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Chai LightsPublished by Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David, founded 1907

Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative JudaismVOL. 3 NO. 4 5777-5778Sept/Oct 2017

The Cry of the ShofarBy Rabbi Howard Diamond

CongregationB’nai Sholom-Beth David100 Hempstead Avenue

Rockville Centre, NY 11570www.bnaisholom.org

Temple PresidentDr. Laurence Mack

Temple Office516-764-4100

[email protected]

Rabbi Howard DiamondCantor Daniel Mendelson

Rabbi EmeritusBarry Dov Schwartz

Ritual DirectorRichard Perlbinder

Educational DirectorDan Seid

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On Rosh Hashanah even the most assimilated Jew who attends services cannot help be moved by the cry of the Shofar, the sound and spirit of which carries our hopes and aspirations to G-d’s ear.

There are three distinct sounds of the Shofar:

• Tekiah – Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the New Year (5778). We use this day to proclaim and internalize the understanding that G-d is ALL…The Creator, The Sustainer, The King. •Shevarim – When we ponder this past year, we know deep down inside that we did not function at or even near our potential. The three blasts of the Shofar symbolize our crying heart…which only wants us to strive for a closer relationship with G-d...accomplished by successfully executing the Mitzvots with sincerity. •Teruah – On Rosh Hashanah we need to wake up and take an “honest” look at what we are. Nine blasts on a Shofar are like a wake-up call to rouse us into “honesty.”

I wish everyone a Happy, Peaceful, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. May we all forgive and be forgiven.

High Holy Day Services

Spic and Spanfor the Holidays

We extend a big THANK YOU to Gary Gitlin and his staff at Railroad Cleaners who, as always, clean our religious articles - ark coverings, prayer shawls and other articles used on the bimah - FREE of CHARGE. We highly recommend that you use their services. Railroad Cleaners is located at 3180 Lawson Blvd. in Oceanside.

Sept. 16 - Saturday Selichot 9:00 PMSept. 20 - Wednesday Erev Rosh Hashanah 6:15 PMSept. 21 - Thursday First Day Rosh Hashanah 8:30 AM; Mincha/ Ma’ariv 7:00 PMSept. 21 - Thursday Tashlich at Hempstead Lake 4:00 PMSept. 22 - Friday Second Day Rosh Hashanah 8:30 AM; Mincha/Erev Shabbat 6:00 PMSept. 23 - Saturday Shabbat 9:00 AM; Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah 6:45 PMSept. 29 - Friday Mincha/Kol Nidre 6:00 PMSept. 30 - Saturday Shabbat/Yom Kippur 9:00 AM – Shofar blowing 7:16 PM

Mark YourCalendar

Saturday evening, December 2, 2017, an evening of dancing with Disco Unlimited. Open bar and snacks. 8PM to 11PM. More to come.

Oct. 4 - Wednesday Erev Succot 5:45 PMOct. 5 - Thursday First Day Succot 9:00 AM; Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:30 PMOct. 6 - Friday Second Day Succot 9:00 AM; Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:15 PMOct. 11 - Wednesday Erev Shemini Atzeret 5:45 PMOct. 12 - Thursday Shemini Atzeret 9:00 AM; Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:15 PMOct. 13 - Friday Simchat Torah 9:00 AM; Mincha/Ma’ariv 5:15 PM

Coming SoonOur Very Popular Simcha

Shabbat - Details to Follow

CBS/BD www.bnaisholom.com Sept/Oct

President’s MessageBy Larry Mack

I am happy to say that we are off to a wonderful start, following the installation of the officers on June first. In addition to the Executive Committee, composed of the Board Officers, I have created the President’s Advisory Committee. This advisory committee to the President, which consists of Nanci Moskowitz, Marty Greenberg, Ira Salwen and Mark Skolnick, will be aiding me in all evaluation and decision-making issues. Both committees meet during each month to address Shul concerns on a regular basis. A number of issues have been addressed already and more are in the works: several structural issues involving the roof are in process. We are well into preparation for the High Holy Days, with the Kol Nidre campaign having been brought to the forefront (you have all received your annual Kol Nidre Pledge forms some time ago). Torah Scrolls have been repaired, appraised and photographed, and documentation made of Temple assets for insurance purposes. Our Casino Fundraiser in September is set to take off as well. Many thanks to multiple participants in the Shul are in order, and I can’t even list them all here. Everyone with whom I have worked has simply been wonderful and the commitments to our Temple community have been so heartwarming. I am very proud to say that we all seem to be coming together in this new year, and attendance is up at all Temple events. Recent fundraising in conjunction with other community organizations has been very well attended and enjoyed by all; regular scheduled services and all Yahrzeit services have had minyanim over recent months; and Rabbi Diamond has done a wonderful job during his weekly Sabbath sermon applying each weekly Torah parsha to our daily lives. Despite the typical quiet summer we have all been very busy with our Shul, helping to lay the ground work for the upcoming year. Please accept my warmest best wishes on the upcoming holidays. Lisa and I wish all of you a Healthy and Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you in Shul.

Box Tops are Back!By Dan Seid, JLC Principal

The Jewish Learning Center is collecting Box Tops for Education at the drop-off in the main lobby of the synagogue. Box Tops are a crucial fundraising advantage for the Hebrew School and every Box Top Counts! So, every time you munch on your Cheerios or clean with Lysol products, or throw out garbage in a Hefty bag, be sure to save the Box Top for the JLC! For a list of products that contain box tops click here:http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participatingproducts Thank you to Amy Strauss for being our Box Top Coordinator and helping the Hebrew School in a tremendous financial way!

Security System Needs VolunteersBy Jeff Goodstein, House Committee

As most of you know, we have installed a state-of-the-art automated security system with cameras throughout the building, providing a live feed to a monitor in the office. An important part of the system is the auto lock/unlock feature programmed by computers in the office. As the doors are locked at all times to limit unauthorized access, programs need to be run to unlock and re-lock the doors at specific times to make the building accessible for various events and services. We are in need of volunteers to learn the security system and be available, from time to time, to program the system from the office to enable building access for members and guests. We also need

volunteers to serve on a committee to draft, enact and monitor a security plan for the synagogue. Our safety and the safety of the Temple’s treasures are at stake. Please help protect our congregation and our building. To volunteer and perform a mitzvah, email Jeff Goodstein at [email protected].

Sanctuary Seats on Sale Sanctuary seats are on sale. Large comfortable seats, all with great unobstructed views. ONLY $360.00, payable over three years. Includes your own brass nameplate. Pick your location now while still available. Please contact our Temple office at 516-764-4100 or Sy Entin at 516-780-5728.

Free Film Screening Sept. 24 at CBS-BD

The Long Island (L15), South Shore and Peninsula Sections of National Council of Jewish Women is sponsoring a screening of a new documentary by filmmaker Danielle Rose entitled “In Our Backyard”. The film documents sex trafficking in Brooklyn NY via the stories of three young women. A Q&A with the filmmaker and a survivor advocate, featured in the film, will follow. Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:00 AM coffee, followed by a 10:30 showing of the film.


Thank You - Todah RabahBy Beverly Krosky & Claire Gordon

Thank you for your cooperation in using the Donation Form printed in this newsletter, large sheets of paper, and Yahrzeit Cards when making your generous donations. The Donation Form is also available in the Temple Office and can be printed from the Temple’s website http://www.bnaisholom.com/community/forms-and-publications. Please be sure to write legibly!

General Fund Lynn & Jay Abrahams IN MEMORY OF Jay’s Grandmother, Jean Josephson; Janet Dobkins; Bruce Gordon; Family Members SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Joe Dobkins; Sandy Friedman; Ed Oppenheimer; Tracey Simon Dorothy Abrams IN MEMORY OF Uncle, Murray SkidellSusan & Jay Adler IN MEMORY OF Her Mother, Phyllis RothfeldMillicent Auerbach IN MEMORY OF Son, Steven Mark BermanMarilyn & Stanley Barry IN MEMORY OF His Father, Daniel Barry; His Mother, Bertha Barry Neil Baumgarten IN MEMORY OF Father, Arthur BaumgartenMiriam & Burton Belsky DONATIONGary Bergman IN MEMORY OF Family Members Gloria Bernstein IN MEMORY OF Mother-In-Law, Celia BernsteinHillary Beyer IN HONOR OF Dr. Alvin Morrison on His 2nd Bar Mitzvah; Michele & Dr. Morrison on Their 50th AnniversaryMarcia & Jay Blackman IN HONOR OF Al Morrison’s Bar Mitzvah & The Morrison’s Anniversary Ilene & Martin Brodman IN MEMORY OF His Father, Jack DormanSusan & Ira Casson& Joshua IN MEMORY OF Her Father, Philip Resnick; Her Brother, David Resnick; His Father, Walter Casson The Cener Family IN MEMORY OF Miriam KaminskyJean & Gary Cohen IN MEMORY OF Family MembersRuth Cohen IN MEMORY OF Father, Irving Isaacson; Husband, Larry Cohen

Stuart Cohen DONATION Rachel Ferdinand & Joseph I. Cohn IN MEMORY OF Their Sister, Mena Cohn Sieber; Her Mother, Gloria Ferdinand; His Father, David CohnBarbara & Michael Colodner IN MEMORY OF Her Mother, Regina MaltzJoe Dobkins IN MEMORY OF Father-In-Law, Abraham Seplow; Father, Murray Dobkins Edward Edelstein IN MEMORY OF Aunts, Ruth Sacks & Ethel MalatzkyJudith & Stuart Eller IN MEMORY OF Her Father, Robert LangerLila & Sampson Engoren IN MEMORY OF Her Mother, Helen R.N. Weiss; Her Father, Jacob Nagler; His Father, Louis Engoren; Janet Dobkins; Family Members SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Sandy LazarowitzPhyllis & Sy Entin IN MEMORY OF His Mother, Jean EntinEva Falk IN MEMORY OF Father, Louis Klima Rhoda & Ray Fishler IN MEMORY OF Janet Dobkins IN HONOR OF Al Morrison’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah, & Michele and Al’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Fredric Feiner DONATIONCeCe & Jack Friedman IN MEMORY OF His Father, Joseph B. Friedman IN HONOR OF The Rabbi and His Health Dana & Mel Friedman IN HONOR OF Their 50th Anniversary; His 75th Birthday; Her Birthday; Grandson Max’s Birthday; Daughter-In-Law Alice’s Birthday Sara & Yakov Gal IN HONOR OF The Wedding of Alon & Gabriel Gal


Elliot Gewirtz IN MEMORY OF Mother, Geraldine Gewirtz; Clifford Glass IN MEMORY OF Sister, Denise H. Glass CONDOLENCES TO Donna Redler & Family on the Loss of Her Father, Aaron Weinstein; Lisa Mack, & Family on the Loss of Her Father, Daniel Bernstein; Joseph Dobkins & Family on the Loss of Janet Dobkins SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Bob Scherer; Jay Kaplan; Nanci Moskowitz Pauline & Henry Goldberg IN MEMORY OF Daniel Bernstein, Lisa Mack’s FatherSuzanne & Herb Golomb IN HONOR OF Alvin Morrison’s Big EventLeslie & Joel Greenberg IN MEMORY OF His Mother, Jeannette Greenberg; Lisa Mack’s Father, Daniel Bernstein; Bruce Gordon; Janet Dobkins IN HONOR OF Dr. Al Morrison’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah Judy & Marty Greenberg IN MEMORY OF Her Father, Gilbert Berg His Father-In-Law, Francis Heller His Father, Albert Greenberg; Lisa Mack’s Father; Donna Redler’s Father; Ed Levitt SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Sheldon Lazarowitz; Bob Scherer IN HONOR OF Nanci Moskowitz’s Birthday DONATIONLorraine Greenfield IN MEMORY OF Father, Samuel BohrerLinda & Robert Grossman IN MEMORY OF Her Aunt, Ida Pekarsky; Family Members Marge & Sheldon Grossman IN APPRECIATION OF Nanci Moskowitz’s Presidential Term IN RECOGNITION OF Keith Friedman’s Recognition by UJARachel & Jim Guinsburg IN MEMORY OF Her Mother, Rosalie Cherlov; Her Father, Harry Cherlov; His Father, Theodore Guinsburg; Aaron Weinstein, Donna Redler’s Father; Daniel Bernstein, Lisa Mack’s Father; Sheldon Lease, Father of Michael & Peter Lease; Janet Dobkins SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Bob Scherer; Clare Powitz; Jay Kaplan

Thank You - Todah Rabah IN HONOR OF Birth of Donna Redler’s Grandson, Nathan Thomas; Nanci Moskowitz, “Just Because”; Larry Mack Celebrating His Installation as President of CBS-BD DONATIONStuart Herskovitz IN MEMORY OF Leo HerskovitzEileen & Arthur Hirsch IN HONOR OF Rachel & James Guinsburg’s 50thWedding AnniversaryNancy & Barry Hochhauser IN MEMORY OF Janet Dobkins IN HONOR OF Michele & Al Morrison’s 50th Anniversary; Ally Hochhauser being selected BBYO LI Girl’s NSIAH (President); Marc Zeloof ’s “Tan Legs” MAZEL TOV TO Our New Board of Trustees DONATIONSJudy Hollenberg IN MEMORY OF Mother, Molly StarkInfertility Assoc. of LI IN HONOR OF The Marriage of Gabrielle Mack & Alon GalLenore Isaacs IN MEMORY OF Father, Harry FormanBarbara & Jay Kaplan IN MEMORY OF Friend, Gilda Diamond; His Grandfather, Joseph Kaplan; His Mother, Anne Kaplan; His Grandmother, Sarah Kaplan; His Grandmother, Tillie Mendelson Glenda Kaplan IN MEMORY OF Father, Milton HeldRuby Kast IN MEMORY OF Husband, Walter Kast; Mother, Betty Silberman Randy Bernstein & Bruce Katz IN HONOR OF The Wedding of Gabrielle Mack & Alon GalKaren & Marvin Katzman IN MEMORY OF His Mother, Shirley Katzman; Her Father, Kenneth BlockJudith & Burt Kaufman IN MEMORY OF Her Parents, Anne & Harry Steiner; Her Brother, Paul SteinerSheila Kendal IN MEMORY OF Mother, Rose AbramowitzEmil Kesselman IN MEMORY OF Family MembersMichael King IN MEMORY OF Father, Edward King; Mother, Goldie King; Brother, Peter King, MD

Thank You - Todah Rabah


Beverly Krosky & Bernie Genzer IN MEMORY OF Donna Redler’s Father, Aaron Weinstein; Lisa Mack’s Father, Daniel Bernstein; Janet Dobkins; Bruce Gordon IN HONOR OF The Birth of His Great-Grandson, Roman Lee KaufmanKaren & Marvin Katzman IN HONOR OF Michele & Al Morrison’s 50th Anniversary & Al Morrison on His 83rd Birthday Ruth Kumins IN MEMORY OF Husband, Alfred Kumins; Father, Nathan Lefkowitz IN HONOR OF Granddaughter, Trisha Stein, on Her Graduation from Temple University Law School With Honors; Great Grand-Daughter Oona’s Second Birthday Jerome Lampert IN MEMORY OF Mother, Esther Lampert; Wife, Marcia Lampert; Father-In-law, Joseph Kupperman Family Members Evelyn Lasky IN MEMORY OF Mother, Rita Berger Father, Max BergerDorothy Lass IN MEMORY OF Father-In-Law, Berrish Lass Susanne & Mike Levine IN HONOR OF Michele & Alvin MorrisonNeysa Levenstein IN MEMORY OF Grandmother, Anna AlterEllen & Marty Levine IN MEMORY OF Her Father, Sidney Tabas IN HONOR OF The Greenfield Family, on the Birth of Their First GrandchildDr. Bernice & Stanley Levy IN MEMORY OF Her Sister, Helen Kasdan Charles Licht IN MEMORY OF Father, Herbert LichtBeth Lipsky IN MEMORY OF Husband, Al LipskyFlorence Lubitz IN MEMORY OF Husband, Arnold Lubitz; Family Members Lisa & Larry Mack IN MEMORY OF His Mother, Kay Mack; Her Father, Daniel Bernstein; Janet Dobkins; Claire Gordon’s Beloved Husband Bruce; Trina & Ira Goldstein’s Beloved Dog P.J.

IN HONOR OF The Wedding of Our Daughter & Son-In-Law, Gabrielle and Alon Gal; The Naming of Nina Baharvar; Brooke Friedman’s Bat Mitzvah; Michele & Al Morrison’s 50th Anniversary; Al’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah; Matthew & Jason Goldberg Becoming Eagle Scouts!! Milton Malkin IN MEMORY OF Mother, Anna MalkinHarvey Marx IN MEMORY OF Grandfather, Jakob MarxMeryle & Hy Meinster IN MEMORY OF His Step-Mother, Lillian Meinster; Aunt Minnie Rein; Grandmother, Fannie TemplemanCantors Fredda & Jack Mendelson IN MEMORY OF Family MembersVirginia & Marvin Meyers GET WELL WISHES TO Connie Salwen; Marge & Sheldon Grossman’s Son, Mack IN HONOR OF The Marriage of Lisa & Larry Mack’s Daughter, Gabrielle to Alon; Jason & Matthew Goldberg Becoming Eagle Scouts; Michele & Dr. Al Morrison’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, & Al’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah IN APPRECIATION OF Richard, and “The Boys & Girls” of the Early Evening Minyan, Especially Dr. Al, Dr. Joe & Dr. Larry THANK YOU TO Nanci Moskowitz for Serving as Our PresidentIlene & Gary Midgen IN MEMORY OF Family MembersAudrey Milk IN MEMORY OF Husband, Robert MilkVivian & Robert Mintzer IN MEMORY OF His Father, Manning Mintzer; Her Mother, Bessie Brown; Her Sister, Tobie Gold; Family Members DONATIONJudy Morrison IN HONOR OF Michele & Alvin MorrisonMargot B. Morrison IN HONOR OF Michele & Al Morrison’s 50th Wedding Anniversary and Al’s 2nd Bar MitzvahEllen & William Moser IN MEMORY OF Family Members Her Mother, Sheila Kratenstein; Her Father, Herman Kratenstein; Her Sister, Debbie Goldman

Thank You - Todah Rabah


Nanci Moskowitz IN MEMORY OF Sister, Wilma Blumberg; Uncle, Eli Kaye SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Alan & Andrea Baum IN HONOR OF Jeffrey & Pearl Greenfield on The Birth of Their Grandchild; Lisa & Larry Mack on The Marriage of Their Daughter; Brooke Friedman on Her Bat Mitzvah; Jay Abrahams on His Birthday & Co-Sponsoring of Kiddush; Connie Salwen’s Birthday, Recovery to Good Health & Sponsoring of Kiddush; Baharvar Family’s Baby Naming; Muriel & Hy Smith’s 2nd Great-Grandchild & Sponsoring of Kiddush; Dan Seid & JLC School Board on “Gevaldik After Megillah Reading Party”; Rachel & Jim Guinsburg’s 50th Anniversary; Sheldon Lazarowitz’s 80th Birthday; Jason & Matthew Goldberg and Will Kleyman & Zachary Weis-Damm Becoming Eagle Scouts; Dr. Larry Mack’s Installation as President of CBS-BD; Steve Lander’s being a Mensch MAZEL TOV TO Dayna & Jason Greenberg on The Bat Mitzvah of Their Daughter Sophie; Pennee & Edward Kavanaugh on The Bar Mitzvah of Their Son Dennis; Sheryl & Bart Lilienthal on The Birth of Their GrandsonHelen & Albert Murray IN MEMORY OF Her Father, Abraham Goffe; His Father, Joseph FishbergJulie & Ramon Musiker IN MEMORY OF Family MembersEthel & Ed Oppenheimer IN MEMORY OF Lisa Mack’s Father IN HONOR OF Wedding of Lisa & Larry Mack’s Daughter Gabby to Alon; Dr. Larry Mack Becoming President; Michele & Dr. Morrison’s 50th Wedding Anniversary; Dr. Morrison’s Bar Mitzvah; Rachel & Jim Guinsburg’s 50th Anniversary; Elisa Matas Skolnick’s “Women of Achievement” Award THANK YOU TO Rabbi Diamond Ellen Osher IN MEMORY OF Grandfather, Aaron OsherowitzHelene & Robert Parsons IN MEMORY OF Aaron Weinstein, Father of Donna Redler; Daniel Bernstein, Father, of Lisa MackCharlotte Pliner IN MEMORY OF Father, Sol Stierman; Husband, Charles Pliner; Mother-In-Law, Henrietta Pliner Helene Pliner IN MEMORY OF Father, Charles Pliner

Clare Powitz IN MEMORY OF Father, Abraham Fier; Janet Dobkins; Family Members IN HONOR OF Brooke Friedman’s Bat MitzvahEvelyne Midler Pretino IN MEMORY OF Son, Mitchel Charles Peizer Alice Purus IN HONOR OF Jason & Matthew Becoming Eagle Scouts; Rachel & Jim Guinsburg’s 50th Anniversary Rhoda Ralph IN MEMORY OF Brother, Emanuel Goldmunz; Father, Bernhard GoldmunzHoward Recht IN MEMORY OF Father, Murray RechtConnie & Ira Salwen IN MEMORY OF Lisa Mack’s Father Daniel Bernstein Fredric Sanders IN HONOR OF Al Morrison’s Second Bar Mitzvah, & Al and Michele’s 50th AnniversarySheila & Bert Schneider IN MEMORY OF Her Sister, Roberta KoppelmanJack Schwartz IN MEMORY OF Wife, Elaine SchwartzElaine & Mike Serota & Family IN MEMORY OF Grandmother, Martha Hammer; Grandfather, Israel EllisJoan & Gerald Sidney IN MEMORY OF Family Members; Ellen Goldenberg, Daughter of Drs. Rene & David Goldenberg; Janet Dobkins SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Ed Oppenheimer; Jay Kaplan IN HONOR OF Rachel & Jim Guinsburg on Their 50th Anniversary: Michele & Alvin Morrison on Their 50th Anniversary Gloria Rosen-Silver IN MEMORY OF Chana & Cantor Matus RadziviloverEllis Simon IN MEMORY OF Father, Herbert SimonVivian Simon IN MEMORY OF Mother, Sadie Stein; Husband, Jack Simon; Mother-In-Law Hilda SimonKaren & Mark Skolnick IN MEMORY OF Daniel Bernstein, Lisa Mack’s Father; Ethel Skolnick


Thank You - Todah Rabah IN HONOR OF The Bat Mitzvah of Brooke Friedman; Francine & Bob Fish’s Grandson, Bradley Grant DONATIONMarjorie Smith IN MEMORY OF Mother, May Rosenbaum; Father, Nathan RosenbaumMuriel & Hy Smith IN MEMORY OF Her Brother, George Zuckerman; His Father, Harry Smith; Janet Dobkins IN HONOR OF The Birth of Our 2 New Great-Grandsons, Zackary Fox & Lee Dan Nissim Carol A. Stahl IN MEMORY OF Father, Max Lessner Elaine Strumwasser IN MEMORY OF Husband, Allen StrumwasserMindel Tilles IN MEMORY OF Sister, Clara D. Hecht; Mother, Bertha TillesNeil Uscier IN MEMORY OF Grandfather, Jacques UscierGloria & Dr. Franklin Turetz IN MEMORY OF His Father, Mendel TuretzRita & Leon Vilinsky IN MEMORY OF Family Members; His Father, Morris Vilinsky IN HONOR OF Rita’s Birthday; Leon’s Birthday Rita & Leon’s AnniversaryJanet & Elliot Winter IN MEMORY OF His Father, Joseph WinterThe Zeloof Family IN MEMORY OF Jerome Rosenthal; Lisa Mack’s Father SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Jay Kaplan MAZEL TOV TO Michele & Al Morrison Rabbi’s Fund Karen Roller & Andrew Edelstein IN HONOR OF The Bat Mitzvah of Our Daughter, Rachel EdelsteinMichael Gerber IN MEMORY OF Irving GerberClifford Glass TZEDAKAH SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Bob Scherer, HiYo Silver, Away!

Marla & Barry Goldberg TZEDAKAHClaire Gordon & family IN APPRECIATION of Rabbi Diamond & in Memory of Bruce GordonLinda & Robert Grossman IN HONOR OF Nanci Moskowitz’s BirthdayMarge & Sheldon Grossman IN RECOGNITION OF Jason & Matthew Goldberg Achieving The Honor of Eagle Scouts Rachel & Jim Guinsburg IN MEMORY OF Bruce Gordon SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Tracey Simon; Ed Oppenheimer IN HONOR OF Michele & Al Morrison’s 50th Wedding Anniversary & Al’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah Judy & Henry Hoenig IN APPRECIATION OF Rabbi DiamondDr. Carole Horowitz &Dr. Ronald Knoll and Family IN HONOR OF Dr. Alvin Morrison’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah & Michele & Alvin’s 50th AnniversaryBarbara & Jay Kaplan DONATIONJudith & Burt Kaufman IN MEMORY OF Judith’s Parents, Anne & Harry Steiner; Judith’s Brother, Paul Steiner Rose Kokkinos IN HONOR OF Michelle & Al Morrison’s 50th Wedding Anniversary; Al’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah Elaine Korosh IN MEMORY OF Family MembersBarbara Kotin MAZEL TOV TO Michele & Alvin MorrisonJill & Steve Lander IN MEMORY OF Janet Dobkins IN HONOR OF The Birth of Muriel & Hy Smith’s 2 Great-GrandsonsCarol & Andrew Levy IN MEMORY OF Daniel Bernstein, Lisa Mack’s FatherLawrence Levy IN MEMORY OF Morton J. Levy; Shirley S.G. Levy; Dr. Abraham Goldstein; Jean Goldstein; Dr. Arthur Goldstein; Aurelia K.Goldstein; David N. Levy; Ida J.B. Levy; Fannie Z. G. Levy; Fannie Z. G. Levy; Leonard H. Levy; Thelma A. S. Levy; Hannah L. Tannenbaum; Dr. Oscar Tannenbaum;


Baby Ida Jeanette Levy; Max Holtzman; Father’s Sister; Annie Keilson; Robert Reed; Donna Redler’s Father, Aaron Weinstein; Lisa Mack’s Father, Daniel Bernstein, IN HONOR OF Rabbi Diamond, for “All He Does” Sheryl & Bart Lilienthal IN MEMORY OF Her Parents, Florence & Irving Maslow IN HONOR OF Birth of Grandson Ethan Andrew to Dana & Sasi Elya Mindy & Neil Mangot IN HONOR OF Al Morrison’s Second Life Bar Mitzvah and Michele & Al’s Special Anniversary Marlene Masler IN MEMORY OF Bruce GordonHelen & Albert Murray IN MEMORY OF Janet DobkinsHelene & Robert Parsons IN MEMORY OF Our Son, Wesley Steven Parsons; Joan Sidney’s Sister IN HONOR OF Our Daughter, Carrie Moffett’s Birthday; Jay Abrahams’ “Special Birthday”Judy & Harold Perlman IN MEMORY OF Her Mother, Florence Salenson; His Father, Jacob Perlman; His Brother, Robert Perlman; Myrna Broadman’s Sister, Hilma Zukoff; Family Members Rhoda Ralph & Grandson, Ethan Alkow THANK YOU TO Rabbi Diamond for His KindnessJane & Bob Scherer IN MEMORY OF Lisa Mack’s Father, Daniel Bernstein; Janet Dobkins SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Sandy Lazarowitz; Jay Kaplan; Nanci Moskowitz IN HONOR OF Keith Friedman’s Recognition at UJA Breakfast; Brooke Friedman’s Bat Mitzvah; Birth of Sheryl & Bart Lilienthal’s Grandson IN APPRECIATION OF Rabbi Diamond, Richard Perlbinder, & Congregation B’nai Sholom/Beth David for all the Get Well Wishes During Bob’s HospitalizationJoan & Gerald Sidney IN MEMORY OF Lisa Mack’s Father, Daniel Bernstein SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Bob Scherer IN HONOR OF Birth of Muriel & Hy Smith’s Two Great-Grandsons; Connie Salwen’s Special Birthday

Thank You - Todah RabahFaith & James Varley IN HONOR OF Brooke Friedman’s Bat Mitzvah Hebrew School Fund Jean & Gary Cohen IN MEMORY OF Her Mother, Mildred CooksJanet & Joe Dobkins IN HONOR OF The Birth of Muriel & Hy Smith’s Great-Grand-Sons Zachary & Lee DanSandy & Dr. Steven Friedman IN MEMORY OF Daniel Bernstein, Father of Lisa Mack; Janet Dobkins IN HONOR OF Bat Mitzvah of Bonnie Friedman’s Daughter, Brooke; Elisa Matas Skolnick being chosen Our Sisterhood’s Woman of Achievement; Rachel & Jim Guinsburg’s 50th Anniversary; Michele & Al Morrison’s 50th Anniversary & Al’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah; Nanci Moskowitz’s Presidency & Devotion to Cong, B’nai Sholom Beth David; Dr. Larry Mack & His Upcoming Term as President MAZEL TOV TO Lisa & Larry Mack on the Marriage of Their Daughter Gabby to Alon; Sheryl & Bart Lilienthal on the Birth of Grandson EthanConnie & Ira Salwen IN MEMORY OF Janet Dobkins; Bruce Gordon IN HONOR OF Brooke Friedman’s Bat Mitzvah; Elisa Matas Skolnick being given the Well Deserved Honor of Sisterhood Woman of Achievement; Rachel & Jim Guinsburg’s 50th Anniversary; Michelle & Al Morrison’s 50th Anniversary; Al’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah

Memorial Fund Lynn & Jay Abrahams IN MEMORY OF Jay’s Grandmother, Jean Josephson; Aaron Weinstein, Donna Redler’s Father; Daniel Bernstein, Lisa Mack’s Father Prayer Book Fund Rochelle & Steven Borman IN HONOR OF Dr. Alvin Morrison’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah

Simcha Fund Lynn & Jay Abrahams IN HONOR OF Birth of Muriel & Hy Smith’s Great-Grandson; Dr. Al Morrison’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah; Michele & Dr. Al Morrison’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Virgina & Marvin Meyers IN HONOR OF Granddaughter, Eliza Rose Materre

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND: Maintains, repairs improvements to the building and property.

GENERAL FUND: Used for Temple upkeep & bill payment, i.e., electric, water, cleaning, maintenance.

HEBREW SCHOOL FUND: Learning Center salaries, books and supplies.

KIDDUSH FUND: Subsidizes cost of the kiddush for Shabbat & holidays

MEMORIAL FUND: “In Memory” for a Yahrtzeit.

PRAYER BOOK FUND: Used to replace/resupply/repair books. Contact Temple office for cost.

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND: Gifted to Rabbi to use for those in need and supports Youth Group activities.

ROUTTENBERG LIBRARY FUND: Replacement and purchase of books.

SIMCHA FUND: Subsidizes Simcha Shabbat Kiddush.

TEMPLE TORAH FUND: Used to clean and maintain torah scrolls.

YOUTH GROUP FUND: Used for youth group activities.

OTHER DONATION OPPORTUNITIES CEMETERY PLOT: Inquire of President.

ESTATE CONTRIBUTION: Inquire of President.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Dinner Dance, Auction, Casino Night, Special Events.

HIGH HOLY DAY TICKETS FOR FAMILY/FRIENDS AND KOL NIDRE PLEDGE: Separate gifting, per committee.

MEMORIAL PLAQUE: Nameplate and light added to memorial plaque.

SANCTUARY SEATS: $360/per (payable $120 per year) plus annual maintenance.

SCRIPS PROGRAM: A gift credit card used to purchase merchandise from major retailers. The temple realizes a

small percentage of your total shopping as a donation. Retailers include Target, Wal-‐Mart, Amazon.com, King

Kullen, Stop & Shop, Waldbaum’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s and more.

TEMPLE BRICKS: Memorialize a loved one or celebrate a simcha with a personalized brick imbedded in the

walk before the front steps on Hempstead Avenue). $200 each.

TREE OF LIFE: Purchases leaves on the tree on the lobby wall to memorialize a loved one or celebrate a

simcha. $200 each. Used for General Funds. 2/5/16

JEWISH LEARNING CENTER CALENDAR 2017-2018 (5778)

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JANUARY2018S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31

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2-ScoutSabbath11-FamilyEdProgramJerusalem(4-5)16–25President’sWeekNOJLC28-MegillahReadingandPurimCelebrationStudentDays:5

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CBS/BD www.bnaisholom.com Page 9Sept/Oct

The Jewish Learning Center Plans Exciting YearBy Dan Seid, Principal, and Alyse Goodstein, Board of Education

The JLC is back and booming for the fall of 2017! Principal Dan and the teachers have prepared a comprehensive, en-riching and exciting academic calendar filled with tremendous learning opportunities for both students and their families. We will kick off the family events with a Back-to-School Parent Open House on Sunday September 17. Some high-lights of this year’s schedule include a special joint program in October with Sisterhood where we will host the daughter of Holocaust survivors and hear about Jewish life and dance during and after the Holocaust. This engaging program will focus not on the tragedy of the Holocaust, but rather the lessons about life we have learned. Also planned is a fun and comprehensive Junior Congregation program led by Principal Dan designed to foster a knowledge of ritual and prayer for our youngsters, beginning with High Holy Day children’s services, babysitting and an interactive Kids Kol Nidre service on Yom Kippur evening. See JLC Calendar on the other side of this page. We have over 50 children enrolled for September, but, as always, if you know of a family looking for a synagogue and Hebrew School to call home, please refer them to Principal Dan at 516-286-8308 or [email protected].

The JLC has been busy, not just in terms of educating students with Judaic academics to get them ready for their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, but also in the Jewish tradition of Chessed and Tikkun Olam. The ladies in our 6th and 7th grade classes participated in a pilot program with the Jewish Education Program based on Long Island and were instructed in a Bat Mitzvah Project class. The students met for an hour and a half every Sunday morning and discussed Jewish Women’s issues in the 21st century. Classes were taught by volunteer teachers from the Jewish Education Program and resulted in their culmination project where our JLC ladies planned and implemented a carnival for students who have cancer. The Carnival took place at HAFTR Elementary School in Lawrence in May. Principal Dan, the students of the JLC and the JEP leaders enjoyed doing community service for the Bat Mitzvah Project program. This program will continue in September 2017 for upcoming Bat Mitzvot ladies.

Bat Mitzvah Carnival ProjectBy Dan Seid, Principal

Bat Mitzvah Students during the Carnival. Counter clockwise starting in the upper left: Michelle Winderman, Sophie Greenberg, Leah Fridman, Lilly Knobel and Gabrielle Fine.

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Mah-Jongg Game Night Fundraiser a SuccessBy Alyse Goodstein

July 25th Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David held a joint fundraiser with Bethany House, a group of residential options for women and children struggling with homelessness on Long Island. A light Chinese style buffet, augmented with wine, was the prelude to a night of fun, laughter, raffles and lots of Mah-Jongg. About 70 people enjoyed the evening.

Nanci Moskowitz IN MEMORY OF Bruce Gordon SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Ed Oppenheimer IN HONOR OF Robert Grossman’s Birthday; Dr. Larry Mack’s Birthday & Becoming President

Tree of Life Ellen & Martin Levine IN MEMORY OF Helen & George Levine

Simcha Shabbat Simcha Donations by the Following Congregants:Debra and Ryan LevineSheila KendalAlice PurusJudith and Harold PerlmanJudy and Martin GreenbergFlorence LubitzLynn and Jay AbrahamsJoan Sidney and Gerald SidneySampson EngorenSheryl and Bart LilienthalMuriel and Herman Smith Julie and Ray MusikarBeth LipskyCece and Jack FriedmanMarge and Sheldon GrossmanClare PowitzNanci MoskowitzRachel and Jim GuinsburgTracey and Ellis SimonHelen and Al MurrayRita and Leon VilinskyVirginia and Marvin MeyersLinda and Bob GrossmanIsabelle and Heidi ReinharzRuth Kumins


We CareBy Rachel Guinsburg

SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:• JayKaplan• SheldonLazarowitz• EdwardOppenheimer

OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO:• JosephDobkinsonthelossofhisbelovedwifeandourdedicatedvolunteer,Janet• ClaireGordon,aninvaluablevolunteerinCBS-BD’soffice,onthelossofherhusbandandourcongregant,Bruce• MarcyandAaronLevittonthelossofMarcy’sbelovedhusbandandAaron’slovingfather,Edward• LisaandLarryMackonthelossofLisa’sfather,DanielBernstein• DonnaRedleronthelossofherfather,AaronWeinsteinA HEARTY MAZEL TOV TO:• IreneandEugeneFridmanonthemarriageoftheirsonLevtoIrena• TheGreenbergFamilyontheoccasionofSophie’sBatMitzvah• PearlandJeffGreenfieldandLorraineGreenfieldonthebirthoftheirgrandsonandgreatgrandson,Miles• RuthKuminsonthebirthofhergreatgrandchild• SherylandBartLilianthalonthebirthoftheirgrandson• ClarePowitzonthebirthoftwogreatgrandchildren• DonnaRedleronthebirthofhergrandson

OUR HEARTFELT GRATITUDEMy family and I thank the members of our Congregation for their overwhelming outpouring

of love, kindness, prayers and support during this most difficult time.Claire Gordon and Family

New Year . . . New Treasures at Our Judaica ShopBy Alyse Goodstein

The holidays are almost here! Need a new addition for your holiday table? Invited to dinner and need to bring a little something? Have a simcha coming? Check out Sisterhood’s Judaica Shop! We hope our shop is your first stop for all your Judaica and gift needs. And, we will beautifully giftwrap your selection free of charge! We offer personalized kippahs, ketubahs, baby-naming certificates, tallitot, Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts and more, all at competitive prices. We also offer a wide selection of Mah Jongg-themed gifts, jewelry, AHAVA skin care products and more!! If you see something, either online or at another Judaica shop, call us - we can usually get the same item for you and you can feel good about your purchase because you are support-ing your synagogue’s Sisterhood. With the High Holy Days approaching, why not pick up a new honey pot or holiday baby bib! How about a ram’s horn shofar or apple plate? Come check out our great selection! And, if you mention this article, save $10 off your minimum $50 purchase or $20 off your $100 minimum purchase. (In stock items only - no custom orders for this promotion). The shop can always be opened for you Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Just stop in the Temple office if you would like to see something or make a purchase. You can also make an appointment by calling Alyce Goodstein at 643-2580 or sending an email to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you and Happy New Year! Remember, the first night of Rosh Hashana is September 20th so shop NOW!

• ClarePowitz• BobScherer• TraceySimon

Thank you very muchto all of my fellow congregants who made special donations to Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David on my behalf following my “surprise” episode at the Israeli Day Parade on June 4th. A special yascher koach to Hillary Beyer who hung out with me at the hospital and to Steve Lander who waited patiently until I was admitted. Nanci Moskowitz

50th Wedding AnniversaryThanks so much to our friends at CBS-BD for contributions made in honor of our 50th wedding anniversary. We are blessed to be a part of a very special Temple family.

Rachel and Jim Guinsburg


What is Sisterhood?By Maxine Geller, Sisterhood President

We are women of all ages, in all stages of life, who come together to make meaningful new friendships in a relaxed social environment. From a combination of our membership dues and our main fundraising events, including New Year’s Greetings, Purim Bags and sales from our Judaica Shop, we are able to implement programs and contribute to our Synagogue’s wish list. Year-to-year, Sisterhood funds Jewish Learning Center programs, gifts for students who become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Mitzvah meals for congregants with serious illness or bereavement, and packages by the College Commission sent to our students. We also support the Jewish Theological Seminary through Torah Fund, financially support the maintenance of our cardiac defibrillator and oxygen tank and we have begun financial support for Chai Lights, our Synagogue newsletter.BE A PART OF OUR AMAZING SISTERHOOD! 2017-2018 dues are just $40. Whether you come to meetings, attend programs, help us plan events/fundraisers, or just pay your dues,YOU are choosing to support Sisterhood and all we do.Your level of participation is up to you, but please remember that a dynamic, warm and welcoming group of women await you. Join and experience first-hand how much FUN you can have with Sisterhood. Wishing all a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Upcoming Sisterhood Events Book Club, Knitting Club and Yiddish Club will resume in the fall. Tuesday night Mah-Jongg will begin for new participants on Sept. 5. Cost $25/year.Interested in participating in an Israeli Dancing Class on Monday evenings at Temple Hillel in Valley Steam? Beginners are welcome. Beginners class is 6:30-7:15pm. Experienced dance begins at 7:15pm. Cost is $9 per session. Call Roberta, the instructor, to register and for more information: 516-981-8447. Sunday, September 24 10AM at Congregation CBS-BD. Free Screening of In Our Backyard, a film by Danielle Rose. This program is sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women. For more information call 569-3660. Tuesday, October 10 7-9PM Tasting Event at VINES & BRANCHES. $18 payable to Sisterhood CBS-BD. Includes one free glass of wine. RSVP info to follow. Sunday, Oct. 22 2PM FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, at the Bellmore Playhouse. Tickets: Adult, $18; Child 14 and younger: $15. Make checks payable to: Sisterhood CBS-BD. Reserve your tickets today. Call or text Maxine, 516-647-0728. Sunday, October 29 10:30-11:30 Sisterhood is sponsoring a JLC program facilitated by Evelyn Summer whose mother was Hannah Kroner, Holocaust survivor. Details will be forthcoming. Wednesday, Nov. 1 7:30PM THE GREAT CHALLAH BAKE at the Sands-Atlantic Beach. We are sponsoring a table. Details as to cost and car-pools are forthcoming.

!2017-2018 SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP DUES FORM

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South Shore Chai Grads and Eagle Scouts By Barry Goldberg

On Monday, May 15th, South Shore Chai – the successor to the Hebrew High School – held its graduation ceremony at Beth Shalom Oceanside Jewish Center. Six graduates, their proud families, Rabbis Diamond and Greenspan, several well-wishers and B’nai Sholom-Beth David’s President Nanci Moskowitz were in attendance at this festive occasion. Three of the graduates are from Congregation B’nai Sholom Beth David (CBS-BD): Matthew Goldberg,William Kleyman and Zachary Weis-Damm. All three of these young men had their Bar Mitzvahs at CBS-BD and are graduates of the Jewish Learning Center. Especially noteworthy is that this is the largest contingent of CBS-BD graduates from the Hebrew High School in over a decade. Coincidentally, all three of these young men are Eagle Scouts and had their Eagle Scout Court of Honor on June 25th at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre. (Matt Goldberg’s brother, Jason – also a graduate of the Hebrew High School and finishing his second year at Binghamton University-also had his Court of Honor the same day.) The South Shore Chai meets once a week at CBS-BD and the format this past year consisted of a team-taught class with Rabbis Diamond and Greenspan. The classes involve lively discussions of Jewish issues. This past year there was a five-session interactive role-playing section led by two expert facilitators from the ADL. They provided the students with skills needed to deal with anti-Semitic and BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement issues they could face in college. In addition to the discussion and debate, dinner was served and as Rabbi Greenspan noted at the graduation, that of all the Hebrew high schools in Nassau County, this one has the best food! Any Jewish youth between the age of 13 and 18 is welcome to join the South Shore Chai. There is no homework and the classes are not sequential, meaning you can join at any time. Please call Rabbi Diamond for more details.

South Shore Chai Grads from Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David (L-R): Matthew Goldberg, Rabbi Diamond, Zachary Weis-Damm, William Kleyman, Rabbi Greenspan.

Eagle Scout Court of Honor June 25, 2017 (L to R): Jason G. Goldberg, Laurence H. Plonsky, Charles J. Gillett, Scoutmaster James Plonsky, Michael R. Maher, Councilman Anthony D ’Esposito, Kenneth R. Kimmons, Matthew S. Goldberg and RVC Mayor Francis X. Murray. RVC Trustee Edward Oppenheimer is in the second row. Not shown are William Kleyman and Zachary Weis-Damm.


Wishing Everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!Sisterhood 2017 - 5778

Gary Bergman Fran & Rabbi Howard Diamond & Family Cece & Jack Friedman & Family Sandy, Steve, Michele & Joshua Friedman Maxine & Alan Geller Linda & Bob Grossman Rachel & Jim GuinsburgNancy & Barry Hochhauser & Family

Barbara & Jay Kaplan Ilene & Gary Knobel & Family Jill & Steve Lander Sheryl & Bart Lilienthal Florence LubitzLisa & Larry Mack & Family Nanci MoskowitzHelen & Albert Murray

Ethel & Ed Oppenheimer & FamilyClare PowitzAlice PurusConnie & Ira Salwen & FamilyJane & Bob SchererJoan & Gerald SidneyMuriel & Hy SmithBernice & Howard Stein

Torah Fund By Sandy Friedman & Connie Salwen,

Torah Fund Committee

What Makes You Tick

Donations to Torah Fund enable us to support the men and women studying at the Jewish Theological Seminary as they educate our future leaders. A donation of $180.00 entitles you to a lovely pin which shows your support. For a small donation we have cards available for every occasion. What a great way to give to Torah Fund and share with loved ones and friends. We will be receiving the new pins prior to Rosh Hashanah. Contact us to reserve a pin, and to ask about donations, cards or any questions regarding Torah Fund. Thank you for your support! Sandy Friedman: [email protected] Connie Salwen: [email protected]

Sponsored by the Sisterhood, Nili Couzens (top) brought her motivational “What Makes You Tick?” presentation to Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David the evening of June 28th. Ms. Couzens energized and challenged the rapt audience to make changes based on three personality traits. A buffet dinner was served.

Tasting Event Oct. 10 Sisterhood is holding an event at newly opened Vines & Branches, an olive oil-balsamic vinegars tasting room. Taste premium and kosher extra virgin olive oils and vinegars while enjoying a glass of wine. Save 10% on purchases made at the event. Space is limited, RSVP.

Vines & Branches80 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre

October 10 - 7-9pm $18/person.

Contact Alyce Goodstein at [email protected] or call 516-643-2580.

Sisterhood welcomes Grace Schessler (center), President of Women’s League of Conservative Judaism - BQLI region, Lisa Mack and Gale Greenberg (at right).

CONGREGATION B’NAI SHOLOM-BETH DAVID100 Hempstead Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570-2828

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. Postage

P A I DPermit No. 318

Rockville Centre, NY

KIDS IN COLLEGE OR MILITARY By Barry Goldberg, College Commission

Chai Lights Staff

Editor: Barbara Kaplan

Associate Editor:Rachel Guinsburg

Contributing Editors:Terri Glass, M.D.

Claire GordonBeverly KroskyHelene Parsons

Alice PurusConnie Salwen

Ellis Simon

Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David wants to keep in touch with the children of our members who are attending college or who are serving in our armed services. Bob Seletsky, Judith Perlman, Barbara Barchat, Joe Cohn and Barry Goldberg are members of the College Commission. We need your help to reconfirm and to add new contact information for our Congregation’s young adults in college or in the military. During the school year, Sisterhood together with the College Commission, will send packages and updates to these young adults. Additionally, this listing will give Rabbi Diamond an opportunity to reach out and connect with our temple’s youth. Please take a few moments to complete the information below and send it to the office to the attention of the College Commission. Or fax it to the office at 516-678-3323 or send it by email to [email protected]. If you prefer email it to Barry Goldberg at [email protected]. Even if your child was on the list last year, please resubmit as we need to confirm the information. If you wish to join the College Commission or have ideas for programs, please feel free to speak with any of the members of the College Commission.

!Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

College or Military Branch: ___________________________________________________________________________

Year in School as of September 2017 (i.e. freshman) ________________________________________________________

Mailing Address for package: _________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name and Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

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