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Congregation B’nai Jeshurun of Staten Island
Bulletin award winner of the
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
September 2015 5775
Directory
Monthly Bulletin
Rabbi Samuel Kastel [email protected]
Cantor Mordechai Edry [email protected]
President Marvin Ben-Aron [email protected]
Chair Person of the Board Arlene Rachman arlenerach-
V.P Administration Susan Bender [email protected]
V.P. Finance Jeffrey Saltiel [email protected]
V.P. Ritual Roy Moskowitz [email protected]
V.P. Youth & Education Richard Goldstein [email protected]
Treasurer Sharon Brimmer [email protected]
Recording Secretary Sandra Conrad [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary Beth Abott [email protected]
Hebrew School Principal Jessica Bruschi [email protected]
PTA President Nicole Weinstein nicole_weinstein@verizon.
net
Youth Group Director Bruce MonteLeon [email protected]
Sisterhood President Arlene Klapper
Arlene Rachman
arlenerach-
Mens Club President Joel Brimmer [email protected]
Membership Committee Rochelle Maltz [email protected]
Adult Education Ronnie Ben Aron [email protected]
Ritual Committee Joyce Lieb [email protected]
Publicity Roy Moskowitz [email protected]
Cemetary Committee Arlene Rachman arlenerach-
HIGH HOLIDAY TICKET SALES
Ticket sales will be ongoing throughout the summer
months.
Please mail in your requests along with your check.
REMEMBER - if your financial obligations are
current, your dues include the cost of 1 or 2 tickets
(single or family)
Our final and only in-person ticket sales will
be on Sunday, September 6th from
11:00 AM— 1:00 PM
Questions— please call Joyce Lieb at 917-902-7520
or AnnMarie in the office at 718-981-5550.
Volunteers are also needed at the end of August to
help us prepare our beautiful sanctuary for the
holidays. If you can give a little bit of your time, it
will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Arlene
Rachman at 718-948-6433
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES
September / October 2015
Selichot Services Sat., Sept. 5, 2015
At CBJ – Details to Follow
Erev Rosh Hoshanah Sun. Sept. 13, 2015
6:30 PM
Rosh Hoshanah Mon. Sept. 14, 2015
8:30 AM
Tashlich—————Immediately After Services Rosh Hoshanah Mon. Sept. 14, 2015 6:30 PM Rosh Hoshanah Tues. Sept. 15, 2015 8:30 AM Kol Nidre Tues. Sept. 22, 2015 6:30 PM Yom Kippur Wed. Sept. 23, 2015 8:30 AM Erev Succoth Sun. Sept. 27, 2015 6:30 PM Succoth Mon. Sept. 28, 2015 9:15 AM THERE WILL NOT BE A SERVICE MONDAY EVENING
SEPTEMBER 28TH
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES
September / October 2015
Erev Hoshana Rabbah Sun. Oct. 4, 2015 6:30 PM Shemini Azereth Mon. Oct. 5, 2015 9:15 AM Yizkor 10:30 AM Simchat Torah Mon. Eve. Oct. 5, 2015 6:30 PM Simchat Torah Tues. Oct. 6, 2015 9:15 AM
Dear Families,
After a very relaxing and enjoyable summer it is time to transition back to Hebrew School. Our President, Vice Presidents, Board of Trustees and committees spent the months of July and August planning for an-other amazing year. We all met and discussed many exciting events to make this year our best ever!
Please consider attending our Open House. It is a wonderful day to gather, register for Hebrew School, meet with members of our Shul, dip some apples in honey, eat a bagel breakfast and help construct our Sukkah. Later in the afternoon our synagogue is holding an Art Auc-tion Fundraiser. September 20th is full of interesting and community building events. Please spread the word to your friends and plan to join us on that day!
Sincerely,
Jessica Bruschi
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES
September / October 2015
Erev Hoshana Rabbah Sun. Oct. 4, 2015 6:30 PM Shemini Azereth Mon. Oct. 5, 2015 9:15 AM Yizkor 10:30 AM Simchat Torah Mon. Eve. Oct. 5, 2015 6:30 PM Simchat Torah Tues. Oct. 6, 2015 9:15 AM
CBJ Hebrew School Open House
Sunday September 20 2015-2016
From: 10am-12pm
Hebrew School Registration
Synagogue Open House
Refreshments will be served
275-Martling Avenue, SI NY
10314
For more information feel free
to call:
Main office at 718-981-5550
Visit our website at
www.cbjsi.com
Dear B’nai Jeshurun Family,
I hope everyone is having a wonderful and restful summer! As
the High Holiday season is quickly approaching, I wanted to
take this opportunity to fill you all in on news both old and new.
Firstly, I wanted to formally congratulate the members of CBJ
who won the first and second place raffle prizes at the annual
Men’s Club Regional President Dinner. First place won
$1,500.00 in gift cards while the second place winner took
home $750.00 in gift cards. It was certainly wonderful to cele-
brate with individuals from our very own congregation when
their names were pulled!
Secondly, I wanted to remind all of you to be on the lookout for
information on the following upcoming events:
1. We are excited to announce that Men’s Club will be hosting
a Scotch & Steak Dinner in the Sukkah during the week of
Sukkot. We hope many of you will be in attendance! Please
note that details will be available soon.
2. Men’s Club will also be hosting the Sefer Haftorah the
weekend of October 24th. We wish to see our community
take advantage of the opportunity to see this beautiful scroll
as it is a special and rare experience.
3. We look forward to seeing all of you during the High Holi-
days as Men’s Club members will greet and usher all of our
congregants and guests per our annual tradition.
Lastly, I would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and
fulfilling New Year. L’shanah Tova to you and yours.
Shalom,
Joel Brimmer
Men’s Club President
IT’S CALENDAR TIME
Once again, the Calendar Committee will be working
on the CBJ Calendar this summer.
A mailing was just sent out that included an entry form
and an ad blank. Please gather your information and
make any necessary changes or additions that you want
to be included in the calendar—especially photographs
of those memorable moments with family and
congregation members. Although photographs can be
emailed to Joyce Lieb @[email protected], if there
are more than a few it is preferable to copy photos onto
a CD/DVD or flash drive and either mail it or leave it
in an envelope addressed to Joyce Lieb at the CBJ of-
fice. Flash drives and CDs will be returned.
Also, please take along an advertising form to the busi-
nesses that you frequent. Ask them to support us by
taking out an ad. We need everyone to help us make
this the most successful calendar yet.
If you have any questions, you can always call Joyce
Lieb at 917-902-7520 or send her an email @ mama-
In advance, we thank everyone for all your help.
Save the Dates!
USY Regional Calendar 2015-2016
OCTOBER: 10 OPENING DANCE EAST BRUNSWICK
23 – 25 LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE ABERDEEN
NOVEMBER: 20 – 22 FALL KINNUS (Shabbaton/Convention) MARLBORO
DECEMBER: 5 MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Will probably not be held in a synagogue, but please keep the day clear for a Re-gional USY event.
20 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
REGIONAL PRE-CONVENTION
27-31 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION BALTIMORE, MD
JANUARY: 9 SOCIAL ACTIONS TIKUN OLAM DANCE STATEN ISLAND
22 – 23 FRESHMAN SHABBATON METUCHEN
29 -30 SENIOR SHABBATON HIGHLAND PARK
31 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT RUMSON
FEBRUARY: 5 - 7 MIDWINTER KINNUS (Shabbaton/Convention) WEST ORANGE
20 – 21 CLUB SHABBATON
28 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
MARCH: 5 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM EAST WINDSOR
27 SUNDAY AFTERNOON PROGRAM
APRIL:8 – 10 SPRING CONVENTION HOTEL IN NJ
May 8 – 10 SPRING CONVENTION HOTEL IN NJ
USY SUMMER I spent this past summer on a USY summer program called USY on Wheels.
USY on Wheels is not just your average teen tour; it’s n immersive Jewish
experience filled with many social actions/community service stops along the
way. Along with 47 other USYers and staff members I traveled the country
on a bus, starting in New Jersey, going across the Northern U.S., then south
along the west coast, through the southern part of our country, and then trav-
eled back north to New Jersey along the east coast. Along the way, I formed
some really close friendships and saw some truly amazing sights.
While making close connections with each other, USYers also made
closer connections with Judaism. Those connections were made even more
meaningful as we can now associate Judaism, and praying in such a positive
light, regardless of where we are at any given time. Can you imagine a
Shacharit service, after watching the sunrise at the Grand Canyon? Now add
the immense ruach (spirit) of these services with a busload of friends and staff
members that became family. This can only happen in USY, and will be
lasting memories that we will never forget. We davened every single day and
became much more familiar with the prayer services. On many occasions we
had to say Shehecheyanu for those who had their first aliyah, their first Torah
reading, their first time leading Birkat Hamazon or a service, and many
other milestones in becoming Jewish leaders.
As we visited communities throughout the country, there were
many opportunities for us to work on various social actions projects.
The list of our efforts is extensive, but there were two that stood apart for me
personally. The first was an organization named, “Cup of Cool Water” in
Spokane, Washington, a place for homeless teenagers to relax, and pick up
some food and clothing. There we helped clean the facilities and sort through
clothing and toiletries that were donated. It truly put things in perspective for
us, as those who were affected were our peers. We also stopped at “The Jew-
ish Home” in San Francisco, California, a nursing home, where we provided
entertainment and company for a few hours. There were quite a few
performers on our bus, so the entertainment part was fun. However, the best
part was the smiles on the faces of the residents. This past summer was not
only very meaningful, but helped me become close friends with USYers from
New York, New Jersey, and around the country. At the beginning of the trip
everyone stood around awkwardly speaking to older friends, or by themselves.
Every night, we roomed with a different set of people, and made new friends
as we traveled on the bus. We bonded over deep reflection programming led
USYers and staff, and shared our common interests. By the last day we all
became one big family, and could not stand to see each other leave and return
to all ends of the US and Canada.
USY on Wheels was filled with such amazing experiences, and I can’t wait to
continue my involvement in USY on the chapter, regional, and international
levels. There are many great USY events in store for the future; I can only
hope that my fellow Staten Islanders join me in experiencing all that USY has
to offer.
-Zachary MonteLeon
Hagalil (NJ/SI) Regional Communications Vice-President 2015-2016
Staten Island USYer
We hope all our fellow congregants have enjoyed a relaxing and
enjoyable summer. Our beautiful and busy High Holiday days are
rapidly approaching. As we pray together during this solemn Holiday
season, let us be thankful for our family and friends. Let us also be
thankful that we have our loyal B’nai Jeshurun Synagogue to attend
where we can experience our inspiring High Holy Days services
together. We hope your family will be blessed with good health, happi-
ness and contentment in the coming year.
Too often, we fall into the thinking that we “do Jewish” for our
families. We cook and clean and decorate for the holidays and Shab-
bat in order to bring traditions into our doing these rituals for others
that we forget to notice what they do for us.
Meredith Levin Jacobs
From the Women’s League Mitzvah Project
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Sam & Dora on the occasion of their recent
marriage. You are a wonderful couple and we feel blessed to have you
as part of our synagogue family. We wish you a long and meaningful
life together. May both of you be safe, healthy, happy and live with
ease. Save the Date
Sunday October 18th—Sisterhood Meeting & Breakfast
Program: Our trip to Poland presented by Arlene Rachman, Vickie
Gimbelman and Arleen Klapper. Join us as we share our journey to
Poland in May 2015. Share our excitement as we searched for our
family roots and located the towns where our ancestors lived. Share
our heartbreak as we toured Auschwitz and witnessed first hand how
so many of our people lived and died in the camps during WW 2.
The Iris Sweig Memorial Garden has been spruced up throughout the
summer. Weeding, pruning plants and spreading red cedar mulch has
been accomplished. Thanks to everyone who helped. A lovely new
miniature Japanese Maple tree was recently planted in the small
round pocket garden. We invite you to visit the garden, sit on a bench
for a while and bask in the warmth, calmness and beauty of this
special part of our Synagogue grounds.
Looking Forward to seeing everyone in Shul
L’Shanah Tovah,
Arleen Klapper & Arlene Rachman
Carol Biermann September 2
Israel Chaplin September 7
Sylvia Breitberg September 8
Chad Rachman September 8
Vickie Gimbelman September 10
Anita Lisnow September 10
Robert Leopold September 11
Bonnie Breinberg September 12
Selma Kriegsman September 12
Dr. Israel Greenwald September 13
Melvin Kaplan September 13
Edith Zweifler September 15
Ilene Becker-Cohen September 17
Rachel Borenstein September 18
Vladimir Godovich September 18
Ellen Grumet September 18
Elaine Albert September 19
Kenneth Silber September 19
Marjorie Silber September 19
Kim Koleci September 20
Myron Lasser September 20
Devon Najar September 21
Ira Cohen September 22
Mgr. Robert Garber September 23
Lillian Schoen September 27
Shana Maltman September 28
Ernest Buehler September 29
Adam Levine September 30
Lester Dier & Erica Yanet Perez
September 1 2nd anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lichaa
September 2 49th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Schwartz
September 4 16th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Almani
September 5 16th anniversary
Leigh & Barbara Bernstein
September 7 25th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Brimmer
September 11 39th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Ofir Hadar
September 18 10th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Goldstein
September 19 45th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Magnus
September 23 20th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. David Avo
September 24 37th anniversary
Gordon, Rose 9/2 observed by Warren Gordon
Levine-Rosenberg, Rose 9/2 observed by Arleen Klapper
Lilenfeld, Jack 9/2 observed by Ted & Judy Schneider
Winston, Helen 9/2 observed by Arleen Klapper
Mayer, Sylvia 9/3 observed by Scott & Linda Mayer
Schwartz, Hattie 9/3 observed by Sheldon&Rochelle Schwartz
Goldstein, Solomon 9/4 observed by Paul & Lenore Goldstein
Buxbaum, Sydonia 9/5 observed by Robert & Carol Buxbaum
Smoller, Bertha 9/5 observed by Albert & Sandra Estreicher
Estreicher, Anna 9/6 observed by Albert & Sandra Estreicher
Greenstein, Henry 9/6 observed by Rachel Greenstein
Smoller, Irving 9/7 observed by Albert & Sandra Estreicher
Duskin, Arthur 9/8 observed by Sanford & Yvette Duskin
Linden, Frank 9/8 observed by Helene Linden
Myerson, Reina 9/8 observed by Shoshana Myerson
Pasternak, Blanche 9/8 observed by Robert & Rose Pasternak
Sobel, Bessie 9/8 observed by David & Linda Sobel
Herskovits, Celia 9/9 observed by abruce & Diana Cantin
Raviv, Meni 9/9 observed by Bruce & Diana Cantin
Willig, Irving 9/9 observed by Eleanor Willig
Halpern, Rae 9/10 observed by Jack & Alexa Halpern
Jaslove, Aron 9/10 observed by Linda Kantor
Kaplan, Jennie 9/10 observed by Harold & Phyllis Kaplan
Katz, Jacob 9/10 observed by Stuart & Esther Hartstein
Siegel, Jeane 9/11 observed by Karyn Lind
Waid, Yaakov 9/11 observed by Miriam Biren
Cohen, Bess 9/12 observed by Michael & Marcia Resnick
Kaplan, Louis 9/12 observed by Cheryl Luwisch
Saltiel, Lillian 9/12 observed by Lewis Saltiel
Leben, Philip 9/13 observed by Barbara Schepps
Wior, James 9/13 observed by Elaine Tindell
Gordon, Daniel Jay 9/14 observed by Michael & Ann Gordon
Cohen, Ceil 9/17 observed by Evelyn Wrubel
Cohen, Fay 9/17 observed by Paul I Cohen
Feldman, Lester 9/17 observed by Bruce & Elise Feldman
Guber, Peter 9/17 observed by Alex & Kovler Gretta
Levine, Ida 9/17 observed by Arleen Klapper
Olin, Evelyn 9/18 observed by Israel & Ruth Greenwald
Seyman, Denise Bouchoucha 9/18 observed by Josiane Lederman
Goldman, Boris 9/19 observed by Robert & Diane Edelman
Harris, Lillian 9/19 observed by Sylvia Gilhooley
Wilensky, Rebecca 9/20 observed by Matthew & Rachel Mackintosh
Shiff, Rhoda 9/21 observed by Abraham Shiff
Cohn, Arthur 9/22 observed by Sven & Lara Sorensen
Fox, Rose 9/22 observed by Sanford & Yvette Duskin
Wiener, Carl 9/22 observed by Beverly Weiner
Marc & Jennifer Weiner
Friedberg, Elaine 9/23 observed by Michael & Beth Abbott
Silver, Samuel 9/23 observed by Murray & Rene Silver
Mordoqueo, Efron 9/24 observed by Leonardo Efron & Family
Kraut, Theresa 9/24 observed by Martin & Marcia Kraut
Rokhsar, Heshmat 9/24 observed by Emanuel & Eva Rokshar
Anoushiravan & Guity Rokshar
Schwed, Louis 9/24 observed by Bruce & Pearl Schwed
Schoen, Herbert 9/25 observed by Kenneth & Lillian Schoen
Schwartz, Presworsky Pauline 9/25 observed by Philip & Myra Presworsky
Flaxman, Samuel 9/26 observed by Shirley Horowitz
Fries, Edith 9/26 observed by Robin Fries
Klapper Liebman Phoebe 9/27 observed by Arleen Klapper
Narow, Marshal 9/27 observed by Susan Narow
Bodaness, David 9/28 observed by Celia Ficken
Lilenfeld, Rose 9/28 observed by Ted & Judy Schneider
Small, Gertrude 9/28 observed by Arlene Rachman
Breinberg, Victor 9/29 observed by Victor & Bonnie Breinberg
Holland, Teresa 9/29 observed by Merrick & Iris Holland
Myerson, Ralph 9/29 observed by Shoshana Myerson
Radish, George 9/29 observed by Lillian Lader
Fredericks, Gary 9/30 observed by Lynette Lind
Ginzburg, Herbert 9/30 observed by Evelyn Wrubel
Siegel, Jeane 9/30 observed by Lynette Lind
Dedicate a Paving Stone on
the CBJ Walkway
Honor Your Family
For All Occasions
It is now time to place your paving
stone orders
We Plan To have the paving stones
in place in time for the holidays
Call CBJ office 718-981-5550
Full page $400.00
Half Page $250.00
Quarter page $175.00
Eighth Page $75.00
Ads in color $50.00