orbit - may, 2009 - Plainview Jewish Center

PLAINVIEW JEWISH CENTER
5769/2009
MAY/IYAR/SIVAN
ISSUE #34
SAVE THE DATE
THURSDAY, MAY 28TH
TIKKUN LEIL SHAVUOT
FEATURING RABBINIC STUDENT
OUR OWN
MICHAEL WOLK !
A LIGHT DAIRY DINNER WILL FOLLOW
SPONSORED BY SISTERHOOD
SISTERHOOD MEETING
MAY 5TH AT 8:15PM
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
SISTERHOOD NEWS BEGINS ON PAGE 12
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MAZAL TOV
Arlene & Richard Braverman, upon the engagement of their son, Marc,
and Jamie Frieder, daughter of Karen & Jerry Frieder
HAMAKOM YINACHEM
Rochelle Battino, upon the passing of her mother, Lola Miles
George Nadel, upon the passing of his sister, Elsie Ginsberg
WE WISH TO THANK AND EXPRESS OUR DEEP APPRECIATION
TO THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES FOR THEIR DONATION TO PJC:
Robert & Syd Kardon – In Honor of Cantor Morris Wolk
Gladys & Bernard Zeichner – Mishaberach
Diane & Joseph Miller – Kiddush Contribution
Eleanore & Larry Abrams – Kiddush Contribution
Marilyn Hoch – Mishaberach
Marty Hoffman – In Honor of Birthdays
Florence & Marvin Lampert - Mishaberach
WE WISH TO THANK AND EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION TO THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES
FOR THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION TO THE MORNING MINYAN:
Randy & David Goldstein
Helen & Norman Spector
Eileen & Edward Fleischman
Wendy & Dennis Fingold
Myrna & Martin Kanner
Linda & Allan Furman
Sharon & Noah Kunoff
Ida & Murray Kleiner
Pearl & Martin Plawsky
Sandy & Arthur Ezersky
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RABBI EMERITUS...................................................Julius Goldberg *
CANTOR......................................................................Morris Wolk
PRINCIPAL.................................................................Rachel Ginsburg
PRESIDENT............................................................Barbara Greenberg
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.............................Shea Lerner
SISTERHOOD PRESIDENT.....................................Lynn Lederkramer
MEN’S CLUB PRESIDENT.......................................Michael Brooks
FAMILYEDUCATION DIRECTOR......................................Judy Alper
YOUTH DIRECTOR.........................................................Lois Lange
ORBIT EDITORS.......................................................Margie Richter
Shari Roth
Elizabeth Kessler
* In Memorian
Marion Weisfelner
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David Miller
WEEKDAY SERVICES
Mon. thru Fri…………… 6:30AM
Mon. thru Thurs…….…...8:00PM
Sun. and Holidays………. 9:00AM
Sun. and Holidays………. 8:00PM
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MAY CALENDAR
Cantor Morris Wolk will officiate at services
The Officers and Board of Trustees Extend a Hearty Mazal Tov to the Families of the Following Bnai and Bnot Mitzvah
Friday, May 1st
Light Candles………………………………………….7:29 PM
Kg. & Sunday School Sabbath……………………...7:00 PM
Sabbath Eve Services………………………………...7:00 PM
Oneg Shabbat in Kirschner Room
Saturday, May 2nd
Shachrith Services…………………………………....9:00 AM
Torah Reader: Karin Factor
Jr. Congregation…………………………………..…..9:45 AM
Kiddush in Kirschner Room
Mincha Maariv…………………………………….….7:30 PM
Sunday, May 3rd
Services followed by Men’s Club T/T Breakfast.....9:00 AM
Monday, May 4th, & Monday, May 11th
AARP Course…………………….…….6:45 PM to 10:00 PM
Tuesday, May 5th
Sisterhood Meeting……………………………….….8:15 PM
Wednesday, May 6th
Singles Group……………………………………….....8:00 PM
Dancing Class…………………………………….…...8:30 PM
Friday, May 8th
Light Candles………………………………………….7:37 PM
Family Friendly Services……………………………..7:00 PM
Oneg Shabbat in Kirschner Room
Saturday, May 9th
Shachrith Services………….……………………..….9:00 AM
Torah Reader: Karin Factor
Aufruf: Jonathan Heimowitz,
Son of Iris & Howard Heimowitz, and
Judith Berger, Daughter of Gail & Israel Berger
Jr. Congregation……………………………………...9:45 AM
Kiddush in Kirschner Room
Mincha Maariv……………………………………….7:45 PM
Sunday, May 10th
Services followed by Men’s Club T/T Breakfast...9:00 AM
Tuesday, May 12th
Men’s Club Meeting………………………………...8:15 PM
Tuesday, May 12th – LAG B’OMER
The 33rd day of the counting of the omer (the Sefirah
period between Passover and Shavuot) is a joyous occasion known as the “scholar’s festival”.
Wednesday, May 13th
Singles Group………………………………….……..8:00 PM
Friday, May 15th.
Light Candles…………………………………….......7:50 PM
Tot Shabbat………………………………………......7:00 PM
Sabbath Eve Services…………………………….....7:00 PM
Oneg Shabbat in Kirschner Room
Saturday, May 16th
Shachrith Services…………………………….….....9:00 AM
Torah Reader: Howard Kleinmann
Bat Mitzvah: Jenna Ruiz,
Daughter of Ilyse Ruiz
Kiddush in Kirschner Room
Mincha Maariv………………………………………….7:45 PM
Bat Mitzvah: Jennifer Kimmel
Daughter of Jill & Joseph Kimmel
Sunday, May 17th
Services followed by Men’s Club T/T Breakfast…....9:00 AM
“It’s A Girl Thing” Program……………………...…......4:30 PM
Tironim Youth Group (last)………………………....…..5:30 PM
USY Youth Group…………………………………….....7:30 PM
Monday, May 18th
Graduation…………………………………………….....8:15 PM
Wednesday, May 20th
Last Day of School
Singles Group………………………………………....…8:00 PM
Dancing Class………………………………………...…8:30 PM
Thursday, May 21st
Congregation Meeting………………………………....8:15 PM
Friday, May 22nd – YOM YERUSHALAYIM
Marks the anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem
during the Six Day War on June 7, 1967 (28 Iyar 5727).
Light Candles………………………………………......7:50 PM
Sabbath Eve Services…………………………......…...7:00 PM
Oneg Shabbat in Kirschner Room
Saturday, May 23rd
Shachrith Services………………………………….….9:00 AM
Torah Reader: Karin Factor
Bar Mitzvah: Daniel Shulman,
Son of Gale & Stephen Shulman
Kiddush in Kirschner Room
Mincha Maariv………………………………………….7:45 PM
Sunday, May 24th
Services followed by Men’s Club T/T Breakfast…...9:00 AM
Wednesday, May 27th
Singles………………………………………………..….8:00 PM
Dancing Class………………………………………..…8:30 PM
Thursday, May 28th – EREV SHAVUOT
Light Candles…………………………………………...7:55 PM
Tikkun Leil Shavuot Services/Program………….......7:30 PM
Followed by Light Dairy Dinner…………………...…8:15 PM
Friday, May 29th – 1ST DAY SHAVUOT
The Feast of Weeks is so called because it completes 7 weeks
from the 2nd day of Passover on which the omer (a measure)
of the new barley was brought to the Temple. This holiday
celebrates the early wheat harvest in Israel. It commemorates
the covenant at Sinai between God and Israel, and the giving
of the Ten Commandments.
1st Day Services……………………………………......9:00 AM
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Barbara Greenberg
Dear Fellow Congregants,
PJC is at an exciting time and place in our history. We have participated
in a completely democratic process that culminated in negotiations with one of
the rabbinic candidates selected by our search committee. From the inception,
the process was designed to be both open and inclusive. As you are probably
aware, the final authority to hire a rabbi rests solely in the hands of the
congregation, not the President, Executive Board, the Board of Trustees or the
rabbi search committee. Your participation throughout this process is something
we should all be proud of.
A cross section of the congregation was selected to serve on the committee whose job was to
narrow down the field of potential rabbinic candidates to those few rabbis who would best serve the
needs of Plainview Jewish Center. By the time this article appears, the congregation should have had
the opportunity to meet both Rabbi Gamer and Rabbi Conn during the weekends they visited PJC. A
congregation meeting was scheduled on April 29th to select one of these candidates to enter into
negotiations. I am confident that these negotiations will result in a contract that can be voted on at our
May 21st congregation meeting. By the time we’ve completed this entire process I trust you will be
pleased with the way this has been handled and delighted with the results.
The process of selecting a new rabbi has energized PJC and strengthened our sense of
community. Congregants are excited about this important step in securing PJC’s future, and this
enthusiasm is spreading throughout our greater community. I believe we can look forward to increasing
our membership next year with continued growth into the future.
While acknowledging that no one human being can be all things to all people, we want to give
our new rabbi every opportunity to succeed in his new position. A number of congregants have already
volunteered to serve on the rabbi transition committee to help the new rabbi and his family acclimate
themselves to Plainview. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact me.
It is gratifying to know that so many of you have shown how much you care about PJC by taking
an active part in the search process. Thank you to all who took the time out from your very busy and
hectic lives to meet and greet both rabbinic candidates and their families and made them feel welcomed.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation to all the men and women on the rabbi
search committee whose job is now completed: Michael Stromberg – Chair, Joel Elowsky, Doreen
Guzik, Carol Hauser, Howard Heimowitz, Sharon Kunoff, Blayne Peltzman, Evy Rothman, Steve
Rubenfeld, and Sandy Strenger. Their dedicated hard work resulted in bringing both Rabbi Gamer and
his wife Wendy on March 27th-29th and Rabbi Conn, his wife Illyse and son Yoni on April 17th-19th to
PJC. Kudos on a job well done.
It is amazing all the planning that is involved in making these weekends so successful. I would
like to thank Nanette and Sandy Strenger for opening their home to host both rabbinic candidates for
the weekend, and Rhonnie Diener for her hard work in preparing the extended kiddushes during their
visits. I would also like to thank all of you who facilitated in making the rabbis visits go so smoothly by
coordinating all the many details in such a seamless way.
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The Cantor’s Note
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LESSONS OF LEVITICUS
The third book of the Torah, from which we have currently been reading,
is known, in Hebrew, as Vayikra. The word, the very first of the first chapter,
means, “and He called” referring to God’s call to Moses, who is to communicate
God’s laws, precepts and rituals to the Israelites, thereby initiating the chain of
Jewish tradition.
Vayikra is also known by its Latin name, Leviticus, which is derived
from the Greek word for Book of the Levites. This aspect is reflected in the
Hebrew reference to Leviticus as Torat Kohanim, the Priestly Manual. It is, indeed, filled with laws
governing the ancient system of sacrificial offerings and the service of the Kohanim, all of whom were
members of the tribe of Levi. Nearly half of the 613 mitzvot derived from the Torah come from this one
book, and the fact that so much of the Talmud is based on it is indicative of its importance.
There is more to Vayikra, though, than the technical details of arcane and seemingly outmoded
rituals. It has, in fact, some of the most inspiring passages in the Torah, known as the Holiness Code.
You shall be holy, for I the Lord, your God, am holy. You shall not
insult the deaf, nor put a stumbling block before the blind. You shall
not render an unjust decision. Judge your neighbor fairly. Do not
stand idly by the blood of your neighbor. You shall not hate your
brother in your heart. Love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.
(Leviticus 19:2, 14-18)
With such exalted precepts, why do we still dwell on rules and regulations, many of which relate
to a system of worship which ended 2000 years ago? I would like to suggest two reasons, among the
many that may be given. Religious ideas and ideals have to be nourished by regular practice and the
discipline which comes from ritual. We may believe, in the abstract, that God is the Master of the
Universe, and that we are in God’s keeping, but by observing Shabbat, it makes this belief a reality in
our lives.
No amount of preaching can do as much as sitting with our families and observing the seder
together in the traditional way, by reading the Haggadah, singing the songs, and partaking of the wine,
matzoh, green vegetable, bitter herb, charoset and salt water, all of which help us relive the arduous
journey from slavery and oppression to freedom.
The observance of Shabbat and Passover, as but two examples, do more to connect us spiritually
and emotionally to God and to each other than any learned discourse or sermon. It has been the rituals
of our holy times and seasons which have preserved the Jewish People through centuries of diaspora,
far removed from our ancient homeland and holy places.
The laws of the sacrificial system, though no longer practiced, remind us, too, that without a
spirit of sacrifice and devotion, little of importance can be achieved. The fifth of Iyar is Yom Ha’atzmaut,
Israel Independence Day. There would be no State of Israel were it not for the sacrifices of blood,
sweat, and tears made by generations of pioneers who returned to their ancestral land, reclaimed and
transformed it, and laid the foundation for a modern Jewish nation.
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Save the Date!
Plainview Jewish Center’s
Annual BBQ!
Sunday, June 14th - 12noon to 3pm
Plainview Park, Washington Avenue
Bring your balls, Frisbees, jump ropes
and appetite…
Burgers, Hot Dogs, and lots, lots more!!
The Cantor’s Note ( continued from Page 5 )
The day before Independence Day, in Israel, is called Yom Hazikaron, and it is set aside to
mourn those who sacrificed their lives defending the state. Sadly, even after sixty years, Israel is still
called upon to make sacrifices for a peace with its neighbors that seems to be ever more allusive.
Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is a bitter reminder that our people sacrificed six million
of our number before the international community was prepared to recognize the right of Jews to their
own state among the nations.
On Memorial Day, Americans will remember those who sacrificed their lives defending the
rights and liberties which we hold dear, our birthright and the symbol of American democracy. These
sacrifices must never be forgotten, just as the cause for which they were made can never be taken for
granted. As Jews and Americans, the idea of ritual and the ideal of sacrifice can still bring structure
and purpose into our lives.
Cantor Morris Wolk, D.M.
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ISRAEL AFFAIRS CORRECTION to the April Orbit: in the paragraph referring to the Israeli elections,
President Netanyahu is mentioned. The sentence should have read: President Peres concluded
that Livni, of the Kadima party would still not be able to form a government, so he tapped Netanyahu
of Likud as Prime Minister. (It seems Peres was correct, since a government is now in place. We
can only wait and see what happens next.)
Israel Affairs by Sharon Kunoff
I had hoped that for the May Orbit, the month of Yom Ha atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, I
would be able to bring you some words from Aliza Sternstein who has been spending the past
several months in Israel as a transition year from high school to college. However, since my note to
her was misdirected in cyberspace, I have a small Jewish World story instead. When I hadn’t had a
reply from Aliza to a note I sent early in March, I wrote again. This time, I received a reply from an
Allan Sternstein informed me that he didn’t know any Aliza Sternstein but that he had a daughter who
had written an article about a unique and interesting experience she had in Israel a couple of years
ago. He forwarded the article to me. I found the coincidence worth writing about, and since my goal
is to bring you many facets of Israeli life and different ways of touring the country I decided to excerpt
it here, since the complete article is too long for this venue.
“A Hike Like Unlike Any Other by Amy Eisenstein
In mid-October I participated in a walk to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease. The ‘Don’t
Forget Us Sea-to-Sea Hike’ in Israel had as participants some 50 people of all ages, nationalities
and backgrounds who set out to hike 55 miles through the mountains from the Mediterranean Sea to
the Sea of Galilee. Their ages ranged from 11 to 75 with more than 50% of the participants over 50.
The story of how this came to be is also unique. Two years ago, Rachel, a woman from Highland
Park, Illinois, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Some friends of hers, residents
of Israel, came up with the idea for the hike and had the resources to begin the planning for it. Rachel
and her husband decided to participate in it. I was asked to join them as Rachel’s caregiver for the
trip. Both Rachel and her husband are over 65. I had never met them before but I have a relative who
is a friend of theirs. I had some misgivings, and I had to leave my husband and family at home, but I
accepted the offer.
When we arrived, we spent a few days in Northern Israel with a small group of the participants,
relaxing and getting to know each other. Throughout the hike, Rachel had a positive attitude, was
fully aware of the reason for the hike and maintained her determination to complete it. The hike led
us through semibarren areas over rocks and ruins, along trails marked off by the Society for the
Preservation of Nature. We walked through forests, along cliffs and up and down steep mountainsides.
We worked as a team, holding hands at times to help one another out. We had medics walking with
us, and vans trailing us. Participants rotated in and out of the vans in order for everyone to accomplish
the goal of reaching the Sea of Galilee.
On the first day of the hike we climbed to the top of Monford fortress, a large obstacle for
someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Rachel had prepared herself by walking 10 miles a day but that
was on city streets. This was a challenge. While the path was wide, Rachel wasn’t able to figure out
the easiest places to walk. She wanted to go straight ahead, not go around rocks and ditches. When
the terrain became rockier, she couldn’t remember how to ‘climb’ over rocks and wasn’t able to
decipher between her right and left feet. Several of us got together and managed to show her exactly
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SCHOOL NEWS By Rachel Ginsburg, Principal
This school year is almost over and it seems that it went much too fast. Right after Pesach on
Monday, April 20th, our Daled & Hey students participated in the Holocaust Memorial Service and our
Gimel classes heard the life history of Evelyn Pike-Rubin, mother of Doreen Guzik, an active member
of our Sisterhood. Mrs. Pike-Rubin lived in Germany during the Holocaust and escaped with her family
to Shanghai and lived there during the war.
On Sunday, May 3rd, we will celebrate Israeli Independence Day by preparing and eating different
Israeli foods and listening to Israeli music. We shall also view the exhibit that Kitah Bet students have
prepared for us.
We will hold our Kitah Hey graduation ceremony on Monday, May 18th at 8:15 pm in the Main
Sanctuary. We have 16 students graduating. What a great achievemen. We have never had such a
high percentage before. We wish yashar koach to all the graduates and their families.
We still have our end of year assemblies during the third week in May, and the last school
committee meeting will take place on June 1 at 6:30 pm for our end of the year dinner.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
May 1 (Fri) Sunday School & Kindergarten Class Service – 7:00 - 8:00 PM
3 (Sun) Israel Program During School Time
8 (Fri) Family Friendly & Mechina Class Service – 7:00 – 8:00 PM
11 (Mon) Religious School Committee Meeting - 8:15 PM in Library
15 (Fri) Yeladim & Tot Shabbat Service – 7:00 - 8:00 PM
17 (Sun) 6-8th Grade Girls Clubs - 6th Grade (4:30-6:15 PM), 7-8th (4:45-7:30 PM)
18 (Mon) Graduation - Kitah Hey – 8:15 PM
20-21 (Wed-Thu) Last days of school
31 (Sun) Israeli Day Parade
FREE MONEY
Please help our Religious School earn free money
Save Box Tops from General Mills brand items
Either mail or deposit them in the Main or Education Office
Ziploc – Kleenex – Hefty – Cheerios – Scott Paper
Gogurt – Kix – Betty Crocker
and many more !!
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CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR B’NAI / B’NOT MITZVAH
JENNIFER KIMMEL
May 16, 2009
Jennifer is the daughter of Jill and
Joseph Kimmel and has a brother,
Justin. She is a seventh grader at
POB Middle School. Jennifer enjoys softball, shopping, Met games
and being with her friends. Her
favorite holiday is Chanukah when she lights candles and
shares presents with her family.
JENNA RUIZ
May 16, 2009
Jenna is the daughter of Ilyse and David
Ruiz and has a sister, Nicole and a
brother, Brennen. She is a seventh
grader at Mattlin Middle School.
Jenna enjoys basketball, volleyball, tennis and softball. Her favorite holiday is
Rosh Hashanah which she celebrates with her family and friends.
DANIEL SHULMAN
MaY 23, 2009
Daniel is the son of Gale and Stephen Shulman and
has a brother, Corey. He is a seventh grader at POB
Middle School. Daniel enjoys basketball, running,
music and tennis. His favorite holiday is Chanukah.
Daniel raises money to feed hungry families in Israel
“Yad Eliezar”.
IMPORTANT
DON’T FORGET TO ATTEND
THE PJC CONGREGATION MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 21ST AT 8:15PM
PJC WINE SALE
We would like, once again, to express our appreciation to the congregation for supporting us by
purchasing wine for Passover. In particular, we would again like to thank Ronnie Pickus for coordinating
the order and Rhonnie Diener, Adam Ackerman, Allan Furman, and Alan and Terri Heller for helping us
to sort the wine. We hope next year’s tasting and sale to be even more successful than this year’s sale.
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Congratulations Hey Class Graduates!!
Graduation - May 18, 2009
Top Row: (L-R)
Principal Rachel Ginsberg, Jennifer Kimmel, Amanda Wittels, Ashley Stromberg, Grant Kolsky,
Scott Doscher, Jordan Rinder, Marc Goldstein, Bradley Wolff, Family Education Director and
Teacher, Judy Alper.
Bottom Row: (L-R)
Marissa Hauser, Jenna Ruiz, Alex Mandel, Jonathan Greenberg, Daniel Shulman, Matthew
Dershowitz, Corey Dender.
Missing from Photo:
Amanda Gross and Adam Doniger.
REMEMBER TO PURCHASE CANDY BAGS
FOR YOUR BAR/BAT MITZVAH
THROUGH OUR YOUTH GROUP
CONTACT THE TEMPLE OFFICE - 938-8610
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hooow and where to place her feet in order to make it up the mountain. And, with some help, she
was able to do so and arrived with a smile. After resting a bit at the top of the fortress I saw that the
sun was setting. So that Rachel would not be tired for the next two days, we got into the van and
rode the rest of the way to the bed and breakfast where we spent the night. A couple of hours later,
I don’t believe Rachel remembered the struggles, and was looking forward to the next day of hiking.
Rachel was in excellent physical condition and had strong social skills. Her positive attitude
combined with her social skills made the walk enjoyable for her and others walking with her. The
hike continued smoothly on days two and three, although day three did have some rough spots.
However, as the sun was setting on day three, the hikers began arriving at the Sea of Galilee. We
all made it to the celebratory dinner in one piece. A real bond was created among the participants
and we raised over $65,00 for Alzheimer’s disease! At the banquet I had the opportunity to thank
Rachel for her inspiration that helped me get through the hike. Her winning smile, and her
determination helped me arrive proud of my accomplishment. What an amazing group of people
and an amazing experience it was!”
PJC YOUTH CORNER
May 4th:
Rakevet Trip for Kadima: More info to follow.
USY: 7:30-9PM
May 11th:
No Youth Programs
May 16th - 18th:
8th grade experience - Regional Convention
Contact Lois for more information on each program.
May 18th:
Tironim Last Event: 5:30-7PM.
May 21st:
USY Dinner & Elections: 7-8:30PM
For information or any questions, please contact Lois Dori Lange, MSW,
Youth Director @ lois_lange@yahoo.com or 516 426-628
** TIRONIM: GRADES 4 - 5
KADIMA: GRADES 6 - 8
USY:
GRADES 9 - 12
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SISTERHOOD NEWS
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE - Lynn Lederkramer
As Sisterhood women, we are vital bricks in building and laying foundations
of Judaism for our families. In addition to making Torah part of ourselves, we must
treasure it and pass it on to others, through our teaching, our acts and our deeds.
It is during this season, when we commemorate the receiving of the Ten
Commandments at Sinai, internalizing these commandments, enabling us to live
by them, making the Torah part of ourselves so that we can pass them on from
generation to generation that I would like to introduce you to a special interest group that Sisterhood
will be forming, its name is Z’havah – GOLD. The mission of Z’havah is to promote and develop
future leaders, to attract and involve younger women, to bring them together and enable them to create
activities directed to their interests.
What is Z’hava?
Z’havah – the young women’s initiative of Women’s League – is a special interest group under the
umbrella of Sisterhood. It engages younger women at similar stages and ages of life.
Why Z’havah?
Z’havah ensures a strong force of women in the Sisterhood who are dedicated to Jewish values and
traditions. It is the younger women in our synagogue - who with their enthusiasm, excitement and energy
will carry on this task.
Who is a Z’havah woman?
A Z’havah woman is any woman in her 20’s to 40’s who wants to connect with peers as Conservative
Jews … single, married, young, professional or not, with or without children ... attends services twice a
year, once a week, or everyday … has links to her synagogue through family or by choice … finds
fulfillment by sharing with others.
What does a Z’havah woman do?
A Z’havah woman celebrates her Jewish identity and is taking the first step in joining the continuum of
her Sisterhood and synagogue.
If you sound like a Z’havah woman, make the choice to join – contact us by email pjcsisterhood@aol.com.
Join Sisterhood’s Facebook page
PJC Sisterhood
FOOD CERTICATES
Please remember that Food Certificates
are always available at the Temple office.
By supporting Sisterhood, you support PJC!
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PROGRAM Elyse Schrage & Marion Weisfelner - Programming Co-Vice Presidents
Please join us for a great evening of Israeli Folk Dancing on Tuesday evening, May 5th. Ellie
Tepper will demonstrate and teach us some great new and familiar Israeli folk dances. Ellie teaches
Israeli folk dancing at the Suffolk JCC in Commack and at Stony Brook University. She attends
weekly sessions, camps and weekends to enjoy and enhance her knowledge of new and older dances.
The dances of Israel reflect the history of the country. What a great way to share in the celebration of
Israel’s Independence Day during this month of May. So put on some comfortable shoes and join us
for a fun filled evening!
EDUCATION Doreen Guzik - Education Vice President
Shavuot is celebrated on the 6th day of Sivan which this year corresponds to May 29th. Falling
exactly 7 weeks and 1 day after the second day of Passover, it is considered the concluding holiday
of Passover by the Talmud. We start counting the Omer for 49 days and the 50th day is Shavuot-Chag
Hashavuot: The Festival of Weeks. It is an agricultural festival marking the completion of the grain
season. It also marks the beginning of the fruit growing season.
Shavuot celebrates the season when the Torah was given to the Jewish people. Although
most Jews know that Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai on Shavuot, many
don’t realize that the Talmud established this time for celebrating the Torah. It is customary during this
holiday to eat dairy and honey products because they are sweet and nourishing like the Torah.
Hag Sameach!
FUND RAISING Rose Weiner - Fund Raising Vice President
The Sisterhood year will soon be drawing to a close. Our fund raising events have been very
successful. I want to thank everyone for attending these events. Another way to support Sisterhood
is by purchasing gift certificates for Shop-Rite and Pathmark.
We will keep you informed about any fund raising events over the summer.
MAY WE SERVE YOU
Prayer Book Fund
Diane Miller 935-7732
Judaica Shop
Michele Haimes 822-0704
Torah Fund
Cindy Getzoff 938-0812
Joyce Rimer 433-4826
Judy Forman 822-9536
Book of Life
Rhoda Meshover 938-8818
Judy Forman 822-9536
Cookbook
Barbara Alhadeff 935-3510
Food Certificates
Rose Wiener 935-0454
JNF Certificates
Elyse Schrage 822-7062
Mitzvah Committee: Call Temple Office: 938-8610 (Shiva Set-up & Shiva Chairs Available)
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TORAH FUND
SAVE THE DATE!! Torah Fund Chai Celebration at PJC
Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:15 PM
At our annual Torah Fund Chai Celebration, we will have a very interesting speaker - a student of
the Jewish Theological Seminary. Coffee and cake will be served. If you have already made a minimum
pledge of Chai ($18.00) please come to this wonderful evening. Or, you can pay the $18.00 that evening.
As always, cards are available in exchange for your pledge to Torah Fund.
The students at the Jewish Theological Seminary are highly motivated and truly inspiring. As one
Seminary student said, “My challenge is to combine all the academic knowledge that I am gaining and
use it to effect change in the world.”
These students are our future rabbis, cantors, teachers, and community leaders. You can help
support them by continuing to make donations to Sisterhood’s Torah Fund and also by purchasing Torah
Fund cards. There are cards for any occasion- Mazal Tov, Get Well, Rejoicing with You, Congratulations
on the Birth of a New Baby and of course condolence cards.
Torah Fund cards ($4 each) may be purchased at any Sisterhood meeting
or by contacting: Cindy Getzoff 938-0812, Joyce Rimer 433-4826 or Judy Forman 822-9536
Thank you, Cindy Getzoff
Sisterhood Special Project: M’Yad L’Yad by Sharon Kunoff
Please keep your donations of food and money coming! Any help you provide is
appreciated- especially in these hard economic times. Stacy and the girls thank you!
If you have any questions or want to drop things off please contact:
Rhonnie: pamba66@aol.com or Sharon: skunoff@optonline.net or call Sharon at 694-1896.
JUDAICA SHOP
The Sisterhood Judaica Shop at the Plainview Jewish Center has
many items for all your gift needs. We have a large selection of
mezuzahs, jewelry and headcoverings for both men and women. We
have serving pieces including platters and utensils for all your
entertaining needs.
WHEN YOU THINK GIFTS, THINK SISTERHOOD JUDAICA!
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MEMBERSHIP Rhonnie Diener - Membership Vice President
This year is soon going to come to a close with only two Sisterhood meetings left. (Remember
the meetings are the first Tuesday of each month unless notified of a change.) It is never too late or
early to join Sisterhood. So if you haven’t sent in your dues for this year, there is still time. Do it now!
Sisterhood has a lot to offer you but we need your help and support. Without you we cannot
support our PJC Family, the Religious School, Family Education, our Youth, etc.
I want to THANK all our members who are there to help us each year and all the individuals who
come to enjoy and participate in all our programs. Every member is so important to us. We are
already busy planning for next year and would welcome your ideas and input.
Hope to see you at our May meeting!
TODAH RABBAH! THANK YOU!
The Shalach Manot Committee would like to thank the following people for their
help with shopping, transporting merchandise and packing our beautiful Shalach
Manot Baskets:
Eleanor Abrams
Corey Bradley
Marilyn Cohen
Rhonnie Diener
Judy Dorosin
Sheryl Fischer
Judy Forman
Barbara Greenberg
Amanda Gross
Doreen Guzik
Jordan Guzik
Michele Haimes
Scott Haimes
Andrea Hayman
Ellen Hayman
Sheila Hofstatter
Carol Hauser
Marissa Hauser
Zita Jospa
Arielle Kardon
Cyd Kardon
Sharon Kunoff
Elaine Lampert
Lynn Lederkramer
D’vorah Lumerman
Diane Miller
Margie Richter
Seth Richter
Elyse Schrage
Howie Schrage
Debbie Siegel
Alex Smolowitz
Ashley Stromberg
Richie Weiner
Rose Weiner
Marion Weisfelner
Amanda Wittels
Bradley Wolff
Deb Zaglin
On behalf of the entire committee,
Bunny Finkelstein, Chairperson
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MEN’S CLUB by Stephen Taub
It’s hard to believe the Men’s Club season is winding down. But, at least the warm weather
awaits us. It is still not too late to participate in one of our activities. The big event in May takes place
on the 12th. Nassau County Comptroller, Howard Weitzman will address PJC in a Joint Program with
Sisterhood and the other arms of the Temple. There is no cost to attend. This is a special event and
any homeowner or dweller in Nassau County will not want to miss this unique opportunity to ask
questions of the county’s Money Man, especially during these tough economic times.
Don’t forget to circle June 9th on your calendar. That is Men’s Club’s paid up Member
Appreciation Dinner. If you want to prepay your dues for next year and get it out of the way, we would
be glad to accept it that evening.
We also want to thank everyone who participated in our events in April. If you weren’t there, I
am referring to our Jewish sports memorabilia auction on April 5 and our bus trip to Atlantic City at the
end of the month.
We hope you remembered to light your Yahrzeit candles on Yom Hashoah, always courtesy of
the Men’s Club. The candles are one of the many events that Men’s Club sponsors at PJC every year.
WE WISH TO THANK AND EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION TO THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES
FOR THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION TO THE YAHRZEIT FUND:
Marilyn & Landon Zuckerman
Lenore & Andrew Newman
Gladys & Sheldon Resnik
David & Caryn Nazarieh
Rhoda Meshover
Eileen & Gilbert Fonfa
Rochelle & Harvey Lefkowitz
Mitchell Waldman
Sylvia & Joel Waltzer
Debra & Steven Goldmeier
Sylvia Landau
Halina & Monick Cymerman
Mildred & David Green
Sally Antman-Gleicher
Gloria & Bernard Sanford
Frances Levy
Marcia & Milton Weller
Beverly & Albert Solomon
Barbara & Martin Novick
Sharon & Marvin Passkoff
Mona & Walter Grinspan
Alice & Edward Langholz
Martin Sands
Harriette & Jeffrey Gold
Helene & Al Karo
Eileen & Bert Moskowitz
Mira & Paul Klein
Matilde & Cliff Broder
Charlotte Froehlich
Bette Goldberg
Selma & Ira Perlman
Esther & Simon Adler
Gary Littman
Carol Okun
Doris & Hy Schoenfeld
Shirley & Melvin Kahn
Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Reich
Arlene Fisher
Lillian Smith
Alvera & Albert Pincus
Norma & Daniel Levenstein
Milton Kovner
Estelle & Fred Leif
Nancy & Herbert Seldin
Rhoda & Jerome Wiener
Ellen & Steven Haas
Carol & Edwin Lerner
Barbara & Sam Slavsky
Leatrice Burwasser
Stewart Altschuler
Fern Ruhalter
Thank you to Our FFFNS Oneg Sponsors
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MEMORIAL PLAQUE DEDICATION
The annual memorial plaque dedication will be held on the 2nd day of Shavuot,
SATURDAY, MAY 30TH. The yahrzeit plaques which, heretofore, have not been dedicated,
will be formally presented to the synagogue of the Plainview Jewish Center. The ceremony
will be held BEFORE the yizkor service.
DONATED BY
Meryl & Lewis Bader
IN MEMORY OF
Sam Richman
Lila Richman
Samuel Bader
Rose K. Bader
Rhonda Diener
Harvey Diener
Friedman Family
Sugar Family
Fishman Family
Dzigas Family
Gordon Family
Abraham Passkoff
Debra & Donald Jacobowitz
Harold Leibowitz
Nancy Leibowitz
Sheryl Kane
Clifford Kane
Marilyn Gottlieb
Micki Kane
Ruth & Marvin Kantorowitz
Ida B. Oppenheimer
Linda & Mark Klayman
Estelle Klayman
Ronnie Kowal
Steven Teich
Manuel Teich
Lila Teich
Charles Mendelson
Marilyn Mendelson
Susan Shebairo
Mounira Shebairo
Renee & Steven Singer
Leo Mermelstein
Janet & Robert Winterstein
Alice Winterstein
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PJC BUY A BRICK PROGRAM
Please help us in raising money to
upgrade, beautify and maintain
our building and grounds. Our
Walkway of Memories will provide
a permanent way to honor or
memorialize a family member or
friend, a business or special
occasion.
For further information or
additional order forms, please call:
Larry Speiller at (516) 938-810.
May Calendar ( continued from Page 3 )
Light Candles…………………………………………7:56 PM
Services………………………………………………..8:00 PM
Oneg Shabbat in Kirschner Room
Saturday, May 30th – 2nd DAY SHAVUOT
Services including Yizkor………………………….9:00 AM
Dedication of Memorial Plaques BEFORE Yizkor
Kiddush in Kirschner Room
Mincha Maariv………………………………………..8:00 PM
Sunday, May 31st
Services followed by Men’s Club T/T Breakfast…9:00 PM
Annual Picnic & BBQ at Plainview Park
Tuesday, June 2nd
Sisterhood Meeting…………………………………..8:15 PM
Wednesday, June 3rd
Singles Group…………………………………………8:00 PM
ATTENTION ALL CONGREGANTS:
THE POST OFFICE REQUIRES
YOUR MOST RECEN T ADDRESS.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL
RESULT IN FINES FOR PJC.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE
@ 938-8610
TO REPORT ANY
ADDRESS CHANGES.
THANK YOU !
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