear no shoes and sleep by the sea. Amsterdam, Disneyland, Tel-Aviv--- Oh, they’re miles apartBut when we light the candles on Sabbath eve we share in the prayer in each one of our hearts

I share this song because I write this as I prepare to leave for a week’s travel to Cuba with two dozen members of our TSTI com-munity. We will, no doubt, see and experience some amazing things while there. In addition, because this is a “mission,” each of us will be bringing at least 15 pounds of medical supplies and other essentials which, while there, will be given to members of the Cuban Jewish community. No doubt we will all have many stories to share upon our return!

There is, however, an additional benefit to our taking a trip such as this. Our lives are so busy, and the demands so great, that having the chance to really spend time as a community is

increasingly challenging. A trip such as this will give two dozen of us the chance to learn about and from one another and share some powerful experiences that will last a lifetime. What could be better?

It is with that in mind that I wanted to share two pieces of news with you. First, I am in the early stages of planning a Congrega-tional Trip to Israel that will begin approximately December 20, 2013. My friend Doron will once again be serving as our guide. His expertise as a guide all but guarantees it will be a powerful experience. Families with teens between the ages of 12 1/2 and 13 1/2 will have the opportunity to become Bar or Bat Mitz-vah at the Southern Steps of the Temple Mount. Space will be limited and will be available on a first come basis. Please email Sunny at sseglin@tstinj.org to let her know if you are interested but reservations will not be taken until early in 2013 when we will have all the details in place.

Closer to home, we are introducing “Shabbat Table Time.” Through this initiative we will provide a step-by-step “how to” Shabbat Guide as well as “conversation starters” encouraging all of us to spend at least one Shabbat per month at the Shabbat dinner table with our family. Part of our Health and Wellness Center, Shabbat Table Time is a reminder that a healthy life begins with good food, a slower pace and time with the people we love. Look for more details in the Thursday eBlast and on the temple website.

Film Series:Train de Vie/Train of LifeSunday, November 18 at 7:00pmModerated by Dr. Eric Goldman

In 1941, the inhabitants of a small Jewish village in Central Europe hear that the Nazis are perpetrating unimaginable horrors, so they organize a fake deportation train so that they can escape the Nazis and flee to Palestine. Completed just as Roberto Benigni’s “Life is Beautiful” was released, the film, which uses comedy to tackle the war, was barely screened, but deserves to be seen. Free for members, $5 per film for non membersRSVP to thorwitz@tstinj.org

Tequila and Text Monday, December 10 at 7:00pmFacilitator Rabbi Daniel Cohen

This learning session will take place off-site at Suzy Q’s BBQ, West Orange. We will taste five varieties of tequila, exploring a new text with each taste. During the evening we will follow a single theme through 4000 years of Jewish learning, beginning with biblical text and ending with current Reform thinking on the subject.

RSVP to thorwitz@tstinj.org

ADULT EDUCATION

The Iris Family

Carol PasterPreschool Director

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Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School

Mindy SchreffReligious School Director

On a Sunday, October 7, 2012 we welcomed our newest Religious School students and new families

to our temple community. The ceremony was held during the school session, so that our students were welcomed by their peers and teachers.

Consecration always occurs during Simchat Torah, when we finish the Torah and begin reading it again. It is a fitting time to welcome new students to the joy of learning Torah. Hold-ing Consecration during school demonstrated not only the importance Judaism places on education, but highlights for our school community the importance of coming together to welcome the newest members.

When we learn and pray together, we build a sacred com-munity; a Kehillah Kedosha. We transcend all of the mundane activities of the day to focus on doing our best for ourselves and those around us. We celebrate that each of us has unique gifts to share; we respect and support each other on our Jewish journey.

The Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School is comprised of a diverse community of learners. We are able meet the goals of each student by listening carefully to them and working to-gether to provide a meaningful educational experience. We are so proud to offer a myriad of options.

This quote from Proverbs appears on every Consecration cer-tificate: “Educate a child in the way that he should go, and he will never depart from it even in old age.” We can confidently say that we educate our children in the way they should go, and we give them the roadmap to use on their journey. Welcome to all of our new families- we are thrilled that you will bring your talents to our community.

I was waiting for Yom Kippur services to begin, searching the crowd for friends who might sit with my husband and me, and I’m not sure exactly why, more than 18 years after his death, I found I was

missing my dad just a little bit more this year. It might be because sitting in the row in front of me were two elders of our community making a concerted effort to find seven seats together; the wife sitting at one end of the group of coveted seats while the husband was at the other end. Umbrellas, a tallit, and a sports jacket were spread across the chairs in an effort to make them look occupied.

The service began and the expected friends or family members had not yet made it into the sanctuary. Often during those first ten minutes, one or both of the couple craned a neck towards the door, scanning the back of the room. Although they glanced in their prayer books in an attempt to participate in the service, clearly their attention was focused elsewhere. Eventually the wait was over as their daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren arrived. I imagine this was how my own parents had waited at their temple for me to arrive with their grandchildren so many years ago. I saw these grandparents quietly begin negotiating with the young children who each wanted to sit next to one or both of them. Finally settled in, the children nestled against grandpa or grandma, a grandparent’s arm casually hanging around a shoulder, the youngest girl twirling the hundreds of slippery, silky strands of tzitzit on grandpa’s tallit, as I had done as a child with my father and as my daughter had done, as well. Ah, memories! They began to flood my mind.

My earliest temple memory was being in the rhythm band. I was given a silver triangle and a striker, went to rehearsals and did my best to keep up with the group. I went to services, mostly with my father. I didn’t understand much of the service at the time. Year after year, service after service, I grew to know the melodies. I attended religious school and the service began to take on new meaning. It wasn’t just the Hebrew or the prayers or the meaning of the rabbi’s sermon. It was the understanding that I was surrounded by all my parents’ friends, my relatives and even two of my public school teachers. I knew I was part of a special community.

Back to the present day Yom Kippur service. My eyes traveled towards the bima taking in the sea of people who make up our TSTI congregation. There were young couples, old couples, many friends, and parents who had their children sandwiched between them; all making connections and all a part of a very special community.

Clearly, although my dad can no longer be physically beside me, his presence and influence will always be felt.

Please consider donating your used, dusty, not sea-worthy CANOE, KAYAK or small ROWBOAT to the Iris Family Preschool WonderSpace Playground. The children’s imagina-tions will run wild while climbing

in and out of your boat, and it will free up much needed space in your garage or basement!

Splish Splash!

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The President’s Point of View

After my High Holy Day Appeal address to the congregation, many of you came up to me to express your appreciation and to tell me that you recognize and

support our efforts to be there for our fellow Temple members. I am truly humbled and appreciative for all the kind words. One friend asked me, “It must be personal to you?” I did not respond, but, upon further reflection, I think I should have. I do so now because my story may put into perspective why I believe TSTI does it right when it comes to this issue.

The Synagogue I attended as a child had, as does TSTI, a Ballroom adjacent to the Sanctuary. And like our facility, the walls between the two were opened during the High Holidays to accommodate the large number of attendees. Their Ballroom also had a Stage, (I suppose designed for performances) which was at the end of the Ballroom, the farthest point away from the Bimah. Those members who had the ability to pay both membership dues and a fee for a reserved seat during the High Holy Days got to sit in the Sanctuary or the Ballroom. Everyone else sat on the Stage.

In 1964, when I was 12, the business fortunes of my father took a dramatic turn for the worst. After 35 years of being in business with his brother, a dispute caused a breakup and my uncle purchased my father’s interest in the business. My father took that money, and the family savings, and bought a new business. But that business failed in a matter of months.

These events occurred only months before my scheduled Bar Mitzvah and my parents did not have the monies necessary for either Temple dues or Bar Mitzvah lessons. So one night a group of Temple leaders and the Rabbi came to our home to discuss the problem. They told my parents that the Rice family would remain Temple members and that my Bar Mitzvah would proceed as scheduled. So, because of this kindness, a few months later, in February 1965, I became a Bar Mitzvah, albeit without a fancy dinner, a band, or a photographer.

When the fall came in 1965 and it was time again for the holidays my parents were faced with a very uncomfortable truth. If they came to services they would be seated on the Stage. My father chose to go but only for the one hour of Yizkor on Yom Kippur. My mother would not go at all. In fact she did not return to services for the Holidays until we joined TSTI.

My childhood Temple did not understand what we at TSTI understand; that maintaining the dignity of each household is as important as providing dues adjustment.

And on that Note . . .

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Each year I have grand plans of sending out cards to family and

friends that I rarely get to see, trying out some new Thanksgiv-ing recipes, and finding just a little time that I can carve out to sit and relax and enjoy the holiday season. I have to admit that I have not accomplished any of these goals. I find myself running around trying to get things done at the last minute. I have even been known to bring a store-bought pie to family dinner rather than making one myself. (I don’t judge. Store-bought pies are awfully good, but those of you who know me will know how much this mortifies me.)

Despite my shattered dreams of making the perfect Thanksgiv-ing pie for my family, I still love Thanksgiving. Unlike the many Jewish holidays that call for my presence on the bimah, this is one holiday when I feel like I can let loose and actually indulge in the meaning of the day. I get to be me. No one at our family dinner calls me Cantor. No one asks me questions about B’nai Mitzvah. I get to talk about where my aunt is going on her next vacation or what new projects my cousins are up to, and I love it.

While the bustle of seeing everyone for Thanksgiving is nice, I have to remember that last goal of mine: to just take a little time for myself. Several years ago I went to see my father’s family for the holidays. I knew this holiday was going to be hard. My father had just passed away and this was the first holiday without him. When I got there we all tried to pretend that everything was normal until we sat down at the table. My baby cousin had set the table just like she always did. The problem was that she had put out the same number of place settings as usual. No one noticed until we all sat down and there was an empty place right next to me. Needless to say it was not a great evening. However, I had known it was going to be difficult. In a stroke of forethought I had booked myself into an historic spa for the weekend. It took the crummiest holiday ever for me to allow myself the “luxury” of some down time. Over the years I have not found the time to recreate that little escape. Other things always come up and I never feel that I have a good enough excuse to just tune out for a day.

Why is it that we wait to take the time we know we need until we are running on empty? I don’t know much about cars, but I do know that a car cannot run when it is out of gas. You can save yourself both money and the frustration of possibly run-ning out of gas if you fill up before you absolutely need to. The same goes for us. We know what we need to do, and we often counsel others to do what they need to for themselves, but how often do we actually follow our own advice?

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Our B’nai Mitzvah

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Emily Barry BrightNovember 3, 2012Emily is the daughter of Lori and Jonathan Bright, sister of Sara, and granddaughter of Myra Berkowitz and Helene and Maurice Bright.Mitzvah Project: Emily is involved with the Friendship Circle, participating in classes, holiday programs and visits.

Leah Tamar BarazaniNovember 3, 2012Leah is the daughter of Sue Kaplan and Brad Barazani, sister of Alex and grand-daughter of Marcia Barazani and Ira Sun-shine and Breena and Gene Kaplan.Mitzvah Project: Leah took part in the Friends at Home Program through the Friendship Circle.

Adam Wolff DuBowyNovember 3, 2012Adam is the son of Helen and Jeff DuBowy, brother of Sydney and Jenna, and grandson of Barbara and Norman Wolff.Mitzvah Project: Adam will volunteer to give trumpet lessons to others who love music but cannot afford private lessons..

Jillian Rose McCauleyNovember 10, 2012Jillian is the daughter of Andrea and J. Scott McCauley, sister of Liann, and granddaugh-ter of Eileen Roth and Joan McCauley.Mitzvah Project: Jillian participates in the Shining Star Soccer program, shadowing children with disabilities who play soccer.

Benjamin Jon RothsteinNovember 10, 2012Ben is the son of Lauri Blinder Rothstein and Jeffrey Rothstein, brother of Daniella, and grandson of Barbara Katz and Hal Blinder.Mitzvah Project: Ben is collecting used baseball equipment to donate to kids in need through the Newark Bears That Care Foundation.

Shannon Elizabeth Dussman

Benjamin Michael LeitNovember 10, 2012Ben is the son of Karyn and David Leit, brother of Margery and Emma, and grand-son of Kathryn and Kenneth Boosin and Carol and Norman Leit.Mitzvah project: Ben volunteers at the Interfaith Food Pantry. He also supports JNF by planting trees in Israel in honor of all his bar mitzvah guests.

Grace Sophia TurveyNovember 17, 2012Grace is the daughter of Debbie and Tom Turvey, sister of Annie and Nate, and granddaughter of Arlene Hochman.Mitzvah Project: Grace collected items to donate to the Jersey Animal Coalition, helping to save rescued animals.

Sophia Rose RothsteinNovember 17, 2012Sophia is the daughter of Una Boysen and Michael Rothstein, sister of Victor, and granddaughter of Sally Rothstein.Mitzvah Project: Sophia volunteered at the library.

Victor Henning RothsteinNovember 17, 2012Victor is the son of Una Boysen and Michael Rothstein, brother of Sophia, and grandson of Sally Rothstein.Mitzvah Project: Victor volunteers at the Jersey Animal Coalition, answering phones and showing prospective pet owners ani-mals they might like.

November 10, 2012Shannon is the daughter of Erica and Michael Dussman, sister of Jared, and graddaughter of Glenna and Norman Spindelman.Mitzvah Project: Shannon will create sports fun, especially soccer, for children with dis-abilities through the Friendship Circle.

Loved Ones Remembered

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Women’s Connection

Noah Chaim PascualOctober 27, 2012Noah is the son of Nancy Glassman and David Pascual, and grandson of Judy and Dennis Glassman and Candida and Dominador Pascual.Mitzvah Project: Noah will use his skills as an archer to raise money for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

From Hasidic to Hipster, we will be exploring and munching our way through Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Thursday, November 15. We will leave TSTI on a Coach Bus at 9:00am sharp and will leave Brooklyn by 3:00pm. Cost will be $50. Please RSVP with check made out to TSTI Women’s Connection - directly to Ellen Blake at 45 Lenox Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052 by 11/8/12. Please include your name, email, and phone.

Jean Alpert Remembered by Stan AlpertAlexander Baldini Remembered by Reginald BaldiniGloria Baldinucci Remembered by Joyce BaldinucciIrving BayerIda Turetsky Remembered by Jesse & Leslie BayerAbraham Lebson Remembered by Joan BildnerMildred NussbaumDavid Kofman Remembered by Allen & Dianne ChirlsCharles Cooper Remembered by Sanford CooperKathleen Driscoll Remembered by Lynne CrawfordGrace Dessau Remembered by Howard DessauDaniel Duane, Sr. Remembered by Daniel DuaneSophie Felper Remembered by Everett FelperNorman Bruck Remembered by Susan FelsenheldRuth Salzberg Remembered by Gloria FinkJoseph Sapir Remembered by Mimi FogelBarbara Furst Remembered by Henry FurstFrances Gittes Remembered by Franklin GittesBetty Schachter Remembered by Sydell GreenstoneFrank Halpern Remembered by Deborah HalpernAbraham Straus Remembered by Estelle HarwoodLeon Jurgrau Remembered by Elinor HayumBernard Shurkin Remembered by Miriam HeymanRose Jacobs Remembered by Andrew JacobsJoel Jaffe Remembered by Bonnie JaffeHyman Kaplowitz Remembered by Stewart KaplowitzAdam Katz Remembered by Linda & Jay KatzLeo Caplan Remembered by Harriet Lainer

Henrietta LarkeyBarney Larkey Remembered by Lois LarkeyBenjamin Fonorow Remembered by David LeitHarold KaplanRose Leiwant Remembered by Irene LeiwantArthur Witmondt Remembered by Barbara LevySamuel Mankowitz Remembered by Murray MankowitzSandi Miller Remembered by Scott MillerEmma Maker Remembered by Bennett NathansonMintsy Agin Remembered by Ellen NoloffLouis SecundaMinnie Secunda Remembered by Miriam PaysonRichard Peckman Remembered by Mildred PeckmanFrances Feig Remembered by Sylvia PfefferBessie Smith Remembered by Elaine PresbyPaul Rosenblatt Remembered by Jay RosenblattJoseph Handelsman Remembered by Linda ScharfDorothy Rosenfeld Remembered by Janet SchwammMargaret Woods Remembered by Char SilbergCarl Ackerman Jr. Remembered by Elliot SommerHarry Sklar Remembered by Doris SpectorSylvia Sporn Remembered by Eric SpornLaura Atlas TaffetMarianne Windholm Remembered by Mark Taffet & Deborah Green-TaffetJessie Van Vort Remembered by Stephanie TarreHerman Schlenger Remembered by Marjorie WeilTherese Kronowitz Remembered by Cheryl WeinbergSadie Aron Remembered by Ruth WeinbergMax Weintraub Remembered by Stephen WeintraubGeorge Zoref Remembered by Arnold Zoref

We have many ways to get involved in the TSTI community The Caring Community helps to reach out to families who have had a recent loss. This is an easy way to be a member of a group at TSTI with a very necessary and needed purpose. Volunteering with the bereavement group is about a 30 minute com-mitment A YEAR! Please contact Cindy Sonnabend, 973-912-9560, mcsonna@aol.com, if you would like to chat about volunteering with this wonderful group.

The Renaissance Group started off the New Year with a paid-up luncheon in October with Cantor Rebecca Moses as our guest. Cantor’s warmth and friendli-ness, combined with her good sense of humor, made the event all the more joyful.Renaissance is happy to welcome to our group the following new members: Judith Caden, Harriet Fishman, Diana and Donald Jaffe, Phyllis and Joel Joseph, Ellen Glaserman and Harvey Kaufman, and Jane and Andrew Kessler. We look forward to seeing you at all of our get togethers. Welcome, welcome, welcome.

We are in for a wonderful treat on Tuesday, November 13 when we travel by bus to the New York Historical Society that has just undergone a $65 million renovation. The entire four fl oors are given over to the present exhibit “WWll and NYC.” Bobbe Futterman and Bettye Green have arranged the trip. You will receive full details in the mail.

Our annual Chanukah dinner, chaired by Ellie and Larry Silverstein, will be coming up on Sunday, December 9. Please save the date and plan to join us.

Renaissance Group

Mimi Braun

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TRIBUTES Contributions in memory of loved ones and in honor of the simchas in our

lives are acts of loving kindness. We are grateful for your generous support of Temple through various Temple Funds.

All in the Family . . . Mazel tov to:

May their memories be for a blessing

In Memoriam

TEMPLE FUND

IN MEMORY OFAlice Rosenberg, sister of Gert Zoref Ellen & Jay RicePauline Bender, mother of Toby Staenberg Ellen & Jay RiceMildred Jacobson, mother of Robert Jacobson Caren & Lee Gaitman Jill & Allen CohenRichard Braitman Renèe & Edmund Spelman

IN HONOR OFBat Mitzvah of Rachel Granados Ellen & Jay RiceThe engagement of Barbara & Ken Sunberg’s son Helene & Jack Fersko

SPEEDY RECOVERYRob Ozer Helene & Jack FerskoEric Sporn TSTI Board of Trustees

RABBI COHEN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN MEMORY OFJonathan Bitman, brother of Carole Leone & Paige Ascher Helen & Jeff DuBowy

SPEEDY RECOVERYRob Ozer Sue & David Wishnow Helen & Jeff DuBowy

RABBI MILLER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN APPRECIATIONWishing you a happy and healthy New Year Bob & Robin Rabinowitz

CANTOR MOSES’ DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN HONOR OFYour offi cial installation as Cantor at TSTI Debbie Bernstein & Family Linda & Joel Scharf Sue & David Wishnow

PEARL & SAM GREEN PRESCHOOL FUND

IN APPRECIATIONLarry Brodey Andy & Wendy Jacobs

RICHARD GROSS CONFIRMATION CLASS FUND

IN MEMORY OFSaul Rosen, husband of Helen Rosen Sheldon & Charlotte Gross

MAURICE KOENIGSBERG ARTS AND MUSIC FUND

IN HONOR OFThe offi cial installation of Cantor Moses Ellen & Jay Rice

POMERANTZ FUND FOR ADULT JEWISH LEARNING

IN HONOR OFBat Mitzvah of Rachel Granados Hope Pomerantz

SPEEDY RECOVERYLen Schuman Leslie & Jesse Bayer

LINDA AND RUDY SLUCKER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

IN MEMORY OFHarvey SlevinDonald Parker Debi & Ben Wolkoff & Family

STARK CONFIRMATION CLASS TRIP FUND

IN MEMORY OFPauline Bender, mother of Toby Staenberg Matty & Dan Goldberg

WOMEN’S CONNECTION FUND FOR REFORM JEWISH SUMMERS

IN MEMORY OFAlice Rosenberg, sister of Gert Zoref Renaissance Group

Sue and Mitch Jacobsen on the marriage of their son, Ryan, to Christine Kovach.

Amy and Bob Katz on the engagement of their son, Bryan, to Cathy Cuthbert.

Melanie and Jack Atkins on the engage-ment of their son, Scott, to Carly Furman.

Lori and Mark Rosen on the engage-ment of their daughter, Amanda, to Josh Bakhash.

Karen and Bob Burrick on the marriage of their son, David, to Danielle Rabin.

RAY KLIEGMANFather of Jeanne Sachs

ALBERT PEARLBrother of Alice Forman

SHIRLEY RUBINSTEINMother of Arlene Lieberman

PHIL SCHARFFather of Sue Nissim

I knew that keeping TSTI’s commitment to making membership accessible to all was a continuing challenge in light of difficult economic times. And, as I said on Rosh Hashanah, my decision to accept the Presidency was based in part on my hope that I could help Temple navigate the difficult waters.

I am so proud and thankful for the many lay leaders who have worked so hard to make sure we can continue our commitment to all our Temple families. Our Finance Committee, Dues Adjustment Committee, Executive Committee and Board of Trustees have all worked tirelessly to find ways to meet our budget requirements but still provide all necessary adjustments. Our Clergy and Administrative staff also deserve special thanks for finding ways for us to save substantial dollars, even if it means more for them to do, in order to allow us to provide the relief we need to provide.

Because, the thing is, here at TSTI we have a Sanctuary and a Ballroom…. but we do not have a Stage.

Gloria MankowitzAlan Mankowitz

Remembered by:Murray Mankowitz

Anita SorrellEvelyn SchaffranEstelle SchaffranMorris SchaffranSeymour SorrellSamuel Gersten

Remembered by:Alan Sorrell

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Jay Rice, President

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

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