Saturday, Jan. 17 - First Hebrew Congregation

Kehilataynu
Our Congregation Community
Tevet - Shevat 5775 / January 2015
President:
Marc Intriligator
Sisterhood:
Mindy Steinholz
Men’s Club:
Paul Schaffer
By now, most of you have read
Rabbi Paskind’s letter
announcing his retirement as our
Rabbi at the end of this contract
year in August………..….page 4
Happy 2015! We have just
celebrated another type of New
Year. And as for celebrating, we
are preparing to celebrate
another……………….…page 5
The Men's Club will be having
their annual breakfast at the
downtown synagogue on Sunday
January 11th at 9 AM. For those
who have been…………..page 4
Rabbi Paskind
Courses for Teens
I write these lines as our country continues to be
rocked by the decision of two grand juries not to
indict police officers who took the lives…….…page 3
• Krav Maga – Israeli Self Defense
• Teens & Sexuality
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Purim
Sisterhood Shabbat
Order
your Shalach
Manots today
Saturday, Jan. 17
Saturday, January 24
Shabbat Service with Guest Speaker in Honor of MLK
THE OFFICE IS OPEN 3 DAYS A WEEK FROM 7AM-3PM.
PLEASE CONSULT THIS NEWSLETTER, CONSTANT
CONTACT OR THE FHC WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR DAYS.
Happy Secular New Year
January 2015
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Rabbi’s Message
CELEBRATING A GREAT AMERICAN AND HIS DREAM
Dear Friends,
I write these lines as our country continues to be
rocked by the decision of two grand juries not to
indict police officers who took the lives of unarmed
African-American men in the line of duty. This is a
deeply troubling occurrence. Many Americans
clearly feel that something needs to change in our
country.
I believe that the person from whom we can
learn necessary lessons is the late Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was the spokesperson for
his generation of African-Americans. But he
transcended that description – he became the
spokesperson for non-violent and necessary
change in our country. I believe that he was a
great American. He crossed the lines that divide
us. Dr. King not only faced down the water hoses
and oppressive forces in the South. He also spoke
up on behalf of freedom for the Jews of the Soviet
Union. He taught us lessons about our humanity.
We need to make his dream our own.
The annual Martin Luther King service in
Peekskill is an opportunity for us to come together
to re-commit ourselves to that dream. This year the
service will take place on Monday, January 19 at 2
PM at the Peekskill Middle School.
During the preceding week we will again have
the opportunity to participate in service projects that
will unite and benefit our community. We will be
able to work hand in hand with members of our
diverse community for the common good. I hope
you will join me in those projects. More information
will be coming out soon about these opportunities.
Members of PAPA (Peekskill Area Pastors
Association) will also be exchanging pulpits on the
Shabbat/Sunday prior to or following the service.
We will welcome Rev. Stephany Graham, Pastor of
the Peekskill Presbyterian Church, on Saturday,
January 24 during Shabbat Services. Rev. Graham
has become a leader in our community in a wide
array of programs and is a respected force for good
in Peekskill. I hope you will join with me in
welcoming her back to First Hebrew.
I will be speaking at Pastor Graham’s church,
705 South St. in Peekskill, at 10 am on Sunday,
January 18. I would be gratified if you would join
me there that day. Let’s show the members of our
community that we truly are committed to working
together to make Dr. King’s and Pastor Graham’s
vision our own. We have a wonderfully diverse
community in the Peekskill area. There is so much
good that happens here.
Please join with me during this month for these
exceptional opportunities to band with our fellow
members of faith communities to together become
an unstoppable force for justice and good in our
home town.
Lee S. Paskind
2 Great Courses for Teens
First Hebrew is joining with the Hebrew
Congregation of Somers, Temple Beth Am of
Yorktown and Temple Beth Shalom of Mahopac
and the Westchester Jewish Teen Learning
Initiative (WJTLI) to offer two courses in the winter
and spring of 2015. The locations will rotate among
the 4 congregations.
Krav Maga – Israeli Self Defense. Jan. 11, 25,
Feb. 1 and 8. This is a very popular course in
learning the Israeli techniques for self-defense.
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Teens & Sexuality. 4 Sundays in March and
April. The course creates a safe space for teens to
discuss this important topic, including LGBTQ and
Allies and how we can all be inclusive of all people.
As a group in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere
we will explore together how to discuss sexuality
issues with peers and romantic partners and look at
Jewish values related to healthy sexuality.
Trained facilitators will lead each class. More
information about the fee and registration will be
forthcoming.
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President’s Message
By now, most of you have read Rabbi Paskind’s
letter announcing his retirement as our Rabbi at the
end of this contract year in August. We are
extremely grateful for the Rabbi’s great dedication
and service over the past seven years – no one has
worked harder than he to heal and then grow our
community. His pastoral services to our members
were particularly noteworthy, and his service to
PAPA and the greater Peekskill community –
particularly in the realm of social action – was
exemplary, a great credit to our Congregation.
The Board of Trustees is pleased that Rabbi
Paskind has accepted our offer to continue serving
our community for an additional year in the role of
our Rabbi Emeritus. In that role, the Rabbi will
focus particularly on our selection of, and transition
to, a new Rabbi, and will be available to consult
with us and with our new Rabbi during Rabbi
Paskind’s tenure as Rabbi Emeritus. Although after
August Rabbi Paskind will no longer conduct
religious services regularly, act as principal of our
religious school, or perform pastoral duties, he will
be available (subject to any other demands on his
time) to conduct life cycle activities for our
membership until a new rabbi takes office.
Looking forward, the Board of Trustees and I
are in the process of organizing a Rabbi search
committee. We hope to have our new Rabbi in
office by August, but we are resolved to continue
our search until we find a good match for our
community even if it means delaying the selection
into 2016. At the same time, we are beginning a
process to explore who we are, and who we want
to be, as a community. The Board of Trustees
have adopted a mission statement for our
Congregation, and the discussion of how we want
to be positioned in the next five to ten years is an
integral part of the process of creating a mission
statement for our community. In this process, we
will afford ample opportunities for our membership
to join in the discussions regarding the future of our
Congregation, and welcome all of your constructive
views.
All well-run organizations must seriously and
meaningfully consider these issues periodically –
truly an organization must continue to grow and
evolve, or it will perish. Our focus on our brand and
our future is a completely natural thing. Thankfully,
our finances are acceptable (not great in some
respects, but not a cause for concern). And we
continue to have a dedicated cadre of members
coming to services, working at bingo and attending
our functions. But, we must grab our future, and
seize any reconfiguration and redirection that will
make us even stronger and better over the short
and long terms. A challenge, no doubt, but
something to be approached with great anticipation
and dedication, not tribulation, resistance, or
reluctance. We need, and intend, to remain a vital,
responsive and responsible part of your lives and
community for the next hundred years!
Please stay tuned, and contribute to our efforts
when you are approached for your input. Thank
you all!
L’Chiam
Marc
Message from the Men’s Club
The Men's Club will be having their annual
breakfast at the downtown synagogue on Sunday
January 11th at 9 AM. For those who have been
fortunate enough to attend services in the past
years they realize how special they are. The
downtown synagogue has been around for over
100 years and is truly a remarkable place. We
encourage all members to participate in helping to
prepare breakfast as well as daven in the
downtown schul. This will also be a great way to
start the new calendar year. We would also like to
wish everyone a happy new year and encourage
participation in our events for the coming year.
Paul
Schaffer
January
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Torah Readings
Saturday, Jan. 04
Saturday, Jan. 11
Saturday, Jan. 18
Saturday, Jan. 25
Saturday, Feb. 01
Parashat Bo
Parashat Beshalach
Parashat Yitro
Parashat Mishpatim
Parashat Terumah
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Sisterhood…Women Enjoying Jewish Life
Happy 2015! We have just celebrated another
type of New Year. And as for celebrating, we are
preparing to celebrate another Sisterhood Shabbat
this month. This is always a welcome event and
one to which we welcome the entire First Hebrew
community. We work for months to organize and
prepare for this one Shabbat morning. We know
that many other Sisterhoods around the country
(even in Canada) are doing the same. This day
allows us all to share our joy of Shabbat and
Judaism with each other and with the congregation.
So we do hope you will all join us at Shabbat
morning services on Saturday, January 17th at 9:30
AM. Come and support us as we worship together
and then stay for a wonderful Kiddush lunch.
Traditionally, at this time of year, we also ask all
the members of our First Hebrew community to
help us support victims of domestic violence by
donating new, unused small or travel sized toiletries
so that we can create “First Night” packages for
women who have just left abusive situations.
Often, they leave their homes with nothing but the
clothes on their backs. We ask you to be
generous with your donations. Maybe you travelled
during the holidays or received some bath and
Get Well
body products not quite to your taste. These items
would be perfect for this project. Please make sure
the items are new and unused. Sisterhood
supplies some of the items we need but we do rely
on you, the FHC community, to help us supply the
rest. You can drop off your items in the donation
box in the upstairs coat closet at the main lobby.
We will meet on Sunday, January 25th to
prepare the “First Night” packages. For the last
several years, our packages and the Tzedakah
collected at the meeting have gone to Hope’s Door.
Hope’s Door is a local non-profit organization
serving our community by offering assistance to
victims of domestic violence including shelter
services, legal advocacy, children’s programs, teen
prevention programs, and community education
among other programs. I hope you will join us in
making this a very successful day. Breakfast will
begin at 9:15 and the program will begin at 10 AM.
We look forward to seeing you all for both of these
events.
Shalom and stay warm!
Mindy Steinholz
Sisterhood President
First Hebrew wishes a speedy recovery to:
Morton Bensky, Leonard Brown, and Harold Krameisen.
FHC Babysitting Clearing House
Who of us with young children isn’t looking for a few good babysitters? FHC will continue to list the names
of our teenagers (and others) who would like to baby-sit for other families in the congregation. Of course,
you will need to pay these sitters! FHC will provide this service purely as a convenience to its members and
will take no responsibility for the individuals who offer their services here for pay.
Email your names and telephone numbers to: Bulletin@FirstHebrew.org
Babysitters now available:
Madeline Cohen: Call or text
Email corrections/additions to Bulletin@FirstHebrew.org
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Lay Chaplaincy Program
January 2015
Volunteer lay chaplains at Hudson Valley Hospital
Center are very dedicated individuals who give
their time to serve members of our region receiving
treatment at the hospital. They are devoted to
helping others in time of need. This is a wonderful
mitzvah and service to the community. If you are
interested please contact Tonja Inlaw at
914.734.3244. Spiritually mature and
compassionate individuals will receive training for
visiting and comforting patients from diverse
backgrounds at the hospital.
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Sisterhood Activities
Sisterhood program on October 26th in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month with our guest speaker,
Andrea Karl, from the Support Connection.
Homemade scones served at Sisterhood membership tea on October 19th. Recipe on the next page.
SHARE YOUR SIMCHAS BY SPONSORING AN ONEG SHABBAT !
Sisterhood invites you to sponsor an Oneg Shabbat in honor of your family and friends. Celebrate
birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, graduations, and more!
It’s a bargain: Only $5 per Oneg.
It’s easy to do: Just fill out this form and your Simcha will appear in the Bulletin and the weekly
synagogue emails and will be announced from the Bimah.
Send this page with your check payable to: Sisterhood FHC, c/o Babette Rubin, 9 Elena Court,
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567. Be sure to write “Onegs” in the memo space on your check.
Name:
Address:
No. of Onegs:
@ $5
Amount Due:
Phone:
Email:
Sponsor name(s) to appear as ________________________________________________________
Honoree’s Name
Occasion
Date of Event
1. ________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________
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Bingo Schedule
FHC WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO SCHEDULE
JANUARY-APRIL 2015
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED COOPERATION
IMPORTANT - If you are unable to work on your assigned day it is your responsibility to
switch with someone or find someone to replace you.
PLEASE do not call the office to find someone for you. Thank you!
January 7th –
Mel Berger-------------Ray Cohen-------------Michael Colman-------January 14th –
Robin Dolacky---------Richard Zorn----------Sharon Edelstein------January 21st –
Susan Feldman-------Sandy Stein-----------Elissa Goldman-------January 28th –
Roxann Intriligator---Alissa Jacobson-------David Junowitz---February 4th –
Lili Kasdan----------Arlene Kaufman----Nancy Kohel--------February 11th –
Denise Leggiero-Michele Singer----February 18th –
Carol Lipsky--------Charles Lipsky-----Ilene Zanchelli-------
Important Note:
Your 2014–2015 dues
include a surcharge for
Bingo. If a member
family meets its twobingo requirement during
the year, the family will
receive a credit.
Similarly, if a single
member meets his/her
one-bingo requirement
during the year, he/she
will receive a credit.
URGENT
MESSAGE: If you
are unable to attend on
your scheduled Bingo
night, IT IS YOUR
RESPONSBILITY TO
GET A REPLACEMENT.
Thank you for your
continued cooperation!!!!
Workers should report to
Bingo by 6:15 pm and
are expected to stay until
at least 10:00 pm
March 18th Richard Zorn--------Ilene Zanchelli------Bill Rubin------------March 25th Ellie Schaffer--------Beverly Schwartz---Jaime Sloop---------April 1st Richard Zorn--------Gary Stein-----------Leslie Rubin---------April 8th – NO Bingo - Passover
April 15th Shirley Kaplan--------Meryl Illions-----------Jeremy Krantz--------April 22nd Leonard Bensky------Don Feldman---------Maxine Janowitz------April 29th Ken Litvin-------------Sandy Poritzky--------Paul Schaffer-----------
Why are we asking you to donate your time to helping out with Bingo? It
generates approximately $25,000 in revenue per year to our operation of
the synagogue. The time commitment is only about three hours on a
Wednesday night. We now start Bingo at 6:30 pm so you and our
February 25th –
customers can get home earlier. If you are opposed to fulfilling your
Fran Olmsted---obligation as a member, then pay the $400 Bingo assessment
Sandy Poritzky-----immediately and let Lisa know to take you off the Bingo list. As a member
Masoud Radparvar-in good standing it is your obligation to participate in this fundraising
March 4th – PURIM – NO BINGO activity. If the congregation chooses not to continue providing Bingo to the
community and forfeiting the OPM (other people’s money), then the
March 11th –
congregation will need to be assessed accordingly to raise the $20,000, or
Seth Rowland ------determine what services will be cut. Do your part of fundraising and show
Martin Rubenfeld---up for your assigned Bingo night. Bring a book or magazine to read (there
Rachel Rubenfeld---is time when you are waiting). If you come late, it is still better than not
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ONE G S
Friday, January 2
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The Intriligator family in honor of Roxann’s birthday on January 6
Roshi Newman in honor of her children Eileen & Steven Litchfield’s wedding anniversary on January 7
The Levy family in honor of Louise’s birthday on January 8
The Schefflein family in honor of Paul’s birthday on January 8
Friday, January 9
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Carol & Chuck Newman in honor of daughter Lily’s birthday on January 13
Roshi Newman in honor of her granddaughter Lily Jennifer Newman’s birthday on January 13
Roxanne & Marc Intriligator in honor of their granddaughter Emmie’s birthday on January 15
Irene Reiss in honor of Marlene Hahitti’s birthday on January 16
Carol & Harold Schlacter in honor of their grandson Jace Andrew Schlacter’s birthday on January 16
Friday, January 16
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Irene Reiss in honor of Marlene Hahitti’s birthday on January 16
Carol & Harold Schlacter in honor of their grandson Jace Andrew Schlacter’s birthday on January 16
Alice Krochmal in honor of Marsha Landsberg’s birthday on January 20
The Schefflein family in honor of Nana’s birthday on January 22
Friday, January 23
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The Stern family in honor of Paul’s birthday on January 25
Fran & Larry Miller in honor of Rochelle’s birthday on January 26
Carol & Chuck Newman in honor of daughter Sara’s birthday on January 29
Roshi Newman in honor of her granddaughter Sara Rose Newman’s birthday on January 29
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In honor of – “Giving Tuesday”: from Mindy Steinholz
In memory of –
Helen Weiler and Irwin Heck: from Susan Weiler
Hilde Lowenstein: from Sheila and Alan Drogy
Kiddush: Barbara Ninos
Downtown Shul Betterment: Neil Chervin
Congregation Betterment – Dr. & Mrs. Bernard Yudowitz: in memory of his parents Louis & Mollie
Yudowitz and in honor of their children Michael, Ann, Martin and Lawrence.
Condolences
• To Seth Denenberg for the passing of his mother, Daisy Denenberg.
HaMakom y’nahem etkhem b’tokh sh’ar avelei Zion viYrushalayim.
May the Holy One comfort you among all the mourners for Zion and Jerusalem.
January 2015
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Date Converter
Yahrzeits
The following Yahrzeits will be observed during the month of Tevet and
Shevat as noted on the memorial plaque in our sanctuary:
Eric Hillel Hersh……..……Tevet
Tevet
Nancy L. Pines……..………
Louise Hersh……..……… Tevet
Lena Poritsky……..………Tevet
Raymond Smalheiser……Tevet
Helen Chervin……..………Tevet
Samuel Liebowitz……..… Tevet
Tevet
Lena Fleischer……..………
Agatha Alterman……..……Tevet
Bessie Bergman……..……Tevet
Betty Asen……..………… Tevet
Jacob Schragis……..…… Tevet
Bernard Gerber……..…… Tevet
Tevet
Bella Goldstein……..………
Jerome Silverstein……..…Tevet
Dina Herschorn……..……Tevet
Harry Ruback……..………Tevet
Molly Ephraim……..………Tevet
Bessie Levine……..………Tevet
Samuel Ephraim……..……Tevet
Tevet
Yitzhak Czigler……..………
Sidney H. Fisch……..……Tevet
Reverend Simon DomowitTevet
Fannie Schragis……..……Tevet
Anne Bernstein-Garfunkel-Tevet
Ben S. Newman……..……Tevet
Sara Ganeles……..………Tevet
Arthur Ruina……..…………
Tevet
Tillie Silverstein……..…… Tevet
Morris Miller……..…………Tevet
Ruth Schulman……..…… Shevat
Gertrude Brill Roberts……Shevat
Benjamin Rubin Weiss …Shevat
Esther Sara Kessler……..Shevat
Samuel S. Pines……..……Shevat
Shevat
Martin I. Nissenblatt……..…
Sue Goldberg……..………Shevat
Nina Golden Halper……..…Shevat
Max Bergman……..………Shevat
Esther Marder……..………Shevat
Max Rosenbaum……..……Shevat
Norman Cohen……..…… Shevat
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Laura Rudorfer……..……Shevat
Charles Teitelbaum…….. Shevat
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Betty Drogy……..…………Shevat
Daniel Halperin……..……Shevat
Jacob Schragis……..……Shevat
Sarah Cohn……..…………
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Bessie Goldstein……..… Shevat
Nettie Sachs……..………Shevat
Lester Smalheiser……..…Shevat
Ernest Feldman……..……Shevat
Capt. Julius Duke Hersh…Shevat
Jack Scolnick……..………Shevat
Dr. Franklin L. Kessler……
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Cheryl R. Lindenbaum……
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Harriet Nathan……..………
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Shirley Silverstein……..…Shevat
Ada Halperin……..……… Shevat
Abraham Goldstein……..…
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Rose Miller……..…………Shevat
Jack Heck……..………… Shevat
Warren Brown……..…… Shevat
Esther Steinholz……..… Shevat
Frieda Wesler……..………
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Harry Kaufman……..……Shevat
Mildred S. Agunien……..…Shevat
Fay Katzman……..………Shevat
Goldie Rosenbaum…….. Shevat
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Shelley Weiler……..………
Nathan Katz……..……… Shevat
Tillie Silverstein……..……Shevat
Michael B. Rubin ……..…Shevat
Benjamin Silverman …… Shevat
Frank Smalheiser……..…Shevat
Abish Bechor……..………Shevat
Bessie Richman……..……
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Aaron Weiler……..………Shevat
Zalman Grifka……..………Shevat
Harry Kubrin……..……… Shevat
Sydell Nemhauser……..…Shevat
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May their memory be a blessing to all
January 2015
1st of Tevet …. Tuesday December 23
2nd of Tevet …. Wednesday December 24
3rd of Tevet …. Thursday December 25
4th of Tevet …. Friday December 26
5th of Tevet …. Saturday December 27
6th of Tevet …. Sunday December 28
7th of Tevet …. Monday December 29
8th of Tevet …. Tuesday December 30
9th of Tevet …. Wednesday December 31
10th of Tevet …. Thursday January 01
11th of Tevet …. Friday January 02
12th of Tevet …. Saturday January 03
13th of Tevet …. Sunday January 04
14th of Tevet …. Monday January 05
15th of Tevet …. Tuesday January 06
16th of Tevet …. Wednesday January 07
17th of Tevet …. Thursday January 08
18th of Tevet …. Friday January 09
19th of Tevet …. Saturday January 10
20th of Tevet …. Sunday January 11
21st of Tevet …. Monday January 12
22nd of Tevet …. Tuesday January 13
23rd of Tevet …. Wednesday January 14
24th of Tevet …. Thursday January 15
25th of Tevet …. Friday January 16
26th of Tevet …. Saturday January 17
27th of Tevet …. Sunday January 18
28th of Tevet …. Monday January 19
29th of Tevet …. Tuesday January 20
1st of Sh'vat …. Wednesday January 21
2nd of Sh'vat …. Thursday January 22
3rd of Sh'vat …. Friday January 23
4th of Sh'vat …. Saturday January 24
5th of Sh'vat …. Sunday January 25
6th of Sh'vat …. Monday January 26
7th of Sh'vat …. Tuesday January 27
8th of Sh'vat …. Wednesday January 28
9th of Sh'vat …. Thursday January 29
10th of Sh'vat …. Friday January 30
11th of Sh'vat …. Saturday January 31
12th of Sh'vat …. Sunday February 01
13th of Sh'vat …. Monday February 02
14th of Sh'vat …. Tuesday February 03
15th of Sh'vat …. Wednesday February 04
16th of Sh'vat …. Thursday February 05
17th of Sh'vat …. Friday February 06
18th of Sh'vat …. Saturday February 07
19th of Sh'vat …. Sunday February 08
20th of Sh'vat …. Monday February 09
21st of Sh'vat …. Tuesday February 10
22nd of Sh'vat …. Wednesday February 11
23rd of Sh'vat …. Thursday February 12
24th of Sh'vat …. Friday February 13
25th of Sh'vat …. Saturday February 14
26th of Sh'vat …. Sunday February 15
27th of Sh'vat …. Monday February 16
28th of Sh'vat …. Tuesday February 17
29th of Sh'vat …. Wednesday February 18
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First Hebrew Congregation
“O p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r G i v i n g”
Yahrzeit Plaques
(memorial)
In memory of a member .......................................$200
In memory of a non-member ................................$300
In memory of and purchased by a non-member ..$500
Tree of Life
(in honor of a birth, Bar
or Bat Mitzvah, wedding,
special anniversaries, life
events, in memoriam, etc.)
Leaf .................. $150
Rock ................ $250
Root ................. $350
Memorial Plate. $500
Books
(plate on inside cover
recognizes your gift
and names those
you wish to honor)
Siddurim ...........$36
Mahzorim ..........$25
Chumashim ......$54
Sisterhood Social Action
Project
Brick Garden
A wonderful way to memorialize or honor a loved one
One brick (with inscription) ........ ......................... $150
Two bricks........ ......................... ......................... $275
Library Fund
General Fund Gifts (i.e., purchases at library discretion)
Specific Purchase Gifts (i.e. book series or encyclopedia)
Other Donation Ideas
Gifts of highly appreciated stock or real estate—save on
income tax while avoiding capital gains taxes!
Scholarships - for youth programs and camps and travel
to Israel.
Torah Fund CARDS for ALL OCCASIONS are available through
Sisterhood!
These cards help raise scholarship funds for the Jewish
Theological Seminary and other Conservative Movement
educational institutions.
Non-perishable food items
for Fred's Pantry in Peekskill
The cards are on display in the FHC library and on a flyer in this bulletin.
This will be an ongoing
project for the entire FHC
community; bring your
donations to our box in the
upstairs coat closet
$4 per card w/envelope
$20 per 6 cards w/envelopes
Call or email to have cards sent
Torah Fund Chairperson - Danielle Calo
914-646-2235; divergirl26@gmail.com
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Kehilataynu Editorial Policy and Publishing Information
The synagogue bulletin is a place not only for
news and information about FHC and its members,
but also a forum for members to place information
that may be of interest to their fellow congregants.
We are happy to consider all articles submitted to
Kehilataynu; however, we reserve the right to edit
for style, and length. In addition, all articles
submitted by FHC members are labeled as such
and do not reflect the opinion of FHC or the Board
of Trustees.
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Please keep the following in mind:
Articles and announcements must be received in the FHC
office by the date below.
Please submit your article or announcement via e-mail to
bulletin@firsthebrew.org. If you do not have a computer, and/or
your submission is not available in digital format, you may fax,
mail, or deliver your (typed) submission(s) to the temple office.
Please provide original copies of flyers and photos (faxed
copies are not suitable for reproduction) — they will be returned
Let Everyone Know How
Proud We are of Our Children!
The Board of Education would like to honor our wonderful Bar/Bat
Mitzvah students in a special way!
We would like each student to submit a brief biography (5-7
sentences) to be placed in the synagogue bulletin. The biography
could include information such as their Bar/BatMitzvah date,
grade, school, outside interests, and should include a short
description about his/her service project; you may also include a
photograph if you like. The responsibility to write and submit this
information belongs to the family of the child. Please do not cause
unnecessary disappointment for your children when they don’t see
their names in the bulletin with their classmates. The biography
must be submitted to the editor SIX WEEKS prior to the first day
of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah month to ensure placement in a timely
fashion. Any articles sent after that time will be placed in the next
bulletin, which may be after the Bar/Bat Mitzvah date. Please
submit the biography to the bulletin at bulletin@ FirstHebrew.org
or you can mail or fax to the FHC office.
Help Wanted
If you are interested in assisting with publishing the
Kehilataynu as editor, designer, writer, or any other
capacity, please contact Lisa at the office or Masoud
Radparvar at mradparvar@hotmail.com.
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Email List
If you’re interested in getting emails with the
weekly announcements, please visit the website
at www.firsthebrew.org. If you wish to contact the
synagogue for any other business, please note
that the e-mail address to use is
fhc@firsthebrew.org. To email Rabbi Paskind
directly, use rabbi@firsthebrew.org
If you change your Internet provider and/or email
address, please remember to sign up for the First
Hebrew mailing list again at your new address.
Email bill@firsthebrew.org with your request to be
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First Hebrew website
Visit www.firsthebrew.org for synagogue
information, articles, plus current and archived
issues of the bulletin. The following month’s
bulletin is posted shortly after it goes to the
printer, so you can read it without having to wait
for the post office to deliver it! You can even view
a printable version of the current month’s
calendar. Come check it out! If you have any
questions or comments, feel free to send email to
bill@firsthebrew.org.
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Articles for the March 2015 Newsletter are due by: Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Articles for the February 2015 Newsletter are due by: Wednesday, January 7, 2015
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UJA-Federation of New York Graduate Fellowship
The Wiener Educational Center is committed to promoting excellence within UJA-Federation of New York's network of
agencies, as well as synagogues and day schools in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, by offering a full
range of educational and professional development opportunities for current and prospective Jewish communal
professionals. Through our UJA-Federation of New York Graduate Fellowship, we help prepare graduate students for
careers in the Jewish communal sector by providing funding and educational opportunities that in turn enrich our entire
community. As fellows, students will receive scholarships toward their graduate degree, come together for seminars
addressing issues of import in the Jewish communal field, and join a cohort of their peers and future colleagues.
We will consider applicants who are pursuing graduate degrees in:
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Cantorial studies
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Public administration
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Clinical psychology
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Rabbinic ordination
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Jewish education
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Social work
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Nonprofit business administration
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Special Education
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Nonprofit management
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Be United States citizens or permanent residents
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Be available some evenings and 1-2 Sundays to
attend educational seminars
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must:
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Have an interest in working in New York’s Jewish
communal sector
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Study in the New York area
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Attend or plan to attend school full-time
Fellowships are awarded for a maximum of two years and must be used toward tuition. We offer fellowships both for
students committed to a career at UJA-Federation of New York and for students interested in a career in the broader
Jewish communal sector.
By completing our application, you will be considered for the UJA-Federation of New York Graduate Fellowship. UJAFederation of NY has scholarships that are specifically intended for those students who wish to pursue a career at UJAFederation, and other scholarships which are geared toward students who wish to work in the broader Jewish communal
sector. All accepted applicants will be members of the UJA-Federation of New York Graduate Fellowship cohort.
Applicants will be considered for all scholarships, with the exception of the Ernest W. Michel FEREP Fellowship, for which
you must apply separately.
Scholarships For Students Pursuing a Career at UJA-Federation of New York
We offer three scholarships for students interested in a career at UJA-Federation of New York:
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UJA-Federation Wiener Scholarship
Ernest W. Michel FEREP Fellowship
Employee Scholarship
Fellowship requirements include:
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Interning at least 10 hours a week within UJA-Federation's network of agencies or within any synagogue or day
school in the five boroughs of New York City, in Long Island, or in Westchester.
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Participating in a number of educational seminars throughout the year to grapple with some of the key challenges
facing the organized Jewish community.
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Committing to at least two years of employment within UJA-Federation’snetwork of agencies, or within area
synagogues and day schools, after graduation. (This requirement is waived for rabbinical and cantorial students.)
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For rabbinical and cantorial students: A commitment to teaching a course of approximately six sessions to donors,
staff,
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Internships are also available for undergraduate and graduate students.
About the Scholarships
The Dressler Scholarship
The Dressler Scholarship provides financial assistance for M.S.W. and clinical psychology students interested in clinical
work within a Jewish nonprofit organization. This is a partial scholarship ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 per year for a
maximum of two years.
Ernest W. Michel FEREP Fellowship
This fellowship was established in honor of Ernest W. Michel, UJA-Federation of New York executive vice president
emeritus, to fund professional training for exceptionally promising graduate students preparing for a career in Jewish
federation work. The Michel Fellowship is a designated Federation Executive Recruitment and Education Program
(FEREP) scholarship granted in conjunction with the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) FEREP Scholarship
Program, and provides tuition for study at participating nonprofit management and social work schools that offer degrees
leading to work in Jewish communal service. Applicants must be referred by the JFNA FEREP committee and must make
a commitment to be employed for two years at UJA-Federation following graduation. Learn more or apply.
Employee Scholarship
UJA-Federation employees who are college graduates and have been employed in a professional position for more than a
year at UJA-Federation may qualify for partial scholarships to attend either the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, the
master's program in nonprofit management at the New School's Nonprofit Management Program, New York
University's Wagner School of Public Service, or Baruch College's Master of Public Administration program. Other
degrees may be considered, depending on the relevance to the employee’s work.
Professional Education Network Scholarship (PENS)
The Professional Education Network Scholarship (PENS) provides needs-based financial assistance for Jewish graduate
students interested in Jewish communal service, nonprofit management, social work, Jewish education, public
administration, cantorial education, or rabbinic ordination. This is a partial scholarship of approximately $4,000 per year
for a maximum of two years. Students must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for PENS. Applicants are required to
submit copies of their most recent tax returns or a FAFSA application.
Rabbi Seymour Siegel Scholarship
The Rabbi Seymour Siegel Scholarship is awarded to select graduate students interested specifically in the field of Jewish
education or synagogue life within UJA-Federation’s network of agencies, area synagogues, or day schools. This is a
partial scholarship of approximately $4,000 per year for a maximum of two years. Additional scholarships are also
available for students who meet these qualifications.
UJA-Federation Wiener Scholarship
The Wiener Scholarship is available to graduate students preparing for a career at UJA-Federation of New York. This is a
partial scholarship of up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of two years. It is open to students at Yeshiva
University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work and Columbia University-Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) social work
students majoring in community organization, social administration, and advanced generalist practice, as well as students
studying toward an M.P.A. in the dual-degree program between Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and
the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University. If you are studying toward an M.P.A. or
M.S.W. at another program, please contact us to determine whether your program is eligible for consideration.
Wurzweiler and Wagner-Skirball students must complete two years of field placement at UJA-Federation of New York —
one year in a fundraising department, and one year in a planning and program development department. Columbia-JTS
students must complete one year of field placement in a network agency and the second year of field placement at UJAFederation, divided between fundraising and program planning. The scholarship requires a two-year work commitment at
UJA-Federation following graduation. Applicants must be committed to macro-level practice.
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