november 2021 cheshvan/kislev 5782 the voice of 715 paxon

THE VOICE OF

CONGREGATION BETH EL – NER TAMID

A Community Supporting Family, Spirituality,

Tradition and Lifelong Learning

November 2021

Cheshvan/Kislev 5782

715 Paxon Hollow Rd

Broomall, PA 19008

610-356-8700

[email protected]

Website: www.cbent.org

WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES

Do you need to say Kaddish? Come join a Minyan any day at CBENT.

Sundays 9:00am

Mondays 7:15am

Tuesdays 6:30pm

Wednesdays 6:30pm

Thursdays 7:15am

Fridays 7:00pm

(Tot Shabbat –1st Friday’s of Month 5:30pm)

Shabbat 10:00am

LOOK INSIDE

Rabbi Jankovitz—p2

Co-President Vance DiCristo—p4

Cantor’s Notes—p6

Virtual Speaker Series—p8

Education Director—p10

Sisterhood—p12

Men’s Club—p16

CBENT Calendars—p18

Donations—p29

We Honor All Who Served—Friday Nov. 12

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service—Nov. 23

Hanukkah 1st Candle—Nov. 28

Election Day—Tuesday, November 2

Do Your Civic Duty

Let Your Voice Be Heard and Your Vote

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Dear Congregants,

For the month of October I offered two virtual classes, one on the topic of spiritual writing and the other

on the future of the modern synagogue. I was very excited to teach these two subjects and to hear what you

had to say on them. When the High Holidays were over and I was staring at my calendar for the month of

October, I wondered, “Why on earth did I do this to myself?” The idea of going from the holidays right

into teaching two intensive courses for the entire month seemed much more doable this past summer.

But then you showed up. Each Wednesday and Thursday night you continued to show up for our virtual

classes. You brought excitement, curiosity, skepticism, knowledge, creativity, and an openness to each

subject. It was a true joy for me, as your rabbi, to facilitate these discussions. And personally, I learned

something new from you each time!

Although October is over, we are far from finished with the conversation. Thank you for continuing to

email me your thoughts and questions, poems you wrote and read, articles you found interesting, and

information from CBENT’s archives. The willingness of our congregation to get involved and support

each other continues to buoy the work that I do as your rabbi.

And finally, something else happened in October which was pretty special. As you may or may not know,

Cantor Steve and I share a b’nai mitzvah portion, Chayei Sarah. As promised, here are our b’nai mitzvah

photos for you to enjoy! Although one was taken a little more recently than the other, you can see we both

had our “pensive stare” down- a requirement for any future clergy leader!

Rabbi Janine Jankovitz

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Rabbi, November 1999

Cantor, October 1964

We want to celebrate with your b’nai mitzvah photos as well. If you have a photo you’d like to share in the

Shofar, please let the office know! We would love to fill the pages of our Shofar with your simchas!

Zay Gezunt, Be Well, Rabbi Janine Jankovitz

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Vance DiCristo

Co-President

Shofar President’s Article – November 2021 Edition

We are back in business and now is the time for you to take advantage of all we have

to offer! As we conclude the month of October and look forward to the excitement of

November (Hanukkah & Thanksgiving). Many in the congregation have been

working very hard creating events and fundraisers and taking care of the business of

running and maintaining the building and congregation. With regard to COVID, we are not out of the

woods yet, but we are clearly better off than we were a year ago. The first day of Rosh Hashanah and

Yom Kippur services were in-person with a Zoom option, and although our numbers were clearly not as

they were two years ago, it was great to see so many of you. Friday evening and Saturday morning

Shabbat services are now back in-person, and again, it is great seeing people face-to-face. We will

continue to offer a Zoom option for those unable to attend in-person. For those who can attend in person,

please note that we continue to follow strict protocols for all in-person synagogue events.

We are asking anyone attending any in-person event to be fully vaccinated and to contact the office with

your vaccination data. We have formed a Medical Advisory Committee who will be answering questions

when we have major events – i.e. meals, in-house speakers, classes, when must we wear masks, etc.

Thanks to Dr. Bernett, Dr. Levy, Dr. Lourie, and Dr. Shrager for serving on the Committee.

Both of our religious leaders led adult education classes via Zoom for the congregation in October. Rabbi

Jankovitz led two series: In Our Own Words, A Spiritual Writing Workshop on Wednesday evenings, and

A New Kind of Shul: How Are American Jews Changing Congregation Life? How Can You? Cantor

Steve began a monthly class following Sunday Morning Minyan – What the Bible Teaches Us About

Leadership and Government for the Modern World. The Cantor’s class will continue throughout the year.

We are very lucky to have enthusiastic, inspiring leaders.

Meanwhile, a number of committees have gotten off to a very active start. The Membership Committee

delivered welcome packages to new and prospective members for the High Holidays. Thanks to Marilyn

for putting the packages together, and to all those who delivered. The committee also began a Walk and

Talk (or Run for Fun) group which meets in the back parking lot every Saturday afternoon at 3:00 pm.

The Walk is a leisurely walk through the neighborhoods around the synagogue, typically lasts 30-45

minutes, and has been very enjoyable for those who have participated. Thanks to Tova and Lauren for

making this a viable, fun activity.

The next two upcoming activities being planned by the Membership committee are: Adam Poppel

speaking on November 16 about How to Land Your Next Job, and a family friendly Havdalah/Chanukah

celebration on December 4. Weather permitting these events will be in the back parking lot. More details

about both events will be forthcoming. By the way, the Committee is looking for anyone who would like

to speak on a topic of interest, personal or professional, as the plan is to offer a speaker monthly.

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The Religious Committee meets monthly. Discussions have centered around how to make Shabbat services

more meaningful to a wider range of our congregation, while maintaining the traditions that our regular

attendees cherish. The committee is also looking at replacing the current Sim Shalom prayer books with the

newer Lev Shalem prayer book from the Conservative movement. More information will be shared as the

logistics for this effort are worked out. Thanks to Nancy Fox for leading this group.

While many of us have not been in the synagogue for many months, the Security Committee has spent an

incredible amount of time working on upgrading the building and grounds security. Doors, windows, locks,

and surveillance have all been upgraded, mostly using tens of thousands of dollars of available state grant

money which we successfully applied for and obtained. Thanks to Mark Bernstein, Richard and Joyce

Brody, Larry Gorson-Marrow, and the rest of the team for their efforts over many months.

After Gary’s dynamic President’s Address on Rosh Hashanah, Neal Stolar developed a detailed proposal for

a new Social Action Committee with plans for helping those in need, both near and far. More information

will be forthcoming as this group gets started. Meanwhile, anyone with an interest in participating can

contact Neal, Gary, the office, or me, and we will be sure to get you involved.

The work of other ongoing Committees (Investment, L’Dor v’Dor Legacy, Strategic Task Force, Religious

School Board, the Trustees) will be featured in future articles.

On the next few pages, Marilyn, Marc, and Larisa will describe the activities of the Sisterhood, Men’s Club,

and Religious school. Suffice it to say that they all have an active calendar with events and fundraisers as

well.

For those interested in attending, there will be an Interfaith Thanksgiving service this year. Information

regarding the services and turkey drive will be coming shortly.

Finally, I am calling for your assistance. If you can help with any of the following, please don’t hesitate to

contact Gary, the office, or me:

Our K’Tonton (day care) is down to two classes from five classes. The reason is a shortage of teachers

and teacher’s aides. This is a nationwide problem. If you know of anyone who is qualified to teach

pre-school who might be interested in being a teacher or teacher’s aide, please let Gary, the office, or

me know and we will immediately contact K’Tonton management.

The office could use assistance in producing the Shofar – editing, formatting, producing.

We have services every day of the week. Your attendance at a morning or evening service would be

most appreciated. Shabbat services are in-person and on Zoom. All other services are Zoom only.

Don’t forget your Yom Kippur pledge. These are funds which we count on to balance our budget.

Hope to see you all soon,

Vance

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Adult Education

With Cantor Steve

Monthly Sessions following Sunday Morning Minyan

at CBENT (9:45 AM)

November 14—The Various Forms of Government in the Bible

December 19—The Prevalent Theme of Rebellion in the Bible

January 16—The Ideal Leader: Abraham, Joseph, Moses, or David?

February 20—Foreign Relations: How Was Israel Different?

March 20—Anti-Government Views in the Book of Esther

April 24—Why Couldn’t Israel or Judah Honor Their Covenant With God?

May 15—Jewish Self-Government and Leadership in Diaspora

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As our Talmud wisely teaches:

“Just as my ancestors planted for me,

I too shall plant for my descendants.”

Ta’anit 23a

Interested in learning about CBENT’s L’dor V’dor Legacy Society?

Go to https://cbent.org/legacy-society/

or

Contact Matt Rosin, Marc Jaffe, or Arthur Pollin

WHO ARE YOU??..... What’s something we don’t know about you?

WELCOME TO CONGREGATION BETH EL – NER TAMID’S SPEAKER SERIES! So many times, we find out something about people that we never knew and wish we had known sooner. Please let us know what your interests are, what interesting jobs you hold/have held, and what you can share to educate or entertain us! Interesting travel or volunteer experiences? – We want you! Knowledge that may be beneficial to our congregants? – We want you! Medical knowledge or professional health tips that will benefit others? – We want you! Estate planning or will writing expertise? – We want you! Esoteric sports knowledge, musical talent, you name it! – We want you! Scott Noye kicked off the series with a Zoom cooking lesson featuring a little history on kugel. Scott, a native Bostonian who has been living in the Philadelphia area for over 25 years, is a “foodie” and an avid fan and follower of the local restaurant scene. He is passionate about teaching and sharing his knowledge and expertise, as well as using healthy, locally grown, and sustainable ingredients whenever possible. He shared a step-by-step demonstration on how to make a Broccoli Kugel and a Yerushalmi Kugel. The fun and learning continues in November! The Speaker Series will continue on November 16 with Adam Poppel who will be sharing his expertise on finding and landing a job! Adam has been in the field of recruiting for 18 years. He is currently a Talent Acquisition Partner. His years of experience range across a wide variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, scientific and clerical fields of employment. for more information on Adam, check out his LinkedIN page at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-poppel-racr-206a0b2b/

Please contact Ruth Henninger ([email protected]) to get on the circuit! We at Congregation Beth El - Ner Tamid can’t wait to get to know you better!

https://cbent.org/legacy-society/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-poppel-racr-206a0b2b/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-poppel-racr-206a0b2b/

mailto:[email protected]

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Cantor Larisa Averbakh

Education Director

They say in Hebrew “Kol hatchalot kashot,” all beginnings are difficult. In part,

it is true, but there is also so much excitement in starting something new, maybe

even stretching oneself, a sense of renewal, of a challenge, of adventure, a breath

of fresh air!

We had quite a few “firsts” at Or Tamid Religious School in October. We had a session of Ready Set

Aleph Bet with a whole new group of pre-school age children for the first time ever at Or Tamid location.

It was a lot of fun! If you know any families with preschoolers, please send them our way as we continue

the program. The more the merrier!

We conducted our first ever session of Moving Traditions B-Mitzvah curriculum. I t was a family session

that brought parents and children together. It felt so great to reconnect with families in person and even

share a meal outside! The topic was: Today You Are An Adult: What Does It Mean To Become A Teen?

Rabbi Jankovitz and I addressed the basic stresses that come with preparation for the b–mitzvah,

encouraging parents and students to have empathy for one another. Balancing parents and children

priorities in celebrating this milestone event can be as difficult as building “an apple tower,” but as you can

see from the pictures, it can be achieved!

And, finally, I am very excited that we started a program that I dreamed to implement ever since I first began working as an education director at CBENT in 2019! Together program at our This project, launched in 2014 is called Better Together is developed and supported by a prominent national organization. Its goal is to pair together young Jews and older Jews for meaningful in-person interactions. I first encountered this program as a mother. Both my children have participated in this initiative at their Hebrew High, and I saw firsthand, how beneficial it proved for them and their senior "buddies", the warm friendships they developed and joys they brought to each other! Forming a relationship with an older person had the positive effect on their maturing, developing interest in their Jewish heritage, family background, and interactions with their own grandparents.

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Our Jewish tradition places a very high value on creating and nurturing community. In the time of COVID it is even more important and extra-challenging. I was thrilled that our school was selected for participation in a recently, socially distanced or hybrid curriculum, Better Together in a Box! Our Hebrew High students already had a first meeting on Zoom with a small but mighty group of CBENT Beth-Elders. We shared some stories, values, and jokes. Members of a new generation, about to start a conscious adult Jewish life, met with those who made this choice many years ago and have remained loyal to it. For sure they will have a lot to talk about! Special thanks to Ruth Henninger and David Schreiber, whose help was crucial in bringing us all together, and I look forward to continue this journey hand in hand! Hoping to see you in person for Chanukkah! Chag Sameach

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Marilyn Bamash

Sisterhood President

Sisterhood is undertaking a new and exciting social action project. Thankfully, most of us have never experienced what you are about to learn, but we hope you will open your minds and hearts, get involved and join us. Believe it or not, there is much poverty right here in Delaware County. One critical area of poverty that has not received the recognition that it needs is Menstrual Justice. What is Menstrual Justice and Period Poverty? All who have been vaccinated and wear masks are welcome to join us in person and find out.

Sunday, November 7, 10:00am Menstrual Justice including the Period Poverty Kickoff Event with special guest, Eve Berger of Moving Traditions will be held in person and on Zoom here at CBENT! This upcoming program led by Rabbi Jankovitz and Eve Berger will address the stigma associated with getting a monthly period and why supplies in schools and the workplace should be available to all! Girls and women, especially in low-income communities, often face the lack of access to menstrual products. Many girls will stay home from school or miss work each month because of the lack of these necessary products, which are not accessible via food stamps, or Medicare, and are monthly necessities – not luxuries!

ALL ARE WELCOME! Free and open to the whole community including all genders! Space is

limited to 50 people in person, Be one of the 50 to RSVP to the office, 610-356-8700 to claim your spot! Zoom link will be sent to the congregation. If you know of anyone outside CBENT who wishes to join, please let them know to ask for the zoom link! JOIN THE ACTION: Here are a few ways you can help contribute to Period Poverty! 1. Purchase menstrual products or donate cash for Sisterhood to purchase, pads and tampons. Drop off supplies to the CBENT office between 11/7 and 12/12. 2. Join us on December 12, 10:00 in person for part 2. Desiree Lamar will speak on how she distributes the items. This will be followed by a “packing party” to assemble the items for Desiree to distribute. More information to follow next month. Additional questions, please contact [email protected] TWO GREAT FUNDRAISERS KICK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING!! BUNNY HARE’S GIFT SHOP-Join us at Bunny Hare’s Gift Shop, 15 St. Albans Ave. Newtown Square Pa. for beautiful gifts to meet the Hanukkah needs of all your adult friends and family. Bunny Hare's is a locally owned gift shop specializing in housewares, jewelry, accessories, candles, baby items and more! Shop for the holidays! They will wrap all gifts purchased! Shop ALL DAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021. Invite everyone to join us as 20% of your purchase is given to CBENT when you just mention our name!!

Thanks for thinking of Five Below and Bunny Hare’s Gift Shop as your “go to” for Holiday gifts shopping while helping Sisterhood raise money for our various activities!!!

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FIVE Below - All you need to do is run off the attached flyer and make sure you bring it with you the week of November 14th-November 20th to one of the 3 Five Below convenient locations shown on the flyer. We timed this right before Hanukkah so you can buy great gifts for kids while giving back 10% to CBENT. If you have not been recently to Five Below their assortment of great toys, gifts, novelties, and clothing has really expanded and almost everything is $5.00 or less! And please share with your non-CBENT friends and family who can also help with our fundraiser by taking flyers with them to hand over with their Five Below purchases.

Thanks for thinking of Five Below and Bunny Hare’s Gift Shop as your “go to” for Holiday gifts shopping while helping Sisterhood raise money for our various activities!!!

Marilyn Bamash with her bad knee and cane, helping Sandy

Falcone shop with her broken arm at Acme Narberth

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Dr. Marc Belitsky

President

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November 2021

Monday, Nov 1

Morning Minyan 7:15am

Men’s Club Meeting 7:30pm

Tuesday, Nov 2

Evening Minyan 6:30pm

Wednesday, Nov 3

Religious School 4-6pm


Thursday, Nov 4


Sisterhood Knitting 1:00pm

Religious Committee 7:00pm

Friday, Nov 5

Rosh Chodesh Kislev

Kabbalat Shabbat 7:00pm

Saturday, Nov 6

jkidPhilly MiniMinyan 9:00am

Shabbat for the Soul 10:00am

Walk & Talk Meetup 3:00pm

Sunday, Nov 7

Daylight Saving Time ends


Religious School 9:00am

Period Project Program 10am

Moving Traditions 12noon

Monday, Nov 8


Tuesday, Nov 9


Executive Committee 7:30pm

Wednesday, Nov 10

Religious School 4-6pm


Sisterhood Meeting 7:00pm

Task Force Meeting 7:30pm

Thursday, Nov 11

Morning Minyan— 7:15am

Veteran’s Day – Office Closed

Friday, Nov 12


Honoring Veterans

Saturday, Nov 13

Shabbat Services 10:00am


Sunday, Nov 14



Adult Ed w/Cantor Steve 9:45am

Ready, Set, AlefBet 10:00am

Monday, Nov 15


Tuesday, Nov 16

Sisterhood Jewelry Night 5:30pm


Speaker Series 7:30pm

“How to Land Your Next Job”

Wednesday, Nov 17

Religious School 4:00pm


Thursday, Nov 18


Sisterhood Knitting 1:00pm

Friday, Nov 19


Saturday, Nov 20

Shabbat Service 10:00am

Junior Congregation 10:30am


Sunday, Nov 21



Latke Bingo 12noon

Monday, Nov 22


Tuesday, Nov 23


Interfaith Thanksgiving

Wednesday, Nov 24

No Religious School


Thursday, Nov 25

Thanksgiving—Office Closed


Friday, Nov 26

Thanksgiving Weekend –Office Closed


Saturday, Nov 27

Shabbat Services 10:00am


Sunday, Nov 28


No Religious School

Hanukkah 1st candle sunset

Monday, Nov 29


Hanukkah 2nd candle sunset

Tuesday, Nov 30

Hanukkah 3rd candle sunset


Board Meeting 7:30pm

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November 2021

Anniversaries & Birthdays

Nov 1

Rabbi Jankovitz

Beatrice Form

Nov 3

Helen Alexander

Marilyn Letofsky

Nov 7

Ann Friedrich

Nov 8

Marc Gewertz

Melissa Poot

Nov 12

Matthew Rosin

Diane Schwartz

Nov 13

Marvin Schulman

Nov 14

Paul Abrams

Barbara Zeiger

Nov 15

Sandra Krautheim

Nov 16

Sue Gewertz

Nov 17

Vance DiCristo

Nov 21

Murray Greenberg

Nov 22

Amy Parnis

Nov 23

Phyllis Trautman

Nov 26

Rod Schwartz

Nov 4

Robin & Rod Schwartz

Nov 9

Andrea & Vance DiCristo

Nov 10

Barbara & Bruce Zeiger

Nov 12

Jeri & Jay Cooperstein

Nov 13

Effie & Barry Brenner

Nov 14

Joanne Hoffman & Alan Gothard

Nov 20

April & David Wolfe

Nov 22

Anne & Terry Weiss

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NOVEMBER

DAY DATE ITEM LOCATION TIME

Tuesday 11/2/2021 OS no school VOTING Or Shalom

Wednesday 11/3/2021 Religious School grades 3-7 CBENT 4:00 - 6:00

Friday 11/5/2021 Family Shabbat CBENT 5:30-6:30

Sunday 11/7/2021 Religious School all grades Or Shalom 9:00 - 12

Sunday 11/7/2021 Moving Traditions Program (light lunch) Or Shalom 12:00 - 2:00

Tuesday 11/9/2021 Religious School grades 3-7 Or Shalom 4:30 - 6:00

Wednesday 11/10/2021 Religious School grades 3-7 CBENT 4:00 - 6

Friday 11/12/2021 TOT Shabbat 5:30pm OR Shalom Or Shalom 5:30-6:30

Sunday 11/14/2021 Religious School all grades Or Shalom 9:00 - 12

Sunday 11/14/2021 Ready Set Aleph Bet Pre school program Or Shalom 10:00 - 11:00

Tuesday 11/16/2021 Religious School grades 3-7 Or Shalom 4:30 - 6:30

Wednesday 11/17/2021 Religious School grades 3-7 CBENT 4:00 - 6

Saturday 11/20/2021 Junior Congregation, Morah Miriam Or Shalom 10:30

Sunday 11/21/2021 Religious School all grades HANUKKAH PROGRAM CBENT 9:00 - 12

Tuesday 11/23/2021 THANKSGIVING NO SCHOOL

Wednesday 11/24/2021 THANKSGIVING NO SCHOOL

Sunday 11/28/2021 THANKSGIVING NO SCHOOL Hanukkah day 1

Tuesday 11/30/2021 Religious School grades 3-7 Hanukkah day 3 or shalom 4:30 - 6:30

LEGEND

Sunday Religious

School 9AM - 12

Tuesday Religious School @ Or

Shalom 4:30PM - 6:30

Wednesday Religious School @ Cbent 4PM - 6

Religious Holiday

Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Special Shabbat Services/Junior Congregation or Class

Programming

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Donations to Designated, Non–Designated & Rabbi’s Fund

Congregation Beth El – Ner Tamid has many worthy Designated Funds. Below you will find the mission statement for each of these funds. Please consider making a donation in memory/honor of someone to one or more of these funds. In addition, donations can be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund.

Please note that there are also opportunities to donate to the General Fund of the synagogue in the name of Funds that do not meet the requirements to be a Designated Fund. See the section labeled “Undesignated Funds” on the following pages for donations made to undesignated funds this past month.

DICK PACKEL LEARNING SUPPORT FUND

The funds defray the cost of the Dick Packel Special Needs Education Program and any other special education needs for the children of the Religious School. In addition, the funds help defray the cost of Religious School tuition for families in need.

THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

To help defray, augment and enhance the programming for Beth El - Ner Tamid's Religious School students.

THE SHAMES SCHOLARSHIP FUND

To provide money for families in need of financial assistance in order to pay for Religious School fees, tutoring, textbooks, trips and items necessary to the education of the children involved. This fund will be allocated jointly with the Shames family, the Rabbi, Principal of the Religious School and Executive Director.

THE DOROTHY & WILLIAM SAMPSON FUND

The funds will defray the cost of bringing lecturers, speakers and programming for educational purposes or whatever capacity the Board and Founder/s may determine.

ADULT EDUCATION FUND

To provide funding towards Jewish and Israel themed educational program, classes and speakers for the CBENT adult community 18 years and older. The Adult Education Committee shall allocate funds for programming. In lieu of an Adult Education Committee, Rabbi, Hazzan and the Education Director will have input on adult

educational programming.

THE RABBI & AMY BLUM SOCIAL ACTION FUND

A designed fund to honor Rabbi Barry Blum on his retirement, The Rabbi Barry and Amy Blum Social Action

Fund will in the best tradition of Jewish Tzedakah, identify and support programs that address food insecurity, increase self-sufficiency, provide acts of loving kindness, and promote social justice to enrich the quality of life for those in need. Suggestions for disbursement of the fund’s monies will be done by Barry and Amy Blum in partnership with the Designated Fund Chair.

THE JULIE LYNN GORSON-MARROW MEMORIAL MUSIC FUND

The Julie Lynn Gorson-Marrow Memorial Fund is established for the musical education and enjoyment of Beth El – Ner Tamid children.

ELLEN GLASSMAN MITZVAH FUND

The purpose of this fund is to continue Ellen Glassman’s legacy of kind, compassionate and generous mitzvot. Funds may be used to help others in ways that will enhance their lives.

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MEMORIAL PLAQUES

Honor a deceased loved one by purchasing a Memorial Plaque. Plaques are placed in the Hall of Remembrance and

provide a lasting memory. On the yahrzeit date, the plaque is brought to the sanctuary entrance and mounted on the yahrzeit memorial wall located outside the Minyan chapel

entrance.

Cost is $350.00

UNDESIGNATED FUNDS

Davidow Fund Prayer Book Fund

Hulnick Fund K’Tonton Fund

Library Fund Orloff Fund

J.Jay Wolf Fund Landscaping Fund

Judy Linder Fund Dori Riesenfeld Fund

David Schwartz Florence Friedlander

Scholarship Fund Fund

Cantorial Fund Morris & Esther Bernett Book Fund

AVAILABLE FOR DEDICATION

AVAILABLE FOR DEDICATION AMOUNT

Eternal Light $ 36,000

School Entrance $ 10,000

Chapel Chairs (group of 10) $ 2,500

Sound System $ 5,000

Chapel Built-In $ 3,000

Kipah Holders (2) $ 2,500

Founder $ 1,500 -$ 1,999

Jr. Congregation Ark $ 1,000

Sanctuary Seats $ 500

Chapel Mezuzah $ 500

Sponsor $ 100 -$ 499

*Some members already gave $5,000

CHAI WALL Celebrate a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding

Anniversary, significant Birthday

or Wedding by purchasing a Chai

Wall Plaque.

Cost is only $175.00.

Your Simcha will always be remembered in our Synagogue!

Contact the Synagogue office for

details.

610-356-8700

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DESIGNATED FUNDS

ADULT EDUCATION FUND

IN MEMORY OF ANNA WEISS

Mrs. Debbie Weiss

IN MEMORY OF REBA LAZAROFF

Mrs. Debbie Weiss

IN MEMORY OF ABRAHAM FLECKER

Laura & David Schreiber

IN MEMORY OF BESSIE FILLER

Ms. Blanche Rednor

BLUM SOCIAL ACTION FUND

IN MEMORY OF ISADORE GORBERG

Lorna Gorberg

IN MEMORY OF ALBERT SPERLING

FATHER, GRAND-FATHER & GREAT GRANDFATHER

Lorna Gorberg & Family

BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND

IN MEMORY OF DORA SHERIN

Penny & Maury Reiter

IN MEMORY OF GREAT AUNT LIL METZGER

Ms. Nancy Fox

IN HONOR OF DR. ANDY ROSENFELD

THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL SMILE!

Larry Gorson-Marrow

ELLEN GLASSMAN MITZVAH FUND

IN MEMORY OF STANLY BLUESTEIN

Penny & Ed Meyers

Andi & Adlai Joseph

Ellen & Ray van der Horst

Sue & Marc Gewetz

Mrs. Sharon Teres

Jill & Robert Samburg

Jen & Jeremy Black & Family

Rhonda & Larry Cetlin & Family


Mrs. Elaine Zeiger

Sondra & Michael Gutkind

Ina & Arnie Galer

Ms. Feri Law

Karen & Alan Brown

Karen & Andy Rosenfeld

Marilyn & Rick Bamash

Ms. Nancy Fox

Amy Blake & Bill Wegener

IN HONOR OF RHONDA & LARRY CETLIN

ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR GRANDSON


RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN MEMORY OF JACK ROSE

Joan & Ben Rose

BERNETT BOOK FUND

IN MEMORY OF ALLAN R. SHASSIAN

Corinne & Andy Wernick

Jackie & Robert Arnold

Andi & Adlai Joseph

Rabbi Sid Schwartz &

Mrs. Sandra Perlstein

Nancy & Jim Bonner

Jill & Robert Samburg

Leah & Jon Marks

Ken Frank


Ina & Arnie Galer

Karen & Andrew Rosenfeld

Marilyn & Rick Bamash

Ms. Nancy Fox

Cantor Steve & Ann Friedrich


Elaine Zeiger

IN HONOR OF ELANA & JON HERRON

ON YOUR WEDDING

Cantor Steve Friedrich

IN MEMORY OF SIEGMUND JOSEPH

Andi & Adlai Joseph

THE DOROTHY & WILLIAM SAMPSON FUND

IN MEMORY OF ANNA ABRAMS

Marcy & Paul Abrams

GENERAL FUND

IN MEMORY OF ROBERT ROSIN

Matthew Rosin

IN MEMORY OF EDWARD GOODFRIED

The Kaplan Family

IN MEMORY OF DEBORAH BLAKE

Amy Blake & Family

IN MEMORY OF YETTA BLAKE

Amy Blake & Family

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CO-PRESIDENTS Vance DiCristo Dr. Gary Bernett

1St VICE PRESIDENT Religion & Education Margie Berger 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Membership Ruth Henninger 3rd VICE PRESIDENT Building & Administration Joyce Brody Treasurer Richard Brody FINANCIAL SECRETARY Steve Bissey CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Adlai Joseph RECORDING SECRETARY Matt Rosin IMMEADIATE PAST PRESIDENT Amy Blake BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bonnie Bernett Harriet Bissey Karen Brown Richard Chaitt Nancy Fox Dr. Aron Freidenreich Dr. Arnie Galer Ellen Glassman Scot Goldberg Richard P. Gordon Lauren Homel Adlai Joseph Robert Koenigsberg Ray Krautheim Scott Noye Arthur Pollin Ben Rose Jill Samberg Jay Scheinfield Richard Schwartz

EDUCATION DIRECTOR Larisa Averbakh SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT Raymond Krautheim VICE-PRESIDENT Neal Stolar SISTERHOOD Marilyn Bamash MEN’S CLUB Dr. Marc Belitsky INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Richard Gordon, Chairman Mark Bernstein Richard Chaitt George Saxe Arthur Pollin COMMITTEE CHAIRS DESIGNATED FUNDS Richard Schwartz FOOD CERTIFICATES Marcie Levin GIFT SHOP Annie Weiss SECURITY COMMITTEE Mark Bernstein, Chairman STRATEGIC COMMITTEE Scot Goldberg, Chairman LEARNING SUPPORT Natalie Packel RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE Nancy Fox TRUSTEES Arthur Pollin & Alan Cohen LEGACY COMMITTEE Matt Rosin, Chairman

Congregation

Beth El - Ner Tamid

715 Paxon Hollow Road

Broomall, PA 19008

Non–Profit Organization

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Broomall, PA 19008

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BETH EL – NER TAMID

SERVICE SCHEDULE & MINYAN CAPTAINS

Sunday – 9:00am Minyan

Monday – 7:15am Ben Rose [email protected]

Tuesday—6:30pm Cantor Steve Friedrich

Wednesday—6:30pm Rabbi Jankovitz

Thursday – 7:15am Joe Pless [email protected]

Friday Evening - 7:00pm (6pm 1st Friday of Month)

Saturday – 10:00am IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

ABOUT SERVICES ON A PARTICULAR DAY,

CALL THE OFFICE

610.356.8700

Janine Jankovitz—Rabbi

Barry Blum—Rabbi Emeritus

Steven Friedrich— Cantor

Larisa Averbakh—Education Director

Larry Gorson-Marrow—Executive Director

november 2021 cheshvan/kislev 5782 the voice of 715 paxon

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