Congregation B`nai Jeshurun of Staten Island Bulletin award winner

Congregation B’nai Jeshurun of Staten Island
Bulletin award winner of the
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Summer 2015 Hatokayah
Monthly Bulletin
Directory
Rabbi
Samuel Kastel
Samkastel@gmail.com
Cantor
Mordechai Edry
Edrycpa@aol.com
President
Marvin Ben-Aron
mbaesqsiny@aol.com
Chair Person of the Board
Arlene Rachman
ArleneRachman@gmail.com
V.P Administration
Susan Bender
suebender@gmail.com
V.P. Finance
Jeffrey Saltiel
jsaltiel@Lattorneys.com
V.P. Ritual
Roy Moskowitz
R2ceo@aol.com
V.P. Youth & Education
Richard Goldstein
rlgcpa@msn.com
Treasurer
Sharon Brimmer
Brimmer911@aol.com
Recording Secretary
Sandra Conrad
sjconrad@aol.com
Corresponding Secretary
Beth Abott
Bethabott@aol.com
Hebrew School Principal
Jessica Bruschi
Bruschi@verizon.net
PTA President
Nicole Weinstein
nicole_weinstein@verizon.net
Youth Group Director
Bruce MonteLeon
cnjyouth@yahoo.com
Sisterhood President
Arleen Klapper
Arlene Rachman
ArleneRachman@gmail.com
Men’s Club President
Joel Brimmer
brimmer911@aol.com
Membership Committee
Rochelle Maltz
rochellemaltz@msn.com
Adult Education
Ronnie Ben-Aron
rbenaron@yahoo.com
Ritual Committee
Joyce Lieb
mamalieb@aol.com
Publicity
Roy Moskowitz
R2ceo@aol.com
Cemetary Committee
Arlene Rachman
arlenerachman@gmail.com
Dedicate a Paving Stone on
the CBJ Walkway
Honor Your Family
For All Occasions
It is now time to place your paving
stone orders
We Plan To have the paving stones in
place in time for the holidays
Call CBJ office 718-981-5550
Please note that our first Board
Meeting will be on
September 2, 2015 @7:30 pm
IT’S CALENDAR TIME
Once again, the Calendar Committee will be working on
the CBJ Calendar this summer.
A mailing was just sent out that included an entry form
and an ad blank. Please gather your information and
make any necessary changes or additions that you want
to be included in the calendar—especially photographs
of those memorable moments with family and
congregation members. Although photographs can be
emailed to Joyce Lieb @mamalieb@aol.com, if there
are more than a few it is preferable to copy photos onto
a CD/DVD or flash drive and either mail it or leave it in
an envelope addressed to Joyce Lieb at the CBJ office.
Flash drives and CDs will be returned.
Also, please take along an advertising form to the businesses that you frequent. Ask them to support us by taking out an ad. We need everyone to help us make this
the most successful calendar yet.
If you have any questions, you can always call Joyce
Lieb at 917-902-7520 or send her an email @ mamalieb@aol.com.
In advance, we thank everyone for all your help.
B’ni Jeshurun Honors the Weinstein Family
The Weinstein family was honored at COJO’s Annual
Award Dinner for their dedication, hard work and great
commitment to B’nai Jeshurun. We’re proud to have them as
part of our Synagogue family.
CBJ would like to keep the connection with our college
students. Please complete the form for students in your
family.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND…
CBJ Hebrew School’s
Open House 2015-2016
CBJ is centrally located on beautiful, park like property! Classes run
Thursday afternoons & Sunday mornings for ages 4-13.
Programs include: model Kabbalat Shabbat, holiday celebrations, High
Holiday Jr. Congregation, Purim Spiel, model Seder, special student led
services, Mitzvah & Tzedakah projects, Torah instruction, Siddur dedication,
prayers, Jewish history lessons, Bar/Bat Mitzvah instruction and interesting
Adult Education classes.
Activities include: Chanukah Fair, Trips, Music, Hebrew lessons, crafts,
baking, youth groups, lunch & game day, talent show & many more…
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
275 Martling Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
(718)556-9883, cbjsi.com,
cbjhebrewschool@gmail.com
CBJ Board Member Ruth Greenwald was honored by the
JCC at the COJO Award dinner.
Chai Mitzvah
Our membership committee has a wonderful program.
It meets once a month during Hebrew School hours on
Sunday. Please respond to join this group. Here is the
info:
What does your meaningful Jewish life look like? Our
tradition tells us that an integrated Jewish life involves
study, ritual and social action. Explore all of these on
your terms, with your personal interests through a
new adult education initiative called Chai Mitzvah. You
will participate in a monthly learning group with a specially designed curriculum that focuses on real life,
relevant issues. You will also choose an individual
study topic that is personally interesting to you. Adopt a
new ritual or deepen an existing practice and engage in
a social action activity in your community. Then, at the
end of the nine month program, you can celebrate your
journey.
To become a Chai Mitzvah, or for more information,
contact our synagogue office.
To learn more, go to the Chai Mitzvah website
(www.chaimitzvah.org<http://www.chaimitzvah.org>)
HIGH HOLIDAY TICKET SALES
Save the Dates!
USY Regional Calendar 2015-2016
AUGUST:
23-30 ENCAMPMENT B’NAI BRITH PERLMAN CAMP, STARLIGHT, PA
OCTOBER:
10 OPENING DANCE
EAST BRUNSWICK
23 – 25 LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE
ABERDEEN
NOVEMBER:
20 – 22 FALL KINNUS (Shabbaton/Convention)
DECEMBER:
5
MARLBORO
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Will probably not be held in a synagogue, but please keep the day clear for a
Regional USY event.
20 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
REGIONAL PRE-CONVENTION
27-31 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
BALTIMORE, MD
JANUARY:
9 SOCIAL ACTIONS TIKUN OLAM DANCE STATEN ISLAND
22 – 23 FRESHMAN SHABBATON METUCHEN
29 -30 SENIOR SHABBATON HIGHLAND PARK
31 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT RUMSON
FEBRUARY:
5 - 7 MIDWINTER KINNUS (Shabbaton/Convention) WEST ORANGE
20 – 21 CLUB SHABBATON
28 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
MARCH:
5 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM EAST WINDSOR
27 SUNDAY AFTERNOON PROGRAM
APRIL:8 – 10 SPRING CONVENTION HOTEL IN NJ
May 8 – 10 SPRING CONVENTION HOTEL IN NJ
Ticket sales will be ongoing throughout the summer
months.
Please mail in your requests along with your check.
REMEMBER - if your financial obligations are current, your dues include the cost of 1 or 2 tickets
(single or family)
Our final and only in-person ticket sales will
be on Sunday, September 6th from
11:00 AM— 1:00 PM
Questions— please call Joyce Lieb at 917-902-7520
or AnnMarie in the office at 718-981-5550.
Volunteers are also needed at the end of August to
help us prepare our beautiful sanctuary for the
holidays. If you can give a little bit of your time, it
will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Arlene
Rachman at 718-948-6433
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES
September / October 2015
Selichot Services
Sat., Sept. 5, 2015
At CBJ – Details to Follow
Erev Rosh Hoshanah
Sun. Sept. 13, 2015
6:30 PM
Rosh Hoshanah
Mon. Sept. 14, 2015
8:30 AM
Tashlich—————Immediately After Services
Rosh Hoshanah
Mon. Sept. 14, 2015
6:30 PM
Rosh Hoshanah
Tues. Sept. 15, 2015
8:30 AM
Kol Nidre
Tues. Sept. 22, 2015
6:30 PM
Yom Kippur
Wed. Sept. 23, 2015
8:30 AM
Erev Succoth
Sun. Sept. 27, 2015
6:30 PM
Succoth
Mon. Sept. 28, 2015
9:15 AM
THERE WILL NOT BE A SERVICE MONDAY EVENING
SEPTEMBER 28TH
Hebrew School Moving Up 2015
Hebrew School Moving Up 2015
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES
September / October 2015
Erev Hoshana Rabbah
2015
Sun. Oct. 4,
6:30 PM
Shemini Azereth
2015
Mon. Oct. 5,
Yizkor
9:15 AM
10:30 AM
Simchat Torah
2015
Mon. Eve. Oct. 5,
6:30 PM
Simchat Torah
Tues. Oct. 6, 2015
9:15 AM
SISTERHOOD
We would like to share with you this article from Women’s
League for Conservative Judaism.
Wellness & Learning
A different Kind of Bequest
In the Jewish tradition, the preparation of an ethical will
bequeaths gifts to our children and grandchildren—not sterling
or real estate, but hopes and dreams that ensure a vital and
emotionally stable adulthood. Here is a sample ethical will:
For you, my child
May you go to sleep every night feeling safe and protected.
May you always have a sense of curiosity and wonder.
May you be creative.
May you take joy in Jewish learning and tradition.
May you choose friends who are loving and supportive.
May you always be accepting of others.
May you be playful, poetic and resourceful.
May you listen wisely.
May you find a community that supports you religiously and
spiritually.
May you be resilient when difficulties arise.
Our best wishes for a pleasant summer,
Arleen Klapper & Arlene Rachman
Sisterhood Co-Presidents
For additional readings and information, go to
www.wlcj.org
Dear B’nai Jeshurun Family,
I hope everyone is having a wonderful and restful
summer.
At the annual Men’s Club regional President Dinner
members of B’nai Jeshurun won the raffle first prize
of $1800 in gift cards and the second prize of $750 in
gift cards.
Be on the lookout for information on the following
upcoming events:
We will be having a Scotch and Steak dinner in the
Sukkah. Details will be sent out soon.
We will also be hosting the Sefer Haftorah the weekend of October 24. Please join us to see this beautiful scroll. This is a scroll of all the Haftorahs for the
year.
As always with the High Holidays soon approaching
the Men’s Club will usher and greet all the congregants.
Shalom
Joel Brimmer
Men’s Club President
Prayer for Healing
Mi Sheberach Avoteinu, M’kor Habracha
L’imoteinu
May the source of strength
Who blessed the ones before us
Help us find the courage
To make our lives a blessing
And let us say: Amen
Mi Sheberach Imoteinu, M’kor Habracha
L’avoteinu
Bless those in need of healing
With R’fuah Sh’leima
The renewal of body
The renewal of spirit
And let us say: Amen
THE IRIS SWEIG MEMORIAL GARDEN
The Iris Sweig Memorial Garden made its debut in
October, 2006 on the grounds of Congregation
Bnai Jeshurun after one and a half years of
planning.
Named “A Garden of Peace” … “Gan V’Shalom”
the project was a fund raising idea conceived and
managed by Sisterhood. Professionally designed
and planted by Wiesner Brothers Nursery, the
garden is a very peaceful place, soothing to the
eye and contributing to the lovely natural
surroundings of Congregation B’nai Jeshurun.
The Landscaping plan consists of four “Pocket
Gardens” planted with shrubs and colorful
perennial specimens on curved raised beds. Two
existing tall pine trees were incorporated into the
garden with benches and plant material
surrounding them. The fourth pocket garden ( in
the middle) consists of twelve large stones placed
in a circular pattern, depicting the “Twelve Tribes
of Israel”.
Sisterhood’s mission was to create a sense of
peacefulness where members could sit and reflect
on the rich history of Judaism and all that it
teaches us on how to offer their own individual
prayer for PEACE in our time.
The IRIS SWEIG MEMORIAL GARDEN is named
after a dedicated past-president of Sisterhood who
also served many years on the Congregation’s
Board of Trustees. Iris, who was an English
teacher at I.S. 72 for twenty-five years, is
remembered as a woman who gave unselfishly of
her time and effort in many areas of the
Synagogue.
We invite you to visit the Garden often and experience this peaceful oasis nestled so close to our
beautiful Synagogue.
THE IRIS SWEIG MEMORIAL GARDEN
The Iris Sweig Memorial Garden made its debut in
October, 2006 on the grounds of Congregation
Bnai Jeshurun after one and a half years of
planning.
Named “A Garden of Peace” … “Gan V’Shalom”
the project was a fund raising idea conceived and
managed by Sisterhood. Professionally designed
and planted by Wiesner Brothers Nursery, the
garden is a very peaceful place, soothing to the
eye and contributing to the lovely natural
surroundings of Congregation B’nai Jeshurun.
The Landscaping plan consists of four “Pocket
Gardens” planted with shrubs and colorful
perennial specimens on curved raised beds. Two
existing tall pine trees were incorporated into the
garden with benches and plant material
surrounding them. The fourth pocket garden ( in
the middle) consists of twelve large stones placed
in a circular pattern, depicting the “Twelve Tribes
of Israel”.
Sisterhood’s mission was to create a sense of
peacefulness where members could sit and reflect
on the rich history of Judaism and all that it
teaches us on how to offer their own individual
prayer for PEACE in our time.
The IRIS SWEIG MEMORIAL GARDEN is named
after a dedicated past-president of Sisterhood who
also served many years on the Congregation’s
Board of Trustees. Iris, who was an English
teacher at I.S. 72 for twenty-five years, is
remembered as a woman who gave unselfishly of
her time and effort in many areas of the
Synagogue.
We invite you to visit the Garden often and experience this peaceful oasis nestled so close to our
beautiful Synagogue.
Dear B’nai Jeshurun Family,
I hope everyone is having a wonderful and restful
summer.
At the annual Men’s Club regional President Dinner
members of B’nai Jeshurun won the raffle first prize
of $1800 in gift cards and the second prize of $750 in
gift cards.
Be on the lookout for information on the following
upcoming events:
We will be having a Scotch and Steak dinner in the
Sukkah. Details will be sent out soon.
We will also be hosting the Sefer Haftorah the weekend of October 24. Please join us to see this beautiful scroll. This is a scroll of all the Haftorahs for the
year.
As always with the High Holidays soon approaching
the Men’s Club will usher and greet all the congregants.
Shalom
Joel Brimmer
Men’s Club President
Prayer for Healing
Mi Sheberach Avoteinu, M’kor Habracha
L’imoteinu
May the source of strength
Who blessed the ones before us
Help us find the courage
To make our lives a blessing
And let us say: Amen
Mi Sheberach Imoteinu, M’kor Habracha
L’avoteinu
Bless those in need of healing
With R’fuah Sh’leima
The renewal of body
The renewal of spirit
And let us say: Amen
SISTERHOOD
We would like to share with you this article from Women’s
League for Conservative Judaism.
Wellness & Learning
A different Kind of Bequest
In the Jewish tradition, the preparation of an ethical will
bequeaths gifts to our children and grandchildren—not sterling
or real estate, but hopes and dreams that ensure a vital and
emotionally stable adulthood. Here is a sample ethical will:
For you, my child
May you go to sleep every night feeling safe and protected.
May you always have a sense of curiosity and wonder.
May you be creative.
May you take joy in Jewish learning and tradition.
May you choose friends who are loving and supportive.
May you always be accepting of others.
May you be playful, poetic and resourceful.
May you listen wisely.
May you find a community that supports you religiously and
spiritually.
May you be resilient when difficulties arise.
Our best wishes for a pleasant summer,
Arleen Klapper & Arlene Rachman
Sisterhood Co-Presidents
For additional readings and information, go to
www.wlcj.org
HIGH HOLIDAY TICKET SALES
Save the Dates!
USY Regional Calendar 2015-2016
AUGUST:
23-30 ENCAMPMENT B’NAI BRITH PERLMAN CAMP, STARLIGHT, PA
OCTOBER:
10 OPENING DANCE
EAST BRUNSWICK
23 – 25 LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE
ABERDEEN
NOVEMBER:
20 – 22 FALL KINNUS (Shabbaton/Convention)
DECEMBER:
5
MARLBORO
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Will probably not be held in a synagogue, but please keep the day clear for a
Regional USY event.
20 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
REGIONAL PRE-CONVENTION
27-31 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
BALTIMORE, MD
JANUARY:
9 SOCIAL ACTIONS TIKUN OLAM DANCE STATEN ISLAND
22 – 23 FRESHMAN SHABBATON METUCHEN
29 -30 SENIOR SHABBATON HIGHLAND PARK
31 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT RUMSON
FEBRUARY:
5 - 7 MIDWINTER KINNUS (Shabbaton/Convention) WEST ORANGE
20 – 21 CLUB SHABBATON
28 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
MARCH:
5 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM EAST WINDSOR
27 SUNDAY AFTERNOON PROGRAM
APRIL:8 – 10 SPRING CONVENTION HOTEL IN NJ
May 8 – 10 SPRING CONVENTION HOTEL IN NJ
Ticket sales will be ongoing throughout the summer
months.
Please mail in your requests along with your check.
REMEMBER - if your financial obligations are current, your dues include the cost of 1 or 2 tickets
(single or family)
Our final and only in-person ticket sales will
be on Sunday, September 6th from
11:00 AM— 1:00 PM
Questions— please call Joyce Lieb at 917-902-7520
or AnnMarie in the office at 718-981-5550.
Volunteers are also needed at the end of August to
help us prepare our beautiful sanctuary for the
holidays. If you can give a little bit of your time, it
will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Arlene
Rachman at 718-948-6433
Chai Mitzvah
Our membership committee has a wonderful program.
It meets once a month during Hebrew School hours on
Sunday. Please respond to join this group. Here is the
info:
What does your meaningful Jewish life look like? Our
tradition tells us that an integrated Jewish life involves
study, ritual and social action. Explore all of these on
your terms, with your personal interests through a
new adult education initiative called Chai Mitzvah. You
will participate in a monthly learning group with a specially designed curriculum that focuses on real life,
relevant issues. You will also choose an individual
study topic that is personally interesting to you. Adopt a
new ritual or deepen an existing practice and engage in
a social action activity in your community. Then, at the
end of the nine month program, you can celebrate your
journey.
To become a Chai Mitzvah, or for more information,
contact our synagogue office.
To learn more, go to the Chai Mitzvah website
(www.chaimitzvah.org<http://www.chaimitzvah.org>)
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND…
CBJ Hebrew School’s
Open House 2015-2016
CBJ is centrally located on beautiful, park like property! Classes run
Thursday afternoons & Sunday mornings for ages 4-13.
Programs include: model Kabbalat Shabbat, holiday celebrations, High
Holiday Jr. Congregation, Purim Spiel, model Seder, special student led
services, Mitzvah & Tzedakah projects, Torah instruction, Siddur dedication,
prayers, Jewish history lessons, Bar/Bat Mitzvah instruction and interesting
Adult Education classes.
Activities include: Chanukah Fair, Trips, Music, Hebrew lessons, crafts,
baking, youth groups, lunch & game day, talent show & many more…
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
275 Martling Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
(718)556-9883, cbjsi.com,
cbjhebrewschool@gmail.com
CBJ Board Member Ruth Greenwald was honored by the
JCC at the COJO Award dinner.
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES
September / October 2015
Selichot Services
Sat., Sept. 5, 2015
At CBJ – Details to Follow
Erev Rosh Hoshanah
Sun. Sept. 13, 2015
6:30 PM
Rosh Hoshanah
Mon. Sept. 14, 2015
8:30 AM
Tashlich—————Immediately After Services
Rosh Hoshanah
Mon. Sept. 14, 2015
6:30 PM
Rosh Hoshanah
Tues. Sept. 15, 2015
8:30 AM
Kol Nidre
Tues. Sept. 22, 2015
6:30 PM
Yom Kippur
Wed. Sept. 23, 2015
8:30 AM
Erev Succoth
Sun. Sept. 27, 2015
6:30 PM
Succoth
Mon. Sept. 28, 2015
9:15 AM
THERE WILL NOT BE A SERVICE MONDAY EVENING
SEPTEMBER 28TH
Hebrew School Moving Up 2015
Hebrew School Moving Up 2015
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES
September / October 2015
Erev Hoshana Rabbah
2015
Sun. Oct. 4,
6:30 PM
Shemini Azereth
2015
Mon. Oct. 5,
Yizkor
9:15 AM
10:30 AM
Simchat Torah
2015
Mon. Eve. Oct. 5,
6:30 PM
Simchat Torah
Tues. Oct. 6, 2015
9:15 AM
B’ni Jeshurun Honors the Weinstein Family
The Weinstein family was honored at COJO’s Annual
Award Dinner for their dedication, hard work and great
commitment to B’nai Jeshurun. We’re proud to have them as
part of our Synagogue family.
CBJ would like to keep the connection with our college
students. Please complete the form for students in your
family.
IT’S CALENDAR TIME
Once again, the Calendar Committee will be working on
the CBJ Calendar this summer.
A mailing was just sent out that included an entry form
and an ad blank. Please gather your information and
make any necessary changes or additions that you want
to be included in the calendar—especially photographs
of those memorable moments with family and
congregation members. Although photographs can be
emailed to Joyce Lieb @mamalieb@aol.com, if there
are more than a few it is preferable to copy photos onto
a CD/DVD or flash drive and either mail it or leave it in
an envelope addressed to Joyce Lieb at the CBJ office.
Flash drives and CDs will be returned.
Also, please take along an advertising form to the businesses that you frequent. Ask them to support us by taking out an ad. We need everyone to help us make this
the most successful calendar yet.
If you have any questions, you can always call Joyce
Lieb at 917-902-7520 or send her an email @ mamalieb@aol.com.
In advance, we thank everyone for all your help.
Please note that our first Board
Meeting will be on
September 2, 2015 @7:30 pm
Dedicate a Paving Stone on
the CBJ Walkway
Honor Your Family
For All Occasions
It is now time to place your paving
stone orders
We Plan To have the paving stones in
place in time for the holidays
Call CBJ office 718-981-5550
Monthly Bulletin
Directory
Rabbi
Samuel Kastel
Samkastel@gmail.com
Cantor
Mordechai Edry
Edrycpa@aol.com
President
Marvin Ben-Aron
mbaesqsiny@aol.com
Chair Person of the Board
Arlene Rachman
ArleneRachman@gmail.com
V.P Administration
Susan Bender
suebender@gmail.com
V.P. Finance
Jeffrey Saltiel
jsaltiel@Lattorneys.com
V.P. Ritual
Roy Moskowitz
R2ceo@aol.com
V.P. Youth & Education
Richard Goldstein
rlgcpa@msn.com
Treasurer
Sharon Brimmer
Brimmer911@aol.com
Recording Secretary
Sandra Conrad
sjconrad@aol.com
Corresponding Secretary
Beth Abott
Bethabott@aol.com
Hebrew School Principal
Jessica Bruschi
Bruschi@verizon.net
PTA President
Nicole Weinstein
nicole_weinstein@verizon.net
Youth Group Director
Bruce MonteLeon
cnjyouth@yahoo.com
Sisterhood President
Arleen Klapper
Arlene Rachman
ArleneRachman@gmail.com
Men’s Club President
Joel Brimmer
brimmer911@aol.com
Membership Committee
Rochelle Maltz
rochellemaltz@msn.com
Adult Education
Ronnie Ben-Aron
rbenaron@yahoo.com
Ritual Committee
Joyce Lieb
mamalieb@aol.com
Publicity
Roy Moskowitz
R2ceo@aol.com
Cemetary Committee
Arlene Rachman
arlenerachman@gmail.com
Congregation B’nai Jeshurun of Staten Island
Bulletin award winner of the
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Summer 2015 Hatokayah