Nov-Dec Message 2012 - Forest Hills Jewish Center

THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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NOVEMBER—DECEMBER 2012
Vol. LXVIII No.2
November‐December 2012 Heshvan‐Kislev‐Tevet 5773 THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER FHJC Celebrates Jewish Book Month Whether you were intrigued.....or if you missed it, you will be pleased by Rabbi Marc Cohen’s Bokser Lecture about the book he edited, The Observant Life, then you will be pleased to know that there will be opportunities to look at several chapters in depth. First, Rabbi Skolnik will teach a Monday night course that will cover three chapters. On November 5, he will discuss his chapter "Between Grandparents and Grandchildren”; On November 19 and 26, he will cover the chapter on Intellectual Property written by Rabbi Marc Cohen; On December 10 and 17, he will cover the chapter on Public Appearance and Behavior by Rabbi Gordon Tucker. Later in the year, Rabbi Drazen will look at the chapter on Kashrut. An annual highlight of Jewish Book Month at FHJC is the PA Book & Craft fair ‐ this is your chance to begin your Chanukah shopping and pick up something interesting for yourself. This year it will be Sunday and Monday, November 4 & 5. On November 13, Sisterhood will take part in this theme month. They will host a Book Discussion meeting featuring The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer. Something for every interest during Jewish Book Month at FHJC. Calling all FHJC 6th graders and their families, our 6th grade book club will be meeting in November. Stay tuned for more information! Chanukah at the FHJC Latkes and Lights: A Community Chanukah Candle‐lighting Event December 11 Join FHJC as we light Chanukah candles together. There will be Chanukah songs, storytelling, and of course, latkes and other treats. Fun for all ages. Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 18, 3:30 PM Join FHJC members, clergy, and chorus as we — with neighboring Forest Hills faith communities — give thanks for all the blessings we enjoy. This moving and inspirational community service will be held at: Our Lady of Mercy 70‐01 Kessel Street Let’s count our blessings together! Casino & Cocktails
Saturday evening, November 18, 2012, 8:00 PM open bar  hors d’oeuvres  music  prizes  silent auction 
on‐the‐spot cash for gold $100 per person, includes $100 in chips For Fun and Prizes Only Event Chairs— Michele Biletsky and Marla Cornejo RSVP by Nov. 2 to Lworthman@fhjc.org or 718‐263‐7000 x 203 Forest Hills Jewish Center “club‐chic” attire THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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From the Rabbi’s Study Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik In Appreciation of Changing Seasons... As I write this article, the first authen‐
tically chill winds of autumn are blow‐
ing through our little part of the world. Sukkot started out warmer than usual, with more than its share of rain, and it ended only partly as it began. There was more rain, to be sure, but the temperatures fell precipitously. When Sukkot began, we barely needed a jacket. By the time it ended, fleeces were amply in evidence. My children who are living in very different climates tell me that one of the things they miss the most is the change of seasons, and I understand. As wonderful as it would be to live some‐
where where shoveling snow is just not something I would have to deal with, I think that my two favorite times of year are right now—when, on the right day, it can look as if it’s raining multi‐
colored leaves—and the very beginning of spring, but you walk outside and all of a sudden it looks as if the entire world is in bloom. It’s not just the physical beauty of these sights, al‐
though they are lovely indeed. It’s what lies behind them‐ the timeless lesson of unending cycles, of death and rebirth, of change and renewal. Before you do any shopping online, please go to http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx and where it asks “Whom do you support?” enter “Forest Hills Jewish Center,” then proceed to do your shopping. That’s all it takes, and we’ll earn a percentage from all your purchases. The Message USPS 340‐300 The Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106‐06 Queens Boule‐
vard, Forest Hills, NY 11375‐4248. 718 263‐7000, Fax: 718 520‐ 4369. Website: http://www.fhjc.org. Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Juda‐
ism. Published bi‐monthly September‐June. Subscription: $25 per year (included in membership dues.) Periodicals postage paid at the Post Office in Flushing, NY. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Forest Hills Jewish Center. 106‐06 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375‐4248. Editorial Board: Karen Stein (editor), Gerald C. Skolnik (Rabbi), Henry Rosenblum (Hazzan), Erno Grosz (Cantor Emeritus), Deborah Gregor (Executive Director), Susan Rosenbaum (Director, Early Childhood Education), Lynn Lancaster (Director of Education), Laurie Worthman (Office Manager), Mara Silver‐Smith (Youth Director). Officers: Joseph Fox (President), Candice Koerner (Vice President), Al Krieger (Vice Presi‐
dent), Sharon Matzner (Vice President), Warren Wankoff (Vice President), William Regen (Treasurer), Michael Abrams (Secretary). Arms: Men’s Club, Scott Sharinn (President), Minyan Club, Betty Korb (President), Parents’ Associa‐
tion, Shoshana Segal (President), Sisterhood, Anise Parnes (President). Opinions expressed in The Message are the authors’ and do not necessarily represent those of the Forest Hills Jewish Center, its officers and Board, or the Editorial Board. The first time I put on a sweater or fleece and walk outside, I feel an intense kind of exhilaration. On the most mundane level, the feeling is born of the realization that it will be a good long time before a car’s steering wheel will be too hot to touch, or I’ll have to worry about a balky air conditioner. There is, of course, always someone who will chime in on my moment of reverie and remind me of what I know all too well‐ it’s going to get a lot colder before it gets warmer again. Yes, yes… I know. And I’m sure I’ll miss the heat of summer all too quickly. But beyond the surface level, each change of season is what I like to call a shehecheyanu moment; it is a time to consciously stop and appreciate what it means to have reached this moment. We’ve lived to experience another turn on Joni Mitchell’s carou‐
sel of time, and our run has been extended for another season. It is well worth the chill winds of winter‐ and even the snow shoveling‐ to see how the story of our lives, and those of our loved ones, continues to unfold. Here’s to a great new season! Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik Pre‐Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunity Family
gleaning at
Golden
Earthworm
Farm.
Sunday, Nov. 11 The Religious School and the CSA have teamed up to create a family gleaning event for families with children in Grade 3 and up. We'll be traveling out to Golden Earthworm Farm for a day of discovery and Jewish enrichment. Watch for details. Before each publication, the Message is checked and rechecked to the best of our ability for content, dates, times, and spelling. We apologize in advance if any errors should occur. THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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Hazzan Henry R. Rosenblum Notes from the Hazzan The holidays are all behind us. Rosh Ha‐
shanah and Yom Kippur with their meaningful services en‐
hanced by a new Mahzor; Sukkot with warm weather that enabled us to enjoy the beauty of nature while eating out‐
doors (with of course some typical rain thrown in for good measure); Shmini Atzeret and Simhat Torah with wonderful singing, dancing and rejoicing by people of all ages. And now we are finally able to return to “regular” time with full work weeks followed by restful Shabbatot, with the reopening of religious school, the exciting educational opportunities we offer at FHJC, including a new Adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah class, and much more—
the “comfortable rut,” as Rabbi Skolnik NOVEMBER—DECEMBER 2012
called it in his sermon. But something is different this year and it begs addressing. We give of ourselves to the congregation in myriad ways throughout the year, es‐
pecially through the Kol Nidre appeal as well as through committee work and community service. But there is one more very important way in which every‐
one can give; rich and poor, young and old, male and female, single and married. Our morning and evening minyan are now at a critical stage. Some regulars are no longer with us due to relocation, new employment, or even sad to say, failing health or worse. If our minyan is to con‐
tinue to exist we need YOU to make a commitment. It will not sustain itself without new attendees. We have missed making a minyan a number of times these past few months and your fellow congregants who count on a minyan so they might say Kaddish for loved ones were unable to do so. This will cost you no more than a small amount of time but the reward is enormous. Choose one day Todah Rabah! This year’s FHJC Sukkah was truly a community effort. Thank you to the following visual artists, interior decorators, contractors, and tradesmen, for making this year’s Sukkah a special experience for all who entered: Benita Gayle and Perry Almeleh; Hal Berkowitz; Sam, Zachary and Steve Blum; Joshua Brodsky and Elizabeth Elson; Ita and Shira Cohen; Leah, Maya and Ilyse Col‐
chamiro; Eliana, Madalyn and Susan Duffy; Mitchell Frank, Leora and Joanna Gallai; Regina Geber; Judy Gostl; Scott Graybow; Dan and Nat Korb; Al Krieger; Bernie Lieberman; Cindy Megiddo; Roz Okun; Phil Parnes; Oz, Yotan and Tomer Peer; Daniel, Elijah and Ethan Roditi; Heidi and Allan Rolnick; Arlene Sacks, Lynn and Mark Schleimer; Ashton Sharinn; Scott and Mark Weinblatt; Doug Weiner; Rena Wirshba; Benny and Deborah Witlin; David Zucker; and Randi Zwick‐Marks. In addition, thank you to our Nursery and Religious School teachers, Professional and Office staff, and Maintenance team whose assistance made a difference! Dorrie Berkowitz, Anise Parnes and Scott Sharinn a week as your minyan day and become a member of this group of people who need you. There is no parking problem at 7am and we are always done so you can move your car well before 8am. There is usually no parking problem for Ma’ariv at 7:30pm either, so that is no reason not to come. And walking here is always some good exercise too. What a great way to attend to “refuat hanefesh u’refuat ha‐
guf,” physical and spiritual health. I wish it were not necessary to make this plea but sorry to say, it is. Let this be your “free‐will offering” for the New Year. Start or end your day by thanking God for giving you another day to enjoy the beauty of our world. By giving of yourself you will be giving to others and will re‐
ceive a great personal reward in return. With best wishes for a real Shanah Tovah, Hazzan Henry R. Rosenblum Todah Rabah! The FHJC Men’s Club’s annual efforts to help congregants build their sukkot was a great suc‐
cess. We would like to thank the following members who volunteered their time to help fellow congregants build their sukkot. Kol haKavod to Doug Israel, Bob Koenigs‐
berg, Dan Korb, Carl Schrag, Pearl and Aryeh Buitron, and Mark Weinblatt. Project Manager‐ David Zipkowitz THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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The President’s Pen With the holidays behind us we are looking forward to an exciting year of program‐
ming geared to all ages. A quick look at www.FHJC.org, which I encour‐
age you to visit, will reveal an ac‐
tion‐packed year of entertainment, edu‐
cation and community service. We have an active and vibrant Men’s Club and Sis‐
terhood, as well as an engaged Parents’ Association and Minyan Club which have scheduled many innovative programs. The Bokser Lecture will bring us a special opportunity to hear from Rabbi Martin Cohen, the author of “The Observant Jew” which is fast becoming the major literary guide for Conservative Judaism. This is another program that is free of charge and is made possible by the Rabbis Ben Zion and Baruch Bokser Memorial Foundation. Please consult the schedule at www.FHJC.org for these and many other programs. We would like to broaden our program‐
ming to include singles, and those who are 20‐30 year olds. Your participation enhances everything we do. If you are interested in this type of programming, especially if you want to help, please call the office. Most importantly, please sup‐
port us with your attendance. ‘Casino and Cocktails’ will arrive at FHJC on November 17, 2012, which is planned as an evening of fun and games. We will Best wishes, reprise our successful “cash‐for‐gold” Joe Fox, President booth, so bring your old jewelry; we’ll have an open bar and delicious hors d'oeuvres, as well as professional croupi‐
ers to run the games and teach us some new tricks, and lots of fabulous prizes. Our volunteer/co‐chairs Marla Cornejo and Michele Biletsky have been working hard to make this a fun evening and hope‐
USY Kiryah fully raise some needed funds for the Fall Kinnus at FHJC synagogue. We are also preparing to have “Shabbat in the Gym” for our youngest children. This November 9th ‐ 11th. was a new program begun last year which If you are able to help us by hous‐
brings children and their parents together ing USYers at your home for the with other community members on those kinnus, please contact cold, wintry Shabbat afternoons when Mara Silver‐Smith at they can’t play in the park. HOUSES NEEDED The Center itself is intent on coming up with new ideas and creative ways to en‐
gage our membership. The Scholar‐in‐
Residence program brings to our syna‐
gogue Dr. Mark Brettler, Chair of the De‐
partment of Near Eastern Studies at Brandeis University and eminent Bible scholar. We have the pleasure of Dr. Bret‐
tler’s insights for the entire weekend which includes free programming on Sat‐
urday and a dinner, by reservation, for Friday evening. This program is made pos‐
sible by the generous contribution of the Sevin Family in loving memory of Malvin Peace Sevin. fhjcyouthdirector@gmail.com Membership Update Al Krieger, Vice President, Membership Thank you, Anise Parnes (President of Sis‐
terhood), Scott Sharinn (President of Men’s Cub), Dorrie Berkowitz and Heidi Rolnik (Co‐
chairs of the Membership Committee) for the outstanding job that you did in organiz‐
ing the Sukkah Decorating Activity. With the help of their membership and the sup‐
port from the Nursery School and Religious School, we once again had a very beautifully decorated Sukkah Thank you Regina Geber and Teri Goffner for chairing another very successful Sukkot Luncheon. Thank you Rafaela Obadiah, Allison Joseb, Betty Frons, Marcelle Kaskawitz, Sharon Braginsky, Sara Kaufman and all the other volunteers for coordinating two Chicken Soup Shabbat programs. During the months of November and December, the Membership Committee is pleased to be supporting events that are being planned and run by other committees and arms of the synagogue. The details for these events can be found in other articles in the MESSAGE but here is a listing of the upcoming events currently on our calendar. November 4‐5 Parent Association Book Fair 3 Men’s Club Beer Night 11 Minyan Club Breakfast 12 Sisterhood Afternoon Program 13 Sisterhood Book Club 17 Cocktails & Casino Night 18 Interfaith Service December 1 Family Havdalah 1 Mocktails & Cocktails 2 Torah Fund Luncheon 11 Chanukah Celebration 16 Minyan Club Breakfast \ THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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Religious School Reflection Lynn Lancaster It is hard to think of a sweeter sight than our Gimmel (third‐
grade students) standing under a chupph during the Aliyah that pre‐
ceeds their receiv‐
ing their very own siddur. Though I can’t always participate, due to the realities of the Jewish calendar, this year I was hon‐
ored to be under the chuppah with them. The electric excitement of the children is tangible. They are on the bima in the main sanctuary. They are in front of a congrega‐
tion that includes their parents. It is a day of fresh beginnings for everyone, as we begin to read the Torah anew. Beginnings are ripe with possibilities and opportunities. This year surrounded by the Gimmel class, it was difficult to get close enough to the Torah to touch it with my tallit. Our classes are growing and the participation of our families is growing too. With the children around me, I was able to look out at the congre‐
gation and see their parents fully en‐
gaged in the moment. For many of the families involved, this was the first time that the sanctuary that they were sitting in was theirs. Third grade families must become members of the Forest Hills Jewish Center. Each of the families par‐
ticipating had made a commitment to our community as well as to their own children. I believe, in that magical mo‐
ment of seeing their children on the bima, under the chuppah, staring rapt as the Torah was read, they felt fully em‐
braced and celebrated by our congrega‐
tion and the Jewish people. It was a wonderful day for all involved. How do we continue to invite these and other families in? They are a diverse group of talented and interesting indi‐
viduals and each of them has made a commitment to being a part of our com‐
munity. How do we learn who each of them is and what they can contrib‐
ute? How do we find out what they need from us? As part of a pilot program, funded by the Jewish Education Project, we will be in‐
viting each of these families to help us answer these questions. We hope that it will help us learn about them as indi‐
viduals, help them integrate into the community and will help us better serve all of the families in the Center. We will be sharing this information over the course of the year. I hope that next year, when a new group of third graders will be receiving their siddurim on Shabbat Bereishit, our fourth‐grade families will feel like old‐timers ready to put out their hands to the new kids on the block. News from Nursery School Susan Rosenbaum As we have just celebrated Simchat Torah, and begun a new cycle of Torah portions, we naturally focus on beginnings. Torah values have been the standard of Jewish society for 3,000 years. The Torah is a guide for living and a foundation for making behavioral judgments. The practice of doing mitzvot is built into our everyday lives. At school, we try to highlight the good deeds done by the children and their teachers. As educators of young children, we strive to provide experiences to help children inter‐
nalize Jewish values. How we talk to children, respond to children, behave towards them, their parents and colleagues will be observed and remembered by our children. What we do is far more important than what we say. Actions speak louder than words. We encourage you, as parents, to practice and create your own Jew‐
ish traditions and pass on a legacy to your children. Early childhood is the beginning of your child’s Jewish education. Through positive Jew‐
ish experiences, the children will identify and remember these valuable lessons. It’s our hope that the memories we create will be everlasting. Scholastic Book Fair and Holiday Expo Sunday, November 4 8:30 AM —2:00 PM Monday, Nov. 5 8:30 AM—2:30 PM The Parents’ Association is having its annual fundraiser. Come celebrate Jewish Book Month by buying a book. There will also be a variety of vendors selling Judaica, crafts, jewelry, scarves, and more. Students in grades K‐2 will visit with their parents on Sunday morning. Students in grades 3‐8 will visit during Religious School hours on Sunday. Nursery, Pre‐School and Kindergarten students will visit on Monday with their teach‐
ers. Join us Sunday, Nov 4 for a PJ Library Corner at the Book Fair! 11:30 AM Sing with Marcy 12:00 PM Stories with Naomi Danis, local children’s author 12:30 PM Dance with Rysa from All Star Studios Readings all day THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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Youth Department News Mara Silver‐Smith The year is off to a great start and there is even more to come! By the time you read this, the youth group will have celebrated the chagim, in‐
cluding every‐
one’s perennial favorite activity, building edible sukkahs. Even though our night in the sukkah was dampened by the rain, the kids always enjoy being silly and coming up with their most interesting sukkah creations. (Being able to eat it after is a nice plus!) We will have painted the walls of the lounge, making the room uniquely ours for another year. Not to mention a color war, the usual trips to the gym, movies and popcorn and starting to raise money for Tikun Olam, USY’s tzedakah program. We held our first Teen Shabbat of the year, once again welcoming everyone for a community Shabbat experience filled with dinner and z’mirot. Teen Shabbat has become a new FHJC youth group tradition and we are excited for it to con‐
tinue through the year. A special thanks Youth Group is open to all kids between 3rd grade and 12th grade, both FHJC members and non‐members. We are divided into three groups, each meeting on a weekly basis in the youth lounge:  Tseerim – 3rd through 5th grade – meets Sundays from 12:30 to 2 pm  Kadima – 6th through 8th grade – meets Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 pm  USY – 9th through 12th grade – meets Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 pm Do you have a great program idea or something you would really like to do this year? Are you in high school and want to spend your summer with USY on programs like Wheels and Israel Pil‐
grimage? Need an application for an event? Contact Mara at youth@fhjc.org with questions, comments or even a funny joke. to Rabbi Dave Siegel and his family for joining us. At the beginning of November we are proudly hosting the USY Kiryah Divisional Fall Kinnus. This is an opportunity for kids from around the five boroughs to call FHJC home for the weekend and to show them why we love calling FHJC home every day. There is so much going on this year, so make sure to keep an eye out for my weekly email updates as well as the cal‐
endars and flyers posted on the bulletin boards by the glass doors and in the youth lounge. If you ever have any ques‐
tions or are curious about youth group, please always feel free to stop by a meet‐
ing and check it out. Everyone is wel‐
come! THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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Adult Education Parents’ Association Highlights Whew! After all the hustle, prepa‐
ration, and cele‐
bration the High Holidays bring, the later Fall gives all of us a chance to catch our col‐
lective breath and take a break. The PA proudly wel‐
comed our 3rd graders into the commu‐
nity of the religious school minyan as we presented them with their own siddurim at a special ceremony on Shabbat Berei‐
shit (October 13). The youngest mem‐
bers of our community of learners were also welcomed that day as our Kinder‐
garten students received their own plush torah scrolls. We were also thrilled to welcome a number of Nursery and Reli‐
gious School parents to our first official meeting of the year. It was great to hear from them how we can work to be a better resource for both parents and kids. As the weather turns colder, PA turns its attention to the warmth that community and celebration bring. Our Scholastic Book Fair (November 4, 5) is a great place to stock up on old and new favor‐
ites for all of the readers on your various gift lists. Religious and Nursery School teachers will each provide a list of books that they would like to use to enrich classroom time, so be sure to ask for your teacher’s list while you’re shopping. We will also be hosting several vendors again this year to add sparkle and magic to the dreary cold weather that’s on the way. In December, PA will be taking part in the community‐wide Chanukkah event planned for Tuesday, evening, December 11. Be sure to check your email inboxes, and school backpacks for more informa‐
tion. The evening promises to be filled with joy and light, not to mention suf‐
ganiyot and latkes! It’s never too late to become a “Friend of the PA.” Consider giving the gift of community support by contributing $18 per family to fund a wide variety of classroom and commu‐
nity enrichment programs. We always have room for friends, new and old, so please consider getting involved how‐
ever you can. Come to a meeting and be a part of working to make our FHJC Community a warm and supportive place for all families. Shanna Segal, PA President Sisterhood Celebrates Jewish Book Month November 13, following evening minyan The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer Sisterhood presents a book discussion of Julia Orringer’s acclaimed historical novel, The Invisible Bridge. This event is open to all Center members. Light refreshments will be served. Couvert: $5 for Sisterhood members, and $8 for those who are not yet members Synopsis—Paris, 1937. Andras Lévi, a Hungarian‐Jewish architecture student, arrives from Budapest with a scholarship, a single suitcase, and a mysterious letter he prom‐
ised to deliver. But when he falls into a complicated relationship with the letter's recipient, he becomes privy to a secret that will alter the course of his—and his fam‐
ily’s—history. From the small Hungarian town of Konyár to the grand opera houses of Budapest and Paris, from the despair of Carpathian winter to an unimaginable life in labor camps, The Invisible Bridge tells the story of a family shattered and remade in history’s darkest hour. The FHJC Adult Education Com‐
mittee is starting two new programs this year. Shiur Shabbat and a Shul‐Wide Shab‐
baton as well as continuing many regularly sched‐
uled learning opportunities. We are scheduling Shiur Shabbat on secu‐
lar holiday weeks when little else is going on at FHJC. Many of our shul regulars do not go away and are in shul week in and week out. This is an extra treat for those who come to shul every week. There will be a class held at 12:45PM after Shabbat Kiddush on the following dates with topics to be announced.  Thanksgiving weekend, 11/24  Christmas Week, 12/29—This event will be co‐sponsored by Sisterhood with Adult Education  Presidents Week, 2/17  and finally, Shabbat Hagadol, 3/23  Shul‐Wide Learning Shabbaton will be February 1 & 2. Plans are being formu‐
lated now for a Shabbat where we daven together, eat together and study together. Many of our members are learned in a wide variety of Jewish top‐
ics and they willingly share their knowl‐
edge with us. A full schedule will be published in the next edition of The Message ‐ Watch for it! Judy Gostl, Chair, Adult Education Comm. Listen up, performers! FHJC Coffee House Registration Continues through November 2 Look for the registration flyers on the Center tables and in the Center office. How will you use your five minutes in the spotlight? THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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Mazal Tov! November‐December S’machot Emma Miller Bat Mitzvah December 15, 2012 Emma Miller is an honors student at Hal‐
sey Junior High School. She spends part of her summers at the Junior National Young Leadership Conference and has traveled to Washington, D.C., and Bos‐
ton. She has made friends with students from all across the country. Emma is an avid reader (Harry Potter, anyone?) and enjoys Miyazaki films. She loves cupcakes. In addition, Emma is a wonderful art‐
ist and designed her Bat Mitzvah invitations. She would like to study animation. Most important to her are her family and friends and her guinea pig, Fluffernutter. Sisterhood Trip to Canstruction 2012 Join us on Sunday, November 11 at noon at the World Financial Center, Manhattan, to see what artists and ar‐
chitects create when they put their cans together to end hun‐
ger. Over 100,000 cans of food will be trans‐
formed into 26 fanci‐
ful, gravity‐defying sculptures through‐
out the World Finan‐
cial Center complex in Lower Manhattan before they are donated to help feed hungry New Yorkers in need during the Thanksgiving season. An annual art show, design competition, and food drive all rolled into one, Canstruction raises hunger awareness by challenging teams of architects and engineers to create larger‐than‐life pop art masterpieces made entirely out of unopened cans of food. The eye‐popping results will be displayed from Nov.10 through 21 before being donated to City Harvest for delivery to local community food programs. While admission is free, visitors to the exhibit are encouraged to support the cause by contributing high a can or two non‐perishable foods, such as tuna, beans, and canned vegetables. Please RSVP to sisterhood@fhjc.org. Gladys Silvera and Geoffrey Weg Aufruf November 3, 2012 Gladys Sophia Silvera and Geoffrey Lawrence Weg are to be married November 18th, 2012. Gladys works in produc‐
tion for Universal Pictures in New York. She graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She is a daughter of Marlene Anteby and Jack Silvera (deceased) of Brooklyn, NY. Geoffrey is the Head of Business Development & Partnerships for Moveline in New York, a TechStars NYC company. He graduated from Boston Univer‐
sity's School of Management and received a Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, from New York Law School. He is a son of Susan Weg and Dr. Arnold Weg. Yoga with Lorain Wednesday Evenings Chair Yoga ‐‐ 6:15 ‐ 7:20 Level 1 Yoga @ 7:50 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Yoga breathing and movement based upon principles of align‐
ment. Please bring your own mat, blanket or towel as none will be supplied. Loose fitting clothing rec‐
ommended. Drop‐in and start anytime! Single class $15 members / $20 nonmembers 5 classes = $60.00 members 5 classes = $80 nonmembers Dates: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7,11/14 The first class is complimentary. Sponsored by the Sisterhood of the FHJC THANK YOU! Julie and Eddie Berger would like to thank all the congregants and staff of FHJC for their good wishes on the occasion of Eddie’s 90th birthday. THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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In The Spirit of
Uri Uri: Awake,
Greet the New
Dawn
Sisterhood With the Fall chagim Our annual Torah Fund Woman of behind us, let me start Achievement event will be Sunday, De‐
by thanking all those cember 2, when we honor Ruth Shulim, who shared a minute for her tireless efforts leading FHJC’s Sis‐
or two decorating this terhood for over twenty years. Your per‐
year’s FHJC sukkah. I sonal invitation should be arriving, via the asked for your help mail, shortly, and Miriam, Shirley and I and you provided it. look forward to seeing you at this impor‐
Again, thank you. tant fund‐raising event! Our next Sisterhood program will be an examination of The Invisible Bridge, by acclaimed, first‐time novelist Julie Or‐
ringer, on Tuesday, November 13. Plan on joining us for what I’m sure will be an engaging and emotional discussion of this sweeping story set in Paris, Hungary and the labor camps of 1930s Europe. Another exciting program to anticipate will be an after Kiddush shiur with Shira Eliaser, niece of Center member Ellen Cogan, on Shabbat Vayechi, December 29. Shira is known for insightful summer Torah study groups in Chicago, so it will be our pleasure to host her at FHJC this winter. This year’s Torah Fund Campaign, which provides scholarships to Jewish Theologi‐
cal Seminary students, is in full swing, and it’s a pleasure to see so many supportive shul members wearing pins! There are many other ways you may contribute to this worthy campaign. Miriam Chait and Shirley Rossman‐Zucker will be delighted to share them with you. Look for more information about these and future Sisterhood events in Shabbat Shalom, on the ListServ and around the Center. Lastly, Sisterhood is always accepting new members. Through Sisterhood, we serve our community, learn together and make new friendships. Why not become one of the women of The Sisterhood of Forest Hills Jewish Center? See you soon! Anise Parnes, President Men’s Club L'Shanah Tovah! Men's Club is off and running for an exciting year. We — with Sis‐
terhood — started by decorating the FHJC Sukkah, and we sent our guys out to help FHJC congregants who needed help putting up their home suk‐
kahs. As I write this, we are looking for‐
ward to our October 21 annual bike and train ride in beautiful Jim Thorpe, PA. and hoping that the event will be well attended and that everyone will have a wonderful time. soring our first family Havdalah service followed by a game and movie night. We hope you don't miss the November 2 deadline to register as a performer in this year's Coffee House. Men's Club again is looking forward to closing the show with a rousing number. We look forward to the Federation of Jewish Men's Club participa‐
tion in this song as well. Other events in the coming year: World Wide Wrap; Hearing Men's Voices; S3 Scotch, Steak, Soda; Federation of Jewish Men's Club Regional Dinner; and New Yorkers Tour New York. We are looking forward to a great year and hope to see you at these events. November 3rd is our beer‐tasting evening with guest presenter Robert LeBoyer, an Hal Berkowitz accomplished home brewer and beer ex‐
pert. Robert will be talking about varieties Vice‐president at large of beer and beer pairings. On December 1, Men's Club and Sisterhood will be spon‐
Sisterhood’s Torah Fund Campaign Event Sunday, December, 2 Our Woman of Achievement is Ruth Shulim Join us as we honor Ruth for her many years of leadership as Sister‐
hood President, and her consistent support of the important work of the Torah Fund Campaign The Torah Fund Campaign, origi‐
nated by Women’s League of Con‐
servative Judaism, supports The Jew‐
ish Theological Seminary (New York), Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies (Los Angeles), the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies (Jerusalem), and Seminario Rabínico Latinamericano (Buenos Aires). Through your gener‐
osity, we are able to enhance and sustain these remarkable institutions and the future of Conservative/
Masorti Judaism. Event Chairwomen: Miriam Chait and Shirley Rossman‐Zucker THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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Schedule of Services Unless otherwise indicated, our regular schedule of services is as follows: Shaharit: Weekdays…………………...……….7:00 AM Shabbat …………………………......9:00 AM Sunday, and legal holidays…..8:20 AM Minha/Ma’ariv Weekdays…………………………………………………...7:30 PM Friday Kabbalat Shabbat………….. Please see calendar. Saturday night, Sunday, and legal holidays….Sundown Congregational Kiddush Hosts November 3—Susan and Arnold Weg and family in honor of the aufruf of their son Geoffrey and his upcoming marriage to Gladys Silvera. Schedule of Children’s Services Junior Congregation & Clubs……..10:00 AM ‐ Noon— Little Synagogue Kids Kongregation………………..…...10:45 AM ‐ 11:30 AM—Room M4 Junior Congregation is at 10 AM in the Little Synagogue. Kids Kongregation is led by Scott Sharinn and other parent volunteers, at 10:45 AM in M4. NOVEMBER 2012 | HESHVAN‐KISLEV 5773 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
*ALL WEEKDAY EVENING EVENTS AND CLASSES ARE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:30 PM MINYAN, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please try to attend the minyan on the nights you attend those events. Thank you. Thursday
Friday
Shabbat
1
2
3
16 Heshvan
17 Heshvan
18 Heshvan
Vayera Weg Aufruf USY/ Kadima 4
5
6
7
8
Men's Club Beer 5:31 Candle Lighting Night 5:30 Kabbalat Shabbat 9
10
19 Heshvan
20 Heshvan
21 Heshvan
22 Heshvan
23 Heshvan
24 Heshvan
PA Bookfair PA Bookfair/ PJ Library Corner Tseerim YAC Meeting Election Day (Office Closed) No Nursery/ Religious School Bridge/Yarncraft Yoga Context Exec Board Meeting 25 Heshvan
Chayai Sara USY Divisional Kinnus USY Divisional Kinnus 4:23 Candle Lighting 11
12
13
14
15
6:00 Kabbalat Shabbat 16
17
26 Heshvan
27 Heshvan
28 Heshvan
29 Heshvan
Rosh Hodesh Kislev
2 Kislev
3 Kislev
Toldot USY Divisional Kinnus Minyan Club Heb. Lit. Group Bridge/Yarncraft Yoga Context 4:17 Candle Lighting 18
19
20
21
22
4:15 Kabbalat Shabbat Cocktails & Casino 23
24
4 Kislev
5 Kislev
6 Kislev
7 Kislev
8 Kislev
9 Kislev
Tseerim USY/ Kadima No Nursery School Thanksgiving Day 10 Kislev
No Nursery School (Office Closed) Vayetzei Bridge/Yarncraft 4:12 Candle Lighting 24
26
27
28
29
4:10 Kabbalat Shabbat 30
11 Kislev
12 Kislev
13 Kislev
14 Kislev
15 Kislev
16 Kislev
No Religious School Bridge/Yarncraft Context USY/ Kadima 4:09Candle Lighting 4:10 Kabbalat Shabbat THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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Congregational Kiddush Hosts Schedule of Services Unless otherwise indicated, our regular schedule of services is as follows: December 15— Lee Miller in honor Shaharit: Weekdays…………………...……….7:00 AM Shabbat …………………………......9:00 AM Sunday, and legal holidays…..8:20 AM Minha/Ma’ariv Weekdays…………………………………………………...7:30 PM Friday Kabbalat Shabbat…….…..… Please see calendar. Saturday night, Sunday, and legal holidays….Sundown of the Bat Mitzvah of her daughter Emma. Schedule of Children’s Services Junior Congregation & Clubs……..10:00 AM ‐ Noon— Little Synagogue Kids Kongregation………………..…...10:45 AM ‐ 11:30 AM—Room M4 Junior Congregation is at 10 AM in the Little Synagogue. Kids Kongregation is led by Scott Sharinn and other parent volunteers, at 10:45 AM in M4. DECEMBER 2012 | KISLEV‐TEVET 5773 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Shabbat
1
17 Kislev
Vayishlach Family Havdalah 2
3
18 Kislev
4
19 Kislev
5
20 Kislev
21 Kislev
Torah Fund Luncheon Tseerim 6
7
22 Kislev
8
23 Kislev
24 Kislev
Nursery School Nursery School Conferences Conferences (School Closed) Election Day (Office Closed) No Nursery/ Religious Yoga School Context Bridge/Yarncraft Exec Board Meeting USY/ Kadima Vayishev Family Service Hebrew Literature Group 1st Night Chanukah 4:08 Candle Lighting 9
10
11
12
13
4:10 Kabbalat Shabbat 14
15
25 Kislev
26 Kislev
27 Kislev
28 Kislev
29 Kislev
Rosh Hodesh Tevet
2 Tevet
Miketz Bat Mitzvah of 2nd Night Chanukah 3rd Night Chanukah 4th Night Chanukah 5th Night Chanukah 6th Night Chanukah 7th Night Chanukah Emma Miller 8th Night Chanukah Minyan Club Sisterhood Chanukah FHJC‐wide Chanukah Tseerim Program Program Bridge/Yarncraft 4:09 Candle Lighting Yoga USY/ Kadima 4:10 Kabbalat Shabbat 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
3 Tevet
4 Tevet
5 Tevet
6 Tevet
Minyan Club No Religious School Tseerim 24
10 Tevet
11 Tevet
Asara B'Tevet (Fast Day) No Religious School 25
26
12 Tevet
13 Tevet
Nursery School Vacation 31
17 Tevet
18 Tevet
Nursery School Vacation 9 Tevet
Vayigash Board of Trustees 4:12 Candle Lighting USY/ Kadima 27
14 Tevet
4:10 Kabbalat Shabbat 28
29
15 Tevet
No Religious School Nursery School Vacation 30
No Religious School 8 Tevet
Yoga Context Bridge/Yarncraft 23
7 Tevet
16 Tevet
Vayichi Nursery School Vacation Bridge Nursery School Vacation Nursery School Sisterhood/ Vacation Adult Ed Program 4:16 Candle Lighting 4:15 Kabbalat Shabbat *ALL WEEKDAY EVENING EVENTS AND CLASSES ARE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:30 PM MINYAN, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please try to attend the minyan on the nights you attend those events. Thank you. THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
PULPIT FUND Shira Shapiro ‐ in honor of Rabbi Skolnik’s installation as President of Rabbinical Assembly Shira Shapiro ‐ in honor of the marriage of Laurie & Roy Worth‐
man’s son Michael to Courtney Routt Tikva, Zahava, Hanna & Dorothy Mahlab ‐ in honor of Rabbi Skolnik Debra Weil ‐ in honor of Jay Luger, my “Hatan” and good friend on being Hatan Torah Elayne Leef ‐ in honor of the marriage of Lottie and Henry Burger’s grandson, Jason to Rachel Weinberg Ellen Cahn ‐ in honor of Jay Luger & Debra Weil Lisl Topper ‐ in honor of the aufruf of Lottie & Henry Burger’s grand‐
son, Jason Sylvia Lestz ‐ in honor of the mar‐
riage of Lottie & Henry Burger's grandson Jason to Rachel Weinberg Sylvia Lestz ‐ in honor of the mar‐
riage of Rita & Michael Lieber‐
man's son Jason to Rachel Weinberg Donations have been made in honor of Eddie Berger’s 90th birth‐
day by: Georgette & Anthony Dank‐
ner Anita & Murray Miller Tikva, Zahava, Hanna & Doro‐
thy Mahlab Anita & Murray Miller ‐ in grati‐
tude to Norman Gursen, Dr. Martin Topol & Dr. Judy Beizer for honors received Donations have been made in grati‐
tude to Norman Gursen for honors received by: Rita & Saul Diamond Anthony Dankner Ellen & Stanley Sturm Susan & Arnie Weg Miriam & Walter Weintraub Lucille Stallman ‐ in gratitude for honors received Gloria & Stanley Horowitz ‐ in gratitude to Barbara Bernstein for her kindness & generosity Gloria & Stanley Horowitz ‐ in gratitude to Alyssa & Howard Pol‐
lack for their kindness & generosity Gloria & Stanley Horowitz ‐ in gratitude to Simone & David Eshaghian for their kindness & generosity Ruth Baran Gerold ‐ in gratitude to Judy & Matt Beizer, always think‐
ing of them Senta Baum ‐ in gratitude to Jerry Klibanoff for honors received on Rosh Hashanah PAGE 12
Dorothy Buch ‐ in gratitude to Jerry Klibanoff for honors received Gloria Horowitz ‐ in gratitude to Adele Linn for her kindness Ruth Baran‐Gerold ‐ in gratitude to Rabbi Skolnik, Judy Beizer & Jerry Klibanoff for honors received Ruth Danis ‐ in gratitude to Fred Burg in appreciation for his gra‐
cious help Grace Schwartzberg ‐ in memory of beloved mother, Rose Greenberg (36th yahrzeit) Grace Schwartzberg ‐ in memory of beloved husband, Barnet Schwartz‐
berg (25th yahrzeit) Audrey Shapiro ‐ in memory of Georgie Fruhling Rita & Saul Diamond ‐ in memory of Gerhard Sternlicht Joanne & Haskell Klaristenfeld ‐ in memory of Michael Lieberman’s mother, Martha Lieberman Donations have been made in memory of Melanie Topol’s mother, Brigitte Stilman by: Ellen Cahn Teri & Steven Goffner Erica Gursen Anita & Maurice Miller Miriam & Walter Weintraub Susie Spodek & Michael Turner ‐ in memory of Sydell Kane Gloria & Stanley Horowitz ‐ in memory of beloved parents Ruth & Harry Horowitz & Helen & Louis Kaplan Bertel Marz ‐ in memory of her father (yahrzeit) Miriam & Walter Weintraub ‐ in memory of Berthold Bear Miriam & Walter Weintraub ‐ in memory of Toni Bear Miriam & Walter Weintraub ‐ in memory of Lisa Bear Miriam & Walter Weintraub ‐ in memory of Walter’s nephew, Peter Betancourt Gerri & David Kule ‐ in memory of Annette Weiser Ralph & Kathleen Nocera ‐ in mem‐
ory of Sydell Kane Notre Dame University ‐ in mem‐
ory of Sydell Kane Sylvia Lestz ‐ in memory of her mother‐in‐law (yahrzeit) YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND The Zipkowitz Family ‐ in honor of Jay Luger being Hatan Torah & Debra Weil being Kallah Bereshit Jane Keibel ‐ in honor of the marriage of Lottie & Henry Bur‐
ger’s grandson, Jason to Rachel Weinberg Senta Baum ‐ in honor of the marriage of Lottie & Henry Bur‐
ger’s grandson, Jason to Rachel Weinberg NOVEMBER—DECEMBER 2012
Mazal Tov ‫מזל טוב‬
…to those in our Center family who are celebrating a simha:
Cantor Erno and Anna Grosz. on the marriage of their daugh‐
ter Diane Gelman to Michael Lichtenstein Renee’ Glick on the birth of her great grandson Jonathan Ellen & Martin Elowitz on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Jordan Kaplan Rita & Michael Lieberman on the marriage of their son Jason to Rachel Weinberg Lottie & Henry Burger on the marriage of their grandson Jason to Rachel Weinberg Barbara & Jerry Klibanoff on the birth of their great‐grandson, Carson Joseph Bertel Marx on the occasion of her special birthday Pauline Clements on the engagement of her granddaughter, Miriam Clements to Elli Kalson Hamakom Y’nahem ‫המקום ינחם‬ ...may God grant comfort and consolation to those who have lost a loved one: Melanie Topol, on the loss of her dear mother, Brigitte Stillman Marcia Hittner, on the loss of her dear mother, Sydell Kane Frank Baharestani, on the loss of his dear brother, Dr. Albert Baharestani Carl David on the loss of his dear mother. Louise We mourn the loss of our dear Center Members and friends Kate Blaser, Sydell Kane and Annette Weiser May their memories be for a blessing. Joanne & Haskell Klaristenfeld ‐ in honor of the marriage of Rita & Michael Lieberman’s son, Jason to Rachel Weinberg Bass Family ‐ in honor of the mar‐
riage of Rita & Michael Lieber‐
man’s son, Jason to Rachel Weinberg Laura & Norman Vogel ‐ in honor of the birth of Barbara Bernstein’s twin granddaughters, Hailey & Melissa Pollack Laura & Norman Vogel ‐ in honor of the marriage of Laurie & Roy Worthman’s son Michael to Court‐
ney Routt Romi Narov ‐ in honor of the birth of Alyssa & Howard Pollack’s twin daughters, Hailey & Melissa Hilda & Rick Chusid ‐ in honor of David Zipkowitz’s special birthday Helaine & Joe Fox ‐ in honor of the birth of Alyssa & Howard Pollack’s twin daughters, Hailey & Melissa Judy & Matt Beizer ‐ in honor of the baby‐naming of Melissa & Hailey Pollack Judy & Matt Beizer ‐ in honor of Jacob Bass Bar Mitzvah Judy & Matt Beizer ‐ in honor of Jason Lieberman’s Aufruf Ruth Baran Gerold ‐ in honor of the 90th birthday of her father, Mi‐
chael, and her parent’s Michael & Millie Baran’s 67th anniversary Judy & Matt Beizer ‐ in honor of Eddie Berger’s 90th birthday Donations have been made in honor of the birth of Candice & Carl Koerner’s grandchildren, Rosalyn Ethel Griffen & Zachary Benjamin Koerner by: Helaine & Joe Fox Regina Geber Laura & Norman Vogel Pauline, Mark, Melissa & Robbie Raphael ‐ in honor of the birth of Candice & Carl Koerner’s grandson, Zachary Bonnie & Keith Chernin ‐ in honor of David Zipkowitz’s special birth‐
day THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
Monica & Ezra Lagnado ‐ in gratitude to Dr. Mar‐
tin Topol for honors received Tikva, Zahava, Hanna & Dorothy Mahlab ‐ in gratitude to Norman Gursen & Judy Beizer for honors received Tikva, Zahava, Hanna & Dorothy Mahlab ‐ Jerry Klibanoff, Norman Gursen & Michael Abrams for honors received on Yom Kippur Debra Weil ‐ in gratitude to FHJC for the honor of being Kallat Bereshit Helaine & Joe Fox ‐ in memory of Robyn Cimbol’s father, William Weinstein Donations have been made in memory of Michael Lieberman’s mother, Martha Lieberman by: Marcia Baskin Helaine & Andy Bass & Family Helaine & Joe Fox Marcia Baskin ‐ in memory of Melanie Topol’s mother, Brigitte Stilman Pauline, Mark, Melissa & Robbie Raphael ‐ in memory of Martha Lieberman Elaine & Paul Suchow & Family ‐ in memory of David Silberfeld’s father,Albert Pauline, Mark, Melissa & Robbie Raphael ‐in honor of the marriage of Susan & Arnold Weg’s son, Geoffrey to Gladys Silvera Abby Klier, Brenda, Richard, Jordan & Craig Zuck‐
erman, Jill, Joe, Jennifer & Justin Kimmel ‐ in loving memory of beloved parents, grandparents, great‐grandarents, Cora S. Rodell (11th yahrzeit) and Joseph S. Rodell, Esq. (36th yahrzeit) KIDDUSH FUND Gerri & David Kule ‐ in honor of Eddie Berger’s 90th birthday Gerri & David Kule ‐ in honor of Jason Lieber‐
man’s Aufruf Gerri & David Kule ‐ in honor of the birth of Bar‐
bara Bernstein’s twin granddaughters, Hailey & Melissa Pollack Anise Parnes ‐ in gratitude to Dr. Martin Topol for honors received CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND Pauline & Mark Raphael ‐ in honor of David Zip‐
kowitz’s special birthday Cantor Erno & Anna Grosz ‐ in honor of Jason Lieberman’s Aufruf Cantor Erno & Anna Grosz ‐ in honor of Eddie Berger’s 90th birthday Tikva, Zahava, Hanna & Dorothy Mahlab ‐ in honor of Hazzan Rosenblum Ted Feldman ‐in gratitude to Dr. Martin Topol for honors received Hebrew Literature Club ‐ in memory of David Silberfeld’s father, Albert A.G. KRAUS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Dorothy Mahlab ‐ in appreciation for the love & support of her sisters Hanna Mahlab ‐ in appreciation for the love & support of her sisters Zahava Mahlab ‐ in appreciation for the love & support of her sisters Tikva Mahlab ‐ in appreciation for the love & support of her sisters HENRY M. KATZ MINYAN CLUB FUND Anise Parnes ‐ in gratitude to High Holiday Ritual PAGE 13
Committee for honors received Ruth Barnett ‐ in memory of beloved mother Yetta & beloved brothers, Maurice & Albert Bar‐
nett Ruth Goldschmidt & Family ‐ in memory of Mar‐
tha Lieberman RITA BERGER FUND Julie & Eddie Berger ‐ in honor of Jacob Bass’ Bar Mitzvah In honor of Eddie Berger’s 90th birthday, From Generation to Generation, With love Dad, Cynthia & Peter; With Love Grandpa, Lori & Dan; Dana & Nigel; With love Great‐Grandpa, Jacob & Mat‐
thew; Lelila & Alfie Donations have been made in honor of Eddie Berger’s special birthday by: Helaine & Andy Bass & Family Lottie & Henry Berger Joanne & Haskell Klaristenfeld Lillian Rosenthal Sandra Zalbe Lori & Dan Rudolph ‐ in celebration of Lori’s grandfather Eddie Berger on the occasion of his 90th birthday Jake & Matthew Rudolph ‐ in celebration of their great grandfather, Eddie Berger on the occasion of his 90thbirthday Julie & Eddie Berger ‐ in honor of the marriage of Rita & Michael Lieberman’s son Jason to Rachel Weinberg Julie & Eddie Berger ‐ in honor of the marriage of Lottie & Henry Burger’s grandson, Jason to Ra‐
chel Weinberg LEAH WEINBERG FUND Lesley & Allen Kanter ‐ in memory of dear friend Michael Bernstein, beloved husband, father & grandfather Lesley & Allen Kanter ‐ in memory of a dear friend, Leah Weinberg Barbara Bernstein ‐ in memory of a dear friend, Leah Weinberg Carole & Erwin Weinberg ‐ in memory of Melanie Topol’s mother, Brigitte Stillman JACK VOGEL FUND Syd Garber ‐ in memory of precious husband, Dr. J. Savin Garber NOVEMBER—DECEMBER
Elaine Vogel & Family ‐ in memory of a wonderful father & grandfather, J. Savin Garber, you will always be missed MAHZOR FUND Donations have been made in honor of David Zipkowitz’s special birthday by: Sharon & Philip Braginsky Felicia, Ben, Jessica, Rebecca & Joshua Leeman Roz Okun Risa & Rob Samuel Lori & Gary Wolf Erica Gursen ‐ in honor of the marriage of Rita & Michael Lieberman’s son Jason to Rachel Weinberg Barbara Kupferberg ‐ in honor of Eddie Berger’s 90th birthday Erica Gursen ‐ in honor of Eddie Berger’s 90th birthday Witlin Family ‐ in honor of the Ritual Committee Witlin Family‐ in honor of Rabbi Skolnik & Hazzan Rosenblum Esther Feldman ‐ in gratitude to Judy Beizer & Norman Gursen for honors received Susan & Arnold Weg ‐ in gratitude to Norman Gursen for honors received Etta Sudak ‐ in memory of Irving Sudak Witlin Family ‐ in memory of her father, Arthur Ball Roz Okun ‐ in memory of Michael Lieberman’s mother, Martha Esther & Ted Feldman & Bella & Igor Abayev ‐ in loving memory of dear friend Gerhard Sternlicht Romi Narov & Family ‐ in memory of Avraham Arieli Rebekah & Norman Fassler ‐ in honor of Eddie Berger’s 90th birthday PRAYER BOOK FUND Pauline, Mark, Melissa & Robbie Raphael ‐ in honor of Eddie Berger’s 90th birthday Tikva, Zahava, Hanna & Dorothy Mahlab ‐ in memory of our beloved parents, Dr. Edward & Suzette Mahlab PJ LIBRARY Anise Parnes ‐ in memory of Howard Goldman THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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November Highlights Men’s Club Beer Night—November 3 Parent Association Book Fair— Nov 4‐5 PJ Library Corner—Nov 4 USY Fall Kinnus—Nov 9‐11 Minyan Club Breakfast—Nov 11 Religious School Gleaning trip—Nov 11 Sisterhood Canstruction trip—Nov 11 Sisterhood Book Club—Nov 12 Cocktails & Casino Night— Nov 17 Interfaith Service—Nov 18 December Highlights Family Havdallah—Dec 1 Mocktails & Cocktails—Dec 1 Torah Fund Luncheon—Dec 2 Chanukah Celebration—Dec 11 Minyan Club Breakfsat—Dec 16 Look inside the Message for details! Postmaster: Send address changes to: Forest Hills Jewish Center Rabbi Ben Zion Bokser Square 106‐06 Queens Boulevard Forest Hills, NY 11375‐4248 Return Service Requested TIME VALUE Periodicals postage paid at the P.O. in Flushing, NY