March-April 2011.pub - Congregation Beth El

Transcription

News
Vol. 80 NO 4
www.bethelsnj.org
BETH EL AND JCRC ARE PROUD TO SPONSOR THIS
MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE GOODWIN
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER
March/April 2011
SPONSORED BY BETH EL
SISTERHOOD
Katz Educational Center at the Appel Campus (Beth El Mailing Address): 8000 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ 08043 FAX: (856) 489-3280
Administrative Offices: (856) 675-1166 Religious School: (856) 675-1166 X408 Early Childhood Center: (856) 675-1166 X406
Page 2
Beth El News
President’s Message
Edward S. Hochberg
Well, I hope that you have been able to keep warm in our second bizarre this winter in a row.
As I enter the last quarter of my Presidency, I want to take a moment to speak to you about our future.
I’ve mentioned several times that a major reason we successfully moved our shul to our beautiful home in
Voorhees was the foresight and planning of our past leadership. Their hard work and perseverance has
given us a gift that we will enjoy for many, many years to come. With that in mind, our current leadership
believes that we can give a similar gift to Beth El’s next generation. Specifically, I mean the establishment
of the Endowment for the Future (please see the ad further on page 9 in the Beth El News).
There is a lot of confusion about what an endowment is and what it is not, so let me take a moment to provide you with a highlevel view. In its strictest sense, the establishment of an endowment is a form of fundraising. However, it differs from what I will
call “operational” fundraising (i.e. fundraising covering current operations) in a very important way. The money raised for an
endowment is never meant to be touched (we refer to this as the “principal”). Rather, the money is held in trust and invested;
the income earned on the principal is then used to fund various purposes. Clearly, the larger the endowment, the more income
that can be earned on the principal and the more purposes that income can fund. Unlike operational fundraising which is used
currently, the money raised for an endowment benefits an organization into perpetuity.
For Beth El, the idea behind our Endowment for the Future is to provide a growing nest egg for the synagogue. The income
earned on our endowment will alleviate a great deal of the strain that pressures our operating budget year in and year out. The
intent is to utilize the income from our endowment to fund such things as financial assistance to members who cannot afford to
pay, the Jewish education of our children (and adults) and the rich programming that is so important to our membership. As
such, the future Beth El will be far less reliant on dues and operational fundraising to fulfill our mission of integrating, educating,
and elevating.
Another nuance to the Endowment for the Future is that there are several ways to contribute and many of those ways do not
involve an up-front cash outlay. Certainly, immediate contributions would be accepted, but we expect that many people will
utilize one or more of the following methods: (1) bequests in wills; (2) naming the Endowment as a beneficiary on a life insurance
policy; (3) redirection of a Donor Advised Fund (e.g. one that already exists at the Jewish Community Foundation or elsewhere);
and/or (4) contributions in installments.
The oversight of Endowment for the Future will be undertaken by the Endowment Board. While established by the Beth El
Board of Trustees, the Endowment Board is independent of the Trustees and its sole charge is to look after and protect the
Endowment. The funds themselves will be segregated and they will be administered and managed by professional advisors
under the supervision of the Endowment Board.
I cannot overstate the importance of the Endowment for the Future. Our Endowment will put us on firm financial footing for
generations to come. It is a great legacy that we will be leaving to our children and their children! I am pleased to report that our
Board of Trustees is 100% behind the Endowment. I want to thank our Strategic Planning Committee and specifically Allen
Wilen and Harvey Jacob for doing the heavy lifting to make our Endowment a reality. We certainly hope that you will participate.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Harvey (hjjesq@HarveyJacobLaw.net) who is the Chair of the Endowment
Board.
One last thing I would like to mention here. By now, you probably know that Allen Wilen has been nominated to succeed me as
President. Allen has worked diligently and largely behind the scenes over the past several years; he has overseen such important issues as the completion of the Voorhees construction and he has re-established and chaired the Strategic Planning Committee. Prior to these roles, Allen served as our Treasurer. Allen and his family have been close friends of our family for many
years. We are very fortunate to have someone as capable, hard-working and diligent as Allen as our future President. I wish
Allen the best of everything.
Kol tuv,
Ed
BETH EL WELCOMES BACK CONGREGANTS
WHO RECENTLY RETURNED FROM ISRAEL
our newest members:
Shimmy Cohen
Lori Asbell - Donahue
Aaron and Robyn Greenberg
Martin and Lin-Ann Shane
2011 Confirmation Class
Rabbi Arnow * Rabbi Arnowitz
Chaim Respes * Tonia Respes
If you have recently returned from a trip to Israel,
please let our office know!
Email Bhirn@bethelsnj.org or call 856-675-1166 x407
Beth El News
Page 3
Rabbi Aaron Krupnick
The Ladder at Beth El
As you read in the companion message
from Rabbi Arnowitz in this issue of the
Beth El News, he has accepted a new position as a Senior Rabbi in Norfolk, Virginia.
As a reminder of his rabbinic roots, Rabbi
Arnowitz even chose to go to a Beth El!
(We have franchises all over the country!)
And yet, while it may only be a coincidence that Rabbi
Arnowitz is going from one Beth El to another, I think that it is a
fitting metaphor for both his career here and his chosen path
for the future. As everyone who visits our synagogue knows,
the original Beth El was the site on which the famous ladder to
heaven rested. Jacob, having left his parents’ home to strike
out on his own, sees this magical ladder with angels beckoning
him to climb up from where he rests to the place that Gd knows
he can be. In much the same way, Gd has opened up Rabbi
Arnowitz’s eyes and his heart and has put before him a ladder,
beckoning him to rise up higher and to lead a congregation of
his own. And yet, Rabbi Arnowitz is starting much higher
on the ladder than our ancient ancestor did. From his current
vantage point, Rabbi Arnowitz can look around at what he has
accomplished at our Beth El; the many programs he has
initiated, the fabulous Hebrew High School he took to the top
and the many lives he has touched through his teaching and
wise counsel, all with tremendous satisfaction. No wonder
each and every one of us will be sad to see him go. But, the
ladder beckons and he must respond to the call. His new Beth
El awaits. Beth El in Norfolk had the wisdom to ask Rabbi
Arnowitz to be their spiritual leader, but only we here know how
truly blessed they will be for having made that decision. We
wish Rabbi Arnowitz, Tami and the boys all the best!
In Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz I have found one of the closest
rabbinic colleagues I have ever had. From the moment we met
in New York nearly eight years ago, we knew that it was right.
After five minutes of conversation we were speaking as if we
had known each other our entire lives. He is more than just a
rabbinic partner, he is also one of my closest friends and I am
grateful for the time we have shared here at our Beth El. We
have learned a great deal from one another. And, that is why it
gives me such satisfaction to know that Rabbi Arnowitz will be
leading our congregation while I am away on Sabbatical. From
the last week in March until the first of August I will be away
from the pulpit, taking time to study, travel, reflect & regroup.
Sometimes, you have to step away from the ladder to gain a
better perspective on where you are and where it is that Gd
wants you to go. Therefore, part of what I plan to do is to visit
other synagogues around the country and in Israel; congregations that I have admired from afar but never had the time to
visit on Shabbat. I want to study best practices by watching
others and then bring back what I have learned to you. I am
deeply indebted to the leadership of our congregation for
affording me this opportunity.
There is a reason that so many congregations are named
“Beth El”. On one level, it’s because Beth El is more frequently
mentioned in the Bible than any other town except Jerusalem.
But more importantly, the name Beth El symbolizes transformation, growth and success; in ancient times as well as today.
Every day Gd puts a ladder in front of us and His angels bid
that we climb higher. Our challenge is to always have the
courage it takes to reach for the next rung.
Rabbi Jeffrey ARNOWITZ
“We are Family,
Get Up Ev'rybody and Sing”
We often refer to the Beth El family. As I
reviewed the Passover story, I realized, a
family is not only our metaphor for a synagogue community; it is the Torah’s as well.
I draw this conclusion from the Torah’s
command to make a Passover offering.
Right before the 10th plague, God commands Moses, “Speak
to the Israelite community and say that on the tenth of this
month each of them shall take a lamb to a family, a lamb to a
household.” Moses then tells the elders of Israel, “Go, pick out
lambs for your family and slaughter the Passover offering.” It
is clear from these Exodus verses that the original Passover
offering was to be made by individuals in their houses. The
Passover offering is a family offering, which makes sense,
since it was being made to provide blood for the doorposts of
the house to protect the family from the 10th plague, the slaying of the first born. The Torah goes on to say that this is how
you should observe Passover for all time.
However, after forty years of wandering in the desert, the Jews
are camped on the banks of the Jordan River, preparing to
cross into the Promised Land. Moses explains how they
should make the Passover sacrifice once they have entered
the land. In Deuteronomy 16:2 he states, “You shall slaughter
the Passover sacrifice for the Lord your God, from the flock &
the herd, in the place where the Lord will choose to establish
his name.” The end of the verse is referring to the Temple in
Jerusalem. So how can this be? Moses has clearly taken a
sacrifice whose very essence was in the family home & transplanted it to the Temple.
Perhaps the two verses are not mutually exclusive. Moses is
predicting a time when Jerusalem will be the spiritual home
for all Jews. In the Temple, the family Passover sacrifice
became the communal Passover sacrifice because there is
no difference; we are one family. With the destruction of the
Temple in 70CE, synagogues assumed the role of spiritual
home & so we are according to the Torah’s logic, one Beth El
family.
This metaphor has taken on special meaning for me now.
Over the summer, I will be assuming the post of senior rabbi at
Congregation Beth El in Norfolk, VA. Tami and I are excited
for this new beginning, though we will, of course, miss our
current Beth El family. A few of you have mentioned that you
feel like you watched me grow up as a rabbi and are now
launching me into the world. I love that metaphor for this
transition process. For when a child grows up & goes to
college or gets married, he doesn’t ever truly leave his family.
Similarly, I feel that I will always be part of the Beth El family
and that this Beth El family will always be part of mine.
Of course, I am looking forward to these next several months.
After all Rabbi Krupnick has done to guide and mentor me in
my rabbinate, I am thrilled to be able to help the congregation
while he enjoys a much-deserved three-month sabbatical.
And, during that time, I am looking forward to continuing to
celebrate the many accomplishments & successes we have
enjoyed together over these past eight years & the bright
future Beth El will enjoy with its new Klei Kodesh team firmly in
place. I am especially excited to see how Rabbi Arnow, whom
(continued on page 5)
Page 4
Beth El News
ENGAGEMENTS/MARRIAGES:
Barbara & Mark Collik on the marriage of their daughter,
(as of January 25, 2011)
Rachel to Stuart Crockford
Shirley Yaffa on the engagement of her grandson, Sholom
SPEEDY RECOVERY:
Yaffa to Julie Ayst
Susan Asbell, Patti Bourke, Cheryl Hanover, Robin Schwartz
Barbara & Steve Davidoff on the engagement of their son,
BIRTHS:
Fran & Neal Cupersmith on the birth of their grandson, Max Brett to Julie Friedman
Judy & Fred Ginsburg on the engagement of their daughter,
Jacob Cupersmith
Nicole & Mitchell Cwanger on the birth of their daughter, Nomi Jill to Justin Miller
Sheryl & Jerome Lean on the engagement of their son, Brett to
Grace
Pat & Jules Cwanger on the birth of their granddaughter, Nomi Lori Shebairo
Grace Cwanger
CONDOLENCES TO:
Marsha Dollinger on the birth of her grandson, Herschel Margie Blum on the loss of her uncle Ellis Feinstein
“Rafael” Dollinger
Margie Blum on the loss of her father Harold Heine
Hedda & David Morton on the birth of their twin granddaugh- Melissa Chase on the loss of her grandmother Marge
ters, Tirzah Bea and Rivka Eleana Pasternak
Grundman-Oettinger
Joyce & Melvin Ruthen on the birth of their granddaughter, Eric Frantz on the loss of his step-father Abe Singer
Madelyn Emily Rohin
Florence Fridrich on the loss of her brother Dr. Martin Kravitt
Shirley Yaffa on the birth of her great grandson, Dovid Yosef Iris Friedman on the loss of her mother Freda Rosen
Mazuz
David Gutin on the loss of his mother Rose Gutin
B’NAI MITZVOT:
Gladys Heine on the loss of her brother Ellis Feinstein
Stacey & Richard Chakov on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Gladys Heine on the loss of her husband Harold Heine
Matthew
Bernice Kravitt on the loss of her husband Dr. Martin Kravitt
Scott Cohen and Candi Cohen on the Bat Mitzvah of their
Paula Luborsky on the loss of her father Melvin Luborsky
daughter, Alexis
Rande & Ron Dubrow on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaugh- Rosalie Rosen on the loss of her sister Lillian Goodman
Gail Rotblat on the lost of her father Arnold Gordon
ter, Ilana Weiss
Eva Schlanger on the loss of her mother Edith Listman
Faith Hollander on the Bat Mitzvah of her daughter, Lauren
Shari Sussman on the loss of her mother Marge GrundmanJen & Jim Weiss on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Ilana
Linda Weiss on the Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter, Ilana Oettinger
Barbara Taglienti on the loss of her mother Fran Burnstein
Weiss
Pamela & Mark Steele on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, The Beth El Family on the loss of Ruth Jaffe
Sydney
Linda & Joel Appel on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter,
Sydney Steele
Ilene & Michael Weinberg on the Bar Mitzvah of their son,
Brandon
Cookie & Allan Weinberg on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson,
Brandon Weinberg
Beth El Family
IN MEMORIAM
The Beth El Family mourns the passing of
HAROLD HEINE
Husband of Gladys Heine
Mother of Margie (Jeff) Blum
and Janet (Fred) Goodstein
IN MEMORIAM
RUTH JAFFE
May her memory be for a blessing
IN MEMORIAM
ROSE GUTIN
Beloved mother of David (Myra) Gutin
IN MEMORIAM
LILLIAN GOODMAN
Sister of Rosalie (Alvin) Rosen
Beth El News
Page 5
Sisterhood Happenings
Hannaton:
Creating a New Religious Reality for Israel
Please join the Sisterhoods and Men’s Clubs of
Congregation Beth El & Temple Beth Sholom for:
A Scholar in Residence Brunch
with Rabbi Yoav Ende of Kibbutz Hannaton
March 6, 2011
9:00 AM
Cost: $10
Location: TBS Social Hall
Name: _________________________________________
Guest(s): _______________________________________
Telephone:______________________________________
E-mail Address: _________________________________
Please make your check out to:
Cong Beth El Sisterhood
8000 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ 08043
BRUNCH & SPEAKER Join Sisterhood and Men’s Club for brunch while we learn
about Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options:
a Program for At-Risk Children and Families.
Guest speaker, Rana Bell
Sunday, March 13th
9:00 AM – Minyan
10:00 AM – Brunch & Speaker
Monetary donations to JAFCO are greatly appreciated
RSVP for Brunch to Lezbrez@verizon.net or 856-429-6408
Dine & Study with Rabbi Krupnick: Jews and Shoes
March 16th - 6:30PM
$18 per person
Name: _________________________________________
Guest(s): _______________________________________
Telephone:______________________________________
E-mail Address: _________________________________
Please make your check out to:
Cong Beth El Sisterhood
Annual Party Showcase!
Planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16 or Wedding? You
won’t want to miss this fabulous Vendor Fair!
Congregation Beth El Social Hall
March 27th @ 10:30AM – 1:30PM
Save these dates:
4/11: Passover Cooking Demonstration – Look for details
in upcoming Beth El Buzz
5/11: B-I-N-G-O – Save the Date
5/15: BE Sisters Book Club:
“Songs for the Butcher’s Daughter” by Peter Manseau
10:30 AM – Nosh & Discussion
(continued from page 3)
Rabbi Jeffrey ARNOWITZ
“We are Family,
Get Up Ev'rybody and Sing”
I have grown to respect and admire over the course of this
year, bring his special talents to the congregation.
As I consider the past eight years we have spent together, I am
reminded of a beautiful quote by Joyce Brothers. She said,
“When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family
happinesses.” I thank you all for so many happinesses, for
sharing your lives with me and my family and for helping me to
grow into my role as rabbi. May we all go from strength to
strength, or in the immortal words of Sister Sledge, “We are
family, get up ev'rybody and sing!”
Torah Fund
Torah Fund Cards are perfect for any,
occasion (i.e., Simchas, New Baby,
Get Well, Sympathy) and can be purchased for
$4 each at our Gift Shop or by contacting one of our
Torah Fund Secretaries:
Melody Taylor - 795-0767, cht1947@comcast.net
Amy Rossano - 428-0309, amyrossano@gmail.com
Robin Rutberg - 482-0696, jeliro@comcast.net
It is through Torah Fund that our Sisterhood, affiliated with the
international organization Women’s League, strengthens Conservative Judaism by financially aiding the Jewish Theological
Seminary (New York, NY),
The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies
(American Jewish University in Los Angeles, CA) and
The Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies (Jerusalem, Israel).
Our very own Rabbis Krupnick, Arnowitz and Arnow and our
Hazzan Pomerantz-Boro are graduates of JTS.
Help us to preserve and promote a strong future for
Conservative Judaism by ensuring its future leaders.
Torah Fund needs your support!
Please contact Ann Miller or
Barbara Sharofsky with any questions.
March 15 1PM Join us for a movie on Jewish American History dating from 1600 to present time.
Enjoy refreshments, sit back & relax with new & old friends.
~~~~~~~~~~
April 12
1PM Enjoy books & conversation with our very own Librarian Amy Kaplan For information or questions, please call Isabel Rudolph
(856) 751-2086 Page 6
Beth El News
Social Action was very busy these past few months delivering all your wonderful donations. In December, as you remember, we collected toys and gift cards. These gifts were delivered to Catholic Charities in Pennsauken. They were so appreciative and really wanted you all to know how special you made the holiday for some very needy families. In January
we were hit with a lot of snow and many of you gave generously in the warm clothing department. We collected a full car
load of warm coats, hats, gloves and even boots. We know this winter they will certainly be needed.
February will be a quiet month in terms of collections. However, for those of you looking to do a mitzvah, don't forget we
are still cooking every month for those in need. Check out the calendar for dates and times.
Also, we have a mitzvah mobile to help the seniors with transportation issues. We need volunteers. Please call and see
what you can do to help one of Beth El's family.
In March we will start collecting Passover food for Samaritan Hospice. The items needed are:
Boxes of Matzah - Kedem Grape Juice - Jar of Gefilte Fish - Dessert Items for Passover
Every year hospice is so grateful for our packages, they really give comfort to our loved ones at a very difficult time.
This year, you can try to make your own package and fill it with all the necessary items... perhaps even put in a note...
Stay warm everyone, winter is not over yet...
Michelle Alberti-Billig & Cathy Backal
SAVE THE DATE
May 15, 2011
Habonim Bus Trip
to
Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue
and Museum
In New York City
http://www.kkjsm.org
After the destruction of the Second Temple,
a boat carrying enslaved Jews to Rome was forced by a storm to
land in Greece. Over the next 2000 years, they developed
uniquely different ethnic & religious customs. A minority within a
minority, Romaniotes is an obscure branch of Judaism with traditions dating back to Roman times. The
synagogue & museum is the only branch of
Romaniotes within the Western Hemisphere.
Complete the afternoon on your own with a walk through
Chinatown, the Lower East Side, a visit to the Museum at Eldridge
Street, or the Tenement Museum.
http://www.eldridgestreet.org/index.php/visit/area-guide
http://www.eldridgestreet.org/index.php/visit/hours-a-admission
http://tenement.org
Bus leaves Beth El at 9am sharp & returns no later than
7pm.
Cost for bus, Kehila Kedosha Janina tour
and lunch is $60 per person.
New York with Habonim on May 15.
Name(s):_________________________________________
Phone Number:____________________________________
E-Mail Address:____________________________________
For information, phone Judy Simkin at 856.829.2651.
Send your check to Morton Kanovsky, 9 Anvil Ct, 08003
before May 1
Beth El's Men's Club will hold its annual paid-up
membership celebration on Wednesday, March 2.
It will be held in conjunction with Rabbi Krupnick's talk, the
third in his now legendary series "Happy Wife, Happy
Life." We will have a FREE DINNER in the social hall for all
men who are paid up this year, followed by the Rabbi's
talk. (The exact time of the event was not yet set at press
time.)
The talk following dinner is free to all, (men only) of the Beth
El community, regardless of club membership status. Remember, Rabbi Krupnick is leaving for his sabbatical on April
1st and this will be his last major address before the High
Holidays!
While the event is free, dinner reservations must be made in
order to bring in enough food (from the Cherry Grill restaurant) for all. Please reserve your seat at the table with Jerry
Bralow at jib1104@gmail.com or by phone 856-751-5626.
Purim is just around the corner, so it's time to re-organize
your list - the Shalch Manot list, of course! Don't be late,
send back your response ASAP. If you can help in any way
(packing, schlepping, delivering), let us know.
The next big event in our Club's calendar is Men's Club
Shabbat, which will be held on Shabbat Hol HaMo'ed Pesah,
April 23. Members of the Club will participate in all aspects of
the Shabbat service and a special, delicious Kosher for
Passover lunch will be served to the congregation. Any
Club member who wants to help and/or have a part in the
service should contact Ray Katz at katz2188@comcast.net or
by phone 856-482-2687.
On behalf of the Men's Club officers I wish one and all
a warm Springtime, a freileche Purim and a zissen Passover!
Ray Katz, President
Beth El News
Page 7
What’s Coming Up at Beth El’s CoLeL?
MARCH 2 - Happy Wife, Happy Life - 7:30PM
Men’s Club with Rabbi Krupnick
Back by popular demand, you will continue to explore the concept of Shalom Bayit, Peace in the home.
Men only!!!
MARCH 4 - Rabbi Yoav Ende Scholar in Residence - 7:00PM
Rabbi Yoav Ende
Shabbat Service and discussion with scholar in residence, Rabbi Yoav Ende, Director of Kibbutz Hanaton,
Israel’s only Conservative Kibbutz.
(A joint program with Temple Beth Sholom)
MARCH 6 - Breakfast with Rabbi Yoav Ende: Scholar in Residence - 9AM
Rabbi Yoav Ende
Enjoy speaker Rabbi Yoav Ende along with a joint breakfast
(Held at Temple Beth Sholom)
MARCH 9, 16, 23, 30
Magical Mystery Tour of The Talmud: Lunch & Learn Series - 12:00PM - $36.
Rabbi Noah Arnow
Have lunch as we encounter extraordinary stories of magic & miracles as reported in the Talmud.
(Sources in English, suspension of disbelief required!)
MARCH 16 - Sisterhood Dine & Study - 6:30PM - $20.
Rabbi Krupnick
Good food & conversation as you study with Rabbi Krupnick
MARCH 22 - Never Forget: Honoring Beth El Survivors & the Goodwin
Holocaust Museum & Education Center - 7:00PM
Co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council
This will honor Beth El survivors of the Holocaust & raise funds for the
Goodwin Holocaust Museum & Education Center
APRIL 13 - Passover Prep: The Meaning in the Cleaning - 7:30PM - Free
Rabbi Noah Arnow
Leave your sponges home, but bring your questions & curiosity as we seek spirituality
and meaning in the cleaning of Pesach.
MAY 1 - Sisterhood Book Club - 10:30AM - 12PM - $5.
Songs for the Butchers Daughter by Peter Manseau
Debbie Drachman
An immigrant’s epic saga, an unlikely friendship and love story that spans the entire 20th century. This novel
won the National Jewish Book Award in 2008 for Fiction.
JUNE 10 - Café’ 63 - Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration - 7:00PM
Rabbi Shalom Hammer
A joyous evening, sponsored by Beth El’s Israel Committee, celebrating the State of Israel with prayers,
songs, food and a great speaker. Rabbi Shalom Hammer is a passionate & compelling speaker
who mixes wit, humor, scholarship & love for the land of Israel.
JUNE 7 - Tikkun Leyl Shavuot - Free
Be part of the tradition; stay up late & learn at our annual Erev Shavuot Torah Study Session.
Page 8
Beth El News
THE TREE OF LIFE
LEAF: Purchasing a leaf on
Beth El’s Tree of Life, which is
located inside the Shabbat and
Holiday entrance to our building, is the perfect
way to commemorate a significant life-cycle
event.
Remember your wedding, birthday, anniversary,
or your children’s B’nai Mitzvah or other accomplishment by having a leaf custom
engraved for $216 (12 times Chai).
BECOME A JACOB'S LADDER MEMBER
Help your Shul by becoming a member of
Jacob’s Ladder.
For an annual contribution of $1,000, you will be
entitled to premium seating at fund raisers, membership in one
of our arms (Men’s Club, Sisterhood, etc.),
waiver of participation in the scrip program, and recognition on
a special plaque. Phone the Beth El office for more information.
STONE: For a more significant addition to the
Tree of Life, please consider the purchase of a
stone to adorn the bottom of the artwork. Each
stone is custom engraved onto an all natural
surface and promises to be a source of great
family pride for years to come. The cost for
each stone is $500.
To order the leaf or stone,
please phone the Beth El office.
Memorial Room
Honor your loved ones by purchasing a
plaque ($500) in our Memorial Room
Additionally, the names and yahrzeit dates will
appear on the digital screen, scrolling during the yahrzeit
week, high holidays and other haggim. Phone the Beth El
office for more information.
Beth El is now a member
of the
“Jewish National Fund Affiliate Program”
There is NO easier way to earn money for
Beth El & support Israel at the same time.
The procedure is as simple as a CLICK!
Go to OUR website: www.bethelsnj.org
Click on “support us”/”shop here” and then Jewish National
Fund to make your purchase/donation.
Tell all your friends, families & other congregants.
Congregation Beth El will reap the rewards.
Plant Trees in Israel, Greeting Cards, Water Certificates,
Honor Book Certificates, etc.
Every order placed, Beth El gets 20% commission.
For questions, call
Debbie Drachman at 856–719-9485
Scrip
March and April provide ideal months for using SCRIP gift cards.
Purim generosity along with other simchas and Passover with additional shopping needs. The SCRIP program is an excellent way
to both benefit you as well as fundraise for Beth El. Shop for the
best price and pay with the SCRIP. The synagogue receives a
rebate. Everyone wins.
A large variety of SCRIP is "in stock" in the Beth El office.
Monday -Thursday 10am-4pm * Friday 10am -1pm
Sundays when Religious School is in session.
Please call ahead to assure your selection is in stock. Usually
available is: Shoprite - Barnes and Noble - Cheesecake Factory - Bed
Bath & Beyond - Pathmark - Macy’s - Short Hills Deli - CVS Boscov’s - Starbuck’s -Dunkin Donuts & many others.
You can print an order form with a complete list of retailers
from the Beth El web site: www.bethelsnj.org .
Bring it to the office or click on “Retailers”
as any SCRIP CARD can be ordered
Visa, Mastercard & Discover cards are accepted
BUT CHECKS ARE PREFERRED TO REDUCE COSTS.
Unable to come to the office? WE DELIVER!
The Scrip committee is always seeking volunteers.
For questions or information, please contact
David Lieberman at david.lieberman@dechert.com .
Enjoy many wonderful shopping reasons now and in the near
and distant future. It is always time for shopping.
SO REMEMBER…...
DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT SCRIP!
Beth El News
Page 9
Congregation Beth El
ENDOWMENT FOR THE FUTURE
Giving Today to Secure Tomorrow
Congregation Beth El is an Amazon Affiliate
Purchases generate a 4% Rebate
Use the Congregation Beth El website:
http://www.bethelsnj.org as the portal.
Click on “Support us” and then on Amazon.
Entry to the Amazon site will follow automatically.
We have seen more activity in our account with the
recent purchases of iPods and TV’s, in addition to books
and other items. Beth El reaps more income when there is
more volume in sales. It is really simple…give it a try
DOUBLE DIP!!
Use Amazon gift cards (scrip) to pay for your
purchase. One Purchase = Two Rewards.
Tell your friends!
**** Please note that you MUST enter through
the Beth El portal first - EVEN TO BROWSE for Beth El to receive the rebate.
Questions: Please contact Mort at Kanovsky@verizon.net
Congregation Beth El (code:Q2)
Visit your local TD Bank to become a member of this program
AFFINITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Open an account at TD Bank & we’ll make a contribution to your organization. TD Bank will make an annual contribution based on the
average balance in all members’ accounts. Checking, Savings, Money
Market, CD & Retirement accounts are all included.
Contributions are calculated at 1/2% on Checking balances & 1/4% on
Savings, Money Market, CD & IRA balances. Members’ accounts are
not affected in any way by this contribution. Your account balances are
used to determine the level of contribution & are kept confidential.
If you are already a TD Bank customer, visit any TD Bank location and
ask to have your balances included as part of your organization’s Affinity Membership Program.
Making a commitment to Beth El’s Endowment Fund
will help ensure that funding will always be available
to support & enhance the many important, religious,
educational & communal services that Beth El provides to
its members & community. There are many ways to
participate. You may: Make an immediate contribution of
cash, appreciated securities, real estate, art work or other
collectibles; Include a bequest to Beth El in your Will;
Designate Beth El as a beneficiary of a life insurance
policy; Establish a Donor Advised Fund dedicated to the
support of Beth El; Establish a Charitable Gift Annuity or
a Charitable Remainder Trust.
For more information as to how you
can participate in building Beth El’s
Endowments
Endowment for the Future please
complete this coupon & return it via
1st class mail or e-mail.
Name: ____________________________________
Street: ____________________________________
City, State, Zip: _____________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________
Please send me information on participating through:
Bequests ___
Life Insurance ___
Donar Advised Fund ___ Charitable Gift Annuites ___
Charitable Remainder Trust ___
Immediate Gift of Cash or Appreciated Assets ___
I have already included Beth El in my estate plans.
Please let me know how my plan can be included as
part of Beth El’s ENDOWMENT FOR THE FUTURE.
Return to:
Endowment for the Future
8000 Main Street
Voorhees, NJ 08043
E-mail: Endowment@bethelsnj.org
Support our
Shabbat & Holiday Kiddush
1.
2.
3.
4.
Go to www.goodsearch.com
Enter Early Childhood Center of Congregation Beth El
in Voorhees, NJ as your charity
The ECC earns $$ for every search!
ALSO… Shop through GoodShop... The ECC will earn
up to 30% of every purchase!
Pay tribute to aliyahs, yahrzeits
& torah/bimah honors
(contributions help offset the cost of the weekly Kiddush)
CONTRIBUTIONS CAN BE MADE ONLINE
(www.bethelsnj.org),
BY PHONE (856-675-1166)
OR BY MAIL
Send custom photo cards featuring your digital photos!!
Go to www.bethelptg.com and you will be re-directed to
the ECC’s nanosnap page.
The ECC receives a portion of EVERY sale!
Page 10
Beth El News
BETH EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Yaffa Fuchs, Educational Director
Please join us for
Kitta Gimmel (3rd Grade) Chag Hasiddur &
Consecration Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Friday, March 18, 2011
12 Adar II 57701
7:00 PM
Main Sanctuary
Mazal Tov to Kittah Gimmel
Madelyn Altman
Nicole Austin
Jeremy Bender
Perry Bernard
Adina Boyd
Emma Broder
Jake Brooks
Mitchell Cassel
Ryan Chakov
Ethan Chase
Lily Cohen
Ava Dahan
Jason Finberg
Sydney Gaffin
Ryan Greene
Gabrielle Hanover
Jake Herskowitz
Jillian Jasner
Madeline Kagan
Samantha Keim
Carly Kolmins
Naomi Korn
Sydney Krupnick
Nate Landau
Lexi Levin
Juliet Noah
Jacob Noble
Julia Orel
Jacob Packman
Molly Phillips
Madeline Podolnick
Jacob Prince
Madeleine Roberts
Allison Rosen
Rachel Rosenberg
Benjamin Schwartz
Robert Schweitzer
Lauren Snyderman
Emily Steele
Luke Steele
Samuel Stofman
Alex Turkienicz
Lily Turner
Nadav Warszawski
Cole Weinberg
Matthew Weinberg
Marisa Weinberg
Jordyn Wolf
Nicole Wolf
Jacob Yankowitz
Lily Yudis
PURIM AT BETH EL
SATURDAY NIGHT,
MARCH 19 FOR KIDS & ADULTS
Children’s Purim Schtick
6:00 PM
Mincha and Havdallah to follow. …then at 8:00PM
Haman’s Hideaway Cabaret & Bar
Featuring a traditional MEGILLAH READING and an all
new Purim Shpiel food, libations and a great DJ.
PURIM DAY, SUNDAY, MARCH 20
Kids’ Megillah Reading: 9AM – 10AM - followed by
The All New Purim Carnival 10 – 12:00 Noon
Award Winning Family B’Yachad Programs
March & April:
Sunday, March 6, 10:00 AM - Havdallah: Spice and Spirit
2nd Grade Family B’Yachad Program
Parents & children of Kitta Bet (2nd gr) will
join me & Donna Moskowitz, our resident
artist, teachers Debbi Silverman, Chaya
Amar, Sandy Barnett & Emily Brenner for an
‘Havdallah Workshop. They will learn about
& experience this wonderful ceremony that
says goodbye to Shabbat every week with
Beth El’s 3rd Graders Celebrate Chag Hasiddur
spices, “wine” (grape juice) & flame. This
hands-on program will include a beautiful
with Dinner and Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Havdallah set complete with candles, spice
Fifty two 3rd graders from Beth El Religious School will receive
holder & cup that could be used by the chiltheir 1st Siddur thanks to the Men’s Club & Sisterhood, on
dren
&
families
every
week. The children are already working
Friday evening, March 18. The evening will commence with a
on
the
blessings
in
their
classrooms. Now, they’ll have a real
beautifully catered dinner, at 5:45 PM, organized by co-chairs
Havdallah
set
made
by
them,
to continue this beautiful tradition
Ronit Boyd & Mindy Dahan. At 7:00 PM, the children will help
at home.
Hazzan Pomerantz-Boro lead the Kabbalat Shabbat
Service, via a special cantata written by Yaffa Fuchs & directed Parents are to arrange to have their child “adopted” by another
by the one & only Mrs. Molly Furman. Thanks to Hazzan, a CD family should they not be able to attend. Note: School begins
at 9:00AM as usual. If you need a place to hang out till then,
was created with all new prayers the children needed to learn.
come into our lobby, have a cup of coffee, schmooze with your
In December our families participated in the Siddur Cover
friends, read the paper & chill.
Family B’Yachad Program. Our children & parents had an
Sunday,
April 3, 9:45AM - Aleph (1stGr.) Family B’Yachad
opportunity to study about the siddur and make a unique siddur
Ma Nishtana: A Journey through the Four Questions
cover to protect their new siddur. The results are beautiful &
1st Graders & their parents will enwill be on display the two weeks prior to Consecration in the
joy ‘traveling’ through the Four
school corridor. A yasher koach to all our children & parents
Questions as they learn about
who have done such a wonderful job with the project.
Pesach in a fun & interactive way.
Once again we will celebrate the occasion by giving our children
They will learn to chant the Ma
a beautiful Tzedakah Box, sponsored by several families in
Nishtana, act out the story of
honor of their children.
Pesach, create attractive & useful
Susan Asbell, initiator of this project, continues to find annual
art projects & prepare some Passsponsors for this generous gift. It is Susan’s hope that the
over delicacies. Each station will
Tzedakah box will serve as an early reminder to our children
have something to do with the
that giving, is as worthwhile as receiving & that it is a value to
theme
of
the
program,
“Ma
Nishtana.”
Parents are to arrange
which they should aspire.
to have their child “adopted” by another family should they not
be able to attend. Note: School begins at 9:00AM.
continued on page 12
Beth El News
Page 11
News from the Early Childhood Center
(winner of the Solomon Schechter Gold Award)
Roselee Redelheim, Director
A Great Start to 2011
We began the year 2011 in an amazing fashion. The Early Childhood Center held its second annual Global Family Fun Day
on January 2. Rabbi Krupnick and Rabbi Arnowitz read stories to the children, Hazzan Pomerantz - Boro sang with
them, and everyone enjoyed the facepainting, Ga-Ga, Bingo and cookie decorating. There were teachers who came and
supervised play in the “Fun With Ones” room, the “Time for Twos” and the “Lego’s and Building” room.
Thank you to Habonim for preparing and selling the food; Young Associates for providing us with a face painter, PTG for
buying the wonderful blow-up globes for give-aways, Sisterhood for running Bingo and Men’s Club for running the Ga-Ga
tournament.
What comes in like a lion and goes out as a clown?
The month of March (2011) because Purim
is March 20. Here at Beth El there are so many fun things to do for Purim. On Saturday night there is Megillah reading
early in the evening for families and a later one with a Cabaret for adults only. On Sunday, there is the annual Purim
Carnival with fun for all.
At the ECC we will celebrate in school with a costume parade and telling the story of Purim in a special assembly.
April may bring showers, but it definitely is Passover.
The children will learn all about the story
of the exodus and act out their own Seder. There is nothing quite as amazing as listening to 2, 3 and 4 year olds recite all
4 Questions – the Mah Nishtanah - in Hebrew for the first time. The children learn all the parts of the Seder and know
clearly that miracles can happen as they did during the 10 Plagues and the splitting of the Red Sea.
Come join us on Wednesday, April 13 to witness the Model Seder at the Early Childhood Center of Beth El.
With a Hear Ye! Hear Ye! and a Yo-Ho-Ho!
Sunday, April 3: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Open to all ECC families and friends!
Come dressed as your favorite princess or suit up in fantastic pirate attire! Get your face painted
and meet-and-greet Disney princesses... along with Captain Jack Sparrow.
2011 - 2012 ECC Registration is Happening NOW
Tell your friends, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, etc.
The place to be is Beth El Preschool and/or Day Care.
Have your family become our family.
To make an appointment to discuss class options and to take a tour of the school,
call Roselee Redelheim or Debora Borenstein at 675-1166 ext.420.
Page 12
Beth El News
Community life / Youth groups
Michael Blum, Director of Community Life
Tentative Calendar 2011
Machar for Grades K - 3
Tracey Rebock, Advisor (trebock@verizon.net)
March 6: Money and Mitzvot * April 17: Chocolate Seder
All events Sunday, 12:00-1:30pm in the Youth Lounge
Chaverim for Grades 4 & 5
Ronit Boyd, Advisor (beth.el.chaverim@gmail.com)
March 20: Purim Carnival
(Ice Cream & Karaoke with Kadima at the Pop Shop)
May: Phillies Game
Kadima for Grades 6 & 7
March 20: Purim Carnival * April: Pre-Pesach Party @ The Pop Shop/Date/TBA
May: Youth Commission goes to the Phillies Game
USY for Grades 8 - 12
Chaim Respes, Advisor (youthbethelsnj@gmail.com)
March 6 8th grade trip to NYC * March 26 Sleepover at Franklin Institute hosted by TIBE
April 15-17 Spring Convention (seniors come on the 14th) @ Crowne Plaza Hotel, Monroe Township
May 1 Yom Hashoah Program @ Har Zion Temple, Penn Valley, PA
May 29 Seashore Dance @ Beth Judah
June 12 or 19 (dependent on game schedule) – Hagesher night @ The Philadelphia Phillies
Tzedakah Boxes
Congregation Beth El is again providing
Tzedakah Boxes to our Daled class along
with their Siddurim. This is the fourth year
that our children get a first hand experience in personal
giving which we hope will continue throughout their
lives. The children are encouraged to drop coins into
the box until filled. It will be their decision as to what
charity they will support.
As in the past, families of members of the consecration
class have funded this tradition. This year the following
families provided the boxes:
Caroline & Scott Austin, parents of Nicole Austin
Rae & Yehuda Ehrlich, grandparents of Adina Boyd
Jennifer & Rob Greene, parents of Ryan Stephen
Greene
Melissa & Jeffrey Herskowitz, parents of Jake
Herskowitz
Heidi & Jay Kagan, parents of Madeline Kagan
Alison & Andrew Keim, parents of Samantha Keim
Jonathan Korn & Debbie Shore, parents of
Naomi Korn
Lori & Michael Phillips, parents of Molly Phillips
Lisa & Marc Stofman, parents of Samuel Stofman
Nan & Michael Weinberg, parents of Cole Ethan
Weinberg
Beth El offers sincere thanks to these families
for their generosity.
Come One, Come All
Singles, Divorced, Widows and Widowers
Join us for Shabbat Services at Beth El
Friday
March 18
8 PM
Friday
April 15
8 PM
in the Chapel - FOLLOWED BY AN ONEG
Meet singles from NJ, PA and Delaware.
No Synagogue Affiliation is needed.
This service is open to ALL single persons of ALL ages.
No reservations are required.
For information contact: Norma Kamis (856) 662-7916
normatrack@verizon.net
Religious School
continued from page 10
Kitta Daled to Visit Passover
Prep Academy
MUSEUM – Sunday, April 3
Once again, BERS will join other community schools as we participate in the
Passover Prep Museum, which is
being presented by the Department of Jewish Education & made
possible with support from the Jewish Federation of Southern NJ,
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust Property & several
other private donors and local companies.
Stay tuned for details!
continued on page 13
Beth El News
Page 13
BELL LIBRARY NEWS
Amy Kaplan - Congregation Librarian
Hailed as “fresh”, “surprising” & “riveting”, Gal
Beckerman’s new book When They Come for
Us, We’ll Be Gone, is a compelling account of
the movement to free Soviet Jewry. Beckerman,
a reporter for the Forward newspaper, brings
recent history vividly to life in this carefully researched book. The author tells two parallel stories: one is the story of the Soviet Jews who
made their religion & their wish to emigrate to Israel into a protest movement; the other is that of the American Jews who
supported them. Beckerman traces the roots of the movement
to watershed events including the US civil rights movement
and the birth of Israel. He also suggests that advocacy for Soviet Jewry “taught American Jews how to lobby.” You’ll find
When They Come for Us, We’ll Be Gone on the Library’s
“New Non-Fiction” shelf.
**********
Where can you find Jake Gyllenhaal, Christina Applegate &
Debra Messing? On Sesame Street, of course! These celebrities are among the many special guests featured in the all-new
12-part Shalom Sesame DVD series. The first episode was
launched October 2010 and several more titles have been
released or are in production. The series, co-produced by
Sesame Workshop and Israel’s
Channel HOP!, is designed
to show American children the
diversity of Israeli life and to capture the vitality of Jewish holidays,
traditions & culture.
Accompanying the DVDs is a free website, shalomsesame.org,
with information for parents & teachers. The original Shalom
Sesame series debuted in 1986 & was based on content from
Israeli TV’s “Rechov Sumsum”; it became the best-selling
Jewish children’s video of all time. Now a new generation of
children can enjoy their favorite Muppet characters while learning about Jewish living in the US & Israel. The new series
combines studio & live segments & is hosted by Anneliese van
der Pol (star of Beauty and the Beast). We have begun receiving the new Shalom Sesame DVDs and will (of course!)
ultimately have the entire series. Look for Shalom Sesame
DVDs on the Library’s DVD shelves!
recipe? The Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook has recipes for traditional or cheese dough as well as chocolate, honey
hazelnut & prune-apricot filling. Looking for some healthy
Passover recipes? Faye Levy’s Healthy Cooking for the
Jewish Home has a whole chapter on the topic.
The Library has many Passover cookbooks,
from traditional to vegan. Take a look at Susie
Fishbein’s Passover by Design & be inspired to
try something new & not too challenging. Our
cookbooks are only part of the holiday resources
we offer – check out our extensive children’s
Passover storybook collection. In our adult section, we have books to help you plan creative seders (including
one written by Rabbi Arnow’s father) and better understand the
symbols and traditions of Passover. Chag sameach!
**********
Our annual Jewish Book Month fundraiser was once again
a success thanks to the generosity of many members of the
congregation. Everyone who participated had the opportunity
to dedicate books at special, reduced rates. Books were dedicated in honor/memory of loved ones, in celebration of birthdays and to mark many other occasions – or “just because.”
Our Jewish Book Month donors this year are:
Gloria and Ira Back
Donna and Rich Bell
Helene and Alan Blumenfeld
Fran and Allan Cetron
Lila Eisner
Edith Goldberg
Jay Hammel
Phyllis B. Hecsh
Harvey and Beth Jacob
Sharla and Mort Kanovsky
Robin Sue and Bill Landsburg
Hedda and David Morton
Gladys and Barry Robbins
Ann Rosenberg
Harriet Schulman
Sharon and Steven Usdin
Hilda Weiss
Todah rabah to all who participated! You are helping our library
grow and stay current.
The Library’s Short Story Discussion Group will meet on
Thursday, March 24 and Thursday, April 28. We meet
1:30 – 3:00 PM in the Conference Room. Our group is going
strong, and the discussions are always thought-provoking.
Come join us – for more information, please call the Library
**********
Holidays are coming…Purim this month & Passover in April. (675-1166, ext. 503).
It’s a good time to remember that your synagogue library has
holiday resources for all ages. Want to try a new hamantashen
Religious School
continued from page 13
Grade Level Pesach Siddurim – Sunday, April 10
Room parent alert! We will need your help to ensure a
successful Passover program again this year . Stay tuned for
more details!
March & April Mitzvah of the Month
We are again collecting warm clothing, gloves, hats, etc for
a shelter.
Stay tuned to Yaffa’s Ma Chadash
My Weekly E-Mail for details on what’s happening!
Mazel Tov to our
B’nai Mitzvah of the Month
Jamie Ackerman – March 5th
Rachel Ackerman - March 5th
Ian Bernard – March 6th
Amanda Soll – March 12th
Jordyn Schwartz – March 19th
Brooke Hassman – March 26th
Julia & Liza Rothkoff – April 2nd
Brooke Miron – April 9th
Ashley Landau – April 30th
REMINDERS:
Sunday, April 17th
through
Tuesday, April 26th
Religious School
CLOSED – Passover.
Page 14
Beth El News
Contributions
ESTHER M. AARONSON FUND
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Janet & Robert Kaufman
Rabbi Noah Arnow
Rabbi Noah Arnow
RABBI JEFFREY ARNOWITZ SPECIAL FUND
DONOR
IN APPRECIAITON
The following contributions were made in appreciation of Rabbi
Jeffrey Arnowitz: Gladys Heine, Margie Blum & Janet Goodstein,
Lisa, Stephen & Mallory Brodack, Elana Doar, Staci & Craig Tinkelman
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Jill & Carl Caplan
Marriage of Ken & Sonia Brown
Bat Mitzvah of Chelsea Tepel,
New job for Carl Caplan
DAVID BACK COLLEGE CONNECTION FUND
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Gloria & Ira Back
Engagement of Susie Yaffa to Jim
Zaslavsky, Marriage of
Elyssa Besen
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Gloria & Ira Back
Lisa Sorokin Cohen
Marlene & Gary Dworkin
Myra & David Gutin
Lauren & Marc Neff
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Sorokin
Michelle & Evan Sorokin
Harold Heine, Rose Gutin
Elsie Rubin
Joseph Asbell
Elsie Rubin
Elsie Rubin
Dr. Martin Kravitt, Edith Listman,
Harold Heine
Elsie Rubin
BELL LIBRARY FUND
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Donna & Richard Bell
Shirley Beller
Amy & Barney Kaplan
Judy & Donald Love
Birth of Nomi Grace Cwanger
Birth of granddaughter to Pat &
Jules Cwanger
Birth of granddaughter to Pat &
Jules Cwanger
Bat Mitzvah of Ilana Weiss,
Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Yaffa
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Donna & Richard Bell
Shirley Brenner
June & Steve Eisner
Edith Lustman, Rose Gutin
Elsie Rubin
Jeanne Arnold Korach,
Dr. Martin Kravitt
Edith Listman
Edith Listman, Harold Heine,
Judy Kahn
Elsie Rubin
Ellis Feinstein, Melvin Luborsky,
Marge Grundman-Oettinger
Sam Brandt
Rose Gutin
Loretta Katz
Ruth Davis
Harold Heine
Rose Gutin
Ellis Feinstein, Judy Kahn
Sue & Larry Handman
Beth & Harvey Jacob
Janet & Bill Kirschner
Judy & Donald Love
Sheila & Stu Mattison
Marilyn & Edwin Ogen
Audrey & David Pecarsky
Sharon & Marvin Rozansky
Lina & Marty Shane
Marcia & Bruce Tomar
Lynne N. Weinstein & Family
MILDRED & HENRY BLUM FUND
DONOR
IN APPRECIATION
Margie Blum, Gladys Heine
& Janet Goodstein
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Margie & Jeff Blum
Gladys & Harold Heine
Marriage of Rachel Collik to Stuart
Crockman, Graduation of Jordyn
Smith from U of Maryland
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Ruth Jaffe
RABBI NOAH ARNOW SPECIAL FUND
DONOR
IN APPRECIAITON
Robin & Steven Cohn
Rubin/Zeiger Families
(through January 25, 2011)
Rabbi Isaac Furman
The following contributions were made in memory of
Harold Heine: Linda Weiss & Josh Matusow, Carol & Fred Adelson &
Family, Gloria & Scott Andersen, Flossie, Bill & Rachel Baranoff,
Shirley Beller. Barbara & Jay Berman, Sybil & Edward Bernstein, Cele
& Samson Gradinger, Lynne Gradinger-Besen, Myrna Birnbaum,
Mildred Borstein, Lisa & Stephen Brodack & Family, Sharon & Bill
Bronstein & Family, Barbara & Stanley Bruskin, Lisa Sorokin Cohen,
Thalia & Herb Cohen, Marcia & Arnold Cohen, Collik Family, Fran &
Neal Cupersmith, Susan Dashoff-Ellman, Elana Doar, Judy & Arthur
Edell, Judy & Arthur Edell, Lila Eisner, Selma Ellis, Joan Feinberg,
Macki Feinstein & Family, Marjorie & Howard Feinstein, Kathy & Jon
Feinstein & Family, Kim Feldbaum, Nikki & Len Feldman, Carol & Joel
Fleisher, Elaine & Fred Gillespie, Merle & Kenneth Glass, Edith Goldberg, Margie & Sam Goldstein & Family, Eleanor & Philip Goodman,
Rosanne & Bob Goodstein, Susan Zaccaro, Dan Goodstein, Bernice
Gothard, Elaine & Bart Greenspan, Valerie & Larry Gross, Debbie
Grossman, Myra & David Gutin, Jay Hammel, Arlene & Alan Heine,
Belle Hirn & Family, Elaine & Herb Horwitz, Sharla & Mort Kanovsky,
Janet & Bob Kaufman, Bernice Kravitt, Gladys & Stephen Krulik, Ann
Krupnick & Joe Loewenberg, Marilyn Leon, Judie & Butch Lepow,
Paula & Marty Levine, Merle & Fred Linden, Paula Luborsky, Shirley
Mangel, Hermie & Morty Mann, Phyllis & Michael Markoff, Cookie &
Murray Matez, Andrea & Marc Millstein, Lauren & Marc Neff, Marilyn &
Edwin Ogen, Shira Ostrov, Arlene & Ed Plasky, Gail & Marty Raffner,
Renee Clyman Ramick, Gladys & Barry Robbins, Shea & Jay Rosen,
Ann Rosenberg, Linda Rosengard, Marilyn & Steven Roth, Erica &
Jerry Rothkoff & Family, Sharon & Marvin Rozansky, Lea & Eliezer
Rozovsky, Illene & Warren Rubin, Isabel Rudolph & Family, Elaine
Samson, Harriet Schulman & Family, Sheila & Eric Scott, Faye & Gary
Shapiro & Family, Debbi & Michael Silverman, Judy & Len
Simkin, Dr. James & Bess Soffer, Barbara & Norman Some, Lauren &
Jon Soll, Myrna & Jeffrey Sorokin, Michelle & Evan Sorokin, Hazel
Starr, Tillie Sternberg, Barbara & Allan Strassman, Marcia & Bruce
Tomar, Ann & Harlan Tuckman, Beth & Ed Vernick, Lynne & Diego
Warszawski, Judy & Stuart Wasserlauf, Bea & Larry Zitomer, Esther &
Marty Zoblin, Barbara & Martin Brodack, Schlessel Family, Toby &
Irwin Dubner, Sharon & Adam Sackstein, Shirley & Marty Winkler
Margie Blum
Ellis Feinstein
Margie & Jeff Blum
Rose Gutin, Ruth Jaffe
Harold Heine
Yahrzeit of Samuel Heine
The following contributions were made in memory of Ellis
Feinstein: Carol & Joel Fleisher, Joan Feinberg, Gladys & Harold
Heine, Sharla & Mort Kanovsky, Ruth & Larry Katz, Janet & Bob
Kaufman, Marlene Mollen, Marilyn & Edwin Ogen, Beth & Ed Vernick,
Judy & Stuart Wasserlauf, Janet & Bob Kaufman
Marlene Mollen
Brother of Esther Nemiroff,
Ruth Jaffe, Yahrzeits of Lynda
Manus & Alan S. Mollen
DONOR
SPEEDY RECOVERY
Margie & Jeff Blum
Susan Asbell
SYLVIA BOORY FRAGILE X RESEARCH FUND
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Elissa & Eric Boory
Lauren & Jon Soll
Amanda Soll
Bat Mitzvah of Ilana Weiss
Bat Mitzvah of Sydney Steele
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
ACHaD Spirit
Elissa & Eric Boory
Robert Boory
Ruth Jaffe
Al Cohn
Harold Heine, Rose Gutin
Beth El News
Page 15
Contributions
(continued)
HARRIS COLTON MIDRASHAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
HAZZAN ALISA POMERANTZ-BORO SPECIAL FUND
DONOR
IN APPRECIATION
Arlene & Harris Colton
Special Birthday of Morty Mann
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Harold Heine, Samuel Davis
The following contributions were made in appreciation of Hazzan
Alisa Pomerantz-Boro: Robin & Steven Cohn, Collik Family,
Ivy & Marc Guralnick, Hassman Family Foundation - Howard Hassman, Shpeen Family, Staci & Craig Tinkelman, Gladys Heine, Margie
Blum & Janet Goodstein
DONOR
SPEEDY RECOVERY
Len Feldman
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER FUND
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Ruth & Larry Katz
Engagements of Felicia Frantz &
Genna Frantz
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Barbara & Marvin Backal
Yahrzeit of Florence Ginsburg,
Yahrzeit of Aaron Ginsburg
Edith Listman, Rose Gutin
Harold Heine
Ruth & Larry Katz
Michele & Howard Miron
& Family
Robyn Schwartz
Tillie Sternberg
Abe Singer
Yahrzeit of Herman Sternberg
ELLIS FAMILY FUND
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Judie & Butch Lepow
Judy Kahn
ETZ HAYIM CHUMASH
DONOR
Judy Beigel, Phyllis Steinsaltz,
Shirley Yaffa
Congregation Beth El Habonim
Sherry Berman Robinson,
Leona Oriolo, Carole Rexon
Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Tinkelman,
Bar Mitzvah of Andrew Tinkelman,
Bar Mitzvah of Andrew & Ethan
Tinkelman
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
The following contributions were made in memory of Rose Gutin:
Gloria & Scott Andersen, Cele & Samson Gradinger, Lynne GradingerBesen, Mimi Brodkin, Jeffrey Camson, Susan Dashoff-Ellman, Selma
Ellis, Eleanor & Philip Goodman, Susan & Ivan Gordon, Ann C.
Lebowitz, Esq., Merle & Fred Linden, Shirley Mangel, Hermie & Morty
Mann, Andrea & Marc Millstein, Erica & Jerry Rothkoff & Family,
Isabel Rudolph & Family, Faye & Gary Shapiro & Family, Michael
Silver, Debbi & Michael Silverman, Carolyn Sonstein, Hazel Starr,
Tillie Sternberg
ALLAN E. HECSH MEMORIAL FUND
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Judy Kahn
Harold Heine
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Lynn & Steve Paul
Phyllis Pearl
Bobbie & Joel Porter
Edith Listman, Judy Kahn
Edith Listman
Yahrzeit of Bette Goldman
ETHEL & RUBE GOLDMAN ISRAEL FUND
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Dr. Martin Kravitt
LILLIAN R. & ELLIS GOODMAN MEMORIAL FUND
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Dr. Laura Wechsler
Merle & Fred Linden
Cookie & Murray Matez
Lois Taylor
Karen, David, Marc &
Zoe Schlessel
Carole Haltzman
Gladys Heine, Margie Blum &
Janet Goodstein
Collik Family
Alla & Boris Rozenblit
Joy & Gordon Schafer
Staci & Craig Tinkelman
Rubin/Zeiger Families
Cong. Beth El
Jane Pressman
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Suzi & JD Abrams & Family
Jodi Berman
Berman Family
Lisa & Steve Brodack & Family
Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Chakov,
Marriage of Rachel Collik to Stuart
Crockman
Birthday of Ann Rosenberg
Jackie Chestnut &
Harold Waitsman
Maurice Goldstein, Yahrzeit of Karyn & Marty Davis
Iris & Robert Friedman & Family
Frances Kolsky
Yahrzeit of Harry A. Taylor
Evelyn Harris
Elsie Rubin
Ina & Marc Lichtman & Family
Yahrzeit ot Harry Andrew Taylor
Joyce & Melvin Ruthen
Yahrzeit of William Lipton,
Brother of Esther Nemeroff
80th birthday of Sam Handwerker
RABBI AARON KRUPNICK SPECIAL FUND
DONOR
IN APPRECIATION
Lillian Goodman
DR. HARRY W. HALTZMAN MEMORIAL FUND
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Irv Epstein, Harold Heine,
Judy Kahn
Yarhzeit of Faye Richman
THE SHABBAT KIDDUSH FUND
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
REBA & HARRY GROSSMAN FUND
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Debbie Grossman
Yahrzeit of Henry Gutin
Elsie Rubin
Elsie Rubin
Melvin Luborsky
Phyllis Hecsh
Phyllis Pearl
Robin Sue & Bill Landsburg
& Family
Sandra & Arnold Kaminer
Ruth Jaffe
Ruth Jaffe
Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Yaffa,
Marriage of Rachel Collik,
Bar Mitzvah of Brandon Weinberg
Bat Mitvah of Ilana Weiss
Sydney & Carl Tinkelman
IN HONOR OF
Ruth Jaffe
IN MEMORY OF
ARTHUR & BETTE GOLDMAN FUND
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Lynn & Steve Paul
Bat Mitzvah of Isabelle Kaminer
DONOR
Myra & David Gutin
Ruth & Larry Katz
Tammy & Michael Kline
Sackstein Family
LEON GILDIN MEMORIAL FUND
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Toby & Irwin Dubner
Judy & Stuart Wasserlauf
Joy & Gordon Schafer
Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Tinkelman
Engagement of Genna Frantz,
Engagement of Felicia Frantz
Engagement of Brett Lean
Birth of our first granddaughter
Madelyn Emily Rohin
Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Tinkelman &
Andrew Tinkelman
Page 16
Beth El News
Contributions
(continued)
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Carole & Norman Siegel
Barbara & Jay Berman
Marcia & Ron Newfield
Bar Mitzvah of Brandon Weinberg
Birth of grandson to Marsha
Dollinger
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Rhoda & Ted Lempert
Sheila, Mel & Zack Milner
Aice Mohr
Paula & Larry Ninerell
Shira Ostrov
Gail & Marty Raffner
Phyllis Hendrick
Frances Burnstein
Yahrzeit of Isabelle Adler
Goldie Rubin
Mae Stomel
Yahrzeit of Bernice Miller,
Yahrzeit of Anna Komenski
Yahrzeit of Louis Rosen
Yahrzeit of Lil Savar
Nate Friedman
Yahrzeit of Harry Shor
Dr. Martin Kravitt
Peter Pollack
Edward Weiss
Yahrzeit of Tova Steinberg
The following contributions were made in memory of Rose Gutin:
Jeannette & Jay Adler, Lisa & Stephen Brodack & Family, Amy & Eric
Clayman , June & Steve Eisner. Lila Eisner, Nikki & Len Feldman,
Carol & Joel Fleisher, Sharla & Mort Kanovsky, Tamara & Michael
Kline, Maxine & Edwin Ladov, Paula Luborsky, Paula & Larry Ninerell,
Candi & Martin Pezzner, Ann Rosenberg, Barbara & Edward Silver
Nancy & Fred Rosen
Annabelle & Robert Savar
Renee & Steve Shapiro
Louis Shor
Rhoda & Nate Trotenberg
The following contributions were made in memory of Judy Kahn: Cookie & Aallan Weinberg
Jeannette & Jay Adler, Susan & Sam Asbell, Abby & Bob Belafsky,
Shirley Wolf & Family
Renay & Harris Berman, Barbara & Jay Berman, Harriet Goodstein & Tami & Roy Steinberg
Family, Ruth & Larry Katz, Judy & Donald Love, Tillie Sternberg
DONOR
The following contributions were made in memory of Elsie Rubin: Sharla & Mort Kanovsky
Breslau Family, Carol & Joel Fleisher, Paula & Larry Ninerell, Ann Rosalind Perell, Howard Perell,
Rosenberg, Harriet Schulman, Beverly & Sidney Segal, Mae Spitzer
Karen & Marty Gerson, Joel &
The following contributions were made in memory of Edith
Jeremy Gerson
Listman: Karen & Howard Brooks, Toby & Irwin Dubner, Ruth
Marilyn & Philip Dansky
Kurschner, Paula & Larry Ninerell, Joy & Gordon Schafer, Hermie & Joy & Gordon Schafer
Morty Mann
Leanore Hoffman
Cookie & Allan Weinberg
The following contributions were made in memory of Ruth Jaffe:
SPEEDY RECOVERY
Leonard Feldman
Lennard Feldman
Leonard Feldman
Michelle Rosenzweig
Lila Eisner
Leonard Bronstein
Susan & Jeff Aaronson, Dayle & Kyle Burke, Anat & Adam Cohen,
DAVID LANDSBURG SELICHOT FUND
Ellen & Richard First, Carol & Joel Fleisher, Jennine Rexon & David DONOR
IN APPRECIATION
Pierce
Judy & Arthur Edell
Robin Sue & Billy Landsburg
The following contributions were made in memory of Robert Ruth & Larry Katz
Tomar: Cherry Hill Education Association, Mildred & Marshall Daly,
Geraldine Ostrov
Dr. Jerome L. Millan, Gail & Mark Schwartz, Woodcrest Elementary DONOR
IN HONOR OF
School Sunshine Club, Hannah & Jerry Zwerling
Ruth & Larry Katz
Special birthday of Robin Sue
The following contributions were made in memory of Rabbi
Landsburg
Joseph Herman: Sharon & Herb Deutsch, Caren & Mark Fendrick, Shea & Jay Rosen
Special Birthday of Robin Sue
Elaine Korin, Paula & Larry Ninerell, Debbie Shore & Jonathan Korn
Landsburg
The following contributions were made in memory of Rivol
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Herman: Sharon & Herb Deutsch, Caren & Mark Fendrick, Elaine Robin Sue & Bill Landsburg
Melvin Luborsky, Arnold Gordon
Korin, Diane & Ben Mashioff, Paula & Larry Ninerell, Debbie Shore &
& Family
Jonathan Korn
Sylvia & Stewart Levine
Yahrzeit of Aaron Levine
The following contributions were made in memory of Harold LUKOFF CULTURAL FORUM FUND
Heine: Amy & Eric Clayman, Peggy & Lou Gold, Harriet Goodstein
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Family, Jodi & Steven Kalodner, Cookie & Allan Weinberg
Marcy Sanders
Birth of grandson to Harriet
Wendy & Vincente Gracias
Al Cohn
Schulman
Lenore & Stanley Adleman
Dr. Martin Kravitt
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Patricia Bourke
Yahrzeit of Ruth Bourke
Judy & Fred Ruttenberg
Dr. Martin Kravitt, Edith Listman,
Shelley & Peter Brancato
Yahrzeit of Abraham Goodman
Harold
Heine, Judy Kahn
Leslie & Steven Cohen
Yahrzeit of Jules Rothlander
Marcy Sanders
Dr. Martin Kravitt, Harold Heine,
Karyn & Marty Davis
Yahrzeit of Allan Davis
Debbie Halma, Judy Kahn, Craig
Judy & Arthur Edell
Mae Stomel
Pearson, Yahrzeit of Belle
Helene & Anthony Engel & Family Melvin Luborsky
Reinfield
Caren & Mark Fendrick
Mae Katz
Gay
&
Ed
Skobac
Robert
Tomar
Carol & Joel Fleisher
Melvin Luborsky
Iris & Robert Friedman & Family
Abe Singer
DONOR
SPEEDY RECOVERY
Evelyn Glass & Rosalie Gordon
Yahrzeit of Louis Richman
Marcy Sanders
Len Feldman
Peggy & Louis Gold
Yahrzeit of Rhoda Kotek
MILLER KIDDUSH CUP FUND
Lil & Doc Joe Hassman
Grandmother of Phyllis Markoff
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Elaine & Herb Horwitiz
Mother of Earl & Margery Katz
Jay Hammel
Rose Gutin
Barbara & Mark Jacobs
Yahrzeit of June Jacobs
Diane & Burt Nussbaum
Harold Heine
David Jaspan
Dorothy Cohen
Paula & Mitchell Jayson
Yahrzeit of Harold Jayson
PHYLLIS & IRVING NATKOW MEMORIAL FUND
Fran & Richie Kaplan
Yahrzeit of Samuel Reichman
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Gladys & Stephen Kruplik
Marion Schneck
Connie, Carla & Risa Janoff
Irv Epstein
David Leff
Yahreit of Liese Leff
BETH EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
DONOR
IN APPRECIATION
Lisa, Stephen & Mallory Brodack
Rabbi Noah Arnow
Beth El News
Page 17
Contributions
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Paula & Larry Ninerell
Rabbi Isaac Furman
Birth of granddaughters to Andy
& Josh Friedman
Marriage of Rachel Collik
Marriage of Rachel Collik to
Stuart Crockman
Special birthday of Morty Mann
Debbi & Michael Silverman
Beth & Ed Vernick
Judy & Stuart Wasserlauf
Linda Weiss & Josh Matusow
(continued)
INGRID & NAURICE ROSEN FUND FOR
SPECIAL EDUCATION
DONOR
IN APPRECIATION
Rita Schuldiner
Howard Rosen
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Howard Rosen
Birthday of Pearl Snyder
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
ACHaD Spirit
Ruth Jaffe
Sharon Jacob
Edith Listman
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Harold Heine
The following contributions were made in memory of Rose Rita Schuldiner
Gutin: Leslie & David Breslau & Family, Marilyn Doane, Yaffa & Jack ROBERT & FANNIE ROSENGARTEN MEMORIAL FUND
Fuchs, Gayle Smith, Linda Weiss & Josh Matusow
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Lauren Bell
Leslie & David Breslau & Family
Margie & Sam Goldstein & Family
Diane & Ben Mashioff
Barbara & Stanley Rekant
Edith Listman
Harold Heine
Judy Kahn
Ellis Feinstein, Arnold Gordon,
Robert Tomar, Harold Heine
Martin Kravitt
Harold Heine
ALAN RICHMAN CHILDRENS' RECREATION FUND
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Heidi & Danny Silverberg
Lauren & Jon Soll
Marriage of son of Stephanie &
Chuck Cahn
Bar Mitzvah of Andrew
Tinkelman
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Linda & Joel Appel
Linda & Joel Appel & Family
& Family
Bonnie Richman
Bonnie Richman & Family
Al Cohn
Nate Friedman
Nate Friedman
Elaine Samson
Heidi & Danny Silverberg
Marge Grundman-Oettinger
Nate Friedman, Harold Heine,
Judy Kahn
Nate Friedman
Marge Grundman-Oettinger,
Nate Friedman, Harold Heine,
Father of Sharon Weingarten
RUDOLPH & MURIEL ROBINSONS
FUND FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Rosalie & Alvin Rosen,
Col. Nathan R. Rosengarten
Yahrzeits of Robert Rosengarten,
Frank R. Rosen,
Sarah Schneider
JUDITH COHEN SEGAL MEMORIAL FUND
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Lynn & Jerry Marshall
Nate Friedman
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Lynn & Jerry Marshall
1st birthday of Eyden Marshall
SIM SHALOM SIDDUR
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Carol & Fred Adelson & Family
Barbara & Martin Brodack
Rande & Ron Dubrow
Jan & Larry Foster & Family
Congregation Beth El Habonim
Robin Sue & Bill Landsburg
& Family
Vivian Mamelak
Susan & Arnold Miller
Geraldine Ostrov
Shira, Stuart, Noah & Ari Shalit
Juli & Glenn Sloves
Phyllis Stier
Rose Gutin
Ruth Jaffe
Judy Kahn
Harold Heine
Judy Kahn
Ruth Jaffe
Harold Heine
Frances Burnstein
Harold Heine
Mae Stomel, Harold Heine
Saul Shalit
Judy Kahn
Ruth Jaffe
ANDREW & ERIC SUSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Linda & Paul Chase
Joan Feinberg
Murray Buck
Yahrzeit of Brian Buck
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Elaine & Bart Greenspan
50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr.
& Mrs. Arthur Kretchmer
Special Birthday of Morty Mann
Judy & Arthur Edell
95th birthday of Rudolph
Robinson
Robinson
Robinson
Robinson
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
The following contributions were made in memory of Marge
Geraldine Ostrov
Grundman-Oettinger:
Estine & Richard Wells, Advocare, LLC
(South Jersey Pediatrics), Howard A. Aks, Susan & Sam Asbell,
Shira Ostrov
Ruthe Goldberg, Linda & Paul Chase, Jeff & Cathy Chase & Family,
Pearl Cutler, Pearl S. Drelich, Margaret & Catherine Engelbert, Joan
Lynn & Tom Stender
Feinberg & Family, Herb Somers, Bette & Martin Fisher, Irene Goodman, Elaine & Bart Greenspan, Jamie & Steven Greenspan & Family,
DR. ROBERT R. ROSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Stacy & Rick Handelman, Lil & Doc Joe Hassman, Jodi & Jim Heilizer
& Family, Marilyn & Murray Hirshorn, Sandra & Arnold Kaminer, BarDONOR
IN MEMORY OF
bara & Gary Kanalstein, Lynn & Jerry Marshall, Anita & Murray
Mildred Borstein
Lillian R. Goodman
Moliken, Barbara Pearlman, Elaine Samson, Arlene & Jerry
Debra J. Forman &
Lillian R. Goodman
Schwartz, Bonnie Schwartz, Jodi & Dwayne Klessel & Family, Pam &
Robert M. Tevelson
Mark Steele, Miriam & Myles Turtz, Annette Kaplan Weil, Cookie &
Bruce Forman & Joy Weinstein
Lillian R. Goodman
Allan Weinberg, Oscar & Dora Wilsker, Esther & Marty Zoblin
Carolyn & Joe Rosen
Lillian R. Goodman
Rose Gutin
Rosalie & Alvin Rosen,
Yahrzeit of Fannie Rosengarten, Joan Feinberg
Lil
&
Doc
Hassman
Frances Burnstein, Judy Kahn,
Lillian R. Goodman,
Vivian R. Forman
Barbara & Gary Kanalstein
Nate Friedman
Col. Nathan Rosengarten
Rosalie & Alvin Rosen & Family
Yahrzeit of Vivian R. Forman
Eleanor Schomer
Lillian R. Goodman
Page 18
Beth El News
Contributions
(continued)
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
DONOR
Randi & Stephen Pearson
Carol & Zev Rose
Carol & Zev Rose & Family
Father of David Kessler,
Grandfather of Wendy &
Ryan Hernberg
Melvin Luborsky
Judy Kahn
The following contributions were made in honor of the birth of a
great grandson to Shirley Yaffa: Bernice Gothard, Ruth & Larry
Katz, Paula & Martin Levine, Marilyn & Edwin Ogen, Elaine Samson,
Beth El Sunshine Fund, Esther & Marty Zoblin
IN HONOR OF
HARRY W. TAYLOR FUND
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Melody & Craig Taylor
Edith Listman
Shirley Yaffa
Engagement of Susie Yaffa to
Jim Zaslavsky, Graduation of
Jordyn Smith from U of Maryland
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
The following contributions were made in memory of Ruth Jaffe:
CHARLES E. TROBMAN MEDICAL RESEARCH FUND
Gloria & Scott Andersen, Selma Ellis, Ann & Jerry Emdur, Bernice
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
Gothard, Frances & Mort Greenberg, Shelly & Bob Jaret, Sharla &
Sherry & Mitch Cohen & Family
Birth of granddaughter to Mr. &
Mort Kanovsky, Shirley Mangel, Ada & Harvey Richards, Joyce &
Mrs. Michael Fein
Walt Stein, Roz & David Steinberg, Shirley Yaffa
Maxine & Edwin Ladov
Engagement of Matthew Wizmur
Yahrzeit of Abraham Clare,
to Rochelle Manelis, Marriage of Bernice Gothard
Rose Gutin
Ariel & Richard Bronstein, Bar
Elaine & Herb Horwitz
Rose Gutin
Mitzvah of Ethan Tinkelman,
Shirley Yaffa
Ellis Feinstein, Harold Heine
Linda & Stuart Yaffa
Joseph & Rivol Herman,
Phyllis & Michael Markoff
Birth of Nomi Grace Cwanger
Mother of Robin Lubin
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Bea & Larry Zitomer
Lee Greenspoon
Jeannette & Jay Adler
Edith Listman, Harold Heine
Esther & Marty Zoblin
Rose Gutin
Gloria & Jerry Baer
Edith Listman
DONOR
SPEEDY RECOVERY
Barbara & Jay Berman
Frances Burnstein
Shirley Yaffa
Susan Asbell, Joel Asnen
Sharon & Bill Bronstein & Family
Judy Kahn
Marcia & Arnold Cohen
Rose Gutin
ARLENE ZELNICK SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Dorothy & Sam Feigenbaum
Edith Listman
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Lynn & Gene Fleishman
Yahrzeit of Carl Offen,
Lillian Zelnick
Dr. Martin Kravitt
Yahrzeit of Anna Fleishman
Maxine & Edwin Ladov
Edith Listman, Judy Kahn
Ellen Podell
Edith Listman, Ruth Jaffe
Carol & Ed Rosof
Debbie Brody, Edith Listman
Sheila & Ken Sataloff
Edith Listman
Doris Schwartz
Rose Gutin
Carolyn Sonstein
Edith Listman
Phyllis & Michael Trobman
Edith Listman
Phyllis, Malcolm & Les Trobman
Yahrzeit of Robert Goldberg,
Yahrzeit of Dr. Charles H.
Trobman
Phyllis & Malcolm Trobman
Yahrzeit of Marla Berg,
Judy Kahn
Ellen & Ira Podell,
Judy Kahn
Helene & David Raush
Sharon & Steven Usdin & Family Harold Heine, Louis Schiff,
Elsie Rubin, Edith Listman,
Jack Weinberg
DONOR
SPEEDY RECOVERY
Marilyn & Edwin Ogen
Joel Asnen
USY/KADIMA FUND
DONOR
IN MEMORY OF
Aviva Kremer
Robert Tomar
** note: The minimum cost for a contribution is $15.00
DONOR
SPEEDY RECOVERY
Ursula & Arnold Kahn
Leonard Feldman
WALKES CHAPEL FUND
DONOR
ARE
IN MEMORY OF
Barbara & Joe Walkes
Harold Heine
Please let us know if you’re available
to be called if help is needed to make a
MINYAN. Email Mort Kanovsky
at kanovsky@juno.com with your name,
phone # & times which are best.
JERRY YAFFA CREUTZFELDT JAKOB DISEASE
RESEARCH FUND
DONOR
IN HONOR OF
The following contributions were made in honor of the Bar
Mitzvah of Zachary Yaffa: Suzi & JD Abrams & Family, Fran &
Allan Cetron, Ruth & Larry Katz, Maxine & Edwin Ladov, Isabel Rudolph, Elaine Samson
Margie & Jeff Blum, Engagement of Sholom Yaffa to Julie Ast
YOU AVAILABLE FOR
MINYAN?
Beth El News
Page 19
First Fridays at Beth El
Join congregants & clergy for a new
Beth El tradition
An evening of Shabbat togetherness for all ages
5:30pm Snacks for the Kids
5:45pm Family Evening Services
6:30pm Community Dinner
7:30pm Adult Evening Services
First Friday of every month. Open to the community.
For more information please contact Mike Blum at
michaelblum@bethelsnj.org
Join us for Spring 2011
Women’s League Institute Semester
Talmud for Today: An Introduction to the Talmud and Its (Mostly) Timeless Wisdom
What do the Rabbis say about people with physical disabilities or
mental illness? What makes rabbis cry? What do you say when you
visit your teacher? These are some of the topics we’ll encounter in
this six-class series, in which we will study selections from the first
chapter of Masechet Hagiga, the tractate of the Talmud on bringing
sacrifices to the Temple for holidays. We’ll get a sense of what the
Talmud is and what it’s like to study it. At the end of each class, we
will consider the lessons and relevance of the evening’s text for our
lives today. All texts will be brought in English. No experience
necessary—just curiosity!
With Rabbi Noah Arnow
7:30 – 9:00 pm
When: March 2, 9, 23, 30, April 6, 27 (Wednesdays)
Tuition: $75.00 payable to Mid-Atlantic Region
Who May Attend: Any Sisterhood member or friend
Where: Congregation Beth El
8000 Main Street
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Information or to Register: Contact Janet Kirschner at
jkirschner@wlcj.org or 609-471-8396
The Conservative Community
Beit Midrash presents
Sefer Ha-Aggadah:
The Book of Legends
Join the rabbis from
Beth Tikvah,
Congregation Beth El,
Temple Beth Sholom
and Kellman Brown Academy for
13 sessions of in-depth study.
We will explore ancient midrashim and
consider their lessons for today.
These advanced classes will include guided hevruta study
of texts in both Hebrew and English.
Tuesday nights, 7:30-9:00 PM
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 * April 5, 12
Cost: $55 (includes book & refreshments)
Kellman Brown Acadmey
1007 Laurel Oak Road in Voorhees
Please call Ruth at 856-751-6663 and register by December 24 to
reserve a copy of the book for our first class.
Cook For A Friend
Our volunteers from Sisterhood, Men’s Club,
Habonim, Young Associates & USY cook
over 1000 meals for Jewish Family &
Children Service, our own members who
are in need and for the JCC Klein Branch
in Philadelphia.
To continue this mitzvah, we need your help!
Your donation of $10.00 will provide 1 kosher dinner for
someone in need.
Please mail your check to the Beth El Office:
8000 Main Street, Voorhees, N. J. 08043.
Please mark your checks
“Cook For A Friend”
Did you know that Sisterhood has meals available….
for congregants experiencing difficult times?
Our Chesed freezer is fully stocked
with individual and family sized meals
that can be delivered.
Please contact Margie for more information.
856-675-1166 ext. 409
Do you have gently used books and toys for kids under 5?
Please donate them to the Beth El Shabbat Babysitting room!
Contact Mike Blum at MichaelBlum@bethelsnj.org
Page 20
Beth El News
Support Our Advertisers
* Support Our Advertisers
*
*
Kosher Hands
The Law Offices
…..when you could use an
extra pair of hands
of
Errand Service
Chauffeuring
Shopping
Gift Buying
Harvey J. Jacob
Estate Planning • Wills • Living Wills • Trusts
Guardianships • Estate Administration
Estate Litigation
Assisting you to anticipate and plan for issues
raised by incapacitation, illness and death.
Helping you or your family at times of loss.
Standing up for you in the event of conflict.
Karen Chast
Life happens. Let’s talk about it.
Phone: (856) 220-0212
Fax: (856) 779-0113
(Never a charge for our initial conversation.)
Harvey J. Jacob, JD, LLM (Tax)
Member NJ & PA Bars
856.673.4060 • hjjesq@HarveyJacobLaw.net
10% of all payments go to the
tzedakah of your choice
Tallit
Kippot
Jewelry
JUDAICA FOR THE
HOLIDAY’S & HOME
(Glass, Pottery, Silver)
Extensive Kids Korner
Hostess Gifts
(856)429-4088
Think of us first!!!
Call for Business Hours
(856) 675-1166
Located in the lobby of:
8000 Main Street
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Beth El News
Page 21
* Support Our Advertisers
*
*
BURL‐MOOR‐DRIBEN ANIMAL HOSPITAL , L LC C. J. DRIBEN, V.M.D. drdriben@bmdvets.com IAN J. DRIBEN, V.M.D. drian@bmdvets.com ELIZABETH E. GOEDEKE, V.M.D. drg@bmdvets.com MEGAN L. SOUDERS, V.M.D. drmegans@bmdvets.com FARLEIGH E. LAYFIELD, D.V.M. drlayfield@bmdvets.com 856‐235‐2524 104 Kings Highway, Moorestown, NJ 08057 fax‐856‐722‐9240 www.bmdvets.com PROVIDE A RIDE!
The Mitzvah Mobile
Provide a ride for a fellow congregant once a year,
once a month or once a week?
You will make a big difference in the life of
someone else by doing this Mitzvah.
OR
Do you need a ride to a Beth El event?
Please contact the Mitzvah Mobile chairperson,
Lynne Weinstein at 609-261-3666 or lcnw@juno.com
DEADLINE FOR THE MAY/JUNE ISSUE OF THE
BETH EL NEWS IS MARCH 25
Please email your submissions to
Belle S. Hirn at hirn@bethelsnj.org
or call: 856-675-1166 x 407
Advertising Schedule & Prices
We publish the Beth El News six (6) times a year.
Business Card
Quarter Page
Half Page
1 time = $70.
1 time = $140.
1 time = $280
2 times = $120.
2 times = $230.
2 times = $480.
3 times = $180.
3 times = $350.
3 times = $720.
4 times = $240.
4 times = $470.
4 times = $960.
5 times = $300
5 times = $590
5 times = $1200
6 times = $360
6 times = $700
6 times = $1440
Please email bhirn@bethelsnj.org for more information.
U-Card
These cards are free and usable at select
locations where you shop and dine. The user receives
personal rewards and rebates and Beth El receives monetary rebates.
See Margie Blum in the Beth El
office for further details and to pick up your card.
THE BETH EL NEWS
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
8000 Main Street
Voorhees, NJ 08043
PAID
Cherry Hill, NJ
Permit No. 453
Address Service Requested
Beth el directory
Telephone: (856) 675-1166 ▪ Fax: (856) 489-3280
Beth El News Editor
•
Belle S. Hirn - Bhirn@bethelsnj.org
Board Officers
Clergy & STAFF
BOARD COMMITTEES (cont.)
Fundraising: Burton L. Nussbaum
bikr2th@aol.com
Habonim: Margie Blum & Judy Simkin
mblum@bethelsnj.org
lensim@comcast.net
HAZAK (Seniors):
Isabel Rudolph - (856) 751-2086
Shirley Mangel - (856) 667-6071
House: Barbra Wilen
abwilen@comcast.net
Long Range Planning: Alan Wilen
wilen@amper.com
Marketing: Nancy Cutler
nbcproductions@comcast.net
Membership: Alison Bell Keim
keimer5@comcast.net
Men’s Club: Ray Katz
katz2188@comcast.net
Other Revenue Chair: Eric Clayman
eric.clayman@comcast.net
Personnel: Eric Clayman
Religious School: Staci Tinkelman,
Board committees
Marilyn Doane & Hilary Platt
Adult Ed: Myra Gutin
Staci@quakerchroma.com
drgutin@comcast.net
Marilyn_doane@yahoo.com
Budget & Finance: Karen Schlessel
hplatt@comcast.net
betreasurerkhs@comcast.net
Ritual Advisory: Howard Joffe
Catering: Lauren Soll
Hjoffe@BestEvidence911.com
Lmsorgnut@comcast.net
Scrip: David Lieberman &
College Connection: Gloria Back
Renee Rudolph
GBack5454@aol.com
david.lieberman@dechert.com
Construction & Endowments:
Singles: Norma Kamis
Alan Wilen
normatrack@verizon.net
wilen@amper.com
Sisterhood: Leslie Breslau
Early Childhood: Jodi Laufgraben &
Lezbrez@verizon.net
Meredith Becker
Social Action: Cathy Backal &
jodih@temple.edu
Michele Billig
meredithbgordon@yahoo.com
cbackal@comcast.net
piajay3@aol.com
Technology: Stuart Sauer
royalcomputing@comcast.net
USY President: Jake Fischer
jakelouisfischer@yahoo.com
Web Site: Morton Kanovsky
Bernard A. Platt, Director NJ Lic. No. 3480
kanovsky@Juno.com
Young Associates: Michael Markoff
Harry A. Platt, Manager NJ Lic. No. 3824
Markoff1@comcast.net
Alison Platt, Director NJ Lic. No. 4542
Don Melnick
dmelnick3@comcast.net
2001 Berlin Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-3794
Youth Commission: David Breslau
856.428.9442
800.262.9442
davidbreslau@verizon.net
Aaron Krupnick, Rabbi
akrupnick@bethelsnj.org
Jeffrey Arnowitz, Rabbi
jarnowitz@bethelsnj.org
Noah Arnow, Rabbi
narnow@bethelsnj.org
Isaac Furman, Rabbi
rif1@comcast.net
Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, Hazzan
hazzanapb@bethelsnj.org
Hanina Ruttenberg, Executive Director
hruttenberg@bethelsnj.org
Shirley Yaffa, Administrative Secretary
syaffa@bethelsnj.org
Yaffa Fuchs, Educational Director
yfuchs@bethelsnj.org
Roselee Redelheim, ECC Director
rredelheim@bethelsnj.org
Debora Borenstein, Coordinator of
Programming & Outreach
dborenstein@bethelsnj.org
Margie Blum, Events Coordinator
mblum@bethelsnj.org
Shari Smith, Marketing &
Membership Coordinator
ssmith@bethelsnj.org
Amy Kaplan, Librarian
akaplan@bethelsnj.org
Michael Blum: Director of
Community Life/Youth Director
Michaelblum@bethelsnj.org
Chaim Respes: USY Advisor
youthbethelsnj@gmail.com
Kadima Advisor: Open
Tracey Rebock, Machar Advisor
trebock@verizon.net
Ronit Boyd, Chaverim Advisor
Beth.el.chaverim@gmail.com
President: Edward S. Hochberg
ed.hochberg@gmail.com
Vice Presidents:
Lauren Soll
Lmsorgnut@comcast.net
Eric Clayman
Burton L. Nussbaum
bikr2th@aol.com
Allen Wilen
allen.wilen@eisneramper.com
Treasurer: Karen Schlessel
betreasurerkhs@comcast.net
Financial Secretary:
David Backal
dsbackal @comcast.net
Barbara Collik
BCBG21@comcast.net
Recording Secretary:
Alison Bell Keim
keimer5@comcast.net
.
PLATT
Memorial Chapels, Inc.
March 2011
Sun
Mon
1 Adar - 11 Adar 5771
Tue
Wed
1 Adar 25
1 1 Adar 26
7:00PM R/S Sch. Brd Mtg
7:00PM Teen Choir
** = COLEL
1 Adar 30
6 11 Adar 1
7
11 Adar 2
7:00PM Men's Club Brd Mtg 7:00PM Teen Choir
9:00AM * Breakfast with
Rabbi Yoav Ende
9:00AM Morning Minyan
10:00AM 2nd Grade
Family B’Yachad
11:00AM Chanter w/ Cantor
12:00PM Machar Event
USY Trip OOB
11 Adar 7
13 11 Adar 8
14
8:00AM Men's Club Bkfast
11 Adar 14
20
9:00AM Kid's Megillah
Reading & Purim Carnival
PURIM
11 Adar 9
8
Thu
2
Fri
1 Adar 27
3
6:30PM Men’s Club paid up
Membership
7:30AM Minyan & Me
7:00PM Ex Com. Mtg
7:00PM Read Hebrew II
7:30PM **Happy Wife,
Happy Life
7:30PM Women's League
11 Adar 3
9
16
21 11 Adar 16
22 11 Adar 17
23
1 Adar 29
5
10:15AM Torah Talk
10:30AM Minyan Yeladim
10:30 AM Teen Shabbat
Candle lighting 5:36PM
11 Adar 4
10
11 Adar 11
11 Adar 5
11 Adar 6
12
17 11 Adar 12
11 Adar 18
11
10:15AM Torah Talk
11:00AMMinyan Katan
1100AM Shabbat Pre-school
1:00PM Hazak Mtg/Program 7:30AM Minyan & Me
7:30PM Habonim Steering
9:00AM ECC - Talking
Committee Mtg.
7:00PM Teen Choir
with your kids about..
12:00PM **Magical Mystery
Tour of the Talmud
6:30PM ** Sisterhood
Dine & Study
7:30PM Women's League Inst.
11 Adar 15
4
5:30PM First Fridays
7:00PM **Rabbi Yoav Ende
7:30AM Minyan & Me
7:00PM **Cooking with
Chef Louis
Tour of the Talmud
7:00PM Read Hebrew II
7:30PM Women's League Inst
8:00PM Brd of Trustees Mtg
15 11 Adar 10
1 Adar 28
Sat
24
7:00PM Teen Choir
7:30AM Minyan & Me
1:30PM Library Short Story
Discussion Group
7:00PM **Fundraiser for
Goodwin Holocaust
Tour of the Talmud
Museum & Education Ctr 7:20PM ECC Board Meeting
ECC Purim Celebration
18
5:45PM Gimmel
Consecration
8:00PM Singles Service
11 Adar 13
19
10:15AM Torah Talk
6:00PM Family Megillah
Reading/Purim Party
8:00PM Adult Purim
MEGILLAH READING
PURIM
11 Adar 19
25
11 Adar 20
26
10:15AM Torah Talk
11:00AM Minyan Katan
1100AM Shabbat Pre-sch
USY Sleepover OOB
11 Adar 21
27
11 Adar 22
10:30AM Sisterhood Party
Showcase
28
11 Adar 23
7:00PM Teen Choir
AM SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
9:00 AM
7:15 AM
7:30 AM
7:30 AM
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
7:15 AM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
29 11 Adar 24
30
11 Adar 25
31
7:30AM Minyan & Me
Tour of the Talmud
PM SERVICE SCHEDULE
March 1 - 3
5:50PM
March 4
5:40PM
March 5
5:40PM
March 11
March 12
March 13 - 17
March 18
5:45PM
5:50PM
7:10PM
6:00PM
March 6 - 10
March 19
6:55PM
6:00PM
(Purim)
March 20 - 24
March 25
March 26
March 27 - 31
7:15PM
6:00PM
7:05PM
7:20PM
April 2011
Sun
11 Adar - Nisan 5771
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
11 Adar 26
1
5:30PM First Friday
6:00PM YA Shabbat
Dinner & Wine tasting
** = COLEL
11 Adar 27
2
10:00AM Teen Shabbat
10:15AM Torah Talk
11 Adar 28
3
9:45AM 1st Grade
Family B’ Yachad
11:00AM Chanter w/Cantor
11:30PM ECC/Sisterhood
Princess & Pirate Tea
11 Adar 29
4
Nisan 1
5
7:00PM Ex. Com.mtg
7:00PM Men's Club
Board Mtg
Nisan 2
7:00PM R/S School
Board Meeting
7:00PM Teen Choir
6
Nisan 3
7
Nisan 4
7:30AM Minyan & Me
7:00PM YA Brd Meeting
Institute
8:30PM Torah on Tap
8
Nisan 5
9
10:15AM Torah Talk
11:00AMMinyan Katan
Daled Trip OOB
Nisan 6
10
9:00AM R/S Pesach
Program
11:00AM Chanter w/Cantor
.
Nisan 7
11
7:30PM Passover
Cooking Demo
Nisan 8
12
Nisan 9
13
7:30AM Minyan & Me
7:30PM **Passover Prep
7:00PM Teen Choir
Nisan 10
14
7:00PM HH Parent
Group Mtg
Nisan 13
17
Nisan 14
18
Nisan 15
19 Nisan 16
Search for Chametz
RS Closed - Pesach Break
Nisan 20
24
RS Closed - Pesach
Chol Hamoed
Pesach - 1st Seder
RS - Closed - Passover
Nisan 21
25
YISKOR - PM
RS Closed - Pesach
AM SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday
9:00 AM
Thursday
Monday
7:15 AM
Friday
Tuesday
7:30 AM
Saturday
Wednesday 7:30 AM
20
7:30AM Minyan & Me
9:00AM Special AM Serv
Pesach
RS - Closed Passover
Yom Tov ends 8:25PM
26 Nisan 23
7:00PM Teen Choir
8:30PM Passover ends
Nisan 12
16
10:15AM Torah Talk
USY
Spring Convention - (OOB)
Pesach - 2nd Seder
RS & HH - Closed
Nisan 22
15
8:00PM Singles Service
.
ECC Model Seder
12:00PM Machar Choc Seder 7:00AM Special AM Service 9:00AM Special AM Serv.
1:00PM Hazak Mtg/Prg.
Siyum for 1st Born
7:00PM Teen Choir
Nisan 11
27
7:30AM Minyan & Me
Institute
Nisan 17
21
7:30PM Habonim Steering
Com.
Nisan 18
22
6:00PM Congregation
Passover Dinner
RS & HH - Closed
Passover
Nisan 24
Nisan 25
29
1:30PM Library Short Story
Discussion Group
Yizkor - AM
Mens Club Shabbat
Chol Hamoed
28
23
chol hamoed
YA Zoo trip (oob)
Chol Hamoed
Nisan 19
10:15AM Torah Talk
10:30AM USY leads
Chocolate Seder
Nisan 26
30
10:15AM Torah Talk
11:00AMMinyan Katan
PM SERVICE SCHEDULE April 10 - 14
April 1
6:00PM
April 15
April 2
7:10PM
April 16
7:15 AM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
April 3 - 7
April 8
April 9
7:30PM
6:00PM
7:20PM
7:35PM April 20
6:00PM April 21
7:25PM April 22
8:00PM April 26 (AM-Yiskor) 8:00PM
7:45PM April 27 - 28
7:50PM
6:00PM April 29
6:00PM
April 17
7:45PM April 23
7:30PM April 30
April 18 (1st seder) 6:30PM April 24
7:15PM
April 19 (2nd seder) 6:30PM April 25 (PM-Yiskor) 7:15PM
7:40PM

March-April 2011.pub - Congregation Beth El

Transcription

Similar documents

Music to eax...eñres...insire!

PDF - Lisa Richmon Communications

Mary Beth Cross Mary Beth Cross

artists - City of Vancouver Home

Can ad a Day - Beth Israel

From writing hits for other artists to recording hits of her own, Beth

We invite you to join us. - Congregation Beth Israel

with Mariska Hargitay

Hakol 1-1-11.pub - Beth El Synagogue

Our condolences to: Thank you to our Sponsors: