Bulletin - Temple Israel of Riverhead

Temple Israel of Riverhead
December 2011
Volume #1 7
Bulletin
490 Northville Tpke., P.O. Box 1531, Riverhead, New York 11901-0954
Email: TempleIsraelRH@optonline.net
www.TempleisraelRiverhead.org
Kislev/Tevet 5772
Issue #10
Temple Office: (631) 727-3191
Rabbi’s Study: (631) 369-5997
Rabbi William Siemers
A Message From Our Rabbi
Dear Friends,
In This Issue
Rabbi’s Message
1,2
Hanukkah Bazaar
3
Annual Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
4
Adult Education Classes
5
Book Club
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“There are no second acts in
American lives,” or so the
aphorism by F. Scott Fitzgerald goes. I don’t think that is
true about even American
lives (though to give credit
where it is due, Fitzgerald did
not just talk the talk and
drink himself into an early
Rabbi William Siemers
grave), but it is certainly not
the case for Jewish lives. We
are all about second, third, and fourth acts, and the
coming festival of Hanukkah reminds us of how important second chances are in the life of our people.
It is widely known that Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday with Eight Crazy Nights- (thank you, Rabbi
Sandler,) but less well-known is the probable origin of
(Continued on page 2)
December 4—Hanukkah Bazaar, Pancake Breakfast, and Blood Drive.
December 20– Hanukkah starts at sundown.
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(Rabbi—continued from page 1)
It is nice to have everything right from the
start, but longevity requires the ability to
rebuild and rededicate. Over our history of
more than 3000 years there have been
some hiccups, disasters large and small.
We are still standing only because we
have been willing to adapt, to make the
most of sub-optimal situations, and to savor the possibility of the second act. May
our lights burn brightly and steadily.
the eight days. There is the story of the
miraculous oil which becomes very prominent in the culture of the holiday, but the
true significance of the eight days is a little less supernatural, if more obscure: Hanukkah is a “do-over” for Sukkot. Just as
the holiday associated with the dedication
of the Temple is eight days, so too the rededication of the Temple was an eight-day
affair. (I would love it if we called Hanukkah “Winter Sukkot”). The origins of the
observance are from our ability to reclaim
the sovereignty and purity which we had
lost. Hanukkah continues as a festival in
its own right because renewal is an important as beginnings, if not more so.
B’Shalom
Rabbi Bill Siemers
Our Website Has a New Look
It’s time to re-visit us at www.TempleisraelRiverhead.org.
We’ve made some sweeping organizational changes, and
expanded our entire website. It’s easier to access information and pictures about our Temple, too.
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BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, December 4, 2011
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at
Temple Israel of Riverhead
It’s time to give back to the community. Please help us
support our friends and neighbors who may benefit from
your generous donation of much-needed blood.
At least 45 donors are needed to make this drive a
success, so please call if you will donate.
Bring your neighbors, relatives, & friends.
No affiliation necessary.
All blood donors will receive a complimentary breakfast
in the Temple Social Hall
Shop a little, Eat a little, Give a little…
At Temple Israel’s
Hanukkah Bazaar / Pancake Breakfast / Blood Drive
Temple Israel of Riverhead
A Conservative, Egalitarian Congregation
490 Northville Turnpike at Ostrander Avenue
P.O. Box 1531, Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-3191
Email: TempleIsraelRH@optonline.net
www.TempleIsraelRiverhead.org
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Happy Hanukkah!
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Please join us for our annual menorah lighting at
Riverfront Park on Wednesday, December 21st, at
6:00 PM.
Our Judaica Shop
If you need Shabbat or holiday items for yourself or for a gift, you will find them right in the
Temple. Our Judaica Shop boasts a large inventory of beautiful items, many of them displayed in the Social Hall's glass cases. Kiddush cups, glass platters, Shabbat-To-Go, kipot,
Seder and matzoh plates, menorahs, children's books and toys, cookbooks, and candlesticks
are all there.
Annette Grubman and Phyllis Van Dyne operate the Temple's Shop, acquiring new items
several times a year. These dedicated ladies will also fill special orders; if you see something
you'd like, they can get it for you. Or, if you need ideas for a gift, they will be happy to suggest something in your price range, perfect for your occasion and recipient. For more information and personal service, just call Annette at 631-765-2351, or Phyllis at 631-734-7511.
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Adult Education—Winter 2011
December 7th - Judaism and ?
Does the Bible really teach that ??= 3? This session will explore rabbinic, medieval,
and modern perspectives on this classic problem of biblical inerrancy.
December 21st – The Megilla for Hanukkah: Where is it?
Why are the Biblical books that tell the story of the Maccabees not in our scripture?
Why are they in the Christian scriptures?
Classes are free and open to the public at Temple Israel of Riverhead, 7:30 PM
Book Club
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 6 PM
Kosher Nation
by Sue Fiskoff
Come join the Temple Israel book group! Cynthia Schulman will be hosting the
meeting. A light dinner will be served. RSVP to Cynthia at 631-727-3568 or
cynschul@optonline.net.
You can make any
contribution to Temple
Israel through our
website. Just go to
www.templeisraelriverhead.org, and
select Paypal under the Support Us
button. You will be given the opportunity to enter the dollar amount, and
the purpose of your donation.
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Shalom Teens
Sunday, December 4—the Shalom Teens will be participating in the Hanukkah Bazaar,
Pancake Breakfast, and Blood Drive at Temple Israel. (see page 3)
Contact Sheila Muller, at 631-722-4711, or Barbara Sheryll, at 631-734-5242, for information about these and other events.
December Shabbat Dinner Sponsors
December 2
The Milligan Family
Please join us. Contact Jaime Siegel at 631-653-3985 if you are interested in sponsoring a dinner.
Kol Nidre Appeal
As we move into 5772, we continue to need our membership and friends to
preserve the health and well-being of our beloved temple. It is a tradition in
congregations to establish a Kol Nidre Appeal Fund; at Temple Israel this
fund is vital to help supplement the dues and thus cover our operating expenses. Therefore, we
ask each one of you, if you have not already donated, to be as generous as possible, in order that
our temple may continue to meet the growing needs of the Jewish community.
Please forward your check, payable to Temple Israel Kol Nidre Fund, to: Temple Israel of Riverhead, P.O. Box 1531, Riverhead, NY 11901. You can also pay online using PayPal. Thank you.
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Hand-painted glasses make a wonderful
Hanukkah gift
It’s not too late to purchase our beautiful hand-painted wine
glasses, generously donated to Temple Israel by their designer, member Lois Joseph.
Contact Jaime Siegel at 653-3985 for more information.
Inclement Weather
Announcements
In the event of bad weather, call the Temple at 631-727-3191 for an updated message.
You can also listen to WALK radio at 97.5 FM, or point your web browser to
www.walkradio.com to keep informed of closings and cancellations.
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Leaves on the Tree of Life
An engraved leaf on the lovely Tree of
Life which graces our Social Hall is a
joyous reminder of a Bat or Bar Mitzvah, an anniversary, a wedding, or a
special birthday, and also a fitting tribute to the memory of a loved one. The
cost of a leaf is $180. For further information, please contact Phyllis
VanDyne at 734-7511.
Kosher Food For Our Events
Beach Bakery in Westhampton Beach is a kosher, dairy bakery all
year, except during the summer, when pareve items are offered, also.
Bagel Patch, in Patchogue, frequently provides the food for our special events. The Best Yet Market on Route 58 carries pareve cookies
and cakes. BJ’s and Costco also have pareve cookies in their bakeries, and the Riverhead Waldbaum’s bakery is kosher.
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Golden Book Cards
Temple Israel of Riverhead
gratefully acknowledges a
contribution to its Golden Book
A thoughtful Golden Book card is a great
way to say “Mazel Tov!," “Thinking of
you," “Get well soon," or “You have our
sympathy." It’s a special way to give
your congratulations on a special event,
or to convey sympathy and support.
Wishes are inscribed each month in the
Book of Remembrances. Minimum
donation is $5 each.
You can also purchase Golden Book
cards for self-mailing, 5 for $18, not
listed in the Bulletin.
Don’t forget to mention the
bulletin when patronizing
our advertisers!
Contact Florence Abrams at 3905
Amen Corner, Riverhead, NY 11901,
727-3929. All checks should be made
payable to Temple Israel of Riverhead.
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Temple Israel of Riverhead Bulletin Advertisement – Order Form
It’s not too late to place an ad in the Bulletin for 2011. We publish 10 times a year, with ads
interspersed throughout. They can be business card size, double size, half or full page, carrying
your business, merchandising or personal message. If you like, you may incorporate a discount coupon into your ad.
Return the completed form below, along with your business card or desired message, and a
check. Your ad will be placed for the next 10 consecutive issues of the Bulletin.
If you have any questions, please contact Allen Silver at asilver9@optonline.net, or 744-7551.
Thank you for your continued support of Temple Israel of Riverhead.
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Mail your check and business card or copy to:
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Plant a Tree in Israel
You can have a tree planted in Israel for a donation of $18.
Contact Sheila Muller, at PO Box 2433, Aquebogue, NY
11931, 631-722-4711, or suraelka@aol.com. All checks should
be made out to Sisterhood, Temple Israel of Riverhead, or you
can use PayPal from our website.
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Ongoing Silent Fundraisers for Temple Israel
Gift Cards are available for your favorite supermarket. We sell cards for Shop &
Stop, Pea Pod, Waldbaum's, A&P, Food Emporium, and King Kullen . You can purchase a card by contacting Lorraine Richter (653-9028) or Lana Anker
(lana410@aol.com) The Temple profit is directly from the supermarket, so you have
full value of the card. This supports the Temple at no additional cost to the membership. The cards also make wonderful gifts!
Vojvoda's Cleaners in Riverhead, located at 712 E. Main St, is donating 5% of the
cost of any dry cleaning dropped off there. This money comes as a check directly to
Temple Israel each month.
Donate an old car to Temple Israel for a tax deduction. It’s easy—just call (866)
392-4483, or click on the link on our website. Be sure to designate Temple Israel of
Riverhead as the recipient.
Peninsula Wines and Liquors offers wine at discounted prices, delivered directly to
the temple. A percentage of the cost is donated back to us each time you buy. Anyone
needing wine or liquor can contact Jaime Siegel, or call Peninsula Wines directly at
516-374-0900. Ask for Jim Cari, and be sure to mention Temple Israel.
Sponsors Needed
We need sponsors for our Shabbat speaker
program. Please contact Jaime Siegel or
Lorraine Richter for details.
Best Wishes From
Segal and Siegel
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TODAH RABAH!
Contributions to Golden Book Of Remembrances
Get well wishes to Jaime Siegel—Dotty Karlin, Helene Heller, Barbara Gradus, Annette
and Marvin Grubman.
In loving memory of Paul Brander, brother of Dotty Karlin—Dotty Karlin.
In loving memory of Louis Brander, brother of Dotty Karlin—Dotty Karlin.
Note: You may have made a donation, but your name does not appear. This is probably because
your donation was received after the Bulletin went to press. Your contribution will be acknowledged in the next issue.
A Hanukkah Present (Humor)
My mother once gave me two sweaters for Hanukkah. The next time we visited, I made
sure to wear one.
As we entered her home, instead of the expected smile, she said, 'Aaron, what's the matter? You didn't like the other one?'
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TODAH RABAH!
Donations to Temple Israel of Riverhead
Jaime Siegel Vegan Challenge —Stephanie Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Gordon.
Donation— Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Lloyd.
Donation— Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Metz.
Donation to help to support the Temple— Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Rothstein.
Yahrzeit for Samuel Schackman—grandfather of Elaine Kimpel.
Yahrzeit for Frances Press—mother of Louise Press.
Yahrzeit for Len Mask —Jaime & Pauline Siegel.
Donation for handicapped access—Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hefter, in honor of Jaime Siegel’s
continued good health.
Donations for the 5772 Kol Nidre Fund
Robert Brown
Cynthia & Jeffrey Schulman
Amy & James Csorny
Jamie & Harry Mainzer
Sondra Thompson
Ruth Sonkin
Jeffrey Siegel
Phyllis & Martin Van Dyne
Lois & Gary Joseph
Elaine & David Lissauer
Marcia Schulman
Lenore Tobin
Edward Stateman
Dotty Karlin
Lee Ann & Allen Silver
Sherwood Goldstein
Annette & Marvin Grubman
Susan & Tobias Lustig
Note: You may have made a donation, but your name does not appear. This is probably because
your donation was received after the Bulletin went to press. Your contribution will be acknowledged in the next issue.
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TODAH RABAH!
Thank you
Sincere thanks to everyone for all the well wishes, kind
words, and support during my recent illness. I recently began cardiac rehab, and feel stronger every day.
From Jaime Siegel
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YAHRZEITS
We remember these lives on the approaching anniversary of their passing.
May their memories be a blessing.
December 2011
Kislev/Tevet 5772
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Louis Brander
Marie Gee
Ruth Grubman
Solomon Carasso
Maurice Harding
Frances Siegel
Edda Wimpfheimer
Edna Harris
Alyse Sulitzer
Abraham Horowitz
Joseph Lehrer
Charles Hyman
David Davidson
Rose Katz
Jennie Sacko
Joseph Starkman
Philip Willner
Rose Goldstein
Rose Lipetz
Todd Cohen
Vicki Cohen
Francis Brown
Robert Benstock
Leonard Cohen
Tylda Trepel
Sadie Oppenheimer
Zackery Froehlich
Herbert Wimpfheimer
Sylvia Honig
Rose Galitzer
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Rose Ritigstein
Louis Crowitz
William Turkel
Joyce Talsky
Louis Topal
Sylvia Lightdale
Sidney Saffer
Mildred Louis Shapiro
Norman Dubin
Samuel Lazarus
Frederick Lowy
Flora Raffe
Henry Scheinberg
Mollie Senft
Shirley Deutsch
Lena Frankel
Roslyn Benstock
Sylvia Levy
Maurice Richter
Joseph Zuck
Maxwell J. Mathews
Nathaniel Schackman
Sidney Seidner
Lorraine Gradus
Louis Harding
Max Carchman
Ida Jaeger
Joseph Michaelson
Joseph Weiner
Anna Saffer
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Editor’s note: Kaddish is recited in Temple on Shabbat for Yahrzeits occurring on
a Saturday and the coming week.
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SABBATH SERVICES
Friday Evenings at 5:30 PM Saturday Mornings at 9:30 AM
December
Candle
Lighting
Friday Oneg Shabbat Hosts
Friday Evening
12/2
Saturday Morning 12/3
4:05 PM
Mrs. & Mrs. Howard Gordon
Friday Evening
12/9
Saturday Morning 12/10
4:04 PM
Mrs. & Mrs. Paul Insalaco
Friday Evening
12/16
Saturday Morning 12.17
4:05 PM
Mrs. & Mrs. Toby Lustig
Friday Evening
12/23
Saturday Morning 12/24
4:08 PM
Mrs. & Mrs. Chris KaplanWalbrecht
Friday Evening
12/30
Saturday Morning 12/31
4:13 PM
Ms. Barbara Gradus in honor of
her birthday and the anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah (1985)
Friday Evening
1/6
Saturday Morning 1/7
4:19 PM
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Schulman
Day
Date
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For Information:
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Public Relations
Barbara Smith
664-6584
Book Club
Cynthia Schulman
727-3568
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Allen Silver
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President
Capital Campaign
Richard Israel
727-5500 x11
Cemetery
Lisa Israel
727-5500 x10
Custodian Contact
Jaime Siegel
653-3985
Education
Terri Milligan
924-2953
Fundraising
Jaime Siegel
653-3985
Golden Book
Florence Abrams
727-3929
High Holy Days
Annette Grubman
765-2351
House Manager
Rob Brown
298-2608
Judaica Shop
Annette Grubman
Phyllis Van Dyne
765-2351
734-7511
Membership
Jaime Siegel
653-3985
Oneg Shabbat
Barbara Smith
664-6584
President
Barbara Smith
664-6584
Programs and Events
Ritual Committee
Lisa Israel
Shalom Teens
Sheila Muller
722-4711
Social Hall
Jaime Siegel
653-3985
Special Gifts
Howard Collins
779-3042
Trees in Israel
Sheila Muller
722-4711
Tree of Life
Phyllis Van Dyne
734-7511
Waldbaum’s Certificates
Carole Jones (Office)
Lorraine Richter
Corky Segal
Sue Lustig
727-3191
653-9028
727-2542
744-8373
Manana Boter
594-1042
Yahrzeits
Temple Israel of Riverhead
Officers:
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Barbara Smith
1st Vice President Jaime Siegel
2nd Vice President Lorraine Richter
Treasurer
Richard Israel
Secretary
Elaine Lissauer
Trustees:
Harley Abrams
Lisa Israel
Richard
Blumenthal
Terri Milligan
Robert Brown
Sheila Muller
Andrew Gordon
Jennifer Senft
Lynne Gordon
Lee Ann Silver
Bulletin Committee:
Elaine Lissauer
Lee Ann Silver
Allen Silver
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
December 4—Hanukkah Bazaar, Pancake Breakfast, and Blood Drive.
December 7 & 14—Adult Education Classes.
December 20—Hanukkah begins at sundown.
December 21— Hanukkah menorah lighting at Riverfront Park, 6 PM.
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