November 2015 Bulletin - Congregation Beth Emeth
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November 2015 Bulletin - Congregation Beth Emeth
The Bulletin 11th Annual Mitzvah Menorah page 13 Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service November 23, 7:30 pm Craft and Vendor Fair Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Mendel Wednesdays at noon November 15 page 2 page 11 page 11 Stephen Berk Lecture Politics & Pundits November 20 page 12 November 15 , 7:00 pm page 12 The Bulletin this year is being generously underwritten by Margie & Larry Kirsch in memory of their parents, Marion & Alvin Kirsch and Ruth & Archie Linn and Lancaster Streets, every third pew was embossed with a Menorah, our Jewish candelabra, in tribute to and in appreciation of Beth Emeth’s hospitality. This year we are expanding our circle of fellowship to also include Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (Pastor Charles Daniel) with whom we had shared a particularly close relationship for many years. Patricia Fahy Rev. Charles Daniel Rev. Sam Trumbore -AEBJFDD>F@JHCF?EHEGDJAFBJDG7J9I=G<IJF 7GD?IC;>@JG66GCH>DEH:J;GCJG>CJEDHIC;FEHA =G<<>DEHEIBJ HGJ 8FHAICJ HG8IHAICJ HG =I@I9CFHIJFJAG@E?F:JHAFHJHC>@:J>DEHIBJ>BJFB /<ICE=FDB5 In addition, all are encouraged to bring that evening a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Focus Food Pantry. A reception will follow the service. Rev. Jeffrey Matthews Rev. Jim Reisner Rev. Frances Wattman Rosenau A Message From Rabbi Shpeen ED?@ED8JHAIJ;ECIJG;J>DEH: Once again, Beth Emeth is honored to host this year the Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service that brings together Trinity United Methodist Church (Pastor Jeffrey Matthews), the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Rev. Sam Trumbore) and Westminster Presbyterian Church (Revs. Jim Reisner and Frances Wattman Rosenau on Monday, November 23rd at 7:30 pm. Assemblymember Patricia Fahy, who represents our 109th District, will be our guest speaker. This service that began nearly one hundred years ago was initiated as a way of expressing gratitude for the particular fellowship we shared amongst the four congregations. Unfortunately, the tradition had its origins in fire. Westminster, Trinity and the Unitarian Society all sustained a fire in their houses of worship; the Unitarian Society in the 1890s, Westminster in 1928 and Trinity in the 1930s. Located then downtown and in proximity to the other churches, Beth Emeth opened our doors so that those congregations would have a place to worship while their buildings were being restored. In fact, when Trinity United Methodist Church completed their present structure on Lark 2 I strongly encourage and look forward to you joining us that evening in welcoming our neighboring congregations to this festive event and to sharing in the fellowship of the Thanksgiving holiday season. Rabbi Scott Shpeen 436.9761 x 229, scorab@aol.com Shabbat in Florida with Rabbi Shpeen Saturday, January 30th, 11:00 am Boca Renaissance Saturday, February 6th, 11:00 am Sarasota Hyatt If you want someone added to the invite list, notify Susan Libby at SLibby@BethEmethAlbany.org or 436-9761 ext. 224, by December 1st. Worship Service Schedule Friday Evening, November 6 5:45 pm 6:30 pm Pot Luck Pasta Dinner First Friday Shabbat Alive Service Celebration of November Birthdays Shabbat Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1-25:18 Saturday Morning, November 7 9:30 am Torah Study in the Larner Library Friday Evening, November 13 5:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service Shabbat Tol’dot Genesis 25:19-28:9 Saturday Morning, November 14 9:30 am 11:00 am Torah Study in the Larner Library Rosh Chodesh Women’s Service Friday Evening, November 20 5:30 pm 6:15 pm 7:00 pm Erev Shabbat Service Shabbat Vayeitzei Genesis 28:10-32:3 Congregational Dinner Dr. Stephen Berk Lecture Saturday Morning, November 21 9:30 am Torah Study in the Larner Library Monday Evening, November 23 7:30 pm Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service Friday Evening, November 27 5:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service Shabbat Vayishlach Genesis 32:4-36:43 Saturday Morning, November 28 9:30 am Torah Study in the Larner Library /@@JBIC4E=IBJFHJ.10J=FDJ9IJ@E4IJBHCIF<I?JHACG>8AJG>C 7I9BEHI3J 77751IHA0<IHA/@9FD:5GC83J >D?ICJ HAI +GCBAE6JHF95 Kathy’s Comments 'GD(HJ+FEHJDHE@JEH(BJ-GGJ$FHI Comedian Billy Crystal’s book, Still Foolin’ ‘Em, is about aging and, as you can imagine, quite funny. In his final chapter, he discusses the prospect of death. It troubles him hugely, though he rather likes going to visit his parents and aunts and uncles, all buried in one plot in a New Jersey cemetery. “It's very comforting,” he writes, “to see everyone in the same position they sat in at the dining room table.” One entire chapter is devoted to buying a cemetery plot for himself and his wife. The cemetery administrator shows him around to find just the right spot for his final resting place. He questions how badly the cemetery administrator did on his SATs for his guidance counselor to suggest to him that he should sell cemetery plots for a living. (When I read this I became a little defensive…) Despite being humorous, Crystal is doing something really great; he is talking about something that few people like to discuss: death and dying. Unfortunately, in my job, I often speak with families who have just lost a loved one and have not made any plans. They are confused and believe that they own family plots, when in reality they only have reserved family plots that have not been paid for or they have made no arrangements at all. Privilege of burial is not the same as ownership of a plot. Ownership is not complete until the plot has been paid for and a deed has been issued. If you have questions, please call me. /BJ:G>JFD?J:G>CJ;F<E@:J8FHAICJHG8IHAIC HAEBJ<GDHAJ;GCJ-AFD2B8E4ED83J6@IFBIJHF2I FJ <G<IDHJ HGJ ?EB=>BBJ :G>CJ 6@FDBJ FD? 7EBAIBJ 7EHAJ :G>CJ ;F<E@:5J &HJ EBJ FJ 4IC: E<6GCHFDHJ=GD4ICBFHEGD5 Congregation Beth Emeth Bulletin Then, please share your plans with us, so that we can make a difficult time, just a little easier for you. I am happy to clarify any Deadline for December Bulletin is November 6. Published monthly except in August. Please submit to Debbie Schaffer, Bulletin Editor at Bulletin@BethEmethAlbany.org. questions that you may have or take you to the cemetery. Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving, Kathy Golderman, Executive Director KGolderman@BethEmethAlbany.org 3 Our Temple Family It is our practice to acknowledge the milestones in the lives of our congregants on special birthdays (starting at age 35) and anniversaries (beginning with the 10th) in multiples of five years. If we fail to acknowledge an occasion in your life or that of a member of your family, please help us by informing the Temple office at 436.9761 ext 222. Please send any congratulation messages you want to share to Bulletin@BethEmethAlbany.org Anniversaries Lynda and Jerry Cohen ~ 20 Years Denise and Steve Gonick ~ 20 Years Debbie and Adam Schaffer ~ 20 Years Ilene and Chip Stein ~ 30 Years Cindy and Neal Greenstein ~ 35 Years Mim and Don Sommers ~ 60 Years Birthdays Marc Cohen Larry Schechter Bruce Gottlieb Helen Scherzer Cantor Glenn Groper David Siegal Michael Horelick Rick Sokoler Mark Johnson Steven Stulmaker Elaine Krouner Lois Suresky Corey Kruse Mark Swyer Melissa Lurie Steven Teitelbaum Marsha Penrose Marilyn Weisburgh Shoham Piorentino-Huli Congratulations Selma Heflick, whose grandson David Melvin Kaphan married Leah Barish on October 3rd in Berkley, CA. Parents are Gail and Dr. Russell Kaphan and Mrs. and Mrs. Leon Barish. Judy and Bill Kraus on the marriage of their daughter, Amy Kraus, to Eric Bergman, son of Shoshana Bergman and James Bergman, on Saturday, September 26th. New Members +IJ7I@=G<IJHGJG>CJ1IHAJ0<IHAJ;F<E@:! Mike, Jenifer and Sophia Bedard Rob, Karen, Nathan and Elijah Gach Danny Green Mark, Mayta, Daniel and Matthew Lukowitsky Chris, Jenna and Laynie Shersky David, Carla, Nathan, Audrey and Talia Steckman Rachel and Samuel Warner +IJ7I@=G<IJ9F=2JHGJG>CJ1IHAJ0<IHAJ;F<E@:! Jim Gross, Susan McCann, John and Mary Gross Jonathan and Lois Pasternack Meet New Members... Kate and Tom Vandor. This lovely couple was married here in August and they are thrilled to join our Beth Emeth Family. * A very special belated 90th birthday to Betty Lubitz In Memoriam In Our Community Beth Emeth recognizes with profound sorrow the death of our member: Allan Herkowitz Husband of Gloria Maistelman Herkowitz Father of Dr. Lynn Deutsch (Dr. Stephen Deutsch) and Sandra Herkowitz Kennedy (Catharine) Beth Emeth extends sympathy to those in our congregation who have lost a loved one: Phillip Arensberg Brother of Richard (Shirley) Arensberg Stephen Mark Fuld Son of Estelle Fuld-Alfred Roslyn Seidner Mother of David (Pya) Seidner Louise Verfenstein Mother of Denise (Stephen) Gonick 4 Beth Emeth’s High Holy Day Choir, with Cantor Glenn Groper as guest soloist will be joined with Westminster Church Choir at a concert on Sunday, November 8, at 4:00 pm. It will be held at Westminster Church, located at 262 State Street in Albany. Admission is free. Clergy Hospital Visits +AFHJ:G>JDII?JHGJ2DG7JE;J:G>J7FDHJ.@IC8:JHGJ4EBEHJ7AE@I :G>JFCIJAGB6EHF@EI?5 If you are hospitalized and would welcome the visit of a member of our Clergy, or are in need of pastoral attention, PLEASE have the hospital chaplain OR nurse be in touch with us (as they can easily do) OR have a relative or friend let us know. The Clergy are not routinely in the hospitals and will ONLY make calls upon request. President’s Perspective 1IED8J6FCHJG;JHAIJ.10 ,F<E@: If you were here on Kol Nidre, you heard me speak about our new slogan, Connect, Belong, Engage. Or you may have seen our new bookmarks highlighting the slogan. +IJ7G>@?J@E2IJ.GD8CI8FHEGDJ1IHAJ0<IHA HGJ <F2IJ :G>J 7FDHJ HGJ .GDDI=H3J 1I@GD8 FD?J0D8F8I5 CONNECT – The core of our new approach is to make sure that in every interaction you have with Beth Emeth you are personally connecting with others. The board has committed to knowing our congregants better and we want every interaction you have at Beth Emeth to make you want to come back for more. BELONG – We want Beth Emeth to be a place where, when you walk in the door, you feel as if you have returned home. We want you to feel that you are attached to our community and that your fellow congregants care about you. ENGAGE – We will be making a concerted effort to reach out to you one-on-one. As we have learned, it is much more effective when someone asks you to “come along”. We are going to find new ways to engage you including through our new Sharing Shabbat dinner. So we hope the initials “CBE” will take on a new meaning for you. Of course, they will still mean Congregation Beth Emeth and all the special things that Beth Emeth means as our spiritual home. But now, we also hope that “CBE” will make you think about how you can Connect, Belong and Engage with the individuals in our Beth Emeth community. Lauren Iselin, President Laiselin05@gmail.com, 475.0383 (h), 265.7983 (c) Margie and Larry Kirsch with Evan and Renee Feinman Celebrating at our Donor Recognition Event. With Appreciation 0F=AJ8E;HJEBJ6ICBGDF@3J I4IC:J8E;HJ<FHHICB5J Over the past several years a significant number of CBE members have generously stepped forward to voluntarily pay above the standard level of Annual Commitment and/or made Special Annual Gifts to fund specific programs. All of these gifts have provided crucial help in maintaining services and lessening the impact of decreased revenue from Annual Commitment. At our Annual Donor Recognition Reception on Oct 1st, the lay leadership, clergy and professional staff had the opportunity to recognize and thank these members, as well as those members who have made outright or deferred financial gifts to CBE’s endowment and other funds. We are so grateful for their generosity and commitment! Sustaining and enhancing the quality of Beth Emeth’s services requires additional revenues. As Rabbi Shpeen eloquently stated that evening: /HJ1IHAJ0<IHAJIF=AJ8E;HJ<F2IBJF ?E;;ICID=I5J04IC:GDIJ=FDJBAFCIJEDJBI=>CED8 HAIJ;>H>CIJG;JG>CJ9I@G4I?J=GD8CI8FHEGD5J If you are interested in learning how your gift can make a difference, please reach out to us. We would love to talk with you. Mark Rosen (mrosen@dawnhomes.com, 465.4500) Jill Goodman (jgo913@hotmail.com, 434.1155) Development Committee Co-chairs ! $'&(%&&'#"&("#(''$(!&'(!&'$ 5 Sisterhood Tikkun Olam #EBBEGDJGBBE9@I IF@ED8JHAIJ+GC@? Happy Thanksgiving! Sisterhood is thankful for all in our Beth Emeth community who support our mission: Thank you to everyone who helped out with this year’s Damien Dinner. It is always such a special event. Thanks also to everyone who has worked in the Soup Kitchen so far this year. Volunteers are needed to step up to be crew chiefs. Let me know if you are interested. We will be training new crew chiefs soon. -GJ<FEDHFEDJFJ4E9CFDHJ;F9CE=JG;JB>66GCH ;GCJG>CJI7EBAJ=G<<>DEH:J9:J6CG4E?ED8 G66GCH>DEHEIBJ 7AE=AJ ID=G>CF8IJ BG=EF@ =GDDI=HEGDB3JI?>=FHEGD3JFD?JB6ECEH>F@EH:5 We aspire to achieve these goals through a variety of programs, charitable contributions, and service to our temple, our youth, and our congregational family. If you have not yet attended one of our programs this year, check out the calendar and join us at one of our upcoming events. Bring your friends and family. Thank you to our many members, we look forward to welcoming you at our Annual Brotherhood/Sisterhood Membership Brunch on Sunday, December 6. Elizabeth Epstein(liz@deepbluecommunications.com) and Lisa Finkle (lafinkle@gmail.com) Sisterhood Co-Presidents ('! #" ( &!(%$&"&(!$'#"&("&("!&'(!$'& Chapter One Book Club -A>CB?F:3J"G4I<9ICJ)3J!JJ!%%J6< The Boston Girl is a moving portrait of one woman's complicated life in the early 20th Century, and a window into the lives of all women seeking to understand the world around them. JOIN US in the Larner Library to discuss. 6 The Social Action Committee will be launching some new programs. Starting this month we will have a monthly book discussion. The November book will be The New Jim Crow - Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. It is a phenomenal book. Check our web page and calendar for specific details. I am already getting suggestions for future books. -AICIJ=ICHFED@:JEBJDGJ@F=2JG;JEBB>IBJHGJI6@GCI3 9>HJ *G=EF@J /=HEGDJ 7E@@J 9IJ ;G=>BED8J GD 0?>=FHEGDJHAEBJ<GDHA5J+I(?J@E2IJHGJAI@6J:G> ;GC<>@FHIJ7AFHJ>IBHEGDBJHGJFB2JHGJ8IHJHAI FDB7ICBJ:G>JDII?5 I had the great privilege and honor of participating in the third Annual Northstar Interfaith Peace Walk as both a walker and a speaker. It was an inspiring experience and helped reenergize my commitment to Tikkun Olam, Healing the World. Remember to vote in November’s election. Join us today, Barry Z. Davis, barryzdavis@gmail.com, 237.5553| Brotherhood CBE Programming #IDJGDJHAIJG D@EDIJCI8EBHCFHEGDBJFD? ?GDFHEGDBJFCIJCG@@ED8JED We are thrilled that so many of you are using our on-line payment option to pay for programs and donations, as well as Sisterhood/Brotherhood Membership. The best part is you can do all of the above in ONE shopping trip. You just keep adding whatever you wish to pay for to your shopping cart. Things you need to know: )!$*('$(!(#'($%#'$%%(% &#''$(!*("'(#' '$'(% $('#('#(!" What a busy October for Brotherhood! * * The first weekend we served at October’s First Friday Dinner for the congregation. That evening was followed by enjoying a not so quiet evening of cards. Soon we were back to cooking and serving Erev Shabbat Dinner for the Eric Yoffie Event. The following Friday, Brotherhood was at it again to cook and serve Friday Night dinner to welcome all of our new members to the congregation. Finally we did get to relax with a tour and wine sampling at the Altamont Winery. To finish October off we had a hearty crowd who enjoyed our First Ever Sunday morning Football from London Breakfast event! Make sure that after you’ve completed your selections, you go to your “Shopping Cart” and check out using your credit card. You should receive an e-mail confirming your registration. If you don’t, check your SPAM folder. If you are having any difficulties, don’t hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to walk you through the process. Debbie Sokoler, Programming Director dsokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org or 436.9761 x228 A BIG THANK YOU to all of you who volunteered to help serve dinner and also to those who helped to prepare and cook those fantastic meals! Again our Fall Membership Drive is underway. Please join us if you have not done so already. And thanks to those of you who have already renewed your Brotherhood membership. There is strength in numbers… JOIN YOUR BROTHERHOOD TODAY. (% '(%##'&(#%(#"($''&((% (!$'('(%&(% $(!(#% %'( &($%$!"& Mark Swyer – President mdswyer@hotmail.com or 857.2850 College Connection /CIJ:G>JHAIJ6FCIDHJG;JF .G@@I8IJ*H>?IDH '(#'"&(!"('&%"&(#'($ "#(%($%#'$%%(!%$(!# '&"&(!(%(#'("&%$&('&#'$(%$('"( !#"%& Beth Emeth Sisterhood and College Connection wants to stay in touch with all our college students and send a small gift for Chanukah and Passover, letting them know they are being thought of. Please make sure we have their current info by sending your student’s name and college email address to Marjie Burgasser at mrburgs@aol.com. 7 Kids Mazel Tots Bring your baby, toddler or pre-schooler to our drop-in program at The Parenting Center on Sunday mornings when Religious School is in session. Our teacher, Jenn, will welcome you with fresh bagels, coffee, crafts and relaxed conversation. A great way to make new friends! This program is free and open to the community! Shalom Yeladim We’ve moved to Sunday mornings and have a new name for our cherished pre-school program led by Micki Groper! Torah Stories; Holiday Celebrations; Crafts and a Nosh – bring your pre-schooler for a fun time together! Our first program will be on Sunday, November 8th at 10:30 am when we will be celebrating “Family.” RSVP to Deb Sokoler at DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org. 2015-16 Consecration Class 8 Einhorn Center for Jewish Education CBEYG E=2ED8J;;JHGJFJ IFCJG;J,>D &DJ"G4I<9ICJEDJ/@9FD:3 GD@:JHAIJ7IFHAICJEBJ9EHHIC It has been a hopping month or so at Congregation Beth Emeth! Immediately after summer camp ends, there’s a roller coaster of activity at full speed. We prepare the school for opening; have faculty and teen aide workshops, make class assignments, check registration information, and the excitement builds. Beyond the school, the fall lineup of holidays comes rolling right in, in rapid succession. Rosh Hashanah, then a little more than a week later, Yom Kippur. Immediately following Yom Kippur we start construction on our Sukkah and jump right into the harvest festival. Then we celebrate the renewal of the Torah reading cycle with Simchat Torah and consecration. It’s a whirlwind and as exciting as it all is, it is also exhausting. This year, to add a little more to the chaos, I was in the midst of planning my older children’s B’nai Mitzvah which came right on the heels of Sukkot, with Parashat Bereshit. I never anticipated how much effort and focus planning such an event requires. So the month of Tishrei was a little stressful, and not just for me, the Jewish calendar really packs a lot into the 30 days of the first month of the year. However, then we are given a break, some time to catch our breath. The Hebrew month that we are currently in is Cheshvan. -AEBJ<GDHAJ7FBJCI;ICCI?JHGJ9:JHAIJBF8IBJFB #FCJ.AIBA4FD3JHAIJ9EHHICJ.AIBA4FD3JBED=I HAEBJ<GDHAJAFBJDGJAG@E?F:BJGCJ=I@I9CFHEGDB5 A complete lull - I do not think this is bitter at all and welcome the tranquility of having some time to relax from holiday planning - soon enough Chanukah will be upon us. In the meantime, enjoy the “not bitterness” of Cheshvan. Shara Siegfeld, Director of Education Finally, I have some actual CBEYG news to report. Recently, we had our annual kick-off CBEYG Barbecue! While it wasn’t much of a barbecue (pizza was served) we did have a lot of fun. We started off with a CBEYG tradition. That, of course, is our name game. Every week, we play a name game, in which each person says his or her name, school, grade, and then one other miscellaneous item that varies from week to week. These topics cover a wide range, from basic things such as what your favorite ice cream flavor is, to more obscure thoughts, such as what your spirit animal is. We consistently play a name game in order to learn more about our fellow CBEYG-ers. Even when we know each other’s names, we still gain something from this piece of our meeting. This past week, we carried out another CBEYG tradition. This one, is playing kickball at the opening barbecue. After the CBEYG Board talked a little bit about what CBEYG is, we all went outside for a good old-fashioned game of kickball. This game is played because it is a fun way for everybody to interact with everybody else. &DJHAEBJ7F:3JHAIJG6IDED8J9FC9I=>IJEBJ?IBE8DI? HGJ IDB>CIJ HAFHJ DI7J .10 ICBJ FD?J G@? .10 ICBJFCIJHF@2ED8JHGJGDIJFDGHAIC5 I would definitely say that this goal was successfully met. We can’t wait to see many more new faces next Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Alex Goldberg algoldberg2539@gmail.com Executive VP of Communication 9 November Calendar ,GCJ>6JHGJ?FHIJED;GC<FHEGD3J4EBEHJ77751IHA0<IHA/@9FD:5GC8JFD?J=@E=2JGDJHAIJ=F@ID?FCJ@ED25 Religious School Hours (unless otherwise noted): Sundays: Mazel Tots and Grades K-6, 9:30 am - noon Wednesdays: Grades 3-7, 4-6 pm; Grades 9-10, 7-8 pm, CBEYG, 5:30-7 pm Sunday, November 1 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:45 am 1:45 pm Brotherhood Bagels and Board Meeting Bar/Bat Mitzvah Retreat Mah Jongg Lessons TRG Trip to Olana Monday, November 2 7:00 pm Knit and Nosh Wednesday, November 4 noon Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Mendel Monday, November 16 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 17 9:00 am Pot Luck Dinner First Friday Shabbat Service Celebrate November Birthdays Saturday, November 7 9:30 am Torah Study in the Larner Library Sunday, November 8 10:30 am 4:00 pm Shalom Yeladim Celebrates “Family” High Holy Day Choir performs in Joint Concert at Westminster Church in Albany Monday , November 9 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Social Action Committee Meeting Knit and Nosh Wednesday, November 11 No Religious School/ Offices Closed - Veterans Day Thursday, November 12 6:30 pm Brotherhood Card Night and Dinner Off Site Friday, November 13 5:30 pm Erev Shabbat Services Saturday, November 14 9:30 am 11:00 am Torah Study in the Larner Library Rosh Chodesh Women’s Service Sunday, November 15 9:00 am 2:15 pm 7:30 pm 10 Craft Fair Tour of the Shmaltz Brewery 92Y Live Broadcast - Politics and Pundits November Mah Jongg Tournament Wednesday, November 18 noon Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Mendel Thursday, November 19 6:45 pm Chapter One Book Club Friday, November 20 Friday, November 6 5:45 pm 6:30 pm Knit and Nosh 5:30 pm 6:15 pm 7:00 pm NFTY Fall Conclavette (thru November 22) Erev Shabbat Services Dinner Dr. Stephen Berk Lecture Saturday, November 21 9:30 am Torah Study in the Larner Library Sunday, November 22 9:00 am 9:45 am 10:45 am Board Meeting - Special Workshop Mah Jongg Lessons Sunday Morning Yoga Monday , November 23 7:00 pm 7:30 pm Knit and Nosh Union Thanksgiving Service Wednesday, November 25 No Religious School Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27 Offices Closed - Thanksgiving Friday, November 27 5:30 pm Mitzvah Menorah Begins Erev Shabbat Service Saturday, November 28 9:30 am Torah Study in the Larner Library Sunday, November 29 No Religious School Monday, November 30 7:00 pm Knit and Nosh ,GCJFD:JCI8EBHCFHEGDJ>IBHEGDB3J6@IFBIJ=GDHF=H 'I99EIJ*G2G@ICJFHJ5)JJGC '*G2G@IC1IHA0<IHA/@9FD:5GC8 Events $IFCDJAG7JHGJ6@F: Mah Jongg Lessons Sundays, 9:45 - 11:45 am Come on out on a Sunday, or stay while your children are in Religious School and learn to play Mah Jongg. You’ll be glad you did! All levels are welcome. Babysitting is available at the Parenting Center. Please reserve a spot by the Wednesday before with DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org. November 1, 22; December 13, 20. CONTACT: G>J9CED8J@>D=AJ=G;;II3JHIFJFD?J?IBBICHJEBJGDJ>B Lunch & Learn Wednesdays, noon - 1:30 pm RSVP to Meryl Schwalb at Meryl@MerylAndJon.com with your name, email and phone number. This event is Free. Rabbi Norman Mendel will be our guest speaker. This season’s topic is "The Selfie versus the Inner Self - Is Modernity Killing Us? Is There Anything New To Be Learned From The Book of Genesis?- An Exploration and Discussion" November 4, 18; December 2, 9, 16 COST: CONTACT: Free/Open to the Public DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org or 436.9761 x228 *AF99FHJ/@E4I First Friday Friday, November 6 5:45 pm Pot Luck Dinner 6:30 pm Shabbat Alive Service Join us and make some new friends at CBE! We will be having Spaghetti and Meatballs prepared by our talented Brotherhood chefs. Afterward, we will join together for Erev Shabbat Services and the blessing of the November Birthdays. CONTACT: COST: REGISTER: Brotherhood Card Night and Dinner November 12, December 17 Thursdays, 6:30 - 10 pm CIFHJDE8AHJG>HJ7EHAJHAIJ9G:B Brotherhood invites you to dinner and card night. All are welcome to join in at any time. Location changes monthly. Register early as space is limited. LOCATION: REGISTER: Off site Contact Mark Swyer at MDSwyer@hotmail.com G@E?F:JBAG66ED8J<F?IJIFB: Holiday Craft Fair Sunday, November 15 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Debbie Sokoler at DSokoler@BethEmethAlbany.org Dinner $6 per adult - Bring a dish to share (non-dessert) BethEmethAlbany.org or mail a check to the office. The Einhorn Center for Jewish Education will be hosting its 5th annual Craft and Vendor Fair. Last year 56 vendors participated, selling handmade jewelry, scarves, baby items, hair accessories, handbags, ceramics, homemade fudge and everything in between. We also had representatives from Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Avon and Usborne Books. We expect to have even more crafters and vendors this year. Please show your support for our Religious School by patronizing our vendors. CONTACT: Joni Lieberman Basen at 432-1392 or BethEmethCraftFair@gmail.com 11 More Events 92Y Live Broadcast Sunday, November 15 7:00 pm Seating Begins 7:30 pm Broadcast “G@EHE=BJKJ>D?EHB Politics & Pundits: Congressman Steve Israel with Chris Matthews ~ We always knew Representative Steve Israel had a funny side, but last December he "revealed his inner Jon Stewart," according to the New York Daily News, with his novel The Global War on Morris. A Buckleyesque satire on the Bush-Cheney era - it's now in development for a comedy series for cable. Israel is joined by MSNBC host Chris Matthews to discuss the absurdities of Washington-as only insiders like these two can! COST: REGISTER: 1CED8J@>D=A3J7IJ6CG4E?IJ?IBBICH Mah Jongg Tournament Tuesdays, Nov 17, Dec 15, Jan 12 9:00 am Bagels and Coffee 9:30 am Games Begin Beth Emeth Sisterhood sponsors a monthly all day Mah Jongg tournament at Beth Emeth. Bring a brown bag lunch. We have cash prizes and free refreshments! You are welcome to bring friends. The National Mah Jongg League Rules will apply. CONTACT: COST: REGISTER: 5:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service 6:30 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Lecture Please join us once again as we hear from Professor Stephen Berk, Professor of History, The Holocaust and Jewish Studies at Union College. Come early for service, stay for a delicious Brotherhood prepared dinner, and continue on for the speaker. This evening is being generously underwritten by Robert and Jocelyn Kivort in memory of Stanley Kivort. COST: REGISTER: 10:45 am 12 Dinner cost $12 - program is free BethEmethAlbany.org or send in check "F<FBHI Sunday Morning Yoga Sundays: November 22 December 20 January 31 February 7 March 6 April 3 Jan at JanR@nycap.rr.com or 459.4118 $22 (All inclusive entry fee) BethEmethAlbany.org or mail check to: Jan Rubenstein, 17 Frantone Lane, Loudonville, NY 12211 1IC2BJ@I=H>CIBJFCIJFJHCIFB>CI Stephen Berk Lecture Friday, November 20 $9 for CBE members - $12 for non-members BethEmethAlbany.org or send in check Denise Ikasalo will be our instructor in a soothing, relaxing and strengthening yoga practice suitable for all levels. The class focuses on foundation and alignment. It blends restorative yoga (supported postures) to guide you into relaxation and improved range of motion. Modifications will be offered for beginners and more advanced practitioners. Babysitting is available through the Parenting Center by calling Deb Sokoler by the Wednesday before class at 436.9761 x228 CONTACT: COST: REGISTER: Jami Eisenberg - jamiandpete@gmail.com $12 payable to instructor BethEmethAlbany.org or send in check payable to CBE .I@I9CFHED8J7EHAJG>CJDIE8A9GCB Union Thanksgiving at Beth Emeth Monday, November 23 Service Begins 7:30 pm Join us as we host this year’s Annual Union Thanksgiving Service. Oneg to follow. Please bring a can of non-perishable food. See Rabbi’s article on page 2. ))J:IFCBJFD?J=G>DHED8 Mitzvah Menorah Friday, November 27 through Sunday, December 20 Please stop by and select a “candle” that represents an item needed in our community. All items should be returned to Temple by noon on December 20th, unwrapped, with the “candle” attached. The donation box is located in the Temple lobby for your convenience. CONTACT: Liz and Laura Albright at enussba4@mail.naz.edu Save the Date Sisterhood/ Brotherhood Annual Membership Brunch Sunday, December 6 10:00 am $F>8AJFD?J0FH Rabbi Bob Alper is both a Rabbi and Stand-Up Comic! His routine is hilarious, intelligent and 100% clean. He will be presenting The Spirituality of Laughter: A Jewish Look at the Holiness of Humor Exploring humor in ancient and modern Jewish tradition, and why laughter has been such an integral part of Jewish culture. This program is underwritten by the Lillie Mann Lewis and David H Lews Endowment for Programming. CONTACT: COST: REGISTER: Reyut Team visits Daughters of Sarah Sunday, December 6 2:30 pm Nancy Meyers Preston - nmp@nycap.rr.com Free for members of Sisterhood/Brotherhood; $10 non-members Online at BethEmethAlbany.org or mail check made out to CBE to Nancy Meyers Preston,5 Fiore Circle, Latham, NY 12110 *G=EF@JFHAICED8 Join Beth Emeth residents of Daughters of Sarah, Massry and Avila, along with their families, for an hour of delightful music, socializing and refreshments. This is a wonderful way to bring our Beth Emeth residents together in fellowship and community with our entire Beth Emeth family. CONTACT: COST: Chanukah Dinner and Service Friday, December 11 5:45 pm Chanukah Dinner 7:00 pm Erev Shabbat Service Marlene Pressman at mpressman@nycap.rr.com or 439.0551 Free -AIJ,IBHE4F@JG;J$E8AHB Our Annual Chanukah Dinner will be followed by a beautiful Erev Shabbat Service including our Children and Adult Choir and Israeli Dancers. 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F;HICJ7E@@J9IJ@EBHI?JEDJHAIJDIHJ<GDHA(BJ1>@@IHED5 Shabbat of September 18-19 Nancy and Dwight Boone In Memory Of Dr. Aaron L. Buchman Shabbat of September 25-26 Irene Marcus Senter In Memory Of Rose Marcus Silverstein Shabbat of October 9-10 Phyllis Swartz Hillinger Donna, Lee, David and Jamie Rosen Brad and Harry Rosenstein In Memory Of Lilian Swartz David Avrach Janet Rosenstein Shabbat of October 16-17 The Family of Herman L. Lapin Jackie Rosenthal and Family Linda Rosenthal In Memory Of Herman L. Lapin Elias Cadan Elias Cadan Shabbat of October 23-24 William Englander Phyllis Swartz Hillinger In Memory Of Irving Englander Sarah Kadish Shabbat of October 30-31 Nancy and Dwight Boone Harvey Gold Marilyn Hurewitz The Sax Family Celia Wellman In Memory Of May Forman Buchman Georgiana Egers Summer Bernard Hurewitz Leon L. Feltman, M.D. Zachary Wellman Shabbat of November 6-7 Phyllis and Howard Berk Joel Dobris The Family of M. Michel Dobris Pat and Bob Friedman Estelle Halpern Gloria Herkowitz Zoey and Jim Knapik Shirley A. Larner Betty and Bill Nathan Cookie and Peter Siegel Linda and Larry Schechter Irene Marcus Senter Ilene and Chip Stein Sandi Zarch Shabbat of November 13-14 Susan and Ron Backer Sara Barr Joyce and Sanford Bookstein Eleanor Breinan Elyse Fields Karen and Mark Glaser Harriet and Doug Spector and Family Harriet and Doug Spector and Family Elaine Lutzker Shabbat of November 20-21 Samuel Fallek Pat and Bob Friedman Nancy Hodes Betty and Bill Nathan Linda and Larry Schechter Phyllis O. Silverman Merna and Lou Zinnershine and Family Shabbat of November 27-28 Patricia A. Bennett and Richard M. Gold The Davidoff Family The Davidoff Family Harvey Gold Donald Hoffman Ida Kay and Family Sara Lee and Barry Larner and Family Robert Moskin Jason J. Rice Jan and Alan Rubenstein and Marilyn and Herb Weisburgh The Ruslander Family Rabbi Scott L. Shpeen and Family Rabbi Scott L. Shpeen and Family Rabbi Scott L. Shpeen and Family Natalie Dorkin Fannie Bach Seiden Larry Glaser Blanche Brown Newman Spector Milton M. Tinkle In Memory Of Florence Fallek Bernard Friedman Emma Kulerman Lucille M. Stein Albert Bernstein Jacob Olshin Rose London In Memory Of Ruby Summer Gold Ethel Friedman Davidoff Shirley Dembo Raab Ruby Summer Gold Dollie Hoffman David Kay Abraham Larner Dr. Albert Mossin Gary S. Rice Lillian Weisburgh Claire R. Ruslander Susan Shpeen Judith Shpeen Sara Shpeen In Memory Of Celia Spector Berk M. Michel Dobris M. Michel Dobris Jack Morrison Susan Halpern Pfeffer Rose O. Herkowitz Michael Greenberg Edward B. Larner Sidney Nathan Terry H. Rapaport Samuel Schechter Charles Marcus Helen Aufsesser Stein Mickey Bergman In Memory Of Nona S. Stein Lena R. Kessler Myron Bookstein 15 Ellen Herkowitz Judaic Art Fund In Honor Of Suzanne Freedman special birthday of Eileen Fluster Donations -AIJ.10JG;;E=IJ<FE@BJCI=IE6HBJHGJED?E4E?>F@BJ7AGJAF4IJ<F?I =GDHCE9>HEGDBJEDJI=IBBJG;J)%%5JJ"GHE;E=FHEGDJ=FC?BJFCIJ<FE@I?JHG F@@JCI=E6EIDHB3JFD?JF66IFCJEDJHAIJ1>@@IHEDJBAGCH@:JHAICIF;HIC5 -AEBJ@EBHJED=@>?IBJDI7J8E;HBJCI=IE4I?J9:J=HG9ICJ5 Rabbi Scott Shpeen Discretionary Fund Doris and Alan Alpart Gloria and Sanford Krimmer Lois and Jonathan Pasternack Pearl Siegel Marilyn and Ron Silverman Liz and Brett Sklaw In Appreciation In Honor Of birth of Benjamin Zachary, grandson of Bonnie and Stuart Rosenberg Joan and Harvey Friedman special birthday of Marvin A. Freedman Leslee and Kenneth Leichman anniversary of Marge and Barry Hollander Bonnie and Stuart Rosenberg special birthday of Carolyn Ginsburg In Memory Of Karen and Alan Ekstein Dr. Zvy Pomerantz Ceil and Richard Friedenthal Dr. Zvy Pomerantz Elinor and Norman Greenfeld Allan Herkowitz Rosalind and Philip Itzkow Sarah Siegel Amy and Larry Jacobson Frances Vener Krips Bunny and Dick Lesnick Norman Radin Jane and Mark Levine Phillip Arensberg Caryl Newhof Norman Manasse Caryl Newhof Iris Spindel Jan Reiss-Weitzman and Richard Bass Phil Arensberg Jan Reiss-Weitzman and Richard Bass Norman Manasse Mim and Don Sommers Allan Herkowitz Mim and Don Sommers Norman Manasse Hon. Leonard Weiss Norman Manasse Karen and Alan Ekstein Rabbi Shpeen Distinguished Artist Fund Cynthia Freedman Kathie and Arnold Kaplan Donna and Lee Rosen Miriam and Marvin Grode Cantor Groper’s Discretionary Fund Richard and Roberta Seiden In Appreciation In Memory Of Norman Manasse In Appreciation Of Cantor Groper during the High Holy Days David Goodman Memorial Reyut/ Caring Community Fund In Honor Of Julie and Dan Levin marriage of Robyn Easton and Jerry Dorrman Cynthia Shenker and Jim Campbell special birthday of Jill Goodman Patricia Snyder 25th anniversary of Rose Golden and John Nicoletta Patricia Snyder 40th anniversary of Ilene and Jerry Sykes Beverly Vener special birthday of Cynthia Freedman 16 Ellen Herkowitz Judaic Art Fund In Memory of Allan Herkowitz Elaine Ainspan Myra and Louis Brickman Joyce and Sanford Bookstein Family of Warren (Diana) Brody Eileen and Jay Fluster Suzanne Freedman Beatrice Hanft Glucksman Eunice and Lester Golderman Miriam and Marvin Grode Ethel Grushky Selma Heflich Shirley Jacobson Ida Kay Dorry Kotzin Harriet and Bob Kramer Bunny and Dick Lesnick Phyllis Levine Jane Loeb Marcia and Dick Moyer Caryl Newhof Nancy Nitzberg Cheryl Patack Beverly Pearlman Ellen Reohr Harvey Rosen and Barbara Manning Maria Salon Roberta and Richard Seiden Jeffrey Shapiro and Sandy Joan Miller Shore Susan and Reid Sperber Jan Reiss-Weitzman and Richard Bass Hon. Leonard A. Weiss Renee Whitman Mary Wilson Sylvia and Herb Winer and Family In Memory Of Joyce and Sanford Bookstein Sandra Patack Leslie Berlin Samuel Green Food Pantry/Soup Kitchen Fund Bert Weinberg Contributions In Honor Of speedy recovery to Myrna Bernstein 30th anniversary of Susan and Reid Sperber Ann and Sheldon Lippman special birthday of Cynthia Freedman Linda and Larry Schechter special birthday of Cynthia Freedman Susan and Reid Sperber 90th birthday of Marilyn Kaplan Bette and Steve Stracher special birthday of Cynthia Freedman Beverly Vener speedy recovery to Myrna Bernstein Zoey and Jim Knapik Sara Lee and Barry Larner Food Pantry/Soup Kitchen Fund Anne and Michael Marmulstein In Appreciation Of Nancy and Eric Yaffee, hosting a Break Fast Feast Doris Rosenblum special birthday of Cynthia Freedman Nancy and Eric Yaffee wishing a sweet, happy, and healthy New Year to Anne and Michael Marmulstein Food Pantry/Soup Kitchen Fund In Memory Of Dr. Zvy Pomerantz Susan and Ron Backer Sherry and Marvin Freedman Anne and Michael Marmulstein Susan and Reid Sperber Nancy and Eric Yaffee Sherry and Marvin Freedman Sara Lee and Barry Larner Sara Lee and Barry Larner Sara Lee and Barry Larner Bunny and Dick Lesnick Charlotte and Jeffrey Sperber Beverly Vener Beverly Vener In Memory Of Norman Manasse Phillip Arensberg Allan Herkowitz Norman Manasse Warren M. Bock, father-in-law of Sue Lesnick Bock Allan Herkowitz Phillip Arensberg Merwin Greene Fund for Jewish Education Sara Lee and Barry Larner Sara Lee and Barry Larner In Honor Of Bat Mitzvah of Kaylee Carr special anniversary of Lauren and Brett Baxt Joni Lieberman Basen and Don Basen marriage of Tal and Amy Ben-Eliezer Joni Lieberman Basen and Don Basen marriage of Robyn Easton to Jerry Dorrman Joni Lieberman Basen, Don, Ari and Iyal Basen special birthday of Dorry Kotzin Joni Lieberman Basen, Don, Ari and Iyal Basen special birthday of Cynthia Freedman Lee and Bert Lieberman Marilyn and Ron Silverman Lee and Bert Lieberman special anniversary of Rona and Michael Wilker Lee and Bert Lieberman special birthday of Cynthia Freedman Jill Goodman and Artie Malkin B’nai Mitzvah of Zev and Ariel Siegfeld Patricia Snyder special birthday of Phil Kushner Patricia Snyder special birthday of Elaine Burrick In Memory Of Joni Lieberman Basen and Don Basen Merwin Greene Nancy and Barry Simon Allan Herkowitz Joni Lieberman Basen, Don, Ari and Iyal Basen Kevin Dempsey Ruthie and Norm Ellenbogen Zvy Pomerantz, father of Bonnie Rosenberg Bernard, Diane, Jennifer and Brian Kern Mollie Brightman Kern General Fund Jill Goodman and Artie Malkin Ilene Greenberg In Honor Of special birthday of Cynthia Freedman 70th anniversary of Martin Stein’s Bar Mitzvah Micki and Norman Massry special birthday of Marvin A. Freedman Diane and Ira Rubtchinsky birth and naming of Hannah Rubtchinsky, daughter of Jeff and Julie Rubtchinsky Julie and Andrew Safranko birth of Benjamin, grandson of Bonnie and Stuart Rosenberg Yevgeny and Zina Sosnovsky their granddaughters Mila and Ella Phillips In Memory Of Winnie Chuckrow and Howard Berkun Dr. Zvy Pomerantz Joyce and Sanford Bookstein Gertrude Bookstein Joyce and Sanford Bookstein Myron Bookstein Jill Goodman and Artie Malkin Norman Manasse Jill Goodman and Artie Malkin Louise Verfenstein Donna and Lee Rosen Roslyn Seidner Donna and Lee Rosen Philip Arensberg Julie and Andrew Safranko Dr. Zvy Pomerantz Bernice Shoobe Norman Manasse Jared Yaffee Dr. Zvy Pomerantz Gonick Development Fund Melissa and Michael Lurie In Memory Of Louise Verfenstein Inscribed Prayer Book Fund Martin Stein, Jessica Stein and Susanna Hurley In Memory Of Bernard Stein Joseph Goodman II Memorial Fund Louise and Larry Marwill Larner Library Fund Pat and Bob Friedman Eric Larner In Memory Of Allan Herkowitz In Honor Of good health to Sara Lee Larner In Memory Of Dr. Zvy Pomerantz Lorraine Paul Archive Fund Cynthia Freedman Cynthia Freedman Cynthia Freedman Cynthia Freedman Cynthia Freedman In Appreciation Of Elaine Burrick Carol Rosenthal Kathy Golderman Steve Squires Iris Falk Lurie-Wander Sukkot Fund In Honor Of Toby and Fred Wander special birthday of Marvin A. Freedman In Memory Of Toby and Fred Wander Phillip Arensberg Tody and Fred Wander Dr. Zvy Pomerantz Mendleson Chapel Fund Caryl Newhof Parenting Center Fund Patricia Snyder In Memory Of Phillip Arensberg In Honor Of special birthday of Mo Bonder Sharon Seiden Stein Memorial Fund Roberta and Richard Seiden In Honor Of 30th anniversary of Jessica and Alan Richer Roberta and Richard Seiden graduation of Jeremy Cronin, grandson of Richard and Cecile Friedenthal Roberta and Richard Seiden birth of Bradley Stratton Emmott, grandson of Chip and Ilene Stein 17 Donations cont. Sharon Seiden Stein Memorial Fund Roberta and Richard Seiden Roberta and Richard Seiden Sisterhood Fund Nancy and Jeffrey Lozman Ronni and Alan Sims Leslie and Geoffrey Patack In Memory Of Lester Stein Dr. Zvy Pomerantz In Honor Of special birthday of Cynthia Freedman special birthday of Dorry Kotzin In Memory Of Mary Levine Sisterhood YES Fund In Honor Of Joan Paley special birthday of Cynthia Freedman Jan and Alan Rubenstein special birthday of Cynthia Freedman Marlene and Howard Pressman appointment of Jane Sanders to Director of Senior Services Marilyn and Ron Silverman Dorry Kotzin Joan Paley Yom Kippur Appeal Thank you to Donors listed below as of press-time (Oct. 5). You are still welcome to join the Yom Kippur Appeal. An updated list will appear next month. Gerald Benjamin Ron Berinstein Howard and Phyllis Berk Greta Berkson Jay and Naomi Bloomfield Nancy and Dwight Boone Shirley Brand Rob and Ruth Brass Dorice Brickman Lyle and Joan Brundage Jonathan and Diane Burman Richard and Sharon Burstein Joel and Claudia Burtman Jerry and Marcia Chaifetz Sherry Chorost and Ron Ginsberg 18 special birthday of Cynthia Freedman In Memory Of Norman Manasse Ed Greene Erik and Cathy Cooley Samuel and Carolyn Dangoor Dan and Laura Dembling Steve and Karen Fein Dick Feldman Sam and Margaret Feldman Don and Betsy Feldstein Jeremy and Etta Fink Steven and Lucia Fischer Roberta Fox Terry and Linda Freedland Cynthia Freedman Richie and Ceil Friedenthal Mark and Karen Friedman Marilyn Frisch Tony and Donna Futia Jonathan Gillerman and Shaina Bernardi Sherry Gold and Wendell Lorang Alan Goldberg Jerome and Elizabeth Goldstein David and Carol Grand Ellen Harris Mort and Ellen Hess Stephen and Phyllis Hillinger Sophie Hollander Marc Isaacs and Mary Kavaney Joan Paley Joan Paley Joan Paley Jan and Alan Rubenstein Jan and Alan Rubenstein Jan and Alan Rubenstein Jan and Alan Rubenstein Social Action Fund Jan Reiss-Weitzman Karyn Yaffee Roslyn Seidner Allan Herkowitz Sarah Seigel Ed Greene Allan Herkowitz Norman Manasse Roslyn Seidner In Memory Of Roslyn Seidner Dr. Zvy Pomerantz Tree of Life Patricia Snyder Patricia Snyder Patricia Snyder Patricia Snyder Donna and Lee Rosen In Honor Of special birthday of Carl Myers special birthday of Dorry Kotzin special birthday of Jill Goodman special birthday of Cynthia Freedman B’nai Mitzvah of Zev and Ariel Siegfeld In Memory Of Elaine and Robert Freedman and family Allan Herkowitz Donna and Lee Rosen Louise Verfenstein, mother of Denise Gonick Youth Scholarship fund Nancy and Arthur Roth In Memory Of Louise Verfenstein Alan Iselin Bernie and Diane Kern Dan and Wendy Keyser Natasha Khaitov Barry Kogan and Cheryl Gelder-Kogan Dorry Kotzin Bennett and Debbie Liebman Steve and Vivian Lobel Stu and Judy Madnick David Marinstein Ed and Robyn Marinstein Michael and Anne Marmulstein Ron and Nan Miller Cheryl Patack Ron Richardson Alan and Irene Richter Harris Sitrin and Jeanette Rosen Dan and Amy Rosenberg Harry and Anne Rosenfeld Andrew and Julie Safranko Garry and Jane Sanders Bill and Blanche Schiller Jon and Meryl Schwalb Larry Segel Mike and Millie Serling Martin and Joyce Shenker Steve and Lynda Shrager Peter and Cookie Siegel Fred and Shirley Simon Rick and Debbie Sokoler Florence Speigel Ed Sperber Frank and Ruby Steinhardt Sandra Storfer Harvey and Dona Stulmaker Andy and Beth Swartz Miriam Swyer Dianne Symansky Sally Tillman Tom and Kate Vandor Mike and Sharona Waldman Fred and Toby Wander Bob and Judy Warsh Arnold and Amy Weintraub Renee Whitman Bob Stulmaker and Benita Zahn Yahrzeits F??EBAJ7E@@J9IJCI=EHI?J;GCJHAGBIJ9I@G4I?J?I6FCHI?J7AGBI DF<IBJ FCIJ 6IC6IH>FHI?J EDJ IC<FDIDHJ #I<GCEF@B IBHF9@EBAI?J 9:J HAIECJ ;F<E@EIB5J +IJ ED4EHIJ :G>CJ ED>ECEIB F9G>HJHAEBJHAG>8AH;>@J7F:JG;JCI<I<9CFD=I5 Shabbat of November 6-7 Shabbat of November 20-21 Rita Raab Berger Mickey Zarch Bergman Celia Spector Berk Lillian Mann Blair Aaron Brilleman Sarah Gordon Buchman Tessie Prager Cohn M. Michel Dobris Jane M. Elitzer Harold Feigenbaum Pauline Gabrilove Michael Greenberg Babette Handler Rose O. Herkowitz Mildred Kahn Horowitz Leonard W. Hyman Dr. David L. Kaskel Joseph Katz Ruth Marion Katz Sophe Vinton Klugman Edward B. Larner Hilda Leff Sylvan Leff Charles Marcus Dr. Jack. A. Morrison Grace Barnet Muhlfelder Sidney R. Nathan Settie Newman Joseph Nusbaum Mamye Newhof Peck Susan Halpern Pfeffer Barnett Pickar Terry H. Rapaport Samuel Schecter Esther S. Simon Marcia Piel Simon Louis N. Sommers Cora K. Swartz Gerson Tabak Dr. Lothar Wirth Mary C. Wolk Shabbat of November 13-14 Rita Hersh Abrams Mary Anker Aronowitz Bertram M. Aufsesser Ferdinand M. Aufsesser Myrtle F. Berman Etta Hegleman Bolz Myron Bookstein Blanche Brown Helen Levy Cohn Julius Cohn Jacob Doctor Natalie Blum Dorkin Martin Faust David Fisher Teresa Milstein Freedman Larry Glaser Kathryn Goldberg Hannah Blatner Goldsmith Dorothy Luria Goodman Samuel Green Gustave M. Heart David Herbst Henry Hirschfeld Mollie Brightman Kern Lena R. Kessler Julius Laventall Julius Leefson Ellison J. Lewis Max Lutsky Sophie Brownstein Pearl Robert C. Poskanzer Elsie M. Richter Louis M. Rosenberg Leah Pais Sacks Arthur Schwartz Fannie Bach Seiden Ellis Sheber Sadie K. N. Silverman Newman Spector Helen Aufsesser Stein Nona Stern Stein Sidney J. Stein Dr. Arthur C. Swartz Marvin Leslie Taks Milton M. Tinkle Sidney Urbach Morris Abraham Murray Auerbach Shirley Basch Benjamin Victor Berinstein Albert Bernstein Arnold Bloom Louis W. Bookheim Sidney Buchdahl Florence Fallek Fanny Freedman Bernard Friedman Amy Goldstein Fuld Sarah Fulder Hannah Gertzberg Joseph Getz Raymond Harris Felix Hartheimer William H. Klugman Emma Kulerman Rose London Nathan Myers Jacob Olshin Margi I. Passman David Silberman Lucille Mock Stein Theresa Katz Weil Shabbat of November 27-28 Jeanne L. Berger Ethel Friedman Davidoff Dr. Marcus B. 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