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

Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative JudaismVOL. 1 NO. 4 5776November/December 2015

Temple FirstBy Larry Mack

With the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur holidays behind us, we are quickly approaching the end of our fiscal year. I cannot tell you how happy I am with the response of our congre-gants over the last few months. I am very proud of our members who have “dug a little more deeply” and increased their donations this year. We have already exceeded our overall dona-tions for last year as of this writing, and the Kol Nidre Pledges have already surpassed that of last year; both generous donations and pledges continue to arrive at the Temple daily. The Temple’s financial status is more positive for the current year, and we are anticipating a brighter 2016, providing we continue to “KEEP TEMPLE FIRST”. The major repair to the roof and parking lot are complete, and the restroom renovations have begun. On behalf of the Temple Leadership, please accept my most heartfelt thanks for all you have done to help the Temple regain its financial footing. When I spoke at our quarterly meet-ing so many months ago I never expected the enormity of support from our members. It shows that our members love, respect, and greatly desire that our Temple continues to serve our Jew-ish community. Remember to gift Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David for all of your life cycle events. It is this strong continued financial support that will keep our doors open for generations to come. REMEMBER, KEEP “TEMPLE FIRST!!!”

LIGHTS, NO CAMERAS PLEASE, DAVENING!By Nanci Moskowitz, Ritual Committee Chairperson

You walk into a theater on Broadway (or anywhere else) and the show begins; scenery, costumes, music, acting, dancing. By magic! By magic? No! Lots and lots of people have helped to make this production possible: carpenters, electricians, seam-stresses, musicians, actors and dancers. You walk into shul and services begin; Rabbi, Cantor, choir, Torah readers, gabbaim. By magic? Certainly not. What about the behind-the-scenes action? Honors and pesichas have to be assigned, tickets mailed, Torah covers and ark curtains changed, High Holy Day prayer books and memorial books must be distributed, five hundred chairs set up. The silver has to be pol-ished, the choir rehearsed, the rabbi has to perfect his speech, and the Torah readers have to be prepared for their readings. Maftir is practiced and the flowers ordered. Many of these tasks are carried out by our dedicated volunteers. Then, as if by magic, the service begins. It must be inspiring and yet not dull. Additionally, it must proceed smoothly so that the art of davening is not interrupted by our petty thoughts. We can all say a hearty Yasher Koach to Rabbi Diamond, Cantor Mendelson, the choir, ably conducted by Hillary Beyer, Richard Perlbinder and all of our Torah and Haftorah readers, the High Holy Day Committee, our ushers, security guards, Dan Seid, our Jewish Learning Center Director, our office and custodial staff members. All of these people worked to ensure that our services seem like effortless magic. THANK YOU! YASHER KOACH! TODAH RABAH! AND A SWEET NEW YEAR TO ALL!

CongregationB’nai Sholom-Beth David100 Hempstead Avenue

Rockville Centre NY 11570www.bnaisholom.org

Temple PresidentKeith Friedman

Temple Office516-764-4100

[email protected]

Rabbi Howard DiamondCantor Daniel Mendelson

Ritual DirectorRichard Perlbinder

Educational DirectorDan Seid

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Long-Time Bookkeeper RetiresBy Rachel Guinsburg

Margaret Richards has retired from her po-sition as Bookkeeper at Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David following twenty-nine years of dedicated ser-vice to our synagogue. During these years, Margaret worked with different rabbis, can-

tors, office, facility and learning center staff, presidents, board members and congregants. Her loyalty and devo-tion to our congregation has guided us through difficult and joyous times. We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you very much for all Margaret has done during her long career with our temple. We pray that Margaret and her entire family remain in good health and continue to go from strength to strength, enjoying many happy years of retirement and spending well-deserved time with family and friends.

Message from the RabbiBy Rabbi Howard Diamond

Let’s look back on this past year. As individuals, all of us have had some good things happen; all of us have had some not-so-good things happen. All of us have done some things that bring us closer to G-d (mitzvos); all of us have done some things that have distanced us from G-d (sins.) As a community, I look back and reflect on some truly wonderful events: the Hanukah celebration, community Pesach Seders, the college student Shabbat dinner, and Pu-rim. Of course, we’ve had some truly sad events: deaths, people moving to Florida, etc. All of us have great hopes for this coming year…as individuals, as families, as a commu-nity, and, of course, for Klal Yisroel. As we resolve to dedicate ourselves this holiday season (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Succot and Simchas Torah) to embrace the mitzvos and using those mitzvos as tools to-ward getting closer to G-d (more spiritual) then, not only will this coming year be one of good health, prosperity and success, but, in fact, all of the ominous clouds gathering around our home – Israel – will miraculously vanish. Let me take this opportunity to wish all of you, from my family to you and yours, Shana Tova. A Good Year for Health, Prosperity and Happiness.

Honoring Our Deceased Loved OnesBy Steven I. Friedman, Cemetery Committee Chairman

This year’s High Holy Day season is now a fond memory and our thoughts and prayers include mem-ories of our deceased parents and other family members and friends. We traditionally visit the graves of our dearly departed during this season to remember and honor those who are no longer with us. As the Chairman of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David’s Cemetery Committee, I wish to re-mind all congregants that the responsibility of maintaining Family Plots and Individual Graves at all our cemetery facilities rests with individual families and not the synagogue itself. The synagogue maintains all the common walkways and entrances to our dedicated sections at Mon-tefiore Cemetery in Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY, and the New Montefiore and Wellwood Cemeter-ies in West Babylon, NY. When the two congregations merged several years ago we adopted the Constitution of Temple B’nai Sholom as our guiding document. Congregation Beth David had a perquisite that included maintenance of all the graves, paid for by the synagogue, that was then billed to the individual families. This practice is no longer in effect. Therefore, please make all the necessary arrangements for grave maintenance with the cemeteries themselves, i.e. perpetual or seasonal care. In the alternative, you can individually tend to the graves yourselves. Here are the telephone numbers of the cemeteries so that appropriate arrangements can be made:Montefiore Cemetery, Springfield Gardens, NY - 718-528-1700; New Montefiore Cemetery, West Babylon, NY - 631-249-7000; Wellwood Cem-etery, West Babylon, NY - 631-249-2530. As always, a grave will be available to members in good standing during your time of need. However, you can purchase graves, in a location of your choosing, at this time, as well. Graves cost $1,000 apiece, and purchase can be arranged through the Temple office.


Thank You - Todah Rabah

“The High Holiday prayers state that God has inscribed a judgment against all who have sinned, but teshuvah (repentance), tefilah (prayer) and tzedakah can reverse the decree. Tzedakah is a good deed that is made in partnership with God. Accord-ing to Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), the word tzedakah comes from the word tzedek, which means righteous…Kabbalists explain that tzedakah is a partnership between the righteous and God, acts of tzedakah are permeated with God’s goodness, and giving tzedakah can make the world a better place.” (From Tzedakah: More Than Charity by Lisa Katz at www.judiasm.about.com/cd/beliefsa/tzedakah_what.htm). We acknowledge, and thank you for, the many recent donations made to the funds of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David.

General FundDorothy Abrams IN MEMORY OF - Mother Esther Abrams Lynn & Jay Abrahams IN HONOR OF - Claire & Bruce Gordon’s 50th Anniversary IN MEMORY OF - Family Members Cary Adler IN MEMORY OF - Family Members & Friends IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond’s Kindness

Jay Adler IN MEMORY OF - Brother Lee Adler

Dan Bernstein IN MEMORY OF - Lisa Mack’s Parents Dr. & Mrs. Ira Casson IN MEMORY OF - Son Benjamin Scott Casson

Ruth Cohen IN MEMORY OF - Sister Bernice Levine; Father-In -Law Michael Cohen

Janet & Joe Dobkins MAZEL TOV TO - Maxine & Allen Geller on Birth of their New Grandchild; - Francine & Bob Fish on Birth of their New Grandchild; - Claire & Bruce Gordon on Birth of their New Grandchild; - Rachel Guinsberg on Chassan Torah; - Barbara Kaplan on Chassan Bereshis; - Sheldon Lazarowitz on Chassan Maftir SPEEDY RECOVERY - Jane Scherer; Jill Lander; Barbara Salwen; Keith Friedman IN HONOR OF - Helen & Al Murray’s 65th Anniversary Lila & Sampson Engoren IN MEMORY OF - Husband & Father Raphael Kalkstein IN HONOR OF - Judy & Harold Perlman’s Anniversary

SPEEDY RECOVERY - Keith Friedman; Ann Sion (Mi She Berach)

Eva Falk IN MEMORY OF - Mother Barbara Klima Alan Feldman IN MEMORY OF - Mother Minnie Feldman Raymond Fishler IN MEMORY OF - David Salwen Dana Friedman IN MEMORY OF - Father Morris Levine Renee & Clifford Glass IN MEMORY OF - Husband & Father Jack H. Glass; - Parents & Grandparents - Chaim & Henni Wilder; - Father; Mother-In-Law; - Grandparents Chaim & Perla Glass SPEEDY RECOVERY - Jane Scherer; Marvin Meyers

Anita Goldfeder IN MEMORY OF - Brother Maxwell Frischer Svetlana Y. Gomelsky IN MEMORY OF - Family Members Kenneth Green IN MEMORY OF - Mother Naomi Lampert Green Lorraine & Jeffrey Greenfield & Jane Raisfeld IN MEMORY OF - Shirley Melniker Linda Grossman IN MEMORY OF - Grandmother Anna Pekarsky Rachel & Jim Guinsberg IN MEMORY OF - Renee Glass’ Sister Ann Schmeebaum SPEEDY RECOVERY - Jane Scherer; Bob Mintzer



Aileen Herbstman IN MEMORY OF - Grandmother Ethel Kantrowitz

Nancy & Barry Hochhauser IN HONOR OF – Rachel Guinsburg, Barbara Kaplan, & Sheldon Lazarowitz - Simchat Torah Honorees Glenda Kaplan IN MEMORY OF - Mother Selma Held for her 98th Birthday; - Father Milton Held; - Uncle Arnold Hecht

Barbara & Jay Kaplan IN HONOR OF - Our 50th Anniversary SPEEDY RECOVERY - Jane Scherer THANK YOU - Chai Lights Newsletter Committee for all their Work & Support Robert Keller IN MEMORY OF - Parents Barbara & Stanley Keller

Barbara Kotin IN MEMORY OF - Mother & Father Esther & Solomon Shapiro Martin Kulberg IN MEMORY OF - Mother Belle Kulberg Ruth Kumins IN MEMORY OF - Mother Bertha Lefkowitz Jerome Lampert IN MEMORY OF - Mother-In-Law Sylvia Kupperman

Dorothy Lass IN MEMORY OF - Father Benjamin Glass; - Husband Simon Lass Ellen & Martin Levine IN MEMORY OF - Lillian Tabas Sylvia Levine IN MEMORY OF - Father Nathan Eisenberg

Allan Luks IN MEMORY OF - Father Joseph Luks Harvey Marx IN MEMORY OF - Grandfather Friedrich Werthheim; Grandmother Bertha Werthheim

Meryl & Hy Meinster IN MEMORY OF – Mother Sadie Goldman Rhoda Meshover IN MEMORY OF - Mother Ida Silver Marvin Meyers IN MEMORY OF - Father Sol Meyers Vivian Mintzer IN MEMORY OF - Sister Zelda Ramon Musiker IN MEMORY OF - Father Joseph Musiker Ellen Osher IN MEMORY OF - Father Jack Osher; - Grandfather Julius Rudolf

Charlotte Pliner IN MEMORY OF - Father-In-Law Harry Pliner Alice Purus IN MEMORY OF - Mother Fannie Bolen - Husband Don Purus Audree & Irwin Reiss IN MEMORY OF - Family Members Miriam Roiter IN MEMORY OF - Family Members

Jill Rosenblum IN MEMORY OF - Husband Andrew Jane & Bob Scherer IN HONOR OF - Dear Friend Marian Fenster’s 100th Birthday

Sheila Schneider IN MEMORY OF - Father Jack Schoolsky Jack Schwartz IN MEMORY OF - Father Hyman Schwartz Michael Shenker IN MEMORY OF - Mother Flora Shenker Joan & Gerald Sidney IN MEMORY OF - Marilyn Olarsch; Al Lipsky



Vivian Simon IN MEMORY OF - Sister Lorraine Hy Smith IN MEMORY OF - Brother Max Smith Gloria Stark IN MEMORY OF - Husband Eugene Philip Tabas IN HONOR OF - Martin & Ellen Levine Amy Tanenbaum - Chrein IN MEMORY OF - Father Sidney Tanenbaum Mindy Tilles THANK YOU - For the Honor of Opening the Arc during Kol Nidre

Gloria & Franklin Turetz IN MEMORY OF - Mendel & Helen Turetz; Seymour Feil; Gertrude & Louis Feil; Edward Feil

Neil Uscier IN MEMORY OF - Mother Pauline Uscier Leon Vilinsky IN MEMORY OF - Mother Lena Vilinsky

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundLynn & Jay Abrahams IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond IN HONOR OF - Connie & Ira Salwen’s 40th Anniversary

Gary Bergman IN MEMORY OF - Grandfather Abraham Kranitz

Nancy & Andrew Cohen IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond

CeCe & Jack Friedman IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond

Maxine & Alan Geller IN MEMORY OF - William Durst

Marla & Barry Goldberg IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond

Beverly Krosky & Bernie Genzer IN MEMORY OF - David Salwen MAZEL TOV TO - Claire & Bruce Gordon on Birth of their New Grandson IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond

Renee & Clifford Glass IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond

Sandra & Sheldon Lazarowitz IN APPRECIATION OF – the honor of Chattan Maftir for Sheldon

Lawrence Levy IN MEMORY OF - Phillip Raider Father of Susan Heller; Morton J. Levy; Shirley S. G. Levy; Dr. Abraham Goldstein; Jean Goldstein; Dr. Arthur Goldstein; David N. Levy; Ida J.B. Levy; Fanny Z.G. Levy; Leonard H. Levy; Thelma S. Levy; Hannah L. Tannenbaum; Dr. Oscar Tannenbaum; Baby Ida J. Levy

Sheryl & Bart Lilienthal IN HONOR OF - Birth of our Granddaughter Abigail Brooke Levi IN APPRECIAION OF - Rabbi Diamond

Nanci Moskowitz IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond Judith & Harold Perlman IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond

Helene & Robert Parsons IN MEMORY OF - Helene’s Mother & Father Cecile Siskind & Sheldon Siskind

Jane & Bob Scherer IN MEMORY OF - Renee Glass’ Sister; Ben Casson MAZEL TOV TO - Claire & Bruce Gordon on Birth of their New Grandson IN HONOR OF - Barbara & Jay Kaplan’s 50th Anniversary; Judy & Harold Perlman’s 64th Anniversary; Helen & Al Murray’s 65th Anniversary; Margaret Richards Retirement SPEEDY RECOVERY - Barbara Salwen; Jill Lander



Karen Schoenberger IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond

Sheila & Bernie Slutsky IN MEMORY OF - Mother Roberta Goldwasser; Father Harry Slutsky

Rita & Leon Vilinsky IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond

Michelle Wolynski IN APPRECIATION OF - Rabbi Diamond

The Learning CenterSandy & Steven Friedman IN HONOR OF - Birth of Francine & Bob Fish’s Grandson Ian Joshua Fish; Sonia & Rabbi Schwartz’s Grandson Noah Schwartz; Ruth Kumin’s Great-Granddaughter Oona

Ellen Levine IN MEMORY OF - Lilian Tabas

Barbara & Jay Kaplan WELCOME - Dan Seid

Connie & Ira Salwen IN HONOR OF – Barbara Kaplan, Rachel Guinsburg, & Sheldon Lazarowitz on their well- deserved Simchat Torah honors

Simcha ShabbatJudy & Martin Greenberg IN HONOR OF - Sara & Ben’s Anniversary and Move to Pittsburgh; Darren’s 6th Birthday; Jane’s 17th Birthday

Capital ImprovementMilton Malkin IN MEMORY OF - Carolyne Malkin; Helen Kay

Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David is the exclu-sive South Shore venue for 92Y LIVE, a series of video programs from New York’s famed 92nd Street Y featur-ing discussions on a wide variety of topics with notable guests. Tickets are $10 per person for each program or four tickets for $36. Our November and December pro-grams deal with two things we all do - aging and eating – which should be of interest to all of us!

Sun, Nov 15, 2015, 10:00 a.m. (Join us for breakfast!)Living Well, Aging Well. Harold S. Kushner and Rachel Cowan with Peter J. Rubinstein

Harold Kushner, the author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, and 13 other landmark books, including a new title, Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned About Life, is joined by Rachel Cowan,

author of Wise Aging, for what is sure to be an inspiring and uplifting discus-sion about what it means to live a good life. Join these great thinkers as they discuss faith, life lessons, wise aging and other significant issues we should all be thinking about.

Sun, Dec 20, 2015, 8:15 p.m.Anthony Bourdain and Jacques Pépin: Home and Away Jacques Pépin is one of the world’s most revered chefs, and his upcoming book reveals his most cherished recipes for cook-ing at home. Anthony Bourdain is the gourmand gadfly whose hit show “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Un-known” takes viewers on food adven-

tures often as far from home as can be imagined. To-gether, they’ll tantalize our taste buds as Pépin celebrates his 80th birthday and the airing of his final PBS show, “Jacques Pépin: Heart & Soul.”

92nd Street Y Presentations By Ira Salwen


Goods & Services Auction Saturday December 5, 2015 Congregation Bʼnai Sholom-Beth David On December 5th our temple will hold a Goods & Services Auction. We are striving to make it a huge success that can only happen with your support. By making a merchandise, gift certificate or services donation, you will be making a tax-deductible contribution that will help our Congregation continue to grow. In addition, you will gain valuable exposure. Please complete the form below and return to the Temple office by November 15th and be part of this exciting night. Donation____________________________________________________ Estimated value__________________________ Sponsorship options ___Dinner Sponsor - $5000 ___Bar Sponsor - $3,600 ___Table Sponsor -$1,800 ___Chai Patron - $180 ___Double Chai Patron - $360 ___Other Your name___________________________________________________ Email Address___________________________Phone________________

Questions? Call 516-764-4100 and talk to Faith or Don

Return to Don Schiller at [email protected] Or mail to:

Congregation Bʼnai Sholom-Beth David 100 Hempstead Avenue, RVC NY 11570


We CareBy Rabbi Howard Diamond

Get Well Wishes to:• KeithFriedman• BarbaraSalwen• SyEntin• MarkSackstein• JillLander

Mazel Tovs to our B’nai Sholom-Beth David Family:• Judy andHaroldPerlman for their 64thwedding

anniversary• BarbaraandJayKaplanfortheir50thwedding

anniversary• HelenandAlMurrayontheir65thwedding

anniversary• BarbiandMichaelFrankontheBarMitzvahof

their son, David• CarolSchulzonthebirthofhergrandson,Rohat• MargaretRichardsonherretirement• OnReceivingSimchatTorahHonors: Rachel Guinsburg, Kallah Torah Barbara Kaplan, Kallah Bresheet Sheldon Lazarowitz, Chatan Torah

Please contact me, either by phone or email with any-thing to share in future editions of Chai Lights. Phone: 516-825-1002. Email [email protected]

Men’s Club NewsBy Ary Rosenbaum

The Men’s Club had a very successful Membership Breakfast on Sunday, September 27th. We would like to extend many thanks to our speaker, Rabbi Howard Dia-mond, for his engaging discussion. On Sunday, December 6th, the Men’s Club will be hosting a Jets-Giants viewing party in the Youth Lounge at 12:30 pm. The game will be shown on TV. There will be food, beverages, and contests. Admission is $25 per adult and $15 per child. In 2016, we look forward to an Islanders game as well as viewing parties for the Super Bowl and Wrestle-mania XXXII. Hope you’ll be joining us for these exciting events!

Welcome New MembersBy Ary Rosenbaum, Membership Chairperson

We would like to welcome the following new members who have joined the B’nai Sholom-Beth David family in the past few months:

Gayle Greenberg

Sima Mattes

Jill Smith

Hope and Brian Weisner

NCJW Evening Book Group Welcoming New Members

By CeCe Friedman

The South Shore Section of NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women) sponsors an evening book group that meets once a month. We have an excellent facilitator who is a retired professor of English/Women’s Studies and brings a world of knowledge to each discussion. At our first meeting of the Fall/Winter session we discussed Go Set a Watchman, with references to To Kill a Mockingbird, both by Harper Lee. The schedule for the next three meetings is:

Nov. 16 The Paying Guests, by Sarah Waters Dec. 7 Let Him Go, by Larry Watson Jan. 2016 My Notorious Life, by Kate Manning (date to be decided) We welcome new members who love to read worth-while and challenging books and discussing them with like-minded people. If interested, please contact Debby Chinman at [email protected] or call 678-4274.


A plaque in the synagogue lobby next to the coat check room memorializes five members of Temple B’nai Sholom who were victims of a great disaster. However, the plaque does not mention what brought such sorrow to the congregation and the entire Rockville Centre community. The “great disaster” was the worst wreck in the history of the Long Island Railroad. It occurred 65 years ago on the evening of Wednesday, November 22, 1950, the night before Thanksgiving, between Kew Gardens and Jamaica on the main line from Penn Station. That evening, the 6:09 train to Hempstead stalled when its air brakes locked and the engineer could not release them. The 6:13 train to Babylon, traveling on the same track at a high speed, slammed into the stopped train around 6:32 p.m., causing 78 fatalities and 363 injuries. The five members of the congregation killed in the accident were Michael Bloomberg, Joseph Ellner, Herbert Hyams, Abraham Shaefitz and Louis Stoloff. They were survived by their wives and ten children. Rockville Centre, as a whole, was especially hard hit by the disaster. Besides the five B’nai Sholom members, 14 other residents of the village lost their lives. In all, nearly one in four victims lived in Rockville Centre. Coming just eight months after another LIRR catastrophe occurred in Rockville Centre that claimed 32 lives, the community was devastated and outraged. In an editorial, the Rockville Centre News & Owl newspaper called the LIRR “the number one railroad killer in the nation.” The two accidents led to a number of reforms to improve LIRR safety and operations, culminating with its acquisition by New York State in 1966. Today, the date November 22 is remembered mainly for another tragedy that occurred 13 years later, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Remembering a Great DisasterBy Ellis Simon

Editor’s Note: Ever wonder about the artifacts you see in the Temple’s lobby? The Torah Scroll behind glass, the silver objects in the glass showcase, the plaque next to the cloakroom? Here’s our first attempt to research and write about them. If you have any information about these objects, please share with the Chai Lights staff and, in turn, we will share with the congregation.

B’nai Sholom-Beth David’s New Playground

On Wednesday October 7th, St. Mark’s nursery school, along with Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David, had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the unveiling of the new playground.

Mayor Murray of Rockville Centre and Rabbi Diamond both spoke. It was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed themselves.


Chanukah starts December 6th -will you be ready?

A large selection of gifts for Chanukah is available from our own Judaica Shop just off the Temple lobby. Shop for everything from mah jongg-themed gifts, jewelry, and AHAVA skin care products to personal-ized baby bibs, kippahs and tallitot at competitive prices. If you see something either on-line or at another Judaica ship, call us. We can usually get the same item, and you are supporting B’nai Sholom-Beth David’s Sisterhood. The shop is generally open on Sunday mornings during Hebrew School and can always be opened for you Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 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].

Remember the Judaica Shopfor Chanukah Gifts

JLC Hebrew School at Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David is rocking, rolling, and JAMMing into the 2015-2016 school year. This year we have restored and expanded our JAMM (Jewish Art, Music and Movement) program for 3-4 year olds. Children have begun an early childhood Jewish education with experienced early childhood educator Allyson Casden. Students have been engaged in experiential learning with a focus on project based learning to begin teaching them Aleph-Bet, Jewish Holidays, customs, and religion at an early age. Student and parent feedback from the program has been excep-tionally positive. Our Tel Aviv (7th Grade) students have been working with Mrs. Cener and Rabbi Diamond on a curriculum that teaches prayers, holidays, and customs with a focus on community service. Teens in this class will be engaged throughout the year with hands-on community service opportunities teaching them that there is more to being Jewish than ritual obligations. Jews have a required mitzvah of Tikkun Olam, or making the world a better place. Our teens in this class will be exposed to communities, organizations, and people that will engage them in real world opportunities to make the world a better place. Students and families from the Jerusalem class will be experiencing an unforgettable family program with educator extraordinaire Jill Kaplan on Sunday October 25, from 10:30-11:45. The Program is entitled Chayei Sarah, and will expose families to the life of one of our famous matriarchs. However, details to this program are top-secret. Be sure not to miss out on the fun and surprise of this family event.

Hebrew School is JAMMingBy Dan Seid, Jewish Learning Center Educational Director

Central Hebrew High School Bar-b-que a Success

By Ary Rosenbaum

On September 20th, Rabbi Diamond hosted a Barbecue for students of Central Hebrew High School that also included members of Oceanside Jewish Center. OJC Rabbi Mark Greenspan was in attendance. Dozens of students attended. There was music, great food, and an orientation about Central Hebrew School. Barry Goldberg did a fantastic job manning the grill and Chumi Diamond had a great hamburger recipe. Thanks to Rabbi Diamond and Rebbetzin Fran Diamond for their hospitality.

Winderman family at Central Hebrew High School BBQ


TORAH FUND is a campaign by Conservative Jew-ish Women to ensure our legacy for future generations by providing rabbis, cantors, educators, and administrators for day schools, among other endeavors. Your Torah Fund contribution strengthens and per-petuates Conservative/Masorti Judaism throughout the world. For a $180 donation to Torah Fund, you will receive this year’s Torah Fund pin, designed by Eytan Brandes, as OUR GIFT TO YOU in recognition of your generous support. Please call Maxine Geller, Torah Fund Chairwoman, at 516-379-7989 or e-mail [email protected] if you would like to donate.

Thank you to all who participated in this year’s High Holy Day greetings. Hope next year more of you will come on board.

Here is a checklist of things to do:

• SupportCBS-BDSisterhood.Mailyourdues($40)toLinda Schwartz, 488 Woodbridge Rd., RVC, NY 11570.

• Thursday,November5:CeramicPaintingatEarthArtin Long Beach. Watch for flyer.

• Monday,November16:JewishWomeninHistoryandBaking with Rebbetzin Fran continues.

• Wednesday,December2:SisterhoodPaid-UpMember-ship Dinner at Traditions, Lawrence. Watch for flyer.

• Sunday,December13:authorEllenMeisterwillbespeaking. Her novels include the Dorothy Parker series. Time to be announced.

• Watchforourfundraiser:JavaJoeGourmetCoffeeK-cups and Beans, Jamaican Me Crazy, Rainforest Caramel Crunch. Great gifts for the holidays.

Look forward to seeing you all.

Sisterhood NewsBy Co-Presidents

Ethel Oppenheimer and Caryn Morgenbesser

Taschlich at Hempstead Lake

Rabbi Diamond led a sizeable crowd of congregants across the foot-bridge that spans Peninsula Boulevard from North Village Avenue to Hemp-stead Lake State Park on Monday, Sep-tember 14th, the first day of Rosh Ha-shanah, to perform Taschlich, which is usually done next to a body of water. The goal of Tashlich, from the Hebrew word meaning “to cast”, is to throw both our sins, which can be represent-ed by bread crumbs, and Satan into the Heavenly sea. After the Tashlich prayer, clothes are shaken and pockets turned inside out as a tangible act to achieve the spiritual goal of shaking sins from our soul.

Torah Fund Supports Conservative Judaism

By Maxine Geller, Torah Fund Chairperson

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

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Shabbat Candle Lighting TimesNovember 6 4:28 p.m. November 13 4:21 p.m. November 20 4:15 p.m. November 27 4:12 p.m.

December 4 4:10 p.m.December 11 4:10 p.m. December 18 4:12 p.m. December 25 4:15 p.m.

Ongoing Mah Jongg - Tuesday Nights at 7:00 pm(Will resume after the holidays – mid October)

Rabbi Diamond’s Discussion Group - Wed. Nights at 8:15 pm

Daytime Book Club - Second Wednesday of the Month

Knitting Club - First Wednesday of the Month 2:00 pm (Call Florence Lubitz 569-5602 for information)

Looking AheadGoods & Services Auction ...........................................Dec. 5th

December 2015Sisterhood Paid-up Membership Dinner ....... Dec. 2Simcha Shabbat .................................................. Dec. 5……9:00 a.m.Goods and Services Auction ............................ Dec. 5 Giants vs Jets Football Viewing Party ............. Dec. 6……12:30 p.m. Chanukah Menorah Candle Lighting ............. Dec. 9 …....6:00 p.m. at Bnai Sholom-Beth DavidBoard of Trustees Meeting ............................... Dec. 9…….8:30 p.m.Sisterhood Book and Author Event ................ Dec. 13…...10:00 a.m.Bar Mitzvah, Michael Wies Damm ................. Dec. 19…....9:00 a.m.92nd Street “Y” .................................................. Dec. 20……8:15 p.m. Program: Anthony Bourdain and Jacques Pepin: Home and Away

November 2015Sisterhood Ceramic Painting ............................Nov. 5Bar Mitzvah, William Roiter .............................Nov. 7…..Twilight Svc.Board of Trustees Meeting ................................Nov. 11….8:30 p.m.B’nai Mitzvot, Skyler and Zachary Goldberg ..Nov. 14….9:00 a.m.92nd Street “Y” Program: Living Well and Aging Well .........Nov. 15…..10:00 a.m. (Admission includes breakfast)Sisterhood Jewish Women in History .............Nov. 16 & baking with Rebbetzin FranBar Mitzvah, Jeremy Newman ..........................Nov. 21….Twilight Svc.Bar Mitzvah, Daniel Silverman ........................Nov. 28…..9:00 a.m.

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