May 2015 - Temple Beth Torah

May 2015
Volume LIV No. 4
Iyar/Sivan 5775
The Temple Beth Torah Times
In This Issue:
Religious School Update
UJA Dessert Reception
Sisterhood Craft Night
5th Annual Game Night
Press From The President
Since we are halfway
through my term as president, I wanted to complete a
self-evaluation. I would love
to hear your thoughts as well.
Feel free to reach out to me at
marc.balizer@gmail.com.
The Good
Programming: At the beginning of the year, we aimed
to offer programs that would attract ALL members of
our Temple: from Hebrew school students to families
with older children to active seniors and singles. It’s
worked. Our diverse programs are better than ever
and we are serving ALL of our membership.
Participation: During Kol Nidre, I challenged our
congregation to attend at least one event per month.
Many have accepted the challenge and it is paying off.
Whether congregants are joining us for services or attending events like the Purim Wine and Cheese Night,
participation is up and your attendance is making our
events even better. Keep coming out to these events.
I guarantee that you will be happy you did.
Religious School Enrollment: Our students are
amazing! We currently have 100 children enrolled in
our Religious School. Our Education Director, Orna
Sheena, is doing a great job of educating our students
and our Religious School is thriving.
Communication: We started this year by handing out
the first ever Temple Beth Torah Program Book. The
goal was to make sure that our members knew about
everything the Temple has to offer. Congregants do
not have to attend every event, but it is unacceptable
for congregants to miss an event because they did
not know about it. To that end, we have increased the
number of our mailings and e-mails, we have updated
our website, and we have created active Facebook
and LinkedIn profiles.
Safety and Security: The Executive board and the
Board of Trustees are dedicated to the safety and security of our members and of our synagogue. More
than anything, we want all of our members to feel safe
at Temple Beth Torah. Keeping in mind that there are
no direct threats on our building, the leadership of our
temple continues to take your safety, and the security
of our synagogue, very seriously - particularly in light
of recent anti-Semitic attacks at synagogues around
the world. To address these concerns, we have taken
Marc Balizer
(or are in the midst of implementing) several measures to increase security at Temple Beth Torah. I am
very proud of this initiative. As a father, a husband, a
member, and the President, I feel that we are making
prudent decisions and that our building and our members are safer than ever.
Membership: Even with the changing demographics in Jericho, Temple Beth Torah continues to recruit
new members. As our newest families say, “We had
choices but we know that Temple Beth Torah is the
Jewish place to be in Jericho.” Our alumni and senior membership programs, as well as the referral
program, have all paid off. Membership continues to
grow. Please continue to recruit friends and family.
Keep up the good work!
The Bad
Hebrew School Attendance: Parents - we can do
better. Our Religious School enrollment is up, but our
attendance is down. Our kids, my two sons included,
are over-programmed. They have pressures that we
never even imagined when we were their age. I can’t
stress enough the importance of our kids attending
Hebrew School and meeting their Bar/Bat Mitzvah obligations. We must support our Hebrew School by instilling in our children the importance of active participation in classes, services and social action activities.
I have asked David Damon, Vice President of
Education and Orna Sheena to reach out to the Jericho Athletic Association and to the Jericho schools to
better plan school times, practices and events. We
should all be able to work together so our kids can
benefit from all the great activities Jericho has to offer.
We need your help. Please lets us know your ideas on
fixing this issue.
Expenses: Our expenses are up. We have incurred
more expenses this year than we have in the past.
When the roof leaks, we need to fix it. When our computer network is outdated, it needs to be upgraded.
And when we review our security procedures and find
gaps, we need to work with professionals to make sure
we are protecting our most valuable possessions - our
members. All of our expenses are investments in the
future of Temple Beth Torah and all of them have been
approved by the Trustees. I am happy to report that
members are stepping up to help with our expenses
and deferring some of the cost. For that, I thank them.
Continued on Page 7
Off the Bimah
Candles
We Jews use several
different types of candles for
ritual purposes - each one of
a different size and shape,
each one on a different
occasion.
Shabbes Candles: These
are your standard white
candles, about 5 inches
high. We light two candles
on Friday night (18 minutes before Sunset) to usher
in Shabbat. (Some people have the custom of lighting
a candle for each member of the family). We also
light these same type of candles on the eve of Jewish
holidays (Rosh HaShana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shmini
Atzeret, Simhat Torah, and Shavuot). These candles
generally last for several hours; remember that before
Thomas Edison, these candles supplied the only light
in the house during the night - so you’d want them to
get you through the meal, and to be lit for some family
time after, but not to stay lit all night long. A blessing
is recited: ...L’hadlik Ner Shel Shabbat, or L’hadlik Ner
Shel Yom Tov (for holidays).
Havdalah Candles: As Shabbat ends at sundown
on Saturday night, we “make Havdalah”- separating
Shabbat and the rest of the week. We drink from a cup
of wine, and smell fragrant spices (usually cinnamon
or cloves). We also light a special multi-wick candle.
Usually there are four different strands that are
braided, and each strand may be of a different color.
God, we are told, began Creation on a Saturday night,
and the first thing He made was light. So we follow
God’s example, and begin our week of creative work
by kindling a fire and making light. Since we taste the
wine and smell the spices, we need to “use” the light
we have kindled; traditionally, people use the light of
the candle to see the cuticles in their fingernails. The
blessing over the Havdalah candle ends with ...Boray
M’oray HaEsh.
Hanukkah Candles: It is actually better to use olive
oil for the Hanukkah menorah than candles or light
bulbs. The candles we use are sold in the well-known
boxes of 44 colored candles. These are much thinner
than Shabbes candles, and need to stay light for a
minimum of 20 minutes. The mitzvah of Hanukkah
lights is “pirsumay nisah” - publicizing the miracle,
Rabbi Michael Katz
which is why we try to place the Hanukkah menorah
by a window for all to see. In Israel, people often light
them outside, and leave them by the door (opposite
side from the Mezuzah). The blessings are L’Hadlik
Ner Shel Hanukkah and Sheh-Asa Nisim Lavotaynu
Bayamim Hahem Bazman HaZeh.
Shiva Candles: These are lit when we return home
from the cemetery after the burial. No blessing is
recited, and they can be placed anywhere. They
come in a tall glass, about 8 inches high and two and
a half inches across. They last about a week- give or
take. The flame is symbolic of the soul (a reminder
that we live for a finite time, until the soul, like the
flame, is extinguished). These candles are lit in the
home where we sit shiva, so if the family is sitting in
more than one place, a candle is lit in each home.
Yahrzeit Candles: These are usually three or four
inches high, two and a half inches across. We light
them on the anniversary of a loved one’s death (going
by the Hebrew date, not the English date). They used
to come in a glass (some still do) but you’ll also see
them in a metal container (so that the heat won’t crack
the glass. They generally last for about 24 hours, and
are lit as the sun sets. There is no blessing as we
kindle them. These same type of candles are also
lit four times a year, for Yizkor- the Memorial days of
Yom Kippur, Shmini Atzeret, the last day of Passover,
and the second day of Shavuot. On these holidays,
we say the Yizkor Memorial prayers during services
in the Temple. For Yizkor, we light a candle for each
and every relative we are remembering (generally a
parent, spouse, sibling or child who has passed away,
but we could also light candles for grandparents or
friends). In some communities, you will find a yellow
Yahrzeit candle, which commemorates the Six Million
Jews murdered in the Holocaust. These are generally
lit on Yom HaShoah- Holocaust Memorial Day, the
27th of Nisan- 5 days after the end of Passover.
Light is an important symbol for Jews - It’s a way
to celebrate happy occasions, and it is an antidote to
the darkness that death casts on our lives.
Yiddish Proverb
A kind vert geboren mit kulyaken,
un a man shtarbt mit ofeneh hent.
A child is born with clenched fists,
A man dies with open hands.
Religious School News
Orna Sheena, Education Director
The last two months have
been packed with learning
and a variety of experiences
about important historical
events that shaped who we
are as a people.
Students were excited to
learn about the history, customs, and traditions of Purim
and Passover. Through special hands-on programs, we
introduced our students to each holiday in an exciting and fun way. For instance, in celebration of Purim, all classes enjoyed baking Hamantashen. Not
surprisingly, the filling of choice
was chocolate. For Passover,
students had a great time making matzahs, which you may not
have even seen as they could
hardly wait to eat them. Gimel
and Daled students created different types of Seder plates while
learning about the placement
and symbolism of each item
on the plate. The Hay students
prepared Afikoman covers, and
the Vav students made beautiful Seder pillows. Both projects were educational as
well as works of art. In-class demo Seders were held,
and students got an opportunity to read from their own
Haggadahs, explore the steps of the Seder, sing together, and sample traditional Pesach foods including
eggs, matzah, horseradish and macaroons.
Upon our return from the Passover vacation, a
Yom HaShoah candle lighting ceremony was held,
and their parents had the honor of hearing from Irving Roth, a nationally known Holocaust survivor who
shared with us his incredible stories of harsh experiences, survival and hope.
To foster an understanding and a deep connection to Israel and its people, we have celebrated Yom
Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s 67th birthday, by learning about
the nation’s long journey to its independence and the significance
of Israel to the Jewish people.
Students also participated with
fun-filled educational activities including Israel-related interactive
Smartboard lessons, video clips
and games. School felt very festive; students created greeting
cards for Israel and Israeli flags,
which they planted in blue-decorated cakes. The students also
had a ball dancing to Israeli music with the Rakdan, our Israeli
music instructor.
In April, Rabbi Katz, Morah
Levine and the classroom teachers taught the students about
the festival of Lag B’Omer. Students in the Hay and Vav classes made a “bonfire” on one of the bulletin boards after
learning of the significance of this tradition during Lag
B’Omer. During the first week of May, in honor of the
holiday, students in all grades were treated to our annual indoor picnic with hot dogs, chips, and ices.
where the students read stories of children who escaped the Holocaust on the Kindertransport, a rescue
transport which brought thousands of refugee Jewish
children to Great Britain. Our Hay and Vav students
Other exciting programs scheduled to take place
in May include Israeli music lessons, Jewish Drumtales program, the Hatzilu Walk, and a final assembly
to conclude the school year.
Religious School Update
The Next Step
Temple Beth Torah is pleased to showcase our
newest Bar and Bat Mitzvah students at their proudest
moments. We feature them in order to gain their
insights as to the meaning of this momentous and
significant Jewish event in their lives.
Each student was asked the following questions:
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What activities are you involved in and what
accomplishments are you proudest of?
What does becoming a Bat or Bar Mitzvah mean to
you?
What mitzvah project did you undertake for your Bar or
Bat Mitzvah?
What do you think is the most important Jewish value
learned during your Jewish education at Temple Beth
Torah?
Drew Naiburg-Smith (May 30)
Daughter of Jeffrey and Marnie
I am proud that
I was nominated to be
on the Shared Decision
Making team in my
school and I made the
tennis team.
I also tutor 6th
graders in Italian and
I have volunteered for
community service by
making a coloring book for orphans.
Ilana Mesnick (June 6)
Daughter of Andrew and Karen
I play the Trumpet and I take tennis lessons. I
also like to bake a lot.
I am proud of getting
straight A’s in school
last year and of my
progress this year. I
plan to try out for the
school softball team.
Becoming
a
bat mitzvah means
becoming a Jewish
adult. It also means getting to participate in the minyan
and the high holidays.
I think the most important Jewish value I
learned is that not all Jews are good Jews, but we can
all become better Jews by doing good deeds.
Temple Beth Torah
243 Cantiague Rock Road
Jericho Gardens, New York 11590
Telephone: (516) 334-7979
Fax: (516) 334-3469
www.templebethtorahli.org
Temple Beth Torah is a Conservative
synagogue dedicated to finding meaning
in traditional Judaism for the modern,
changing world.
A small congregation of about 370
families, we strive to know each other
not just as fellow congregants, but as
members of an extended family. Our
Temple is the center of this
extended family.
Rabbi, Michael Katz
Cantor, Kalman Fliegelman
Education Director, Orna Sheena
President, Marc Balizer
Executive VP, Andy Marshall
VP Education, David Damon
VP Fundraising, Keith Adwar & Andy Silverman
VP House and Buildings, Ed Katzin
VP Membership, Barry Margolis & Heather Balizer
VP Publicity, Michael Glickman
VP Ritual, Joel Glantz
Treasurer, Howard Berliner
Financial Secretary, Jon Tolpin
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In Tribute to Raymond M. Schleicher
Publisher, Allison Rothstein
Advertising Manager, Marty Sass
Contributor, Ellen Unger
Recent Events
UJA Honors Founding Members, by Allison Rothstein
Sisterhood Craft Night, by Arlene Toscano
On Sunday, April 26, Evelyn and Burton Seelig
were honored by the UJA Federation for their dedication to our Temple and to the Jewish community.
“Evelyn and Burt are founding members of our
Temple, and they have truly built this Temple into what
it is today,” Rabbi Katz said. “Each in their own ways.”
Burt was one of
Temple Beth Torah’s
first Vice Presidents of
Buildings and Grounds.
During his tenure, the
original Temple structure was built, and Burt
stopped by every day to
check on the progress. Years later, when the Sanctuary was redesigned and rebuilt, Burt was a key member of the committee and helped with each stage of
the construction.
Evelyn was Temple Beth Torah’s third Sisterhood
President, and she is the longest serving Board of
Trustee member - continuing to this very day. Evelyn
has also served as International President of Women’s League and as President of Mercaz, the Zionist
Organization of Conservative Judaism.
The Seeligs are Shabbat and Adult Education regulars, and their passion for Judaism is infectious.
“We delight in chanting along with the Cantor,
whose voice is as strong as ever,” they said. “And in
hearing words of wisdom from the Rabbi, which never
disappoint. But the true honoree is Temple Beth Torah, which has allowed us to contribute to the wider
Jewish community throughout our entire lives.”
The Ray Schleicher Community Service Award
was also presented to the members of the Zayin class
- Andrew Chodes, Adam Garten, Lily Glickman, Molly Gross, Katie Margolis, Ilana Mesnick, Jake Reiss,
Madeline Rosen, Drew Naiburg-Smith, and Brandon
Weiss - who contributed to UJA’s Pass The Blessing
Thank you to the wonderful women and my husband George (stand in for Doreen Leibowitz) who
made this Sisterhood Craft
Night a huge success.
We had lots of laughs
and each one of us created
a unique trivet that will become a family heirloom!
Thank yous go to Cindy
Shechter for instructing,
Linda Guber and Randie Mishan for supporting, Michelle Lippmann for supplying the beverages, Nancy
Maltz for supplying the cookies,
and Lori Penchuk for bringing
the delicious chocolate truffles
from Chocolate Works. I would
also like to thank Cindy, Nancy,
and Robin Rothstein for taking
the extra time to finish grouting
the trivets.
Project. Kosher for Passover food was distributed to
those in need at the Five Towns Food Pantry.
“Our students did an incredible mitzvah,” Rabbi
Katz said. “Being Jewish is about thinking of others.
Not just taking - but giving.”
Game Night, by Ruth Damon and Lisa Silverman
On Monday, May 4, we hosted our 5th Annual Ladies Game Night in the Temple Beth Torah social hall.
We had a wonderful turnout with over 30 women attending. Many women enjoyed the evening playing
mah jongg, while others brought their favorite game of
Sequence or Scrabble.
The highlight of the evening was giving away our
many raffles and prizes from local vendors. We would
like to thank the following local vendors who participated in this event: Trader Joe’s, Victoria’s Market,
Shoprite, Cactus Salon, Unique Hair Salon, Primadonna Cosmetics, La Femme, Aire Blow Dry, Eastern
Breeze, Golden Nails, Ben’s, Mixology, Ray Leventhal, Jerrie Shop, Salon Hype, Jon Michael Salon, Bagel Boss of Hicksville, Jericho Kosher Butcher, Temptations Jewelry, Cardsmart, Incredible Feets, Max &
Gino’s, Lonny’s, and our very own Mindy Silberg for
donating many wonderful gift items. Your generous
raffle donations certainly helped add to the success
of our evening. When you shop at these vendors, be
sure to thank them for their generosity.
The evening was fun-filled with lots of desserts
and laughs. Whether the ladies were lucky winning
their game or a raffle, a good time was had by all. We
would like to thank all of the ladies who attended the
evening. It was a huge success and we look forward
to next year’s event!
Recent Events
TBT Hosts Singles Event, by Randy Marber
Hebrew Pride, by Stanley Greenberg
On Sunday, May 3, Temple Beth Torah hosted its
inaugural event for Jewish singles in the 45-65 age
range. It was a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where
wine, hors d’oeuvres, coffee and desserts were
served. The guests listened to music from the 60s and
70s to today, performed by the acoustic duo Heart &
Soul which is comprised of our own Andrew Weiss
along with vocalist Sarah Barsky. Over 100 people attended from Nassau, Suffolk, New York CIty and New
Jersey. Many asked when the next event will be!
Special thanks to all who helped make this event
a success, including: Cindy Scottland, Marc Balizer,
Rabbi Katz, Cantor Fliegelman, Barbara and Bruce
Friedman, Michael Glickman, Andy Marshall, Rich
Rothstein, Andrew Hazen, Judy Weissman, Bobbi
Schleicher, Debbie Rembo, Kira Polner, Barbara
Mazzei, Rose, and Flores. A thank you also goes to
all of the congregants who helped get the word out to
family, friends, and coworkers to enable Jews to meet
other Jews. And, to those who donated wine to help
defray some of the costs, it is appreciated as well.
Your suggestions, feedback and volunteering for
future events are welcomed. The event also provided
an opportunity to introduce Temple Beth Torah to others in the community.
When I viewed the five hundred and thirty five
members of Congress rise and applaud Bibi Netanyahu, I felt a twinge of pride. Never before in my eighty
years did I see such a magnificent act of approval toward an Israeli head of state by the members of the
United States Congress.
Time after time, the legislators rose to their collective feet with applause for the words of Bibi. Iran’s nuclear plans and threats were the topic of the speech.
Iran ignominiously threatening the destruction of Israel
and Netanyahu was pleading Israel’s case. It was a
scene fraught with pride and drama. Why does Iran
want to destroy Israel? Judaism and Islam have a
common father, Abraham. Where does the animosity
arise from?
The speech by Bibi in Washington, D.C. was an
inspiration to this Jewish boy from the Bronx. Never
before have I seen such obvious approval for a Jewish leader on a subject this important. I will tuck this
memory into my inner thoughts of recollection, under
the heading of “Hebrew Pride.”
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President, Continued from Page 1
But we still need your help. Keith Adwar and Andy
Silverman, our Vice Presidents of Fundraising, have
appealed to you to help raise funds for our security
project. We have started to receive responses but
we always need more. Please join me in supporting
Temple Beth Torah. Please help ensure our expenses
are met.
The Ugly
I’m glad to say that there is none!
It has been a great year for Temple Beth Torah and
for all of our members. Here’s to the future!
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Around the Congregation
The Minyan, by Marshall Zakarin
Be selfish. Go to minyan. Why? Stay tuned.
First, what is minyan and why does it exist? The
ancient rabbis decided that some prayers or religious
duties required a quorum (10 men over the age of Bar
Mitzvah). We require 10 adults, since we are an egalitarian congregation. I’ll leave it to you to determine
why the number ten was chosen, but I propose the
following for why a quorum is needed to say kaddish.
After a death, the feeling of loneliness may be one
of the strongest emotions. The minyan helps mitigate
this feeling. When the mourners’ kaddish is recited
and the answer from the congregation of friends and
coreligionists is loud and strong, there is a visceral
reaction that comes from the knowledge that others
care. I speak from experience when I say that having
multiple people at my home and at the Temple was
very gratifying at a very difficult time.
What are you expected to do at a minyan? Show
up! If you don’t feel comfortable about what to say or
do, just be there. If you want input as to what to say or
do, ask the Rabbi, the Cantor, or any member of the
ritual committee. Still not comfortable? We will be glad
to meet you and go together.
We need to maintain the feeling of family that a
minyan brings. It wasn’t too long ago that a morning
minyan was attended by 15 to 20 people. Lately, it is
more like 8 to 12. We are at risk of losing an important
element of what makes this shul unique.
Now, to explain the “be selfish” comment. Attending a minyan is a way for any Jew to add to our community, at no financial cost and at minimal time cost. It
will make you feel good about yourself.
Evening minyan lasts about 12 minutes. Morning
minyan (every Sunday and whenever there is someone sitting shiva) usually lasts about 22 minutes. You
will leave knowing you added to our community. You
helped a fellow Jew in his/her time of need. If you
bring your children, you will have taught them by your
actions - and not just by your words - what it means to
be a part of our Jewish community.
Most of us have been to Friday night and Saturday
morning services. I enjoy them, but they can be long
sometimes. Mid-week services have a different feel,
and you will feel good about yourself every time you
attend. Try it. You’ll like it and you’ll like yourself.
Monday - Thursday Evening Minyan
8:30 p.m.
Mazel Tov to...
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Florence and Ben Schwartz on the birth of their
grandson Matthew Joseph, son of Jonathan &
Michelle
Bonnie and Richard Marks and Barbara and
Michael Goodman in the birth of their grandson
Harrison Mickey, son of Jennifer & Michael Marks
Sharon and William Brown on the engagement of
their daughter Laurie to Stu Siegel
Florence and Manny Syskrot on the birth of their
granddaughter Jamie Robyn
Our condolences to...
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Richard Jaffe on the passing of his mother, Myra
Robert Kinzer on the passing of his father, Meyer
Janice Wishnia and Howard Liebenstein on the
passing of their father, Erick Liebenstein
Kenneth Weiss on the passing of his father,
Seymour
Cliff Feibus on the passing of his mother, Thelma
The Dinner, by Marilyn Reich
I don’t intentionally make people laugh at me, but
somehow they seem to find what I do funny. I’m happy
if I give them something or someone to laugh at.
I will tell you about a situation I myself caused. If
I could, I would just laugh. Five friends were coming
to my house to play bridge and then go to dinner. I
decided to make dinner as a surprise. I miss fussing
in the kitchen and the smell of food cooking. I spent
the morning making my famous stuffed cabbage and
then a brisket. I just finished mixing my acorn soufflé
when the phone rang – one of my friends just started
a special diet, another friend will only eat chicken, and
another just had dental work done.
I have a gourmet meal that could feed twenty people, but only three will eat it. It would have been easier
and cheaper to have just gone out to dinner.
Sometimes good intentions don’t get appreciated
or they just don’t fit in with your plans. My friends came
to dinner. They ate around my meal. They all had a
good laugh at my expense. But, I didn’t care. It gave
me something to write about. That’s life. We make
plans we think will please everyone. That doesn’t always happen. I will learn that not all surprises work
out. Remember the Yiddish saying: “People plan, and
God laughs.” I hope I gave God a good laugh.
(Call me, we will go out to dinner.)
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our premises-roasted coffees to our custom-cut, hand-selected kosher meats—we have it all.
And it’s all impeccably fresh, of the ultimate quality, and brought to you with utmost attention to
detail, love, and care.
For more information, call or email: Risa Katz • (516) 247-6849 • LIkoshercatering@fairwaymarket.com
*Please do not place orders or send order-related information via email.
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1258 CORPORATE DRIVE
WESTBURY, NY 11590
516.247.6850
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7AM-11PM SAT-SUN
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