Summer Highlights - Temple Beth Rishon

TEMPLE BETH RISHON
Summer Highlights
Temple Beth Rishon’s Newsletter
Summer Services at TBR
July/August 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS
Shabbat Tzavta
Shabbat Evening Services
Fridays at 8:00 pm (July 11-August 29)
Shabbat Morning Services
Saturdays at 8:30 am (June 21-August 30)
Our morning services are intimate and “heimish” and, weather
permitting, may be held outdoors facing our lovely pond and trees. We
encourage everyone to attend these summer services. They are very
enjoyable and participatory. A number of our congregants get an
opportunity to chant the Haftarah and from the Torah or deliver a D’var
Torah.
Attn: B’nei Mitzvah Students! During our summer services, upcoming
B’nei Mitzvah students and their families have an opportunity to participate
in and lead parts of the service before their special day. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity,
Friday July 25
8:00 pm
A Sing-A-long Folk-Rock
Shabbat Evening Service
Guitars: Cantor Mamber
Mark Kantrowitz
Keyboard: Jane Koch
Percussion: Jimmy Cohen
Clarinet: Jacob Niederman
An Oneg Shabbat will
follow services. RSVP to the
Temple
office at
201-8914466
JULY OFFICE HOURS
For the month of July the Temple office will be open for visitors
and phone calls from 9:00am - 12:00 noon every day. The office
staff will be in the office until 5:00pm every day (3:00pm on
Friday) but the phones will be picked up by the machine.
We take this time every year to organize and catch up on
administrative work. During the hours of 12noon - 5:00pm, kindly
leave a message. The machine is checked often and calls will be
returned promptly the next morning.
Please continue to reach out to Nancy Wellington for any financial
issues at extension 202.
In the case of an emergency or death, please contact:
Cantor Mamber either on his cell# 201 914 2693 / home# 201 848
1445 or Laura Freeman cell# 201 264 3857
Many thanks for your cooperation in advance! Wishing you all a
wonderful fun healthy summer!!
Home Hospitality
Shabbat
Friday, July 18th
6:00 pm Service
at the home of:
Lydia & Jack Zakim
373 Indian Trail Drive
Franklin Lakes
Homemade dinner by Lydia.
Anyone interested in helping
should email her at
lydiazakim@aol.com
*Shabbat
Services
be held at
8:00 pm
TBR 585 Russell Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 0748
Tel: 201-891-4466
Fax: 201-891-0508
Education Center: 201-891-6074
Templeoffice@bethrishon.org
www.bethrishon.org
Evening
will still
TBR at
Date
Time
Service
Friday, July 4
6:00 PM Evening Services
Candle Lighting: 8:14 PM Ron Rosensweig, Service leader
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Saturday, July 5
8:30 AM Shabbat Service – Balak
Ron Rosensweig, service leader
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Friday, July 11
8:00 PM Evening Services
Candle Lighting: 8:12 PM Ron Rosensweig, service leader
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Saturday, July 12
8:30 AM Shabbat Service – Pinchas
Torah: Jasmine Barash, Daryn Javer, Steven & Daniel Schwartz
Haftarah: Jasmine Barash
D’var Torah: Ian Zimmerman
Ron Rosensweig, service leader
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Friday, July 18
6:00 PM Home Hospitality Shabbat
Cantor Mamber, service leader
8:00 PM Evening services at TBR
Candle Lighting: 8:08
Ron Rosensweig, service leader
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Saturday, July 19
8:30 AM Shabbat Service – Matot
Torah: Cantor Mamber
Haftarah: Hadar Rosental
D’var Torah: Mark Kantrowitz
Cantor Mamber, service leader
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Friday, July 25
8:00 PM Evening Services
Candle Lighting: 8:03 PM
Shabbat Tzavta– Sing A-Long
Folk Rock Shabbat with the Beth Rishon Band
Cantor Mamber, service leader
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Saturday, July 26
8:30 AM Shabbat Service – Mas’ei
Torah: Cantor Mamber
Haftarah: Jim Messaros
D’var Torah: Michael Goldberg
Cantor Mamber, service leader
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Friday, August 1
8:00 PM Evening Services
Candle Lighting: 7:56
Rabbi Emert, service leader
Cantor Faith Steinsnyder, Jane Koch
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Saturday, August 2
8:30 AM Shabbat Service – Devarim
Torah: Rabbi Emert
Haftarah: Claire Taub
D’var Torah: Karen Leibowitz
Rabbi Emert, service leader
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Friday, August 8
8:00 PM Evening Services
Candle Lighting: 7:48
Rabbi Emert, service leader
Cantor Faith Steinsnyder, Jane Koch
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Saturday, August 9
8:30 AM Torah: Rabbi Emert
Haftarah: Daniel Schwartz D’var Torah: Jeff Polevoy
Rabbi Emert, service leader
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Friday, August 15
8:00 PM Evening Services
Candle Lighting: 7:38
Rabbi Emert, service leader
Cantor Faith Steinsnyder, Jane Koch
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Saturday, August 16
8:30 AM Shabbat Service - Ekev
Torah: Rabbi Emert
Haftarah: Jack Berger
D’var Torah: Mark Lehrman
Rabbi Emert, service leader
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Friday, August 22
8:00 PM Evening Services
Candle Lighting: 7:28
Rabbi Emert, service leader
Mark Kantrowitz
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Saturday, August 23
8:30 AM Shabbat Service - Re’eh
Torah: Rabbi Emert
Haftarah: Mitch Steinschneider
Rabbi Emert, service leader
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Friday, August 29
8:00 PM Evening Services
Candle Lighting: 7:18
Rabbi Emert, service leader
________________________Jane Koch_____________________
Saturday, August 30
8:30 AM Shabbat Service– Shoftim
Torah: Rabbi Emert Haftarah: Lisa Milowsky
D’var Torah: Louis Milowsky
Rabbi Emert, service leader
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PAST EVENTS
Volunteer Shabbat
Missing:
Danielle
Grossman
Arthur Mamber’s 100th Birthday
Shabbat Morning Hike
Heartbeats Drum Circle
If you would like to
join the Heartbeats
Drum Circle,
please contact
Rabbi Ziona Zelazo
at zelzoz@gmail.com
BABYSITTING/
MOTHER’S HELPERS
Babysitters List...
We will be putting together a list of teenagers
who would be interested in babysitting. (You
may remember that we used to post this list
in the TBR Tablet a couple of years ago.)
Anyone interested should forward their contact information (name, age, town they live
in, phone number, email address, any babysitting certification/experience you may have)
to Caryn Kasmanoff at spkcpk@aol.com.
We will post this contact list in the
weekly email for the Summer.
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW
HENRY & ELAINE KAUFMAN EDUCATION CENTER
The sun was shining and there was a wonderful buzz in the air as we dedicated the
Henry and Elaine Kaufman Education Center
with a ribbon cutting on June 8, 2014. We had many dignitaries including
Doug Christie, Mayor of Wyckoff, Tom Kemly, president of Columbia Bank,
Henry and Elaine Kaufman, the clergy, and Larry Bjork from Bjork Builders.
All generations of our community filled the parking lot to
celebrate this exciting time in our history.
Thank you to all of our supporters of this important project!!
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TBR’S BIG GALA EVENT– JUNE 14, 2014
Gala Committee
VP Fundraising: Steve Friedland
Chairperson: Judith Friedland
Temple Beth Rishon's June 14th Gala celebrating the completion and opening of the new,
state-of-the-art Henry and Elaine Kaufman Education Center - far and above our temple's
biggest event in twelve years - was a fantastic, memorable night attended by 163 people
and a tremendous success.
Committee Members
Lindsay & Brian Arenstein
Martha & James Baum
Jenn & Neil Berger
Gretta & Marshall Berman
Marni & Larry Bernstein
Jill & Randy Cohen
The Gala Committee would like to sincerely thank the almost 300 businesses, families,
and individuals who donated to the Gala for their incredible generosity. Whether by providing a silent auction item or live auction item, by including a
personal message, business advertisement, or family Bar/Bat Mitzvah
photograph in the Commemorative Dinner Journal, or by making a financial
contribution, your widespread support was integral to the Gala's success.
It simply would not have been possible without all of you:
Linda & Steve Dressler
GALA SUPPORTERS
Amy & Jason Fox
Laura & Jeff Freeman
Media Sponsor
Stacey & Michael Frenkel
(201) Family
Judith & Steve Friedland
Diane & Marvin Gess
Debbie & Josh Grauer
Elena & Jeff Greene
Leslie & David Klyde
Linh & Jon Korn
Andrea Lucanto
Michelle & Brian Nemiroff
Dara & Gregg Pasternack
Kim & Scott Rosner
Jana & Josh Schwartz
Randi & Ira Shinske
Amy & Barry Silverman
Kari & Jon Teitel
Zahava Trosten
Lydia & Jack Zakim
Anne & Jeff Zenn
Ian Zimmerman
Judy & Bruce Ackerman
Ackerman's Music Center, LLC
ADCO Electrical Corp - Steve
Dressler
Aldo's Italian Restaurant
Allendale Flowers
Allendale Hair Studios
Amster & Rosensweig - Ron Rosensweig
Andrea’s Ristorante Italiano
Kim & Joel Ansh
Lindsay & Brian Arenstein
Natalie & Sergey Aronov
Martha & James Baum
Be Creative Photography
Ben & Jerry’s Ridgewood
Marni & Larry Bernstein
Robyn & Jay Berger
Jenn & Neil Berger
Lisa & Todd Birenbaum
Bjork Builders, Ltd.
Blue Moon Mexican Café Howie & Mindy Felixbrod
Bluemercury Englewood - Andrea
Lucanto
Bounce Safari
Boyarsky Strategic ManagementSolutions LLC
Café Amici Wyckoff
Cafface Beauty Bar
Jennifer & Rob Cahn
Carlo Russo’s Wine & Spirit World
Carlo’s Bakery
Sheila & Robert Chestnov
Chocolate Etc.
Wendy & Harold Chubinsky& Family
Coach - Jordana Blitz
Heather & Randy Cohen
Jill & Randy Cohen
Kim & Andy Cohen
Lauren & Dave Cohen
Alyson Cohn & Larry Landsman
Color Me Mine
Columbia Bank
Cooking in Your Kitchen
Crumbs Bake Shop
Jennifer & Christian Cunningham
Dairy Queen Wyckoff
DANNIJO Devon Fine Jewelry
DH Interiors LLC
Mindy & Eddie Dondes
Jennifer & Edward Dresner
Linda & Steve Dressler
Jill & Lou D’Avanzo
East Coast Burger Company
Laura Eisdorfer & Mark Friedlander
elena.greene.designs - Elena Greene
Elisa Carril
Ella Mitchell Photography
Myra & Paul Ellenbogen
Sheryl Erani
Eric Jewelry, LLC
Laura & Ken Esterow
Ethos Fitness & Spa for Women
E-Z Riser
Fairway Market
Stacy & Brian Firstman
Beth & Seth Fischer
Cheryl & Donald Fischer
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Pamela & Simon Fishman
Flyte Tyme Limousine
Flywheel Sports
Belinda & Steven Fornasieri
Amy & Jason Fox
Franklin Lakes Racquet Club
Laura & Jeff Freeman
Stacey & Michael Frenkel
Judith & Steve Friedland
Katie & Ed Friedland
Liz Friedland
Ruth & Noel Friedland
Friends of the High Line
Laura & Jeff Frost
Samantha & Gary Gabriel
Marilyn & Bob Gellert
Diane & Marvin Gess & Family
Barry & Marge Ginsberg
Glamour, Too
Elena & Doug Gold
Leslie & Michael Goldberg
Goldberg’s Famous Bagels
Pam & Jonathan Goldminz
Minna & Mitch Goldminz
Ronna & Ed Goldstein
Nita & Chuck Goodgal
Elaine & Jerry Goodman
Marianne & Larry Goodman
Judy Goodwin & Bruce Platt
Debbie & Josh Grauer
Great American Limo
Elena & Jeff Greene
Abi & Robert Grossman
Guerlain
Sandra & Christopher Haas
Hallmark Floor Company
Joseph Harper
Sally & Joel Harrison
Hartgers Jewelers
Health Barn USA
Richard Heimler
Natalie & Bill Heller
Rebecca Hessel Cohen
Alison & Brad Hoenig
Joy Hollander-Fink & Jeremy Fink
Margie & Harry Immerman
Indian Trail Club
Industrial Services Enterprises
It’s Greek to Me
Andrew Jennis & Harriet Shugarman
Jewelry by Grace
Judith Kessler
Kahan Travel Group - Lisa & Michael
Kahan
Caryn & Scott Kahn
Bea & Jan Kandell
Tracy & Karl Kaplan
Allison Karpf
Caryn & Sam Kasmanoff
Jana & Jamie Katcher
Helena & Michael Kesler
Kesler Podiatry, PC - Michael Kesler
Judith Kessler & Bill Stein
Rena & Steven Klosk
Koko FitClub
Sue & Peter Kolben
Phyllis & Ken Konner
Linh & Jon Korn
Natalie & Andrew Kossak
Nancy & Arthur Kramer
Alla & Steven Krause
Tanya & Stuart Kurtz
Lakeside Fitness Center
Ingrid & Daniel Laub
Laura Freeman
Learning Express Allendale
Leann & Leonard Lebov
Joan & Ed Lefferman
Kris Len
Levatoy, LLC - Jana & Josh Schwartz
Stacey & Eric Levy
Laura & Brian Lewis
Barbra Lieberstein & Scott Fergang
Lisa & Jordan Liebman
Loui Milo Chocolat - Louis Milowsky
Andrea Lucanto
Magical Nights, Inc.
Karin & Herb Maier
Maluka
Tara Mandel & Saverio Costa
Mane on Madison
Lila & Ronald March
Martha Baum Events - Martha Baum
Jen & Peter Martin
Masago Japanese Restaurant
Mercedes-Benz
James Messaros
Mezza Luna Northern Italian Cuisine
MHB Building Maintenance, Inc.Marshall Berman
Mitch G' the Artist
Elaine & Jonathan Moscou
MUSE Showroom
Music for Aardvarks
Kimberly & Curtis Nassau
Nature Girl Wellness
Neiman Marcus Paramus
Michelle & Brian Nemiroff
New York Bagel Café
New York Giants
New York Jets
Melissa & Ken Newman
Gail & Mark Niederman
Ilene & Raymond Nolte
North Jersey Media Group/(201)Magazine
Oak Electric Co., Inc.
Oakland Hardware and Stone House
Nursery - Jim Maggio
Odyssey Athletic Center
OneBody Matrix
Judy & Mel Opper
Michele & David Opper
Pam & Dave Oring
Fran & Andrew Osiason
Dara & Gregg Pasternack
Pazzazed Gift & Home
Peachy Keen Kids
PediatriCare Associates - Jeffrey Bienstock & Scott Zucker
Pizzeria Mandara & Ristorante
Bruce Platt & Judy Goodwin
Planned to Perfection - Stacey Levy
Sherry & Jeff Polevoy
Preakness Hills Country Club
Purrfectly Pampered Paws
Ramapo Country Day Camp
Ramsey Outdoor - Sondra & Stuart
Levine
Raymond’s
Red Mango Wyckoff - Andy Winston
Red Velvet Luxe - Randi Shinske
Carrie & Christopher Reed
Karen & Richard Reinstein
Richfield Regency
Riondo USA
Rodan & Fields - Lisa Liebman
Michelle & Kevin Rosenblatt
Kim & Scott Rosner
Brigitte & David Rudman
Marnie & Will Rukin
Karen & Marc Sackstein
Sakara Life
Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Sano Salon & Color Bar
Erica & Bruce Sass
Savini Restaurant
Savona Communications
Nancy & Joseph Scanlon
Gail & George Schwartz
Jana & Josh Schwartz
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Randy & David Schwartz
Randi & Ira Shinske
Amy & Barry Silverman
Lauren & Dean Silverman
Sue & Barry Simon
Ski Barn
Spring Lake Day Camp
Sprinkles Ice Cream
Ellen Stern & Bob Roman
Jane & Jim Stern
Jon Stern
Susan & Casey Stern
Sydney & Jon Stern
Stop & Shop Wyckoff
Lori & Paul Strauss
Sugar Flake Bakery
Debra & Albert Suied
Sweat
Aerin & Jon Taubin
Linda & Brian Tauscher
Kari & Jon Teitel
Temple Beth Rishon
Temple Beth Rishon Gift Shop
Amy & Lee Tesser
The Allendale Bar & Grill
The Barn
The Brick House
The Fitness Barre
The Late Show with David Letterman
The Market Basket
The Plum & The Pear
The River Palm Terrace
The Toy Box
Tiffany Pinero Style
Tons of Toys
Tons of Treasures
Total Concept
Trish McEvoy @ Neiman Marcus
Paramus
Zahava Trosten
Ultimate Sports America Nancy & Mike Bellovich
Nadine & Brad Vaiana
Varka Estiatorio
Village Pizza & Pasta
V’Ra Thai & French Bistro
Carolyn & Matthew Wallace
Kim & Jeff Weiss
Shari & Jay Wolk
Wyckoff Cycle, LLC
Wyckoff Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Xceed Fitness
Amy Yormark
Your Optimal Lifestyle
Vivian Yudin & Edward King
Zachys Wine & Liquor, Inc.
Lydia & Jack Zakim
Anne & Jeff Zenn
Ian Zimmerman
Zimmerman Family
Esther Zuckerman & Brett Sklar
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MEET GONEN ARAD
OUR NEW RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Dear TBR Community,
I am so honored and thrilled to be the new TBR Religious School
Principal. I feel truly blessed to be the instructional leader of such an
awesome school community!
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to all of you. I
have been dedicated to the field of Jewish education for the last ten
years, and have experience with a variety of secular and Jewish
organizations that engage with Jews and Jewish issues. I am very
passionate about connecting Jews with their Jewish identity. I hold a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, and a Master of
Arts in Jewish Education.
I have a beautiful and beloved wife, Einat, and two amazing children, Zohar and Maor, who I
know you'll get the chance to meet soon. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my
family and friends, traveling, sports, outdoor activities and listening to music. I am also a big
fan of the Miami Heat!
As the school principal, I will strive to create a positive school culture that promotes learning
and engagement for all students and parents. I will make sure that we fulfill our mission and
achieve our goals. I will do all that I can to keep the parents involved with the school. Parents, you are a very special and unique part of our learning community!
I also believe that good communication can lead to great things. My door will always be
open to you, and I encourage you to share your ideas and concerns with me.
Beginning Monday, July 21, I will be available to meet with parents privately. PLEASE
contact me at: gonen@bethrishon.org to schedule a meeting.
My goal is to meet with all families prior to the start of the new Religious School
year.
Please help us make a difference in your children's life -- a difference that will take them on
a journey of exploring and connecting with the beauty and the brightness of Judaism.
I can't wait to meet all of you soon! Have a great summer and take care.
Sincerely,
Gonen Arad
Religious School Principal
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WELCOME
Please welcome to TBR the members of Lakeland Hills Jewish Community Center.
Lakeland Hills was a small congregation in Wanaque, New Jersey that chose Temple Beth Rishon as the
synagogue they wanted to join when they found they could no longer sustain their community.
We hope they will decide to be part of our family.
The Adler Family
The Belkin Family
The Di Gesu Family
The Donalds Family
The Egyes Family
The Feldman Family
The Frey Family
The Goldstein Family
The Holtzberg Family
The Kanarek Family
The Kirschbrown Family
The Kiviat Family
The Kopple Family
The Kurnov Family
The Levkowitz Family
The Mendelson Family
The Nadler Family
The Okin Family
The Oppenheimer Family
The Pickail Family
The Rikon Family
The Schaffner Family
The Schwartz Family
The Hancey Family
The Sheldon Family
The Spaulding Family
The Weinstein Family
TBR Tribute Cards
Grey Card.....................donation of $10.00
Silver Card...................donation of $18.00
Gold Card....................donation of $36.00 and over
Machzor Chadash......donation of $36.00 per book
All donations will be published in the newsletter
and your donation will be applied to the TBR fund
of your choice.
Available through the Temple office at (201) 8914466.
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When a Death in Your Family Occurs,
Please Let us Know.
When a death in your immediate family occurs, the TBR Community
would like to acknowledge your loss and support you in any and all
ways possible. Please promptly notify: Rabbi Emert at 201-819-5005
or Cantor Mamber at 201-914-2693. In addition, to provide pertinent
information that you would like to share, call the Temple Office
at 201-891-4466. Even if the service is out of town, we would like to
know so that we can offer our condolences.
TOWARD OUR EFFORTS TO
BE A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY…
In the event that the Clergy may not have been
informed, please contact the Temple Office at
201/891-4466 with the name of any congregant
who is ill at home, facing surgery, or in the
hospital. We appreciate it!
585 Russell Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Tel: 201-891-4466 Fax: 201-891-0508
CONTACT US
Temple Beth Rishon
585 Russell Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
t: 201-891-4466
f: 201-891-0508
Templeoffice@bethrishon.org
Support@bethrishon.org
Visit us on the web at
www.bethrishon.org