the shofar - Congregation Beth Ohr

PRESIDENT’S POST
Congregation
Beth-El
the
shofar
By Barbara Cohen
November is a time to give thanks (Thanksgiving) and to reenergize oneself.
Another thank you goes to Rabbi Edelman and Cantor Polt, our High
Holiday clergy, who did an excellent job. Additional thank you to various
committees for their many hours spent coordinating our wonderful services.
It was also a pleasure seeing many congregants attend our first Torah study
session during Yom Kippur afternoon.
Please continue to support our many programs and services which include
Hazak brunch, New Membership Recognition evening, joint program with
Chabad, Sisterhood Paid-Up Membership dinner, Sisterhood Evening of
Learning, New Years Eve party, Guest Rabbi and Rabbi audition weekends,
and our Kol Nidre appeal. Please refer to our flyers and emails for all dates
and times. We want you involved! We are here for you!
VOLUME 63 ISSUE 3
November 2014
Cheshvan-Kislev 5775
Visit our Web site
www.beth-el-massapequa.org
Beth-El
E-Mail Addresses
office@beth-el-massapequa.org
shofar@beth-el-massapequa.org
calendar@beth-elmassapequa.org
marketing@beth-elmassapequa.org
Looking ahead, we have some maintenance required around our synagogue
and Rabbi’s house. We also have an important long range planning committee
presentation scheduled for our November 20th Board/Congregation meeting
that I strongly urge congregants to attend. More information will be mailed.
The Jewish New Year coincided with the conclusion of baseball season. The
media’s focus centered on the end of the Derek Jeter era. He exemplified all
the positive qualities in a person-professionalism, integrity, dignity, teamwork,
leadership, a low personal profile, and doing things the “right” way. His legacy
is not his baseball skills (which ranks number six), but for what Mr. Jeter
stood for. He was truly passionate about one thing, which never changed:
playing baseball for the Yankees. It is my hope that we can be passionate
about supporting our synagogue and our functions. We need you!
This month we celebrate family and joyous events, including our synagogue
family. Jesse and I will become first time grandparents. What a joy!
Be grateful, happy, and healthy!
Congregation Beth-El Blood Drive
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
from 4-8:30 p.m.
Send Us Your
E-Mail Address
Does the office have your email address for important
communications?
Don’t miss out!
Upstairs in Rand Hall
Please call the synagogue office for more information or to make an appointment at 516-541-0740
Your donation will help to save up to three lives. Our community
hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift.
Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Shabbat and Minyan Calendar
Weeknight Ma’ariv
Sunday Morning Minyan
October 31-Nov. 1
Candle Lighting
Friday night services
Saturday morning
Mincha
Shabbat ends
8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
5:34 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
6:32 p.m.
November 7-8
Candle Lighting
Friday night Services
Saturday Morning
Shabbat Ends
4:26 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
5:25 p.m.
November 14-15
Candle Lighting
Friday night services
Saturday Morning
Mincha
Shabbat Ends
4:19 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
5:18 p.m.
November 21-22
Candle Lighting
Friday night services
Saturday morning
Mincha
Shabbat ends
4:14 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
5:13 p.m.
November 28-29
Candle Lighting
Friday night services
Saturday morning
Mincha
Shabbat ends
4:10 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
5:10 p.m.
Monthly Meetings
EXECUTIVE BOARD
8:00 p.m.
BOARD
CONGREGATION
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
November 6, 2014
November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
December 11, 2014
December 18, 2014
January 8, 2015
January 22, 2015
February 12, 2015
February 26, 2015
March 12, 2015
March 26, 2015
March 26, 2015
April 16, 2015
April 23, 2015
April 23, 2015
May 7, 2015
May 21, 2015
June 11, 2015
June 18, 2015
July 9, 2015
July 23, 2015
June 18, 2015
CONGREGATION BETH-EL
Where Friends Become Family
President………...Barbara Cohen
Sisterhood………..Roberta Ackerman, Edith Tishler
Shofar:
Managing Editor……...Fran Boiko
Editor.………………..Barbara Yanowitz
SHOFAR DEADLINE: All articles are due by the
10th of the month.
Articles will not be accepted after the 14th of the month!
If you have any ideas, an interesting article or good news,
e-mail it to shofar@beth-el-massapequa.org
Submission of an article does not guarantee publication.
All submissions may be edited.
516.541.0740 • www.beth-el-massapequa.org • office@beth-el-massapequa.org
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LET’S GET INVOLVED
President Barbara Cohen encourages everyone to get involved and talk to our board members
about what they would like to see happening in our temple. Board members include:
President
Barbara Cohen
First Vice President
Marc Miller
Second Vice President
Steven Abrams
Third Vice President
Jody Goklevent
Treasurer
Arnold Hauptman
Financial Secretary
Edward Goldfarb
Secretary
Mark Finkelman
Board of Trustees
Iris Astrof
Jesse Cohen
Harvey Fleck
Allan Hausman
Arthur Hecht
Carol Hirst
Lenore Kirschenbaum
Lorraine Nachbar
Leonard Ringel
Martin Schwartz
Jeff Smoller
Edith Tishler
All congregational members are welcome to attend scheduled board meetings. Please note: November 20, is an important board and Congregational meeting that I strongly encourage you to
attend. Come by and find out what is in store here at Congregation Beth-El. Congregation Beth-El
is your community-come take part. We need you and you need us.
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COMEDY AT BETH-EL
ADULT ED CLASS
Mark Brier a professional comedian for over 35
years, has appeared on Cruise Ships, in Comedy Clubs and at various Resorts. Mark's programs
are fun, funny and enjoyed by all. Being in touch
with the audience, Mark performs with people
not just for people. Each audience member will
feel special. You are sure to exit laughing!
ADULT EDUCATION CLASS FOR
HEBREW I AND HEBREW II WILL BEGIN
ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, AT 7:00 P.M.
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL
This event will take place:
LORRAINE NACHBAR
Sunday, December, 21, 2014 @10:00 AM
Coffee and refreshments will be served
FOR MORE DETAILS IF YOU ARE
Cost is $5 per person
RSVP by December 14th
Congregation Beth-El
99 Jerusalem Ave,
Massapequa, NY 11758
516 541-0740
INTERESTED.
Knitting Group
Please bring in a non-perishable item for the
Alix Rubinger Kosher Food Pantry
A Knitting Group will be forming at Congregation BethEl, every Tuesday from 2-4:00 p.m. If you are interested in
joining, please call or email Carol Hirst for more information
516-804-9193
Email: carol.m.hirst@gmail.com
MAKE A DONATION TO CBE
Dedication of a chumash: $100
Mail a Check or Donate Online
A book plate with your dedicated inscription will be
www.beth-el-massapequa.org/fundraising/synagogue-
placed on the inside cover.
funds
Alix Rubinger Kosher Food Pantry
Any monetary amount is appreciated (except for prayer
General Fund
books). A Beth-El tribute card can be sent to the person
Building Restoration Fund
you wish to pay tribute to. You may contribute to these
Gift cards are also available year-round and can be
funds:
ordered by calling or visiting the office .
Dedication of a prayer book: $36
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SISTERHOOD HAPPENINGS
PROGRAMS
Roberta Ackerman and Edie Tishler,
Co-Presidents
Carol Hirst-Chair
On Friday Night, October 10 the Succoth program began with
Friday Night services followed by our traditional Dinner in the
Hut meal. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate and we
could not have our meal in the Hut. However, a Kiddush did
take place in the Hut...just in time to beat the rain. There were
35 attendees who enjoyed a delicious meal with more than
enough to go around! Dinner concluded with cookies and tea
or coffee. We look forward to a larger turnout in the future.
On December 21, comedian Mark Brier will be cracking jokes
in Rand Hall. A $5 contribution will allow us to provide a
luncheon for those who attend this event. This performance
takes place during the week of our Hanukkah celebration.
More details to follow in a flyer.
We are trying to start a new employment exchange open to
both Temple and non-temple members. If you are an
employer or know someone who is, we'd like to hear from
you. Depending on responses, we will move this program
forward. Carol's email is carol.m.hirst@gmail.com
SISTERHOOD PAID-UP
MEMBERSHIP DINNER
PLEASE JOIN US
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
6:45 p.m. sharp
Entertainment by Iris Astrof
Dues of $36.00 must be paid prior to November 5, 2014 in
order to attend the dinner
Come share a wonderful evening with old friends and meet
some new friends.
We held our first Sisterhood event on October 12th. We
had brunch in the Sukkah, and we thank Bernice for her
very informative presentation. We also thank Barbara
Ringel for ordering a lovely and delicious brunch.
We have a number of events coming up in the near future, and hope everyone will participate.
October 29th.- We will have our first book review
led by Barbara Wiener. The book is “City of Women” by
David R. Gillham, and this should be an interesting discussion. Please contact Barbara if you will be attending.
November 4th –Our Lord and Taylor Shopping
Benefit Day. Please call Linda Abrams for further information if you wish to participate and save on purchases
that day.
November 12th.- Our annual Paid-Up Membership Dinner. Please make your reservation as soon as possible. You can contact our Membership Vice- President,
Linda Abrams. We look forward to seeing all of you, and
relaxing with friends.
Early December will be a busy time for Sisterhood. We have a Hanukkah Arts and Crafts Night on
December 3rd. led by Fran Russo. Details will follow in
the next few weeks.
We are very pleased to be hosting Evening of
Learning this year. This event is open to all members and
friends. Resa Hauptman(516-799-4285) and Phyllis Cohen(516-798-5775) are the co-chairwomen in charge of
this program, and can answer any questions. Please make
note of the date, December 8th. At 7:30. Richard Knox
will discuss Great Jewish Entertainers, and a collation will
follow. It is always nice for us to mingle with other Sisterhood members and friends from other congregations and
neighborhoods.
Members of the Sisterhood Board have been
busy planning and organizing these functions, and you
can do your part by joining us and enjoying these events.
We look forward to seeing you all soon.
Please R.S.V.P. to
Linda Abrams at 516-796-2065
or email
Roberta Ackerman at: MurrayB47@hotmail.com
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WOMAN’S EVENING OF
LEARNING
GUEST RABBI
Guest Rabbi Returns to
Congregation Beth-El
FEATURING: RICHARD KNOX
“GREAT JEWISH ENTERTAINERS”
Rabbi Zalman Rothschild
A MIXED-MEDIA PRESENTATION ENCOMPASSING ACTORS, COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014
DOORS OPEN: 7:00 PM
PROGRAM BEGINS 7:30PM SHARP
CONGREGATION BETH-EL
99 JERUSALEM AVE
MASSAPEQUA,
Dates:
November 7-8th
November 21-22nd
December 12-13th
Couvert: $12 –Checks payable to
Sisterhood/Cong. Beth-El
Reservations required by Dec. 1st
Collation to follow
Please join us!
Bagel breakfast begins at 9:15 am and
Torah study session led by
Rabbi Rothschild
will begin at 9:30 am
Sponsored by the South Shore Sisterhoods
Please bring Kosher, non-perishable food to be
donated to:
THE ALIX RUBINGER KOSHER FOOD
PANTRY
Note: November 7, 2014 will be new
member recognition evening following
services at 8:00 p.m.
For more information call
Resa Hauptman 516-799-4285 or
Phyllis Cohen 516-798-5775
SISTERHOOD CONGREGATION BETH-EL
MAH JONGG CARDS
STANDARD CARD @ $8.00
LARGE PRINT CARD @ $9.00
CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SISTERHOOD CONGREGATION BETH EL
DEADLINE FOR ORDERS JANUARY 7, 2015
MAIL TO: SISTERHOOD, CONGREGATION BETH EL
99 JERUSALEM AVE.
MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758
CALL LINDA FOR INFORMATION: 516-796-2065
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NOVEMBER YAHRTZEITS
The following members will be observing yahrtzeit for their loved ones this month.
Please help them ensure there is a minyan so their prayers can be said.
3-4
9-10
Michael Davidson
24-25
Pauline Marcus
Gail Halpern
16-17
Mark Rosen
4-5
10-11
Jack Miller
25-26
Marion Bloomstone
Temmy Kocivar
Lucille Spector
Temmy Kocivar
5-6
Marilyn Schwartz
17-18
26-27
Minna Mukamal
Rita Greenberg
Marc Miller
Fred Cohen
6-7
Marla Jacobs
Rhoda Buchwald
Robert Hirst
Robert Katz
11-12
Joyce Mandel
Marilyn Finger
Gail Halpern
Abraham Kirschman
19-20
27-28
7-8
Evelyn Fuchs
Leonard Ringel
Pauline Marcus
Edward Goldfarb
Toby Nachbar
Iris Astrof
28-29
Jay Goldfarb
Steven Nachbar
20-21
Florence Heitner
Lenore Kirschenbaum
13-14
Rose Hochman
Melvin Green
8-9
Resa Hauptman
21-22
30-Dec. 1
Neil Geschwind
14-15
Marc Horowitz
Roberta Donner
Jack Miller
Harvey Reibel
22-23
Adrienne Hausman
15-16
Arthur Gordon
I would like to thank everyone at Congregation Beth-El for the caring and support you showed my family and
me at the death of my grandson, Shawn. Each one of your visits, calls, cards, donations and expressions of sympathy helped to console my family and me during this very sad time.
Thank you again, my temple family for all your kindness.
Joyce Mandel
Mi Sheberach
Refuah shelamah to, Rachel Grabovsky, Martin Schwartz, Gayle Geschwind, Milton
Greenstein, Sid Margolis, Arlene Zweibach, Lenore Kirschenbaum, Stanley Millman and all
those who are ill. May they only know health and happiness.
R’fahainu Adonai vnaerafay, hosheaynu v’nevashayah key t’helataynu atah.
V’ha-ahlay r’fuah shlaymah l’chol macotaynu.
Please let us know if you or a loved one is ill and would like it to go in the Shofar (full
English names only). You may also add the Hebrew name to the misheberach list recited on
Shabbat. Call the synagogue office at 516-541-0740 or e-mail office@beth-el-massapequa.org. The
Mishaberach list will be purged at the end of the month. If you would like a name to remain on the list,
please let the office or Lorraine Nachbar know.
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WITH HEARTFELT THANK$
We deeply appreciate and thank these members of our community for their recent generosity.
GENERAL FUND
IN APPRECIATION
Roberta & Murray Ackerman in memory of Steven Dunkel
We would like to thank the following people for sponsoring the Sunday Morning Minyan Breakfast over the
past season. If anyone has been omitted please forgive
us and notify Bernice Slutzman, 785-7059, to correct the
omission.
Susan & Charles Lowery in appreciation
Roberta & Murray Ackerman in honor of Rita & Milton
Greenstein’s 65th Anniversary
Marilyn & Martin Schwartz in memory of Steven Dunkel
Lisa & Bernard Rudman and Maxine Switon in memory of Sylvia
Jaffie
Mark and Vikki Finkelman
Mark Levy
The Nachbar Families in honor of the B’nai Mitzvot of Alex & Jared
Joseph and Minna Mukamal
Mukamal
The Nachbar Family
Iris & Samuel Astrof in honor of the B’nai Mitzvot of Alex & Jared Lenny and Barbara Ringel
Mukamal
Herb and Cecile Spinner
Irving and Leah Trelin
SPONSORS
Gail & Daniel Mukamal in honor of the B’nai Mitzvot of their sons,
Alex & Jared
Rita & Milton Greenstein in honor of their 65th Anniversary and the
Birthday & Anniversary Shabbat
If anyone would like to sponsor a Minyan Breakfast,
contact Bernice.
Alix Rubinger Kosher Food Pantry
Sarina & Neil Geschwind in honor of Carol Hirst’s
birthday
Remember the Alix Rubinger
Kosher Food Pantry
Felice Avino
Adrienne & Allan Hausman in honor of Alex & Jared
Mukamal’s Bnai Mitzvot
Elaine Schmukler in memory of Carol Daskevsky, a
dedicated volunteer of the Alix Rubinger Food pantry for
many years.
Merrick Jewish Center
Many people in our area are struggling
to make ends meet
Please donate kosher dry and canned goods
Items particularly needed: tuna, vegetables, fruit, peanut
butter, rice, cereal, oil, sugar, flour, pasta
Drop off: Monday to Thursday between 9:00 a.m. & 2:30
p.m. Friday before noon or leave in lobby
OR MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO
CONGREGATION BETH-EL
DESIGNATED FOR THE FOOD PANTRY
The New 2015
Entertainment Books
Donations can now be made online: www.beth-elmassapequa.org/fundraising/synagogue-funds
have arrived and are now being sold at
Congregation Beth-El!!!
Looking for volunteers we can occasionally call to
substitute for a food pantry worker. Please contact
Elaine Schmukler
Books are only $25 each and have lots of savings.
Please stop by the synagogue office to purchase your
book.
at 516-796-0204
Thank you for supporting Congregation Beth-El.
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iGIVE.COM
TORAH CARDS/TORAH
If you shop online, like many of us do, please do
something valuable for our synagogue. The fundraiser
is called IGIVE.com and over 1,000 stores are involved
with different causes and non-profit organizations.
This is simple:
Life brings us simchas and sometimes sorrow,
Jewish customs always look ahead to tomorrow.
Whether it’s news of a birthday, anniversary
or bundle of joy, share the happiness with others
1-Go onto the website-iGive.com to register. Provide
your name, the organization is our temple and so is
our address, email, and website. I already registered,
so the information for CBE may already be in the system.
welcoming a girl or a boy.
Torah cards are the perfect way
to wish a mazel tov or to brighten the day.
Just call Sarina (516-795-4407) without delay!!
2-Then you install the iGive button on your computer
(they give directions-this may be optional).
Cards are $4.00 each or 6 for $20.
3-Order from your favorite stores and a percentage
gets donated back to our temple. It can take up to 30
days to process and mailed to us. Every store has a
different donation percentage.
4-Easy money for us, while you purchase items (i.e.
Amazon, Lowe's, LL Bean, Lands End, Kohl's, Sears,
Macy's, Famous Footwear, Best Buy.....) that you want
or need.
Please help us earn some money for our synagogue!
JEWISH RADIO IN THE U.S.
Congregation Beth-El Book
Recommendations
To hear quality Jewish music, news and other radio programming, visit these stations online:
Please submit any worthwhile books that you enjoyed
to our temple office so we can include a list in the
Shofar each month.
Arutz Sheva is a full website along with radio programs on
topics from music, to comedy, life lessons, Torah, Temple
Talk and so much more. The full website offers past newscasts as well as listening live in addition to the full range of
news and topics on Judaism.
1-Me Before You
2-The Art of Racing in the Rain
3-Christmas for Joshua
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BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARIES
Congregation Beth-El would like to acknowledge the following
November
November
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Matt Gardner
Donna Belgrod
Jay Goldfarb
Gary Marshall
Lenny Nord
Sam Astrof
Marilyn & Marty Schwartz
Bobbi & Sam Edelson
Rebekah Miller
Sarina & Neil Geschwind
Sue & Matt Gardner
Please Join
Congregation Beth-El &
The Knights of Pythias
For a Gala
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Celebration
Chinese Dinner
Great Desserts
All Night Dancing to a Great DJ
Fun & Friends
$45 pp
“BYOB”
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 @ 8:30 pm
Congregation Beth-El
99 Jerusalem Ave
Massapequa, N.Y.
For further information call:
Steve Abrams (516)796-2065 or
Jack Miller (516)798-7742
If you would like to celebrate your birthday or anniversary with your Beth-El family, please call or email the office with your Birthday or Anniversary
dates.
We do not have everyone’s Birthday or Anniversary
date and would love to include you in our Bimonthly celebration.
Our next celebration will be Friday evening,
December 19th, celebrating November and December birthday and Anniversaries.
Please call the temple office if you would like to
sponsor in honor of your special occasion.
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PayrushayHaParashah
COMMENTS ON THE TORAH READING
Parashat Lekh Lekha
November 1, 2014 – 8 Heshvan 5775
God commands Abram to move his family to Canaan, promising him progeny and blessing. Shortly after arriving, a
famine forces them to go farther south to Egypt. There, Abram’s wife Sarai is taken by the Pharaoh, who is told that
she is Abram’s sister. When the truth is revealed, Abram and Sarai are allowed to return to Canaan with great wealth
in hand.
Abram separates himself from his nephew Lot after there is tension among their respective servants. But later, when
Lot is captured in battle, Abram organizes his rescue and defeats his captors.
Abram fears that he will die childless, but God promises that his descendants will be great and numerous. But when
Sarai appears to be barren, she asks her husband to procreate with her Egyptian maidservant, Hagar. Hagar becomes
pregnant, then runs away after Sarai treats her cruelly. God convinces her to return to the household, where she gives
birth to a son, Ishmael.
God commands Abram to circumcise both himself and Ishmael as a sign of God’s covenant.
Parashat Vayera
November 8, 2014 – 15 Heshvan 5775
Visited by three strangers, Abraham shows gracious hospitality. The strangers announce that Sarah will become pregnant. Sarah laughs at the suggestion.
God informs Abraham of plans to destroy Sodom and Amorah. Abraham, knowing that his nephew Lot lives in Sodom, convinces God to spare the cities if 10 righteous men could be found there. That proves impossible, so Lot and
his family are rescued from Sodom, narrowly escaping the wrath of their depraved neighbors. Lot's wife turns into a
pillar of salt after looking back at the destroyed cities. Thinking that they are the last people on earth, Lot's daughters
get their father drunk and causes him to impregnate them with sons.
Abraham and his family meet King Avimelech of Gerar. Sarah is identified as Abraham's sister, and the king captures
her; only God's intercession forces Avimelech to release her and the household. Abraham and Avimelech later agree
to a truce and establish the city of Be'er Sheva. Abraham and Sarah have a son, Isaac. When Sarah suspects Ishmael
of foul play, she banishes Ishmael and Hagar from the house. On the brink of death, Hagar is promised by God that
Ishmael will become the father of a great nation.
God commands Abraham to sacrifice Isaac on Mount Moriah. Just before Abraham kills his son, an angel beckons
him to stop, promising him a strong legacy because of his willingness to listen to God. A ram is sacrificed in Isaac's
place.
Parashat Haye Sarah
November 15, 2014 – 22 Heshvan 5775
Sarah dies; Abraham mourns for her, then purchases the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham asks his servant to
find Isaac a wife in the land of Haran. After a long journey and much prayer, the servant finds a kind woman who
feeds him and his camel. The servant receives permission to take the woman, Rebecca, to Be’er Sheva to marry Isaac.
Rebecca’s presence is a great comfort to Isaac. Later, we read that Abraham married again and had more children.
Abraham dies and is buried by Isaac and Ishmael in Machpelah.
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PayrushayHaParashah
Comments on the Torah Reading continued…….
Parashat Toldot
November 22, 2014 – 29 Heshvan 5775
Rebecca, agonizing from being pregnant with twins, is told by God that her older child will one day serve the younger
child. Rebecca favors Jacob, the younger twin, while Isaac prefers Esau, a brash hunter who brings his father game.
One night, Esau returns home famished and agrees to give Jacob his birthright in exchange for stew.
Isaac’s ventures during adulthood mirror those of his father; he pretends his wife is his sister to protect his family from
King Avimelech. Later, Isaac and Avimelech make a treaty surrounding the wells that Isaac had dug.
Fearing imminent death, Isaac asks Esau to hunt him game, after which he would bless his elder son. Rebecca overhears and tells Jacob to kill an animal and impersonate his brother. Isaac is blind and, though suspicious, gives Jacob
the blessings he had intended for Esau. When Esau returns and learns what had happened, he threatens to kill his
brother. Jacob flees Be’er Sheva to look for a wife, while Esau, after disappointing his parents by marrying a Hittite
woman, finds another wife among the family of Ishmael.
Parashat Vayetze
November 29, 2011 – 7 Kislev 5775
Fleeing from his angry brother, Jacob falls asleep and dreams of a ladder with angels ascending and descending, and
God promising Jacob the blessings of his ancestors. Inspired, Jacob names the place Beth-El and continues to Haran.
Jacob falls in love with Rachel, and her father, Laban, agrees to let them marry if Jacob works for him for seven years.
But Jacob is tricked into marrying Rachel’s older sister, Leah, and only marries Rachel once he agrees to work another
seven years.
Jacob favors Rachel, but she is barren; Leah bears Jacob several sons. Jacob also has sons with Rachel’s and Leah’s
handmaidens. Finally, Rachel gives birth to Joseph; after years of sibling rivalry, Jacob has 11 sons and one daughter.
Jacob seeks independence from Laban after serving him for 20 years. Laban uses nefarious means to stand in Jacob’s
way, but they eventually reach an agreement.
Dear Friends at Congregation Beth-El,
We thank you so much for your generous contribution to the 13th annual Supplies for Success...Give Back
with a Backpack initiative to benefit Long Island’s disadvantaged children.
With your help, we were able to send more than 6,000 underprivileged children back to school with beautiful new backpacks filled with age-appropriate school supplies. Your support enabled us to relieve their
struggling families from the anxiety of meeting their child’s most basic needs. Thanks to your efforts, these
children started the school year with hope and confidence, and the tools they need to succeed.
On behalf of those who were touched by your kindness, we offer our sincere appreciation. We couldn’t have
done this without you. We hope you will join us in making a difference again next year.
Best wishes and warm regards
Mindy Richenstein, Ellen Grossman and Karen Avrick, Chairs for Supplies for Success
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JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
PLANT A TREE IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONES.
YOU CAN PURCHASE TREES AT
CONGREGATION BETH-EL
FOR $10 A TREE
CALL OR VISIT THE SYNAGOGUE OFFICE
WHY SPONSOR AN ONEG
OR KIDDUSH?
HUSTLING
FOR THE HOUSE
The word oneg comes from the same root (ayin,
nun, gimmel) as ta’anug, the Hebrew word for delight. “It is part of the very definition of Shabbat,”
explains Rabbi Panken. “Isaiah 58:13 reads,
‘V’karata l’Shabbat oneg,’ meaning ‘You shall call
the Shabbat an oneg or delight.’
Another year in the books. Thanx to this
years Sukkah Crew: Jeff S, Barry M, Rob H,
Mark L and my son Glen C.
There are many theories on exactly why we have
an oneg after Shabbat Services, but everyone
seems to agree that the oneg provides a time for
the community to come together, catch up with
members that live far away and greet new people.
It’s a time for noshing and schmoozing.
Thanx to you too!
Wishing my Beth-El family a very
Happy Thanksgiving.
By sponsoring an oneg or Kiddush you help Congregation Beth-El continue this important tradition.
Jesse Cohen - House
Their are other congregants that lend their
time and efforts throughout the year.
An oneg or Kiddush can be hosted by one person, a family or a group of people. You can host
and oneg or Kiddush in honor of a special event
or in memory of a loved one, or just because. Regardless of why you choose to sponsor, the act of
doing it is and honor and a mitzvah.
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TD Bank Fundraiser
Sponsor Shabbat Lunch,
Friday Night Oneg or
Sunday Breakfast Minyan
Have you enrolled yet?
Have you told your neighbors about the
program?
Affinity Membership
Do you have an upcoming simcha? A
birthday? An anniversary? Honoring a
loved one? Commemorate the event by
sponsoring a kiddush or oneg and
share your joy with the Beth-El family.
Program
Open an account at TD Bank and they will
make a contribution to Congregation Beth-El.
TD Bank will make an annual donation based
on the average balance in all members’
accounts. Checking, savings, money market,
CD and retirement accounts are all included in
the program.
Sponsors welcome.
Get together with
friends and co-sponsor
an oneg or kiddush.
Call the office for
details at:
541-0740
If you are already a TD Bank customer, give
them a call and ask to have your balances
included as part of Beth-El’s Affinity Membership
Program. It only takes one call and the synagogue
benefits! You do not have to be a congregant to
participate. Tell you friends, neighbors and relatives!
Call 516-541-1116 to become a
member of the program.
YOU MUST THINK OF THAT TIME NOW
We don’t like to think of it, nor do we like to talk of
it, but every man and woman must consider the
inevitable: death and burial. To procrastinate is to
burden loved ones with concerns one can take
care of now. To put off the purchase of graves for
tomorrow is to add costs at the time of burial.
Congregation Beth-El has cemetery grounds at
Wellwood Cemetery in Pinelawn, N.Y. and
Breslau Cemetery in Lindenhurst N.Y. The cost of
an individual gravesite is:
Members: $400 each
Parents of Members: $750 each
Others: $2,500 each (Wellwood)
$2,250 each (Breslau)
Contact the synagogue office 541-0740,
Avrum Bloomstone, Allan Hausman, or Harvey Fleck for further details.
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MICHAEL J. DAVIDSON, D.M.D
The Synagogue has two walkers donated by,
Barbara and Stan Prushik.
Family Dentistry
If anyone is in need or knows anyone that could use a
walker, please call the Beth-El office at
4770 Sunrise Highway
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
541-1831
516-541-0740.
Shiva Meals
Please contact the temple office if you require
vegetarian Shiva meals. It can now be provided.
Congregation Member
FRED SIMANOFF
MASSAPEQUA ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL ASSOCIATES, L.L.P.
PETER SCHARFENBERGER, D.M.D.
KENNETH D. MORRIS, D.M.D.
BARRY D. BASS, D.D.S.
TRACEY J. ROSENBERG, D.D.S., M.D.
DAVID JURMAN, D.D.S., M.D.
JASON M. KNELLER, D.D.S.
4770 SUNRISE HIGHWAY
SUITE 201
MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY 11762
(516) 798-4143
(516) 798-4296 Fax
SIMON PASTON & SONS AGENCY, INC
381 SUNRISE HIGHWAY, LYNBROOK, NY 11563
1181 OLD COUNTRY ROAD
SUITE 4
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
(516) 822-7880
(516) 822-5010 Fax
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
516-593-2220 516-593-2605 fred@paston.com
718-481-9000 516-593-2616 212-319-7310
If you have a life cycle event,
these Rabbi’s are available for
funerals and unveilings while we
are without a Rabbi.
Advertise your business in the
Shofar
Rabbi Adler (Woodbury J.C.) 509-9841
Business Card$136
1/4 Page $225
1/2 Page $336
Full Page $450
Rabbi Androphy (E. Meadow J.C.) 286-7044
Rabbi Dresner (retired) 538-4535
Prices quoted are for a full year (10 issues)
FOR PRINT-READY COPY.
Rabbi Hoffman (Beth-El, Bellmore) 781-2650
Monthly rates are also available.
Rabbi Waxman– 516-445-6526
If you plan on using a Rabbi for any lifecycle, please
let us know and we will incur the cost.
Please call the office @ 516-541-0740
for further information
Please do not pay them directly, unless you want to
give them an additional "thank you" fee.
OR
E-mail your ad to: shofar@beth-el-massapequa.org
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