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The Clifton Jewish Center

requests the pleasure of your company

at our Annual Testimonial Dinner Dance

in honor of

Martine Jaffe

Sunday afternoon, the ninth of June

Two Thousand Thirteen

at 2:30pm

at the Clifton Jewish Center

Couvert for one Please respond by One hundred fifty dollars May 24, 2013

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VOL. XLXVV No.6 MAR. - APR. 2013

THE CLIFTON JEWISH CENTER BULLETIN 18 DELAWARE STREET

CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY 07011 973-772-3131

E-MAIL ADDRESS: cliftonjewishcenter@verizon.net arikorenblit@gmail.com

WEBSITE: www.cliftonjewishcenter.com

Rabbi - Ari Korenblit President - Malvin Gang

Executive Director - Karen Schutz Secretary - Francine Schiff

Editor - Karen Schutz, Elinor Alboum

SCHEDULE OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Shabbat Across America followed by dinner

CANDLELIGHTING TIME

Fri. Mar. 1 5:29pm Fri. Mar. 8 5:36pm Fri. Mar. 15 6:44pm Fri. Mar. 22 5:52pm Fri. Mar. 29 6:59pm Fri. April 5 7:06pm Fri. April 12 7:14pm Fri. April 19 7:21pm Fri. April 26 7:28pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

FRI. MAR. 1st 6:30PM SERVICES SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA FOLLOWED BY TRADI-TIONAL SHABBAT DINNER. HEBREW SCHOOL CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN SERVICES. DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF FAITH KLEINFELD SAT. MAR 9th 9:00AM BAT MITZVAH OF REBECCA PAIGE FRIEDMAN SUN. MAR. 17th 9:45AM HEBREW SCHOOL MODEL SEDER IN WENGER LOUNGE. SUN. MAR. 17th 2-5PM NORTH JERSEY JEWISH SINGLES 40-50's SQUARE DANCING SAT. MAR. 23rd RABBI'S LUNCH & LEARN "PASSOVER PAST-TIMES" SUN. MAR. 24th 12-3PM NORTH JERSEY JEWISH SINGLES "BAGELS & CONVERSA-TION" PUZZLE MIXER SAT.APRIL 6th 9:00AM SERVICES YOM HASHOA COMMERATION SAT. APRIL 12th 9:00AM SERVICES YOM HA'ATZMA'UT CELEBRATION SUN. APRIL 21st 12-3PM NORTH JERSEY JEWISH SINGLES "BAGELS AND CONVERSA-TION." 2-4PM ADULT EDUCATION MOVIE SUN. APRIL 28th 10:00AM CJC BOOK CLUB "THE INVISIBLE BRIDGE" LED BY CANDACE SIMON 1:00PM KLEZMER CONCERT, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MTG VOTE ON SLATE OF OFFICERS 50/50 RAFFLE DRAWING,

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Passover is the birthday of the Jewish people. It is the exodus that marked us

the first two evenings of Passover. No other people have this unique ritual. This ritual truly epitomizes the fundamental principles of Judaism, our creed, aspirations, beliefs and raison d'etre. Understand the Seder and understand the Jew. Experience the Seder and realize the essence of Judaism. The Seder begins by enjoining us to observe as a family an extended family at that, as the Bible instructs. Then we recall our humble roots, the painful and miraculous journey from slavery to freedom. It is remembered so that we will never take freedom for granted and we must con-stantly champion freedom for all oppressed of the world. The rituals, from the message of the Haggadah, to the Seder plate, to the food we eat remind us of this. Finally, the highlight of the Seder, the apex of the lesson is presented by a child asking questions. The presence of a child signals an investment in the future, noting the importance of including chil-dren in the practice of our heritage and reminding us of our need to question, challenge, and subse-quently, to understand the beauty of Judaism. Rabbi Ari Korenblit

SALE OF CHOMETZ

Since we are prohibited from eating as well as owning chometz over Passover - this includes dishes, foodstuffs, dishwashers, etc. - it is a tradition to authorize Rabbi Art Korenblit to act as your agent to sell the area that contains the chometz to a non-Jew for the duration of Passover.

Please tear off and fax, e-mail, mail or bring to the synagogue office before Thursday March 21, 2013. SALE OF CHOMETZ FORM

I hereby authorize Rabbi Ari Korenblit to act as my/our agent to sell all the chometz in my possession located at _______________________________________________________________________________ For the duration of the Passover holiday from Monday afternoon, March 25th through Tuesday April 2nd 8:15 p.m.

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Presidents Message

Hello Everyone I hope that all of you are back to normal after the snow storm of February 8/9. It was a bit too much at one time, but we must consider ourselves lucky when you look at the amounts that Long Island and north of us re-ceived.

The snow did not stop Shirley Kleinberg and her Nominating Committee from doing their job in selecting your new slate of Center Officers and Board of Director members. The nominat-ing committee besides Shirley consisted of Jerry Friend, Bill Frisch, Rose Paul, Grace Rosenblum, Peter Levine and Larry Loeber. I must tell all of our members this has become a very difficult task. As our congregation gets smaller the choice of members for these positions becomes less and finding members willing to fill board member positions becomes more of a challenge. I commend all of the committee for a job well done.

I was happy to see people remembered our Purim Party on Saturday February 23rd. A great time was had by all. Loved the costumes, camaraderie and the Hamantashen. Rabbi Koren-blit set an all time record for speed reading the Megillah.

On Friday March 1st we will celebrate Shabbat Across America with services and dinner. This is a very special evening. This evening is dedicated to our beloved Faith Kleinfeld, who for many years chaired the Shabbat Dinners along with Shirley Kleinberg. Faith's family will be joining us this evening. So let's all pay our respect to Faith by attending. We expect a large attendance. Please call the Center Office as soon as possible to reserve your space.

Arrangements for the Dinner Dance on Sunday June 9, 2013 are progressing very well. The caterer and DJ have been retained, invitations are being finalized and will be mailed out shortly. Please plan on being at the is joyful event at our Center and honoring Martine Jaffe, a most worthy honoree.

Our trip to the Greek Synagogue in New York City has been rescheduled for Sunday May 19th. This should be a most interesting day so plan on joining us. Flyers will be coming out shortly.

Stay well and enjoy the remainder of Winter. Remember, Spring will be here soon.

Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy Passover and wonderful Seders.

Malvin Gang, President

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ONEG SHABBAT & KIDDUSH

Once again we would like to thank our generous congregants for sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat or a Kiddush. It is a wonderful way to celebrate a simcha or remember a yahrzeit. JANUARY AND FEBRUARY HOSTS

David Malka Jackie & Art Schein Roz, Alan & Ira Liebhober, Lorna Kanter, Aaron Toledano, Rhoda & Bill Frisch,

Ron & Stu Nadel & Family, Rhoda & Joe Traum, Ellen Hersh, Amy Golden Herb Sorkin

If you are interested in any special date, please call Martine Jaffe at 973-696-6527

.WISHING YOU ALL A ZISSEN PESACH

KAREN & MICHAEL SCHUTZ & FAMILY

HOW TO ENJOY PASSOVER

PASSOVER PAST-TIMES, MATZOH MUNCHINGS AND SEDER STIRRINGS Why do we drink four cups of wine? Why do we eat matzoh? Why do we hide the afikomen? Why do we pour a cup for Elijah? Learn the story and the symbols of this beautiful holiday and some of the stirring melodies. Take a good look at the Haggadah to see what it really means. Join us on Saturday, March 23rd directly following services to learn how to conduct your own Seder with new meaning, with a complete understand-ing of the rituals performed and the foods we eat.

MEMORIAL PLAQUES

A Beautiful Way to Memorialize a Beloved Family Member

The cost for a bronze plaque in memory of a loved one is $350.00 for members. Every name on our Memorial Board is remembered in

perpetuity on the appropriate yahrzeit. For further information, please contact the office

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HEBREW SCHOOL NEWS On Sunday, January 20th, the Hebrew School celebrated reading and singing

they had a spread of nuts, dates, olives, figs, raisins, bananas and oranges. Along with this there were different grape and apple juices to take the place of wine. None of this would have happened without the help of Barbara Klausner, the teachers, parents and our wonderful children. A great time was had by all. The children got a wonderful feeling of what the holiday truly means. Join us on March 1st for Shabbat Across America as we "kvell" over the children's participation in the service. We are looking forward to Sunday March 17th at 9:45am, when we will be having our Model Passover Seder in the Wenger Lounge.

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WE NEED YOU!

Monday, Thursday and Sunday, and on occasion we are short on those days. Please! Please! Mark your calendars and join us once a week. Help us continue this very important tradition.

Please Join the CJC Sunday May 19th

For a Trip to Kehila Kedosha Janina

Synagogue*

Below Manhattan's skyscrapers, in the historic Lower East Side lies a hidden treasure that few know about...After the destruction of the second Temple, Jews were sent on a slave ship to Rome. A storm forced them to land in Greece where over the next 200 years they developed uniquely different ethnic and religious customs. Today, all these years later you can visit the only synagogue in the Western Hemisphere of this tiny obscure community. Our group will receive a private tour of the synagogue, museum and lecture along with a traditional Greek Kosher lunch. We may have time to explore the neighborhood after our tour before departing NYC. Call the office to reserve your seat NOW. We have a limited amount of spaces. Bus leaves the CJC at 9:30am and arrives back approximately 5:00pm. Cost $40 per person

*cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy Nov 4th

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SLATE OF OFFICERS 2013-2014

Elections will take place at the General Membership Meeting on Sunday, April 28, 2013 At 1:00pm EXECUTIVE BOARD President Elinor Alboum Financial Secretary Stanley Kramer Vice Presidents Betty Gochman Recording Secretary Jackie Schein Norman Rosenblum Corresponding Secretary Stewart Paul Martine Jaffe Treasurer Malvin Gang Bill Frisch

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Barbara Klausner Herb Sorkin Elayne Eisenstein Iris Gang Art Schein Bernie Broschowitz Stanley Grossel David Malka Bonnie Pasternack Helen Bromberg Amy Golden Judith Rhinesmith Elaine Kramer Aaron Toledano Larry Loeber Shari Goldtsein

PAST PRESIDENTS

Mal Gang, Bill Frisch, Steve Goldberg, Shirley Kleinberg, Arthur Friedman, Gerald Friend, Len Lafer, Paul Berko, Ken Levenstein, Henry Poller, Harry Feldman

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Shirley Kleinberg, Jerry Friend, Bill Frisch, Larry Loeber, Peter Levine , Grace Rosenblum, Rose Paul

PLEASE COME TO THE MEETING

WE NEED A QUORUM

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PLEASE LET OUR RABBI KNOW If you know that a member of our congregation is in the hospital or at home with a serious illness, please call the Center to let Rabbi Korenblit know. The only way we know that you or a family member is in the hospital is if we are informed. The hospital or nursing home does not notify the Center. Thank you for helping us keep in touch.

THE WERKSMAN LIBRARY

The Werksman Library is available to all Center members. We have a wonderful selection of fiction and nonfiction books available for your reading pleasure. The library is a source for many periodicals. One visit is certain to make you a regular.

The children in the Hebrew School use the library on a regular basis. It is a joy to witness their enthusiasm and interest in our books.

HOW YOU CAN REACH RABBI KORENBLIT If you need to speak to Rabbi Korenblit when he is not in shul, please call CELL NUMBER 917-309-6318 arikorenblit@gmail.com

Larry Lesh on the clarinet

John

Maiolo

On the

Trumpet

Larry Lesh on the Clarinet

Ilya On the Piano

YAHRZEIT DONATIONS Through February 25, 2013

The following have remembered their loved ones by donating to the Clifton Jewish Center Elaine & Stanley Rubinstein Sidney Katz Florence & Joseph Katz Jane Toledano Selma & Lee Holstein Sylvia Roth Grace & Norman Rosenblum Edith Levine Bonnie & Joel Pasternack Phyllis Curland Arleen & Sy Greenstein Jerold Starr William E. Epstein Sylvia Siegelbaum Joan Chernin Phoebe Pollinger Amy Golden Mildred Feldman Susan Levine & Donald Callahan Elliot Rassin Betty Gochman Shelia Aron Gladys Feinman Elaine Eisenstein Herb Sorkin Valery & Joseph Levy

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JOIN THE CLIFTON JEWISH CENTER FOR SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA

DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF FAITH KLEINFELD

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2013 SERVICES 6:30 P.M. DINNER TO FOLLOW

TENS OF THOUSANDS OF JEWS ACROSS AMERICA WILL COME TOGETHER TO EAT, DRINK, RELAX, DANCE, ENJOY, DEBATE, AND CELEBRATE

(CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)

RESERVATIONS MUST BE IN BY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26th

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ur honoree Martine Jaffe, invites all Clifton Jewish Center members to join her and her familiy at this very special simcha in her honor. The Dinner Dance is always a celebration filled with joy, dancing, and above all, fun and warmth. We look forward to a wonderful affair. We need you to make it happen Please send in your ad blanks. Call the office if you need extra ad blanks. CLIFTON JEWISH CENTER AD JOURNAL/DINNER DANCE Sunday June 9, 2013 12 NOON IN HONOR OF Martine Jaffe

A WORD FROM OUR NEW MEMBERS

Marlene & Fred Balin-"Both of my girls are having a fabulous time in their new Hebrew School. Our family is so fortunate that we found the CJC."

Roberta & Harold Smith "I really enjoy Saturday Shabbat services. People are very friendly and the Rabbi is so knowledgeable."

Paula & David Bilow "We recently moved to the area and found the Clifton Jewish Center very wel-coming and friendly. Our experience with Rabbi Korenblit was very positive.-He has an amazing rapport with young people and all the Center members. We are glad to join the Clifton Jewish Cen-ter Family."

Miriam & Andy Allenson "The Center is so warm and wonderful. My husband Andy and I felt right at home right from the beginning. We are looking forward to enjoying more of what the Center has to offer this year and many years to come."

Zhanna & Gil Rainshtein "We would like to thank everyone at the Center for the warm welcome we received. It's nice to be part of such a thoughtful and caring community. Hunter really enjoys com-ing to Hebrew School every Sunday. Morah Hannah is great! Misha (5 years old) is looking for-ward to joining next year."

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THE CJC WILL ONCE AGAIN BE SELLING A WIDE VARIETY OF PASSOVER WINE THIS YEAR.

FLYERS WILL BE GOING OUT SHORTLY. PLEASE BE PROMPT IN

YOUR ORDER SO THAT WE MAY HAVE THEM READY

BEFORE PASSOVER. WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY ORDER WITHOUT

PAYMENT. THANK YOU

MAZEL TOV TO ELLEN AND ARTHUR FRIEDMAN HEATHER & KAREN FRIEDMAN LORRAINE & IRVING ROGOFF

ON THE BAT MITZVAH OF THEIR DAUGHTER, SISTER AND

GRANDDAUGHTER

REBECCA PAIGE FRIEDMAN ON SATURDAY MARCH 9, 2013

NORTH JERSEY JEWISH SINGLES GROUP

We have been quite busy the last few months. On Sunday January 20th, 96 singles joined together for Bagels, Conversation and Square Dancing. After a short time schmoozing and eating we thoroughly enjoyed the square danc-ing led by professional caller, Ron Kapnick. On Thursday, February 21st we experienced an improvisational drum circle event led by professional percussionist, Kathy Deane. On Sunday, February 24th Bagels & Conversation was followed by a session of International Folk Dancing. led by Jim Gold. Jim's winning personality and enthusiasm got everyone up on their feet and participating. We are planning a Square Dancing Event for singles ages 40-50's on Sunday March 17th from 2-5pm with caller Dan Tapper. On Sunday, March 24th at 12 Noon we will be having "Bagels and Conversation" along with a "Puzzle Mixer." Please tell your friends about us and have them call Martine Jaffe 973-696-6527 for more information about our group or go to meetup.com and look for the North Jersey Jewish Singles Group.

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THE CLIFTON JEWISH CENTER 18 DELAWARE STREET CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY 07011

NON-PR0FIT ORGANIZATION PATERSON , NJ

PAID PERMIT NO. 571 U.S. POSTAGE

Sunday March 17th 9:45 am Model Seder in Hebrew School

Sunday March 24th Search for chometz after 8:00 pm

Monday March 25th Fast of the First Born Service 8:00 am Stop eating chometz before 10:40 am Burn chometz by 11:45 am

Light candles by 6:56 am First Seder

Tuesday March 26th 9:00 am Services Light candles after 8:00 pm

Second Seder

Wedenesday March 27 9:00 am Services

Monday April 1st 9:00 am Services-7th Day of Passover Light candles after 8:05 pm

Tuesday April 2nd 9:00 am Services 8th Day of Passover 10:30 Yiskor Memorial Service We may eat chometz after 8:17 pm

SCHEDULE OF PASSOVER EVENTS