May-June 2015 - Woodbury Jewish Center

VOL. 22 ISSUE 5
THE WOODBURY JEWISH CENTER
MAY-JUNE 2015: IYAR-SIVAN-TAMMUZ 5775
Shavuot at Woodbury Jewish Center
Saturday, May 23rd
7:45 pm
Shavuot Evening Service
Tikun Le’yl Shavuot– 5 Values from
Sinai Straight to You
Followed by traditional Shavuot Cheesecake
9:01 pm
Candle Lighting
9:00 am
8:02 pm
9:00 am
Sunday, May 24th
1 Day of Shavuot Morning Service
Candle lighting
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Monday, May 25th
2 Day of Shavuot Morning Service
Yizkor Memorial Service
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WOODBURY JEWISH CENTER
200 South Woods Road
Woodbury, New York 11797
(516)496-9100
Fax (516)496-9245
www.thewjc.org
NAME
PHONE
Rabbi Raphael Adler
Cantor Aaron Cohen
Director of Education
Dr. Gerald Meisel
Nursery School Co-Directors
Vivien Grossman
Cindy Common
Synagogue Administrator
Linda Altman
E-MAIL
496-9100 X125
496-9100 X123
rabbiadler@woodburyjc.org
cantor@woodburyjc.org
496-9100 X102
principal@woodburyjc.org
496-9100 X103
496-9100 x 100
nsdirector@woodburyjc.org
nsoffice@woodburyjc.org
496-9100 X120
office@woodburyjc.org
OFFICERS
President:
Vice Presidents:
Jeffrey Fachler
Paul Chaskes
Michael Cohen
Erika Witover
Corporate Secretary: Ellen Feit
Treasurer:
Paul Woldar
jfachler@gmail.com
pachaskes@gmail.com
mcohen@skpromo.com
erikawitover@gmail.com
ellensue20@yahoo.com
prw7@aol.com
TRUSTEES
Rami Abada
Boris Chartan
David Edelheit
Mark Fierstein
Kara Goldstein
Rosemarie Klipper
Lance Kuba
Michael Lubman
Mark Minsky
Rebecca Obedian
Adrianne Roth
Robin Schorr
Kenneth Schuster
Beth Steinberg
SISTERHOOD
Felice Linder
MEN’S CLUB
President
Mark Minsky
PARENT’S ASSOCIATION
Nursery Association Co-Presidents
Mollie Newman & Whitney Sigler
RABBI EMERITUS
Arthur Rulnick
PAST PRESIDENTS
Cynthia Matte
David L. Gaffner
Paul Smolevitz
Martin A. Pollak
Abraham Zelkin
Les Loffman
Robin Spielman
M. Kenneth Witover
Mark Anesh
WJC Bookkeeper:
Silvia Padron
496-9100 X122
E-mail: bkpr@woodburyjc.org
S.A.G.E.- WJC Senior Group:
Roberta Weinstein-Cohen 496-9100 X 352
Youth Director:
Esther DuBow
woodburyusy@gmail.com
Felice Linder
Sisterhood:
linderfield@gmail.com
Men’s Club:
Mark Minsky
mgminsky@aol.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Adult Education
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Branding
Catering
Chesed
Endowments/Fund Raising
Education
President
Administrative Director /SHOFAR:
Linda Altman
496-9100 X120
E-mail: office@woodburyjc.org
Facebook
Finance/Budget
Historian
House
Interior
Jewish Community
Kiddush/Oneg
Legal
Library
Marketing
Membership
Nursery
Parsonage
PJ Library
Program/Communication
Publicity
Ritual
Security
Strategic Planning
Website
Youth Group
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Beth Steinberg
Jeff Fachler
Cindy Matte
Felice Linder
David Gaffner
Ken Schuster
Paul Woldar
Adrianne Roth
Michael Lubman
Boris Chartan
Laury Weber
Rosemarie Klipper
Michael Cohen
Paul Woldar
Kara Goldstein
Ellen Feit
Mark Fierstein
Mark Levine
Elkie Rosen
Adrienne Roth
Rami Abada
Paul Chaskes
Lance Kuba
Marilyn Bloomberg
Felice Linder
Mark Fierstein
Mark Fierstein
Rebecca Obedian
Adrianne Roth
Robin Schorr
Michael Cohen
Robin Schorr
Felice Linder
Mark Fierstein
Paul Chaskes
Ellen Feit
Cindy Matte
Lance Kuba
David Edelheit
Mark Fierstein
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jfachler@gmail.com
cfmatte@gmail.com
linderfield@gmail.com
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kjtax@aol.com
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rothfamily@optonline.net
mlubman@gmail.com
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mlevine@lindenremodel.com
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mfierste@optonline.net
MAY-JUNE 2015
WEEKLY PARSHA
CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
MAY-JUNE 2015
Fri., May 1
Fri., May 8
Fri., May 15
Fri., May 22
Fri., May 29
Fri., June 5
Fri., June 12
Fri., June 19
Fri., June 26
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7:32 p.m.
7:39 p.m.
7:46 p.m.
7:53 p.m.
7:59 p.m.
8:04 p.m.
8:07 p.m.
8:10 p.m.
8:11 p.m.
Saturday, May 2: Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim
Saturday, May 9: Parshat Emor
Saturday, May 16: Parshat Behar-Bechukotai
Saturday, May 23: Parshat Bmidbar
Saturday, May 30: Parshat Naso
Saturday, June 6: Parshat Behalotecha
Saturday, June 13 : Parshat Shelach
Saturday, June 20: Parshat Korach
Saturday, June 27: Parshat Chukkat
JOIN US FOR SERVICES:
FRIDAY MORNING MINYAN AT 7:00 AM
YAHRZEIT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM OUR
RABBI AND RITUAL COMMITTEE
FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES AT 6:30 PM
Rabbi Adler will be announcing the names of all loved ones
whose Yahrzeit (Jewish date of death) falls during the week
to come. This will take place before the Mourner’s Kaddish
prayer is recited each Friday evening and Sabbath morning.
(Shabbat service times are listed to the left.)
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE AT 9:00 AM
SUNDAY MORNING MINYAN AT 9:00 AM
MONDAY MORNING MINYAN AT 7:00 AM
We encourage all family members who are commemorating
a Yahrzeit to make an extra effort to attend Shabbat Services at least once either Friday night or Saturday morning
to hear their loved one’s name recalled in our memorial
prayer.
W EDNESDAY EVENING MINYAN AT 7:30 PM
THURSDAY MORNING MINYAN AT 6:15 AM
WOODBURY JEWISH CENTER
Rabbi Adler & Cantor Cohen hold office hours at the times
listed below. If you need an alternate appointment, please
call or e-mail them to schedule a time.
Rabbi Adler: 496-9100 x 125
FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICES
MAY 2015
 FAMILY CONGREGATION
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, meets in the Chapel
rabbiadler@woodburyjc.org
Sunday: 9:30 to 11:00 am
Monday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am & 4:00 to 7:00 pm
Thursday: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 to 2:00 pm
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 BIRTHDAY SHABBAT *
Birthday Celebrations:
May 2nd- May & June Birthdays
May 16th - July & August Birthdays
Cantor Cohen:496-9100 x 123 cantor@woodburyjc.org
When school is in session
Monday:
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Thursday:
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Friday:
12:00 to 2:00 pm
Sunday:
9:30 to 11:30 am
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Celebrate your child’s birthday at
WJC Family Services
 Children receive a birthday blessing from parents
 Enjoy a birthday cake
 Take home a birthday present
4:30 to 6:30 pm
4:30 to 6:30 pm
When school is not in session
Mon., Wed. Thurs. & Fri.: 10:00am to 12:00 pm
Sunday: 9:30 to 11:30 am
*Parents may become
Birthday Shabbat sponsors.
call the Religious School for Info.:
496-9100 X510
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THE RABBI SPEAKS
The festival of Shavuot is known as the Feast of Weeks. Yet we will be
gathering as a community to acknowledge a cherished friend whose
tenure can be categorized not by weeks, or even months, but by years.
Twenty five years to be exact.
It has been a privilege for me to have shared these last ten years with
Vivien Grossman. I have observed her comforting nervous moms, bringing smiles to anxious toddlers, and directing our talented staff in a nurturing, professional, and supremely effective way.
Her mission has always been to create a warm, safe and stimulating atmosphere for growth and
learning. She has also shaped the formative Jewish experiences of her children and families with
love.
How many lives have been transformed by this humble role-model? My estimate is literally tens of
thousands. Children grown who are now parents have been blessed by the pretzels, compliments, smiles, and hugs of Vivien Grossman.
25 years is silver, but for anyone who has had the privilege of knowing her, it is truly golden.
Kol Hakavod! Thank you Miss Vivien for an exceptional legacy of devotion.
Rabbi Raphael Adler
Mazel Tov: We invite all graduating High School Seniors
to join with
us on Friday evening May 8th,
as we celebrate your child’s upcoming graduation.
Please contact the WJC office at 496-9100 x 120
or by e-mail: office@wooduryjc.org
to let us know that your family will celebrate with us.
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THE CANTOR’S VOICE
This year Shavuot begins on the evening of May 23rd. Shavuot is a
holiday on which we commemorate the moment of G-d’s revelation at
Sinai and the giving of the Ten Commandments to the Jewish people.
For this reason, the holiday of Shavuot is also known as Zeman Matan
Torahteinu, the moment of the giving of the law. Accepting the Ten
Commandments, the Jewish people entered into a covenant with G-d.
According to the covenant, we accept responsibility to live our everyday lives in a just, respectful and lawful manner. Thus, the experience
of Sinai is translated into a continuous event: the revelation of G-d to
the Jewish people continues to unfold each day, as any time a person
studies Torah with dedication is a Zeman Matan Torah. Moreover, all students of Torah are connected to our tradition in a unique way, as a dedication to Torah uniquely links Jewish individuals
to the continual process of revelation that began at Sinai.
For the past two years I have had the privilege of teaching the adult Bat Mitzvah class and have
been impressed with their commitment to learning. Together as a class, they exhibited a commitment to education and study. It was not easy for these students as adult learners to learn a new
language, Haftorah and the many prayers they will lead our congregation during their Bat Mitzvah
services.
In the past two years they have succeeded in mastering these skills and have now developed a
sense of comfort in our synagogue service. I urge all of our congregation as well as past adult
Bar/Bat Mitzvah graduates to attend our service on May 9th to show support for our adult Bat Mitzvah class. It is with great pride that I introduce to you the class of 2015:
ERICA GINDI
REBECCA GREENE
CAROL KONITS
JUDY ROSEN
LISA SAKHAI
RHONDA SEGAL
When we return the Torah to the ark we sing the prayer Etz Chaim, the Torah is a Tree of Life for
those who grasp it and all who uphold it are blessed.
May our Bat Mitzvah class be blessed and continue to grow educationally and go from strength to
strength.
I thank each of you for the opportunity to teach you and look forward to sharing many Simchas
together in the future. I wish all the students of my Bat Mitzvah class and their families a heartfelt
Mazal Tov and a Chag Sameach to the entire congregation.
May the words of the Torah continue to be a part of our everyday lives,
Cantor Aaron Cohen
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
The conclusion of the religious school year is an exciting time, a time during which
our congregation’s students and families enjoy the fruits of all their study and labor. This past Shabbat morning, April 25th, our Dalet class led prayers during the
adult service in the sanctuary. Their enthusiasm was evident, as were the smiling
faces of their family and friends. On Friday evening, May 1 st, it will be the Gimel
students who will “wow” us as they assist in leading Shabbat services, and on May
2nd, the Bet class will do the same in our chapel. These events showcase the leadership of our youth and are a testament to the religious school educators who prepared them. We
hope you will join us.
A few more upcoming events:
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 Sunday, May 3 : Lag b’Omer Field Day, a fun-filled family event
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 Monday, May 4 : Hey graduation
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 Sunday, May 17 : Alef consecration in the sanctuary
These events would not be possible without our Religious School Principal, Dr. Gerry Meisel, and
all of the WJC religious school teachers. Yasher Koach on a job well done.
Another individual worthy of our recognition is Vivien Grossman, our Nursery Director of 25 years,
who will be retiring at the end of this school year. We will be honoring her on the afternoon of May
17th. “Miss Vivien” has touched the lives of so many of our children and saying goodbye will be difficult. She is responsible for creating the outstanding Nursery Program that the Woodbury Jewish
Center enjoys today. She has my love, admiration, and respect. We will all miss her. Thank you to
Adrianne Roth and Robin Schorr for spearheading what will be a lovely event.
We celebrate the B’nai Mitzvah of Cantor Cohen’s Adult Bat Mitzvah class on Saturday, May 9 th.
Mazel Tov to Erica Gindi, Rebecca Greene, Carol Konits, Judy Rosen, Lisa Sakhai, and Rhonda
Segal. These women have spent two years learning the morning prayers and Haftarah and
deserve our support. It’s a beautiful ceremony, and I look forward to seeing you there.
Lastly, after years of putting it off, we will be replacing the entire parking lot, an expensive undertaking, but one well worth the investment.
With all these exciting events (and new parking spots), we hope to see you soon at the WJC.
Mazel tov to the graduates and upcoming b’nai mitzvot!
Jeffrey Fachler
President
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MEN’S CLUB NEWS
As we are members of the NY Metro Region of Federation of Jewish Men’s
Clubs, WJC participated in their Man and Youth of the Year Honoree Dinner that
was held on Sunday, March 29th at the Crest Hollow Country Club. I want to give
a shout out to our 2015 honorees, Brian Smith and Jared Goff, for their splendid
achievements on behalf of the WJC.
Men’s Club held a successful wine sale prior to Passover, which went over very
well. Thank you to those who participated. We also were pleased to provide the
traditional breakfast for the fast of the first born on the morning prior to the first
seder night.
The Congregation received their Men’s Club sponsored Yom Hashoah Yellow Candle that was lit on
Wednesday evening, April 15th in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day in memory of the Six Million. We appreciate those of you who have made a contribution in support of this meaningful event and
those who volunteered their time to help deliver them to our congregants.
As for upcoming events:
 We are scheduling a golf outing at the Mill Pond Golf Course (in Medford) in July with Midway and
Plainview Jewish Centers Men’s Clubs. This will once again be an endeavor to expand our local community in a meaningful way.
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Additionally, save Saturday night July 11th, when we will hold our third annual summer barbeque with
dancing under the stars at the home of Adrianne and Eric Roth. If you attended last summer, you know
what a wonderful event that was. We thank the Roths for opening their home once again. Ask your
friends who attended to describe what an amazing night it was with friends, never ending food, open
bar and a live DJ.
Please check the synagogue’s future green sheets and emails for further information on these and other
upcoming events, as we look forward to your continued support.
Enjoy the Spring (finally)
Mark Minsky, Men’s Club President
SENIOR’S GROUP-SAGE
Spring has finally sprung, Pesach has come and gone, and we are all enjoying the sunshine and flowers. I
hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, and I look forward to filling you in on mine!
Our next two meetings will be:
Thursday, May 14th at 10:30 AM in the Kiddush Room
Thursday, June 11th at 10:30 AM in the Kiddush Room
Join us on May 14 as we celebrate Mothers Day with Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan, as she discusses the "Nine
First Ladies From New York State". Ms. Kaplan is an educator, writer and lecturer, as well as the former
director of education at the Three Villages Historical Society in Setauket, NY.
This lecture is made possible by a grant from the NY Council for the Humanities.
Be well,
Roberta Weinstein-Cohen
SAGE Program Director
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS
We are the people of “the Book.” We glorify and celebrate learning. We even
created a “Scholars Holiday” – Lag B’Omer - to rejoice in our freedom to study
and learn our sacred texts. We rebelled in ancient times when Emperor Hadrian decreed “any Jew studying the Torah would be killed.” Millennia ago, on the
33rd day of the counting of the omer from Pesach, the Jewish people – under
the military leadership of Bar Kochba and the spiritual guidance of Rabbi Akiba
– successfully fought back against the Romans and the dark forces of oppression. And so, Lag B’Omer – May 7, is a time for appreciating the sweetness of
Jewish study.
On Shavuot, May 24 & 25, we commemorate the giving of the Torah – specifically the Ten Commandments – on Mt. Sinai. We brought our physical freedom from slavery to a new height of
ethical, moral and religious freedom routed in the teachings of the Torah. Both of these holidays resonate loudly
to us today to re-consecrate ourselves to study and participation in Jewish life.
There are many school related events in May that afford us the opportunity to see the real evidence that study
and learning about Judaism is actively impacting our children.
On Friday evening, May 1, our 5th grade students will participate in Gimel Shabbat. They will lead many Hebrew
and English prayers during the Friday evening service in the sanctuary. A gala oneg will follow in the Kiddush
Room.
Twelve hours later on Saturday, May 2, our Bet students will take charge of the Family Congregation service in
the Chapel. They will chant the service and explain the significance of selected prayers. A special Kiddushluncheon will follow in honor of our 4th graders.
On Sunday, May 3, everyone is invited to a pre-Lag B’Omer field day at the Convent Avenue field opposite Our
Lady of Mercy Church. Our students will enjoy sports, singing and snacking. If you are available to volunteer for
this event, please contact the school office. We are grateful to the Strominger family for sponsoring this event.
Hey graduation will take place on Monday evening, May 4, 7:30 pm. Our seventh graders will assemble in the
sanctuary to offer a medley of sings and receive awards and diplomas. A commencement party will follow in the
Kiddush Room.
Two milestones for our children will be enjoyed during services on Friday, May 8. Tenth grade students in our
Hebrew high school will be confirmed and students who are seniors will be recognized as they approach their
secular high school graduation.
Our final Family Congregation service will be held on Saturday, May 16 in the Chapel at 10 am. During the service, we will celebrate the birthdays of children born in the months of July and August. During the Kiddush, everyone will have the opportunity to create their own ice cream sundaes.
Our Alef students are excited about Consecration on Sunday, May 17. They will offer a cantata about the Jewish holidays and the Hebrew alphabet. Our third graders will receive certificates and will be presented with their
own siddur, which they will use as a textbook during their coming years of study. A Consecration brunch will
follow.
An awards assembly will conclude the school year on Sunday, June 7. Students will be acknowledged for academic achievement, attendance and participation in worship services.
The above list of events is a great reason to rejoice with our children. Plan to attend many of these special
events. Share the excitement. Kvell a lot. Jewish learning is a joy.
Dr. Gerald Meisel, Education Director
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NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS
This is the time of year that acknowledgement and thanks are given to
those people who make our nursery school the wonderful place that it is.
For me, this is a very special year. After 25 years, I will be retiring at the
end of this school year. I will miss all of you, but I look forward to opening a
new chapter in my life.
Cindy Common is our new director. She is a wonderful, warm, innovative,
and competent educator. We feel so fortunate to have her in our organization. We wish her many happy and successful years.
My thanks to my teachers for their dedication and hard work. They have touched my life both
personally and professionally. I thank Rabbi Adler, Cantor Cohen, and Dr. Meisel for their commitment to
building a foundation for Judaism in our school. Thanks to Linda Altman, Silvia Padron, Arnie Aprea and
his crew, and Warren Aberbach and his security team for keeping us organized, safe and for always being
there for us.
So much appreciation goes to our Nursery School Parents Association for their never ending
support. Molly Newman, Whitney Sigler, Kara Kaplan, and all of our involved parents are a pleasure to
work with.
I feel very blessed and honored to have shared 25 years with these wonderful people. Most of all, I thank
our parents for trusting us and sharing their adorable and precious children with us.
I wish all of our families healthy, happy, and peaceful years ahead.
Shalom,
Vivien Grossman
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DANIEL SEGAL
JUNE 20, 2015
B’NAI MITZVAH NEWS
Mazel Tov to Mark & Rhonda Segal on the Bar Mitzvah of their
son.
MICHAEL GHAMAR
MAY 2, 2015
Daniel is in the 7th grade at HB Thompson Middle School. His
favorite activities include basketball, chess and the computer.
Mazel Tov to Julie & Allan on the Bar Mitzvah of their son.
Michael is in the 7th grade at HB Thompson Middle School. His
favorite activities include baseball, basketball, and watching
college football.
“For my mitzvah project I raised money to help families with
terminally ill children. My favorite Jewish memory is standing
at the Western wall in Jerusalem with my father and grandfather and walking in the Golan Heights with my entire family.
“For my mitzvah project I chose to work with an organization
called Lend a Hand, formally known as M’Yad L”Yad. Lend a
Hand is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the needy in our
community in an anonymous way. I also collected items such
as sneakers, clothing and sports items to donate to the Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island.”
Daniel has two sisters Ariel Brownstein age 23 and Sydney
Brownstein age 21.
Michael has two sisters, Sari age 16 and Casey age 9.
JAKE LIAM ROSENN
MAY 16, 2015
Mazel Tov to Greg and Pamela Rosenn on the Bar Mitzvah of
their son.
Jake is in the 7th grade at the Hebrew Academy of Nassau
County. His favorite activities include sports, music, and history.
To all of our Graduates, from Pre-school
through Graduate School
“My favorite Jewish memory is spending Sukkot in Israel, visiting my brother who was a soldier in the IDF and seeing all the
places I learned about in H.A.N.C.
To our Adult Bat Mitzvah Class on reaching
this wonderful milestone together
and
To Vivien Grossman on your retirement as
Director of our WJC Nursery School
Jake has two brothers, Eric age 21 and Daniel age 18.
ALANA DEITCH
JUNE 13, 2015
Please shop with us at the WJC Gift Shop for all of your
Bar/Bat Mitzvah needs…
Mazel Tov to Dr. Deborah Brant Detch & Philip Deitch on the
Bat Mitzvah of their daughter.
Alana is in the 7th grade at the LISG. Her favorite activities
include drawing, painting, playing musical instruments and
spending time with friends and family.
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“For my mitzvah project I volunteered at Horseability, an organization that uses therapeutic horseback riding to help disabled
children and adults. This is a terrific organization my family
has supported for many years. I spent my time caring for the
horses, ad was happy to see all the good that the animals were
able to do for people.
Alana has a sister Sarah age 20 and a brother Ben, age 16.
*Design your very own Kippot and
Ladies Head Coverings! Internet prices for
kippot: Suede, Satin and Knit kippot are available for
Beautiful selection of Tallit for adults and children!
Shop for all Holiday Gifts
Artist inspired Candlesticks
Beautiful Platters
Mezuzahs and Wall Decor
Passover: Seder and Matzah Plates
Kiddush Cups and Challah covers
Please help the WJC Sisterhood support our
synagogue community! Best prices around!
Contact Cindy Matte by e-mail at:
cfmatte@gmail.com at anytime to
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Youth News
Woodbury’s Youth have had a fantastic year of programs and we look
forward to ending the school year
with lots of excitement. From working
with Hebrew names to matzah making and Israeli art, when the kids get
together it’s always a fun time. Our
TeenCorp successfully completed a
season of volunteering with HIHI and personally helped
feed and care for some of Long Island’s homeless.
Coming up, our high-schoolers have multiple opportunities to support Israel and be involved in regional USY
events. Our PreKadima and Kadima kids have some
interactive programs coming up, fondue night for the
closest we can get to an indoor barbeque in honor of
Lag B’Omer and cheesecake making in time for Shavuot. Stay tuned for more information!
Enjoy the Summer,
Esther DuBow,
Youth Director
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NURSERY FUND
PROVIDES FUNDS FOR NURSERY SCHOOL EXTRA PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES NOT COVERED BY TUITION.
DONATIONS & INFORMATION
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
A REPOSITORY FOR MONIES FOR PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES AND
EMERGENCIES DISPENSED AT RABBI’S PERSONAL DISCRETION:
In honor of the birth of Devi Aryn, daughter of Whitney & Brian Sigler
from: The Lubman family
In honor of the birth of Jordan Tyler, son of Allison & Stuart Mayer
from: The Lubman family
In honor of the birth of Lorraine & Sy Mautner’s grandson
from: Nan & Ron Barin
In memory of Minna Hersly, beloved mother of Mark Hersly
from: Robin & Jason Schorr
In memory of Sam Mandelker, beloved father of Robin Spielman
from: Erika & Ken Witover
In memory of Leonard Grossman, beloved brother of Morton Grossman
from: WJC Nursery School Staff and Office
In memory of Werner Melin
from: Lisa Friedman
In appreciation of Rabbi Adler’s assistance
from: Karen Moss
In honor of the marriage of Robert Adler to Amy Katzel
from: Wendy & Gary Spirgel and family
In honor of Rabbi Adler for his support during my dad’s illness
and death
from: Robin Spielman
In honor of Victor Hatami
from: Alan Klipper
In honor of Elliot Setton
from: Alan Klipper
In memory of Leonard Rubin, beloved father of Sheryl Lerner
from: Ron & Donna Frank
In memory of Caroline Vinokur, beloved mother of
Anne Greenberg
from: Joshua & Amy Kern
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
PROVIDES FUNDS FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EXTRA PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES NOT COVERED BY TUITION.
In honor of Uncle Larry Gordes’ 80th Birthday
from: Cindy, Scott, Becca & Jennie Matte
In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Brett Fabregas
from: The Lubman family
In memory of Dr. Joseph Fierstein, beloved father of Mark Fierstein
from: Nan & Ron Barin
In memory of Leonard Rubin, beloved father of Sheryl Lerner
from: Nan & Ron Barin
In memory of Caroline Vinokur, beloved mother of Anne Greenberg
from: Ann & Brian Collet and family
In memory of Sam Mandelker, beloved father of Robin Spielman
from: Deb & Ken Gross
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
DONATIONS WILL BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS WELL
AS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE W OODBURY JEWISH
CENTER.
In appreciation of Cantor Cohen
from: Lance & Lisa Gordon
In honor of Bob Geier’s 60th Birthday
from: Honey Wasserman
In honor of Cantor Cohen for his support during my dad’s illness
and death
from: Robin Spielman
In memory of Lillian Bick, beloved mother of Jack Bick
from: Helen & Larry Rubin
LIBRARY FUND
PROVIDES BOOKS FOR THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL LIBRARY.
In memory of Sam Mandelker beloved father of Robin Spielman
from: Alissa, Paul, Rikki & Ari Chaskes
SIDDUR/MACHZORIM FUND
FILLS OUR SANCTUARY WITH SIDDURIM AND HIGH HOLY DAY
MACHZORIM IN HONOR OF OR IN MEMORY OF:
CHAI FUND
In honor of David Edelheit for his help during my shiva period
from: Robin Spielman
In honor of Ellen Feit for her help during my shiva period
from: Robin Spielman
In honor of Cindy Matte
from: The Arthur Dym family
In honor of Cindy Matte’s Presidency
from: Erica and Errol Gindi
In honor of Sy Mautner’s 85th birthday and birth of grandson
from: Charlene & Scott Rubin
In memory of Lillian Bick, beloved mother of Jack Bick
from: Charlene & Scott Rubin
In memory of Gerald Cohen, beloved father of Brett Cohen
from: The Lubman Family
In memory of Dr. Joseph Fierstein, beloved father of Mark
Fierstein
from: Adrianne, Eric, Rachel & Jillian Roth
In memory of Sam Mandelker, beloved father of Robin Spielman
from: Debby & Jack Eisenstein– two siddurim
from: Linda & Allan Gershowitz
from: Marc & Sharon Gold
from: Dolores & Victor Hatami
from: Renee & Evan Silverstein
from: Wendy & Gary Spirgel & family
GENERAL DONATION
HELPS DEFRAY MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHING COSTS OF OUR
FACILITIES IN ADDITION TO MORTGAGE AMORTIZATION
In honor of Cindy Matte’s service, commitment and dedication to the
Woodbury Jewish Center
from: Sam, Debbie, Daniel & Eric First
In honor of the engagement of Corey Borg to Rebecca Dishner
from: The Lubman family
In honor of Debra & Harvey Daniels’ wedding anniversary
from: Eileen & Stuart Bohrer
In honor of Felice Linder
from: Adrianne, Eric, Rachel & Jillian Roth
In honor of the Berlins, Furers, Tickers and Weingords for
thinking of us with Purim Shalach Manot baskets
from: The Friedman/Clark Family
In honor of Cindy Matte being honored at the WJC Gala
from: Mollie, Michael, Lily & Harris Newman
In honor of Cindy Matte
from: Rochelle & Jeff Canarick
In honor of the WJC Bat Mitzvah women on May 9th
from: Carol C. Konits
In honor of Felice Linder
from: Carol Konits
CHUMASH FUND
FILLS OUR SANCTUARY WITH
MEMORY OF:
CHUMASHIM IN HONOR OF OR IN
In memory of Sam Mandelker, beloved father of Robin Spielman
from: Bonnie & Jeff Fachler
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In memory of Renee Sanders beloved mother of Steven Sanders
from: Martha & Mark Perlson
In memory of Lillian Bick, beloved mother of Jack Bick
from: Donna & Glenn Cohen
from: Cindy, Scott, Becca & Jennie Matte
In memory of the brother-in-law of Michelle Potkin
from: Lisa Friedman-Clark
In memory of Ira Litt
from: Lisa, Bruce, Dan and Mike, The Friedman-Clark family
In memory of Leonard Rubin, beloved father of Sheryl Lerner
from: Beth & Jeff Steinberg
In memory of Caroline Vinokur, beloved mother of
Anne Greenberg
from: Sue, Allison & Alex Grey
from: Cindy, Scott, Becca & Jennie Matte
from: Mindy & Paul Smolevitz
from: Kara & Barry Shapiro and family
In memory of Leona Weiner
from: Estelle Goldman
In memory of Elliott Fagin, beloved father of Joel Fagin
from: Lisa & David Sakhai
In memory of Dr. Joseph Fierstein, beloved father of
Mark Fierstein
from: Donna & Glenn Cohen
In memory of Fay Collet, beloved mother of Brian Collet
from: Donna & Glenn Cohen
In memory of Phyllis Bigel, beloved mother of Sue Grey
from: Donna & Glenn Cohen
In memory of Paul Conrad, beloved father of Arnie Conrad
from: Cindy, Scott, Becca & Jennie Matte
In memory of Margery Traverse, beloved mother of Laura Lerner
from: Cindy, Scott, Becca & Jennie Matte
In memory of Mimi Lerner, beloved mother of Harry Lerner
from: Cindy, Scott, Becca & Jennie Matte
In memory of Sam Mandelker, beloved father of Robin Spielman
from: Lisa & Bruce Clark
Rita Goldstein in memory of mother Evelyn Weiss
Stanley Goldstein in memory of mother Shirley Goldstein
Bruce Greenberg in memory of father Julian Greenberg
Anne Greenberg in memory of father Simon Vinokur
Vivien Grossman in memory of mother Edith Chinitz
Jeff Halbreich in memory of grandfather Max Halbreich
Rade Hirsch & family in memory of father & grandfather Thomas Berrafato
Amy Hochberg in memory of father Harold Berman
Eric Hochberg in memory of mother Sally Hochberg
Phyllis Hutmacher in memory of father Milton Bartner
Phyllis Hutmacher in memory of mother Elsie Bartner
Randi & Rich Kaden in memory of mother Sydelle Kamin
Alan Kahn in memory of father Bernard Kahn
Alan Kahn in memory of mother Anita Kahn
Arlene Kogan in memory of father, grandfather Martin Golub
Ronald Kogan in memory of mother, grandmother Matilda Kogan
Sheila Kolpon in memory of grandmother Zena Buchalter
Scott Kolpon in memory of grandmother Yetta Kolpon
Andrea Levine in memory of father Harry Figman
Andrea Levine in memory of mother Sondra Figman
Andrea Levine in memory of grandfather Hyman Schiff
Andrea Levine in memory of grandmother Tessie Schiff
Les & Sharon Loffman in memory of father Murray Loffman
Bruce Mandel in memory of father H. Jules Mandel
Sheryl Miller in memory of father Leonard Berkowitz
Rogert Mummert in memory of mother Dorothy Mummert
Carol Nevin in memory of father Ernest A. Bachrach
Carol Nevin in memory of mother Eve Bachrach
Jaci & Steven Osdoby in memory of father Abe Miller
Steven & Jaci Osdoby in memory of father David Osdoby
Steven Quart in memory of father Barnet Quart
Norman Rich in memory of father Dave Rich
Judy Rosen in memory of mother, Helen Schaffer
Abraham Russ in memory of brother Martin Russ
Elliot Sake in memory of father Martin Saks
Susan Biller Salzman in memory of mother Esther Biller
Gary Schimmerling in memory of father Leo Schimmerling
Jill Schimmerling in memory of mother Claire Stein
Jill Schimmerling in memory of father Jack Stein
Susan Schuster in memory of mother Judith Lieberman
Susan Schuster in memory of father Jay Lieberman
Elliot Setton in memory of father Morris Setton
Florence Shapiro in memory of mother Bessie Deutch
Gary Spirgel in memory of father Mendel Max Spirgel
Thea Vinokor in memory of father Irving Kreinin
Cindy Woldar in memory of mother Bunny Lohmann
David & Susan Zeidman in memory of father Sidney Zeidman
Rosalinde Ziskroit in memory of grandmother Anna Grossman
Saul Ziskroit in memory of mother Sara Ziskroit
YAHRZEIT DONATION
Sondra Avrick in memory of mother Sylvia Kahn
Theodora Balaban in memory of father Harry Steinberg
Irwin Balaban in memory of father Benjamin Balaban
Melanie Bergman in memory of father Moe Melvin
Annie Bleiberg in memory of mother Sophie Wertman
Eric Bloomberg in memory of father Marty Bloomberg
Marilyn Bloomberg in memory of "Uncle" Melvin Shifke
Marilyn Bloomberg in memory of Dearest Friend Ruth Kruglick
Henny & Lou Brodsky in memory of mother Pearl Brodsky
Henny & Lou Brodsky in memory of mother Esther Siegel
Glenn Cohen in memory of late wife Dana Melanie Cohen
Maria & Alan Cohen in memory of father Martin Solomon Hausman
Brian Collet in memory of father Louis Collet
Bernard Dorfman in memory of father Samuel Dorfman
David Edelheit in memory of father Amos Edelheit
David Edelheit in memory of grandfather Samuel Edelheit
Helen Edelheit in memory of mother-in-law Annie Edelheit
Helen Edelheit in memory of husband Amos Edelheit
Helen Edelheit in memory of father-in-law Samuel Edelheit
Phyllis Edelheit in memory of mother Bertha Bender
Phyllis Edelheit in memory of father Abraham Bender
Debby Eisenstein in memory of mother Frania Ulezalka
Jack Eisenstein in memory of father Julius Eisenstein
Douglas Furer in memory of sister Dale Kopek
Hal Gerstein in memory of father Bruc Gerstein
Pari Glazer in memory of mother Aghdas Tabibnia
Brian Goff in memory of mother Renee Goff
Frieda Goldberg in memory of mother-in-law Jean Goldberg
Frieda Goldberg in memory of beloved husband Gerald Goldberg
Frieda Goldberg in memory of brother Gerald Goldfeder
Frieda Goldberg in memory of father-in-law Nathan Goldberg
Woodbury Jewish Center has a limited number of cemetery plots
Still available for sale at the Mt. Golda Cemetery in Huntington
Pricing, remains substantially below market Value.
currently $750 per grave.
Once additional graves are purchased the price will rise
substantially. If your family is thinking about a purchase
NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE IT
Please contact: Robin Spielman
at 516-367-6101, if you are interested in learning more.
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IN OUR CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY
WJC SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB
The Congregation wishes a
Hearty Mazel Tov to:
Please join us for the
next meeting on

Audrey & George Serel on the engagement of their
son Matthew to Rebecca Rovner
 Gayle & Howard Rotto on the birth of their grandson
Maxwell Aiden, son of Shari & Andrew Dreisiger
 Carol & Don Nevin on the birth of their grandson
Levi Marley, son of Tori & Gabe Phillips
 Rhona & Kevin Friedman on the engagement of
their daughter Paige to Josh Grossman
th
Wednesday, June 17
at 7:30pm in the WJC
Kiddush Room.
Our next Book
Selection is:
The Congregation offers Sincere Condolences to:
we are all completely beside ourselves
By Karen Joy Fowler

Sheryl Lerner on the loss of her beloved father,
Leonard Rubin
 Mark Hersly on the loss of his beloved mother,
Mina Hersly
 Robin Spielman on the loss of her beloved father,
Sam Mandelker
 Joseph Weinstein on the loss of his beloved father,
Zelman Weinstein
Questions, please contact
Karen Green Malin at:
kg.malin@gmail.com
MAY/JUNE 2015
CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIPS
The question has been asked:
“Can the rabbi and/or cantor charge me for
performing a funeral for my parent or sibling?”

Allan & Julie Ghamar in honor of the
Bar Mitzvah of their son Michael, 5/2/15
 The members of the Adult Bat Mitzvah Class
in Honor of their B’Not Mitzvah-5/9/15
 Paul & Sheryl Lerner in honor of the
Auf Ruf of Eric Bartkowski fiancé of Iliza Lerner
5/9/15
 Greg & Pamela Rosenn in honor of the
Bar Mitzvah of their son Jake, 5/16/15
 Philip & Deborah Brant-Deitch in honor of the
Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Alana, 6/13/15
 Mark & Rhonda Segal in honor of the
Bar Mitzvah of their son Daniel, 6/20/15
 Hal & Caryn Gerstein in honor of the Auf Ruf of
their son Adam, 6/27/15
The answer is “Yes” they can. Neither the Rabbi nor
the Cantor will charge for performing the Funeral of a
member or a member’s child. In this case a donation to
the Discretionary Fund may be appropriate.
However the term “member” does not include parents or
sibling. Thus either is permitted to charge a fee for officiating at or participating in a funeral. While local Funeral homes, including Gutterman’s of Woodbury will
include or tell you at the time you make arrangements of
the clergy charge, please feel free to discuss it with either Rabbi Adler or Cantor Cohen at the time you make
the arrangements with them.
In case of an Emergency……….
Your rabbi wishes to guide and be of assistance to you in your time of need.
In cases of serious illness or the death of a loved one: Please call Rabbi Adler at 496-9100 X 125 or at home,
509-9481
Please note that you must call the Rabbi before finalizing funeral arrangements.
On Shabbat or Yom Tov, Rabbi Adler does not use the telephone. Therefore, you can convey information to
him on these days at the synagogue during service times, by calling immediately after Shabbat or Yom Tov.
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For advertising rates and
information
Please Contact
Linda Altman
516-496-9100 x 120
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One of these spots can be YOURS:
Business Cards, 1/4 page or 1/2
pages available
For advertising rates and
information
Please Contact
Linda Altman
516-496-9100 x 120
or by e-mail at:
office@woodburyjc.org
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Minyan 7:00 am, Gimel Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm, Candle lighting 7:32 pm
Shabbat Morning Service, Bar Mitzvah of Michael Ghamar, Bet Shabbat, Family Congregation– Birthday Shabbat (May & June) 10:00am
Minyan 9:00 am
Minyan 7:00 am, Hey Graduation
Sisterhood Mah Jongg 6:45 pm
Evening Minyan 7:30 pm, Cantor Cohen’s Adult Bat Mitzvah Class 7:45pm
Minyan 6:15 am
Minyan 7:00am, Candle lighting 7:39 pm, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm– SERVICE HONORING HIGH SCHOOL GRADS AND CONFIRMATION CLASS
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am, Adult B’Not Mitzvah, Auf Ruf of Eric Bartkowski, fiancé of Iliza Lerner, Family Congregation 10:00am
Minyan 9:00am
Minyan 7:00 am, NURSERY SCHOOL TRUCK DAY
Executive Board 7:00 pm, Trustees Meeting 8:00 pm
Evening Minyan 7:30 pm
Minyan 6:15 am, Senior Group– SAGE Meeting, 10:30 am
Minyan 7:00 am, Shabbat Evening services 6:30 pm, Candle lighting 7:46 pm
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am, Bar Mitzvah of Jake Rosenn, Family Congregation, Birthday Shabbat (July & August) 10:00am
Minyan 9:00 am, ALEF CONSECRATION 9:40AM, BRUNCH HONORING VIVIEN GROSSMAN 11:30 AM BY PRIOR RESERVATION
Minyan 7:00 am, RAIN DATE FOR NURSERY SCHOOL TRUCK DAY
Evening Minyan 7:30 pm
Minyan 6:15 am
Minyan 7:00 am, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm, Candle lighting 7:53 pm,
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00am, Erev Shavuot Evening Service 7:45pm followed by Tikkun L’Eyl Shavuot
1st Day of Shavuot Morning Service
2nd Day of Shavuot Morning Service, Yizkor Memorial Service– Memorial Day
Evening Minyan 7:30 pm
Minyan 6:15 am
Minyan 7:00am, Shabbat Evening Services 6:30 pm, Candle lighting 7:59 pm
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am, Pre-School Shabbat Service 11:00 am
Minyan 9:00 am
Minyan 7:00 am
Evening Minyan 7:30 pm
Minyan 6:15am
Minyan 7:00 am, Candle 8:04 pm, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am
Minyan 9:00am
Minyan 7:00am
Executive Board 7:00 pm, Trustees Meeting 8:00 pm
Evening Minyan 7:30 pm
Minyan 6:15 am, Senior Group– SAGE Meeting, 10:30 am
Minyan 7:00 am, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm, Candle lighting 8:07 pm
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am, Bat Mitzvah of Alana Deitch
Minyan 9:00 am
Minyan 7:00 am
Evening Minyan 7:30 pm
Minyan 6:15 am,
Minyan 7:00 am, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm, Candle lighting 8:10 pm,
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am, Bar Mitzvah of Daniel Segal
Minyan 9:00 am
Minyan 7:00 am
Evening Minyan 7:30 pm
Minyan 6:15 am
Minyan 7:00 am, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm, Candle 8:11 pm
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am, Auf Ruf of Adam Gerstein
Minyan 9:00 am
Minyan 7:00 am
Mazel Tov: We invite all graduating High School Seniors
to join with us on Friday evening May 8th, 2015
as we celebrate your child’s upcoming graduation.
Please contact the WJC office at 496-9100 x 120
or by e-mail: office@wooduryjc.org
to let us know your family will celebrate with us.
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