www.tbanj.org Bulletin March 2020/5780

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Men’s Club Annual Sports Breakfast presents

Two-Time World Cup Champion Two-Time Olympian

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Breakfast & Check-in 8:30 AM

Event: 9:30-11:30 AM

Details on page 8

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LIFE CYCLE EVENTS

As of February 24, 2020

MAZEL TOV

Lauren & James Feldman, daughter, Madison, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Melissa & Jonathan Goldstein, son, Samuel, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Renee & Jason Lubetsky, son, Benjamin, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Maya Zilbert, daughter, Hailey Meykler, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Nyssa Reine-Salz & Andre Salz, daughter, Adele, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Cantor Jessica Epstein, daughter, Elizabeth, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Sandi & Stephen Markman, on the birth of their new grandson, James Noam Markman

Sue & Peter Jackowitz, on the birth of their new granddaughter, Mara Sloane Schaffler

Myrna Wertheimer on receiving the National Organization of NCJW’s Enduring Advocate for Social Change Award

CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF Barbara Kessler husband, Howard Kessler

Norma Fischberg mother, Bruce Fischberg

Andrew Grodin mother, Sandra Grodin

Karen Lieberman father, Morton Milden

Rebecca Bialick stepmother, Cathy Silverman

Elizabeth Sodowick husband, George Sodowick

David Sodowick father, George Sodowick

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TBA ANNUAL GIVING—PARTNERS IN LEADERSHIP 2019-2020

Pledge payments were due: February 29, 2020. Thank you for your support, Merle H. Kalishman & Julie Silbermann, Development Co-Chairs

TBA Annual Giving — Partners in Leadership As of February 24, 2020

President’s Circle Ricki & Mitchell Birner Jeanette Black Foundation Susan & Alan Hammer Susan & Richard Kogan Sherry & L. Robert Lieb Leslie & Jay Mayesh Sandi & Mark Rosenbaum Sara-Ann & Robert Sanders Maya & David Silbermann Julie & Max Silbermann Ethel & Robert Singer Trudy & Fredric Slater Ellen & Barry Wagenberg

Torah Circle Deborah & Scott Berger Andrea & Philip Bershad Nancy & Richard Dinar Bernice & Kenneth Garbade Ellen & David Hyman Lester Kalisher ShariEve & Mark Meller Eileen & Marc Mellman Lauren & Scott Scher Marcy & Mark Schwartz Robin & Leigh Walters

1853 Society Suzanne & Saul Berkowitz Nancy & Ken Bernstein Joni & Alan Cohen Isabella & Joshua Fiske Susan & Alan Gallinson Drs. Susan & Bruce Greene Lesley & Neil Greenstein Merle & Marty Kalishman Eileen & Jeffrey Klein Melanie & Jonathan Wurtele

Rabbi’s Circle Arlene & Richard Bookbinder Lawrence Cooper Ina & Howard Drew Nancy & Robert Eskow Iris Fisher Caren & Herbert Ford Beth & Ken Friedman

Terri & Mark Friedman Randi & Gregory Jeddis Valerie & Robert Katz Harriet & Marvin Kirschner Ellen & Peter Klein Karyn Klein Robin & Jeffrey Kollin Patricia & Frank Kolodny Michael Lewis Ellen & Richard Lincer Ellen & Scott Loventhal Judy & Eric Perlmutter Brandi & Arthur Podnos Nancy & Steven Pokotilow Joy & Neil Prupis Marian & David Rocker Barbara & Michael Rosenbaum Regina & Jeffrey Roth Terry & Kenneth Starr Christine & Wayne Strassman

Mitzvah Circle Brian Altman & Jacqueline Jove’-Altman Michelle & Scott Barishaw Adrienne & Harvey Berkman Jaryn & Ronnie Bloom Elizabeth Buchbinder Ruth M. Dolinko Barbara Drench Jane & Howard Ehrenkranz Cathy & Bruce Fischberg Sharleen & Andrew Fried-man Francine & Mitchell Handman Robin & Gary Hecht Tara & Richard Heyderman Jayne & James Jacoby Julie & Gregg Klein Cindy & Shawn Klein Leslie & Fredric Lavinthal Susan & Andrew Leichter Debbie & Wayne Locke Alyce Sands Miller Stacey & Marc Rosenberg Ruth Ross

Nyssa Reine-Salz & Andre Salz Linda & John Schupper Adrienne & Stanley Schwartz Elaine & Stanley Shapiro Bonnie & Harrison Sterling Marianne & Bernard Tulman Honi & Bennett Wasserman Staci & Glen Weiss Myrna & Marvin Wertheimer Marjorie Yonteff Marjie & Scott Zucker

Circle of Friends Cynthia & Murray Bartky Phyllis & Barry Becker Barbara & Roland Berrebi Rebecca & Todd Bialick Merle Biederman Sandra & David Bohrer Joel Bornstein Louise Buchbinder Leonard Cohen Myra Cohen Rochelle Cohen Steven Delman Amy & Jason Esralew Erica & Bryce Facktor Helen Farber Sharon & Lawrence Feinsod Annette & Herb Feldman Jane & Alfred Fischer Marsha & Steven Fiske Rheda & Raymond Folkman Joyce & Bruce Freeman Jamie & Brian Geltzeiler Evelyn & Amos Gern Denise & Arnold Gerst Barbara & Mark Gersten Debra & Carey Gertler Bonnie & Keith Gurland Madeline & Harold Hoffman Edna & William Horn Susan & Peter Jackowitz Deborah & Gregg Jacob Sandra & Craig Kantor Sloan & Jeffrey Kestenbaum Barbara & Warren Klein Karen & David Klugman

Antoinette & Michael Koenig Barbara & Barrett Kolton Jessica & Jay Kooper Richard A. Kosson Alyssa & Avery Kranz Jill & Brett Krasnove Beth & Claude Krause Bette & Stan Kurzweil Esther Laufman Illana & Jason Leberfeld Andrea & Larry Leff Scott Levy Ilene & Paul Lieberman Evi Meinhardt Carly & David Miller Marlene & Alan Moscowitz Christine & Jeremy Neuer Cynthia Pfeffer Sandy & David Posner Nancy & Scott Ritch Karen & Steve Rockoff Lori & Peter Rosenbaum Marilyn Rosenbaum Renee & Edward Rosenthal Enid & Fred Rothman Anita & Allan Rubinstein Geri Schaeffer Luba & Mark Schonwetter Mara & David Silber Sivia & Philip Snow Sharon & Norman Spindel Diane & Ira Starr Lorraine Stein Susan & Michael Steinberg Arleen & Herb Tarutz Debra & Glenn Turtletaub Miriam Palmer-Sherman & Rabbi David Vaisberg Marilyn Wald Allison & Jonathan Wasserstein Barbara Weisenfeld Diana & Michael Wische Randi & Scott Wolfson Naomi Zeitel

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TBA BOOK GROUP CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING

TBA Book Group 2020

with Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg. M.A.R.E, M.A.H.L.

Wednesday, March 11, 7:30 PM: Two books will be discussed on this date:

-Sapiens: A Brief History of Human Kind by Yuval Noah Harari

From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 internation-

al bestseller— that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding

of what it means to be “human.” One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited

Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most

books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari

breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cog-

nition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires,

Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contempo-

rary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas. Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead,

because over the last few decades humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for

the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us, but also ourselves.

Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become? Featuring 27 photographs, 6 maps, and 25 illustra-

tions/diagrams, this provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential reading for aficionados of

Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem.

-A Pigeon and A Boy by Meir Shalev

A mesmerizing novel of two love stories, separated by half a century but connected by one enchanting act of devo-

tion—from the internationally acclaimed Israeli writer Meir Shalev. During the 1948 War of Independence–a time

when pigeons are still used to deliver battlefield messages–a gifted young pigeon handler is mortally wounded. In the

moments before his death, he dispatches one last pigeon. The bird is carrying his extraordinary gift to the girl he has

loved since adolescence. Intertwined with this story is the contemporary tale of Yair Mendelsohn, who has his own

legacy from the 1948 war. Yair is a tour guide specializing in bird-watching trips who, in middle age, falls in love again

with a childhood girlfriend. His growing passion for her, along with a gift from his mother on her deathbed, becomes

the key to a life he thought no longer possible. Unforgettable in both its particulars and its sweep, A Pigeon and A

Boy is a tale of lovers then and now–of how deeply we love, of what home is, and why we, like pigeons trained to fly in

one direction only, must eventually return to it. In a voice that is at once playful, wise, and altogether beguiling, Meir

Shalev tells a story as universal as war and as intimate as a winged declaration of love.

Books available for purchase online at Amazon.com or other booksellers.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz Ethics of our Ancestors (Pirkei Avot) All are welcome for a lively discussion and exploration of Pirkei Avot. Through a close study of Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz’s Pirkei Avot: A Social Justice Commentary, each month we will explore life’s wisdom through ancient texts and modern interpretations. Each session is independent so come to one, many or all. Bring your appetite for learning as well as your dairy lunch! Beverages will be provided! This course is free and open to the community. Register online or call 973.994.2290. Thursdays, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM: March 19, April 23 & May 21 ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Parashat HaShavua Saturdays, Parashat HaShavua, all year, 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM

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Twelve Tremendous Talmudic Texts with Rabbi Vaisberg

We will dive into twelve fantastic Talmudic texts that deal with key issues confronting Judaism today, includ-ing such topics as pluralism, disagreement, revelation, and balances of power. No background in Talmud is necessary, and this course is taught using English translations. This course is inaugurating Temple B’nai Abraham’s new Steinsaltz Talmud set and taught in honor and memory of Rabbi Dr. Aaron D. Panken, z”l. Bring your appetite for learning as well as your dairy lunch! Beverages will be provided! This course is free and open to the community. Register online or call 973.994.2290.

Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 PM March 2, March 23, March 30, April 20 & May 11, 02020 _______________________________________________________________________________________

Organ Donation: Questions and Answers from a Jewish Perspective with Cantor Epstein

This two-part class is open to the community and hopes to increase an awareness of organ donation gener-ally and within the Jewish community specifically. We will clearly and simply explain the different kinds of donation procedures and Jewish bioethical opinions on each. We will study sources and commentaries on the overriding Jewish concept of Pikuach Nefesh (saving a life) as well as other Jewish ethical teachings re-garding donation. We will address misinformation or myths which are prevalent among many in the com-munity. And finally, explain how to become an organ donor in New Jersey. Limited to temple members only.

Thursdays, April 30 & May 7, 7:00 to 8:15 PM _______________________________________________________________________________________

CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING

ReIntro to Judaism with Rabbi Vaisberg

This class is for all those seeking to rediscover their Judaism. It may be that you find yourself in a new chapter of life; it may be that you simply seek to learn more. Most classes will be taught via Zoom (a video conferencing tool, meaning that you can participate from wherever you are on your phone, tablet, or desk-top!) if you have any questions, call the temple office, 973-994-2290.

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PRIME TIME MUSICAL AFTERNOON

Prime Time Musical Afternoon, From Gottschalk to Gershwin Sunday, March 15, 2:30 PM. RSVP by March 10 Cost: Prime Time member: $10 All others. $15 (At the door Prime Time member $15 and All others $20)RSVP online or call 973.994.2290.

Join us as we trace the important role played by Jewish composers—from Gottschalk in 1842 to Gershwin in the 1920s and 30s—in the history of American music! In an engaging, humorous and thought-provoking con-cert, pianist Alex Pryrodny, mezzo-soprano Leslie Valentine and tap dancer Alexander MacDonald explore some of the turning points and key contributors, from early fusion attempts until the dawn of the “Jazz Age.” They connect history to the present day to answer the question, “What is American music and what makes it unique, valuable and truly American.”

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FROM GOTTSCHALK TO GERSHWIN

Alex Pryrodny is a New York City based pianist who specializes in improvisation in various styles informed by his lifelong study of classical, jazz and world music. A native of Ukraine, he start-ed studying piano at the age of 3 and gave his first public per-formance at the age of 6. By his early teens, Alex has won the title of Ukraine’s best young composer twice, as well as several international competitions in classical piano, composition, and improvisation. In 2012 he has been awarded the 2nd place at the highly prestigious Montreux Jazz Solo Piano Competition in Switzerland. In addition to his performing career, Alex has pur-sued a path in sacred music, currently serving as the Music Di-rector and organist at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Huntington, NY and accompanist at Temple Emanu-El in Edison, NJ.

Leslie Valentine has appeared in opera, concert and recital throughout the United States, as well as in Great Britain and Japan. Highlights have included performances with The New York City Opera National Company, the Tokyo City Orchestra, Opera Theater at Wildwood, Tacoma Opera, Virginia Opera and Sarasota Opera, among others. Miss Valen-tine has been a soloist at both Avery Fisher Hall and Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, and, as well as being a featured artist, she has numerous producing credits to her name.

Alex Pryrodny

Leslie Valentine

Alex MacDonald

The "multitalented Alex MacDonald" (NY Times) is a NYC-based professional tap dancer, teaching artist, singer-songwriter, and researcher. He has traveled throughout North America, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia as the original tap so-loist and tap choreographer for the wildly popular vintage jazz band, Scott Bradlee & Postmodern Jukebox. Involvement in this project allows him to share his craft with a large, international fan base and raise awareness of tap as a richly musical dance form. To date, his videos with the group have gar-nered over 9 million views online. Since 2009, he has continually entertained audiences as dance cap-tain for Andrew J. Nemr’s tap company, Cats Paying Dues. Performance highlights with the troupe in-clude NYC’s Symphony Space, Webster Hall, The Riverside Theatre, Laguardia Performing Arts Cen-ter, 92nd Street Y, and Town Hall; as well as live on national television for the 45th annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. A patient and intuitive teaching artist he is privileged to share his love of tap with students of all levels throughout NYC. Currently, he works as tap faculty for Steps on Broadway, Alvin Ailey Arts in Education and Community Programs, and Edge School of the Arts (ESOTA). In 2016, his talk, "Oral Tradition in the Age of Smart Phones," was selected for the TEDxFulbright Dublin event held at the Smock Alley Theatre.

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Men's Club Sport Breakfast Event Pricing

Men's Club, Livingston Soccer Club & Millburn Soccer Club Members: $60 per family**, $30 per adult, $15 per child under 18 All others: Guests or Non- Men's Club Members: $75 per family**, $50 per adult, $15 per child under 18 ** Immediate family >All children under 8 admitted free. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Event Committee Rob Blumhof, Carey Gertler, Mitch Katz & Rob Stecklow Andrew Halper & Peter Z. Rosenbaum, Men's Club Co-Presidents

Annual Sports Breakfast presents

Carli Lloyd Two-Time World Cup Champion

Two-Time Olympian

Sunday, March 15, 2020 Breakfast & Check-in 8:30 AM

Event: 9:30-11:30 AM @ Temple B’nai Abraham

sponsored by the Temple B’nai Abraham Men’s Club All invited to attend, bring your family and friends!

Enjoy a hot delicious breakfast cooked by Men’s Club Members Autograph signing opportunity*

*Please note: Autographs limited to 1 item per person and subject to time

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Thank you to our sponsors! Florham Park Sports & Events Center - Livingston Soccer Club - Millburn Soccer Club

MEN’S CLUB SPORTS BREAKFAST WITH CARLI LLOYD

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CARLI LLOYD BIO KRAV MAGA CLASS @ TBA

Carli Lloyd is an American professional soccer player for the US. Women’s National Soccer Team and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Sky-Blue FC in NJ. A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist (2008 and 2012), Carli holds the unique distinction of scoring the game-winning goals in the finals at both the 2008 Games in Beijing and the 2012 Games in London. She also represented the United States at the past four Women’s World Cup tournaments (2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019) and is a two-time World Cup Champion (2015 and 2019). She has been awarded the most prestigious and highest award in soccer being named two-time FIFA World Player of the Year (2015 and 2016), only four other Ameri-cans receiving the award. She became the only American to score multiple goals in three separate Olympic Games (2008, 2012, 2016). Currently she has scored over 115 + goals, in almost 300 games played.

At the 2015 Women’s World Cup, Carli led the U.S. team in record-setting fashion, bringing the World Cup back to the U.S. for the first time since 1999. During the final match against Japan, Carli scored a historic hat trick, with all three goals occurring within the first 16 minutes of the game. Her third and final goal of the game scoring from midfield was widely described as one of the greatest goals of all time. Lloyd became the first player ever to score three goals in a FIFA Women's World Cup final and the second soccer player ever to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup Final. For her performance in the tournament, Carli received the Golden Ball Trophy, awarded to the best player of the tournament, and the Silver Boot for her six tournament goals and one assist. Following her extraordinary achievements, noted me-dia and soccer analysts around the world called Carli’s performance among the best-ever on a world stage.

In July 2019, the USWNT claimed its record fourth FIFA Women’s World Cup title, making Carli a two-time World Cup champion and she became the first player to score in six straight Women’s World Cup games. Off the field, Carli is a role model who empowers fans to never give up on achieving their goals. She almost gave up on her own soccer dream, but with the help and motivation from her coach/mentor James Galanis, Carli continued her journey and has never looked back!

Carli was raised in Delran, NJ and attended nearby Rutgers University, where she set records as the Scarlet Knights all-time leader in points, goals and shots. In 2013, Lloyd was inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni. In 2017 she was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. She published a best-selling memoir in the fall of 2016, When Nobody Was Watching. Carli serves as mentor and mental toughness coach for her former youth club, the Medford Strikers .

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To register, call the Temple office 973.994.2290

SISTERHOOD-THE WOMEN’S CONNECTION SPLATTER PAINT PARTY

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To register, call the Temple office 973.994.2290

SISTERHOOD-THE WOMEN’S CONNECTION WOMEN’S SEDER

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WORKING GROUPS

You’re invited to Temple B’nai Abraham Working Groups!

These working group meetings are for anyone interested in making a difference in these areas of need. At this stage, we are gathering to explore what actions and paths we might take as a synagogue community to make a difference. These first meetings are preliminary conversations. Please RSVP to dmeron@tbanj.org if you are coming and/or if you are interested in updates. Working groups are open to members only.

• Environment, Climate Change & Disaster Relief: Tuesday, March 3 @ 7:30 PM

• Gun Violence: Tuesday, March 10 @ 7:00 PM

• Israel: Wednesday, March 18 @ 7:00 PM

The antisemitism and mental health group have already had their first meetings. Stay tuned for more information.

TBA Men’s Club Enjoy a Hockey Night @ The Prudential Center

It may have been a heated hockey game between the NJ Devils vs Montreal Canadiens on the ice at The Prudential Center in Newark , NJ , but in the stands it was a friendly rivalry among the Temple B’nai Abra-ham Men’s Club members with their Canadian- born Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg and some of their guests, also Montreal Canadiens’ fans. Ultimately the Montreal Canadiens did take the game, but all who attended had a fabulous time of camaraderie and socializing at this TBA Men’s Club sponsored event.

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All funds as of February 24, 2020

ONE FAMILY FUND In memory of Howard Kessler Merle & Marty Kalishman Suzanne & Saul Berkowitz In memory of Norma Fischberg Joni & Alan Cohen Janice Berkowitz & Barbara Sime Julie & Max Silbermann Robin & Jeff Kollin Joyce & Bruce Freeman Lauren & Scott Scher & Family Valerie & Norman Riback In honor of Myrna Wertheimer receiving the National Organization of NCJW’s Enduring Advocate for Social Change Award Julie & Max Silbermann In memory of Florence Wolff Karen & David Klugman In memory of George Sodowick Marian & David Rocker Nancy & Richard Dinar In honor of Elizabeth Ida Epstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah Helen Farber Suzanne & Saul Berkowitz In honor of Madison Feldman becoming a Bat Mitzvah Lynn & Willy Goldberg

CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of their daughter Sydney becoming a Bat Mitzvah Meryll & Jonathan Grebow In memory of Cathy Silverman Jane & Howard Ehrenkranz Rebecca Bialick In honor of their daughter, Adele becoming a Bat Mitzvah Nyssa Reine-Salz & Andre Salz In memory of her husband, Howard Kessler, with thanks to Rabbi Vaisberg Barbara Kessler In honor of Elizabeth Epstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah Ellen & Richard Lincer

BARRY FRIEDMAN CREATIVE SERVICE FUND In honor of Elizabeth Epstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah Bobbi Bromberg Renee & Edward Rosenthal Bobbie Weisenfeld

RABBI KULWIN EMERITUS DISCRETIONARY FUND In memory of Esther Birnbaum, Jeffrey’s mother, with gratitude to Rabbi Kulwin Deborah & Jeffrey Birnbaum

CARING CONNECTIONS In memory of Howard Kessler Shari & Bill Lefkowitz SHEILA GROSSMAN EARLY SCHOOL FUND To the fund Elaine & Alan Speiser THE FREDERICK W. KAMIS EARLY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of Jacki MacDonald In memory of Joseph Sherwood The Dichter Family In memory of George Sodowick Lori & Zach Rosenbaum In memory of Jacki MacDonald Ginny Kamis

JEWISH LEARNING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND In honor of Madeline Abella’s 8th Birthday Johanna Saland

ELLEN & PETER KLEIN GARDEN FLOWER FUND In memory of Cathy Silverman Pat Sebold In memory of George Sodowick Ellen & Peter Klein

KOGAN BIRTHDAY FUND In memory of George Sodowick Susan & Richard Kogan

I. SAMUEL SODOWICK MUSIC FUND In memory of George Y. Sodowick Donna & Charles Pestcoe Sharleen & Andrew Friedman

PRAYERBOOK FUND In honor of the marriage of Mickey Roth to Ronya Gordon In memory of Norma Fischberg Merle & Marty Kalishman In memory of Norma Fischberg Robyn & David Kessler

GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

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GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

YAHRZEIT FUND

It is a traditional duty of Jews to recite Kaddish for a deceased parent, child, spouse, or sibling (daily during the first year, annually thereafter on the anniversary of death). We thank those who have contributed to the Yahrzeit Fund in memory of their loved ones. May their memories forever be for a blessing…

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IN THE COMMUNITY

TEMPLE SPONSOR

See The Mover, Tues, March 24, 11:30 AM: TBA is a Community Partner for this film.

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March 2020

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Bruce H. Greene, D.O., President

Jeffrey Klein, Vice President Scott Loventhal, Vice President

Stacey Rosenberg,, Vice President Kenneth Starr, Vice President

Isabella Fiske, Secretary Tara Heyderman, Asst. Secretary

Carey Gertler, Treasurer Craig Kantor, Assist. Treasurer

Julie A. Silbermann, Immediate Past President

Jakob B. Halpern, Counsel

David Z. Vaisberg, Rabbi

Faith Joy Dantowitz, Rabbi

Jessica Epstein, Cantor

Clifford M. Kulwin, Rabbi Emeritus

Lee Coopersmith, Cantor Emeritus

Gail Milchman, Executive Director

Debbie Aronson Ziering, Director of Early Childhood Education

Melissa G. Weiner, Director of Jewish Learning

Tina Greenberg, Communications Coordinator

MARCH 2020 SERVICES

Friday, March 6 5:45 PM Pre–oneg 6:30 PM Family Shabbat service. March birthdays & anniversaries are celebrated. An Oneg Shabbat will follow services. Saturday, March 7 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavua: Tetzaveh 10:00 AM Shabbat morning service Ellie Kaplan, daughter of Julie & Matthew Kaplan, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Anna Krause, daughter of Beth & Claude Krause, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Monday, March 9 Erev Purim 7:00 PM Purim Service. Reading of the Megillah

Friday, March 13 5:45 PM Pre–oneg 6:30 PM Shabbat service An Oneg Shabbat will follow services. Saturday, March 14 9:00 AM Jr. Congregation 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavua: Ki Tisa 10:00 AM Shabbat morning service Ellie Epstein, daughter of Caryn & Eric Epstein, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Noah Silber, son of Mara & David Silber, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah.

Friday, March 20 5:45 PM Tot Shabbat & dinner 5:45 PM Pre–oneg 6:30 PM Shabbat service An Oneg Shabbat will follow services. Saturday, March 21 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavua: Vayakhel/Pekude 10:00 AM Shabbat morning service Lucy Roitman, daughter of Marisa Roitman & Jonathan Roitman, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Friday, March 27 5:45 PM Pre–oneg 6:30 PM Shabbat service. Fifth Grade Shabbat service An Oneg Shabbat will follow services. Saturday, March 28 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavua: Vayikra 10:00 AM Shabbat morning service Jayda Levy, daughter of Scott Levy & the late Daryl Snow Levy z”l, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Lucas Panitch, son of Amy &Michael Panitch will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah.