June 2016 - Temple Israel of Riverhead

Temple Israel of Riverhead
June 2016
Bulletin
Volume #22
Iyar/Sivan 5776
Issue #5
490 Northville Tpke., P.O. Box 1531, Riverhead, New York 11901-0954
Email: TempleIsraelRH@optonline.net
www.TempleisraelRiverhead.org
Temple Office: (631) 727-3191
Rabbi’s Study: (631) 369-5997
Rabbi Michael Rascoe (713) 208-0555
RABBI’S REFLECTIONS
Oy, was that a Graduation!
In This Issue
Rabbi Update
3
Speaker Program
4&5
Annual Meeting
6
Shavuot
6
Bar Mitzvah of Joshua
Kaplan
7
Shabbat on the Beach
8
We look forward to graduation. It marks school’s
completion, our formal education. We graduate
from somewhere or something. We stand robed,
hooded, and capped, and
receive a diploma attesting to our intellectual accomplishments, the exRabbi Michael Rascoe
pansion of our knowledge,
the size of our intellect. We have “proven” our
cultural literacy, read the world’s great books.
Yet in the last hundred years, one of the world’s
greatest culturally-refined nations started two
world wars, and sent people to death camps
(Continued on page 2)
See inside for...
Information about Rabbi Rascoe’s progress,
and summer events at TI.
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(Rabbi—continued from page 1)
and crematoria. We watched university
graduates encourage genocide, arm
weapons of mass destruction, and use
them without compunction.
Developing a philosophy of life is no
easy task. Questing after God is a lifelong pursuit. One cannot find the answer simply. Not in television, nor in the
movies, though maybe in certain comic
strips–if you see them as a starting
point. The best solutions entail no easy
answers, which is what we want. These
answers require sacrifice, searching,
and responsibility.
We see an upswing in spiritual questing
and a downswing in affiliation. It seems
like the modern person asks God, “Why
are things in the world so messed-up?”
and, “What have you done for me lately?” God’s answer? Silence, deafening
silence. The problem:
We do not
search in the correct places. Worse, we
lose no sleep over it.
The search for God is not easy–it
comes with strings and no guarantees.
But if we are bastions of honesty and
decency in a world that needs more of
both, then we truly learn the lessons of
life, and probably are more spiritual
than those who look for it in easy places. Instead of robes, caps, and hoods,
those of us in shul on Shavuot wrap tallitot around us, wear kippot (yarmulkes,
skullcaps) on our heads, and explore
the possibilities and lessons that Shavuot teaches about real life.
We glimpse the answer by examining
the other name for graduation: commencement. To commence means to
start. Commencement really begins life.
One can receive all “A’s” in school and
flunk life. Real life involves more than
amassing knowledge–it demands character and ethics, conduct and caring,
deeds and compassion. God’s way to
ensure success in life demands covenant and commandments. Following
this path requires a different ceremony–
a confirmation of character.
Join us. You may find that by the ensuing High Holidays you will be better
equipped to ask questions of God and
yourself, for you will have begun the important stage of life–the beginning of
finding out about real life. Hag same-ah,
happy holiday.
Shavuot is our commencement. At
school, we learn about intellectual accomplishments and academic discipline. At Sinai, we practice deeds and
caring. At school, we learn to be
smart; at Sinai, to be wise. At school
we expand our intellects; at Sinai the
amount of concern for other people and
the world around us. We realize that Sinai forms our core curriculum; school
our electives. Commandments and covenant in life teach character and compassion better than book learning in a
classroom.
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An update on Rabbi Rascoe
Rabbi has returned home from the hospital and is recovering well. Thank you all for
your prayers, and for respecting Rabbi's privacy during this healing process. You
may continue to contact Jaime Siegel at 631-653-3985 or Lisa Israel at 631-7275500 with any needs or concerns that you would normally contact the rabbi for.
Additional Assistance for our Rabbi
We are pleased to announce that we have secured the services of a Cantor for the
High Holidays. Even better is that Cantor Ira Caplan has joined us starting on May
20th, and staying through Shavuot to help us out while the Rabbi recovers. This is a
special opportunity to meet Cantor Ira and get to know him.
We hope that you will come out for services and show your support. Let's give Cantor Ira a warm Temple Israel welcome!
Plant a Tree in Israel
You can have a tree planted in Israel for a donation of $18.
Contact Sheila Muller, at P.O. Box 2433, Aquebogue, NY
11931; (631-722-4711; or suraelka@aol.com.) All checks
should be made out to Temple Israel of Riverhead, or you
can use PayPal from our website.
Best Wishes From
Segal and Siegel
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The Irwin B. & Florence K. Abrams
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Friday, June 24 – Saturday June 25, 2016
Arie Kaplan:
Award-Winning Author,
Graphic Novelist,
Comedy Writer, and Lecturer
As a nonfiction author, Arie is perhaps most well known for his book From Krakow to
Krypton: Jews and Comic Books, a 2008 National Jewish Book Award Finalist and 2009 Sophie
Brody Honor Book (as awarded by the American Library Association.)
He is also a prolific comic book writer who has written stories and graphic novels for DC
Comics, Archie Comics, Bongo Comics, IDW Publishing, Dark Horse Comics, MA D Magazine,
and other publishers.
Recently, Arie wrote three of the stories in the children's short story anthology 5-Minute
Avengers Stories, out now from Disney Book Group's Marvel Press imprint. He also penned one
of the stories in the upcoming Spider-Man Storybook Collection, to be published by Marvel
Press in May 2016. Currently, he is at work on two LEGO Star W ars books for Scholastic.
In addition to his work as an author, Arie is an in-demand public speaker, and has lectured
worldwide on various pop culture-related subjects, including the history of Jews in film, the history of Jews in comic books, and the history of Jews in comedy. Previous lecture venues include
the 92nd Street Y (NYC,) the Skirball Cultural Center (LA,) the Nevele Grand Resort (The Catskills,) the Connecticut Historical Society (Hartford,) the Krakow Jewish Culture Festival
(Krakow, Poland,) the Trondheim Jewish Cultural Festival (Trondheim, Norway,) and the International Festival of Comics and Games (Łódź, Poland.)
When he's not tackling his latest manuscript or on the road on a speaking engagement, Arie works as a screenwriter for television, videogames, and transmedia. He lives with his family in
New York City. Please check out his website, www.ariekaplan.com.
Program Information
Friday evening, June 24, 2016—”Wizards of Wit: Jews in Comedy.”
 6:30 PM: Shabbat services, followed by a Congregational Shabbat dinner and Arie
Kaplan’s presentation. Advance paid reservations required.
Saturday morning, June 25, 2016—”Flickering Shadows: Jews in Film.”
 9:30 AM: Shabbat services, followed by lunch and Arie Kaplan’s lecture. Advance paid
reservations required.
Saturday evening, June 25, 2016—”From Krakow to Krypton.”
 6:30 PM: “Seudah Shilshit" dinner and Arie Kaplan’s lecture, followed by havdallah and
book signing. Advance reservations required.
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Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton Reservation form
due June 17, 2016
Advance paid reservations are required to attend the Friday dinner and Saturday luncheon events at
which Arie Kaplan will speak. Please mail this completed reservation form along with a check payable
to Temple Israel of Riverhead.
Congregational dinner and program, Friday evening, June 24th.
Per person: $36 per adult, $15 per child under 13.
Luncheon and program, Saturday morning, June 25th.
Per person: $18 per adult, free for children under 13.
Seudah Shilshit, Saturday evening, June 25th. Dinner, program & book signing.
Per person: no charge.
Name (please print)
Temple
member
yes/no
Friday
dinner
Saturday
lunch
Saturday
Seudah
Shilshit
Amount
$
$
$
$
Total
$
Name:_______________________________________________
Mail your check and this completed
form by June 17 to:
Temple Israel of Riverhead
Telephone:___________________________________________ Attn: Jaime Siegel
PO Box 1531
Email:_______________________________________________ Riverhead, NY 11901
Address:_____________________________________________
This Jewish learning enrichment weekend is generously sponsored
by Harley P. Abrams, in memory of his parents.
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YOUR AD COULD GO HERE
Contact Allen Silver
asilver9@optonline.net
631-744-7551
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Dear Temple Family,
Please share in our joy as our son Joshua Kaplan
becomes a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday June 11, 2016.
Services will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by a Kiddush luncheon in the Social Hall.
Caroline and Ned Kaplan and family
Interfaith Bible Book-of-the-Month Club
The Interfaith Bible Class will meet on June 8, from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, at St. Marks
Church, 105 Randall Road, Shoreham.
With any questions, please call Mike Griske, club President, at 631-849-1744.
Talmud Classes
Talmud classes for June have been cancelled during the Rabbi’s recovery.
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NORTH FORK REFORM SYNAGOGUE
invites
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for....
Shabbat on the Beach
Friday, June 17, 2016, 5:30 PM
Kenny's Rd . Beach , Southhold
A light supper will be provided .
Bring a beach chair!
In case of inclement weather, services will be held in the recreation room of
the synagogue - at the Cutchogue Presbyterian Church
for more information, call 727-3191
Driving directions from Temple Israel of Riverhead to Kenny's Rd. Beach, Southhold:
Take Northville Tpke/CR-43 north for 3.1 miles.
Turn right on Sound Ave, continuing on CR-48 for 13.5 miles.
Turn left on Kenny's Rd, go 0.8 miles (if you've reached Tucker's Lane, you've gone too far.)
Take the 3rd left on Leeton Dr. (if you've reached the end of Kenny's Rd, you've gone too far.)
Go 0.1 miles to Kenny's Rd. Beach.
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Tell and Kvell
Sue and Toby Lustig are the proud grandparents, and Adam and Diana
Lustig are the proud parents of a beautiful little boy, Colton Edward, born on
March 27, 2016. Congratulations to all!
Something to Kvell about? Let us know!
Please let us know if you have an event that you would like to celebrate: the
birth of a child, a special graduation, an accomplishment of a close relative,
or any of the joys of life. Email the information to Allen Silver at
asilver9@optonline.net.
IRWIN GARSTEN
President
When you buy a car at Apple Honda, mention Temple Israel
and we will make a $100.00 donation in your name.
1375 Old Country Road
Riverhead, N.Y. 11901
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Phone (631) 727-0555
Fax (631) 727-8453
June 2016
Jews in America—Quiz
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4.
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6.
Can you name the 3 states with the highest proportion of Jews?
How many Republican US senators and representatives are Jewish?
How many Democratic US senators and representatives are Jewish?
Which county in the country has the highest percentage of Jews? (Hint: it’s in New York.)
Where does Suffolk County place in the list of state-wide counties?
What public university has the highest enrollment of Jewish students? (Hint: it’s in New
York.)
Our Judaica Shop
If you need Shabbat or holiday items for yourself, or for a gift, you will find them right in the
Temple. Our Judaica Shop boasts a large inventory of beautiful items, many of them displayed in the Social Hall's glass cases. Kiddush cups, glass platters, Shabbat-To-Go, kipot,
Seder and matzoh plates, menorahs, children's books and toys, cookbooks, and candlesticks
are all there.
Phyllis Van Dyne oper ates the Temple's Shop, acquir ing new items sever al times a year.
She will also fill special orders; if you see something you'd like, she can get it for you. Or, if
you need ideas for a gift, she will be happy to suggest something in your price range, perfect
for your occasion and recipient. For more information and personal service, just call Phyllis
at 631-734-7511.
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Sponsor a Speaker at Temple Israel
If you are interested in sponsoring a future Shabbat speaker program,
please contact Jaime Siegel or Lorraine Richter.
Quiz Answers
1. (1) New York, 9.1%; (2) New Jersey, 5.5%; (3) Florida,
(4.6%)
2. 1 - Lee Zeldin ( R-NY, defeated Tim Bishop in 2014)
3. 28
4. Rockland County, 31.4%.
5. #35
6. Binghamton University, 29%.
Sources:
Questions 1, 4, 5, & 6 —https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Jews
Questions 2 & 3—http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/US-Israel/
jewcong114.html
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Leaves on the Tree of Life
An engraved leaf on the lovely Tree of
Life which graces our Social Hall is a
joyous reminder of a Bat or Bar Mitzvah, an anniversary, a wedding, or a
special birthday, and also a fitting tribute to the memory of a loved one. The
cost of a leaf is $180. For further information, please contact Phyllis VanDyne
at 734-7511.
Go Food Shopping and Raise Money for TI
Gift Cards are available for your favorite supermarket. We sell
cards for Shop & Stop, King Kullen, Pea Pod, Wild by Nature, and Food Emporium, You can purchase cards by contacting Lorraine Richter (653-9028) or Lana Anker (lana410@aol.com) The Temple profit is directly from the supermarket,
so you have full value of each card. This
supports the Temple at no additional cost.
to the membership. The cards also make wonderful gifts!
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Ongoing Silent Fundraisers for Temple Israel
TD Bank: Stop in at the Westhampton Beach br anch to find out about all the special
offers for TI members. TD bank will make contributions to TI based on activity from our
members. For details on their Affinity Membership Program, stop in at any branch if you are
already a TD Bank customer.
Peninsula Wines and Liquors offer s wine at discounted pr ices, delivered directly to the
temple. A percentage of the cost is donated back to us each time you buy. Anyone needing wine or liquor can contact Jaime Siegel, or call Peninsula Wines directly at 516-3740900. Ask for Jim Cari, and be sure to mention Temple Israel.
Vojvoda's Cleaners in River head, located at 712 E. Main St, is donating 5% of the cost
of any dry cleaning dropped off there. This money comes as a check directly to Temple Israel each month.
Donate an old car to Temple Israel for a tax deduction. It’s easy—just call (866) 3924483, or click on the link on our website. Be sure to designate Temple Israel of Riverhead as
the recipient.
The Hampton Chocolate Factory, owned by member Car r ie Gapplebur g, is donating
15% of sales to Temple Israel. Their website is: www.HamptonChocolateFactory.com.
Need a Ride to TI?
Do you find it difficult getting transportation to services and events at Temple Israel,
especially at night? If so, please call the office at 727-3191, and we will try to arrange
a ride for you.
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TODAH RABAH!
Donations to Temple Israel of Riverhead
Best wishes for Rabbi’s speedy recovery—Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Sanders, Dr. & Mrs. Martin Van Dyne.
Donation—Mr. & Mrs. Richard Israel.
Yahrzeit for Ted Alpert—husband of Esther Alpert.
Yahrzeit for William Thompson—father-in-law of Sondra Thompson.
Yahrzeit for Irwin Thompson—husband of Sondra Thompson.
Yahrzeit for Essie Levine—grandmother of Elaine Kimpel.
Yahrzeit for Arthur Warner—father of Scott Warner.
Yahrzeit for Albert Rosen—father of Ann Collins.
Yahrzeit for Ruth Schmalz—mother of Eva Sanders.
Yahrzeit for Sarah Sanders—mother of Arthur Sanders.
Yahrzeit for Paul Schmalz—father of Eva Sanders.
Yahrzeit for Murray Sanders—brother of Arthur Sanders.
Yahrzeit for Dora Mottus—grandmother of Howard Morgan.
Yahrzeit for Pauline Ann Feldman—mother of Howard Morgan.
Yahrzeit for Leo Wolpin—father of Renee Goldstein.
Yahrzeit for Malvine Knopfler—grandmother of Charles Raffe.
Yahrzeit for Gertrude Sandberg—mother of George Sandberg.
Yahrzeit for Walter Brown—father of Robert Brown.
Yahrzeit for Herman Zipser—father of Myra Korman.
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YAHRZEITS
We remember these lives on the approaching anniversary of their passing.
May their memories be a blessing.
June
Iyar/Sivan 5776
6/2
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6/18
6/19
6/20
6/23
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Bartick, Mildred
Korus, Fannie
Cohen, Robert
Hahn, J. Jacob
Siegel, Irving
Zipser, Herman
Cohen, Ruth
Spitzer, Julia
Beil, Barbara
Dresher, Benjamin
Hochheiser, Harold
Cohen, Joseph
Eisenman, Bernard
Cohen, Samuel
Goldman, Sam
Diamond, Herbert
Faine, David
Frank, Louis
Korman, Jack
Laxmeter, Avi Seth
Lockman, Samuel
Lightdale, Abraham
Lubetsky, Harry
Newman, Irving
Gerlitz, Chaim
Heller, Nancy
Abrams, Florence
Anker, Lewis
Chizever, Henry
Goldstein, Esther
Goldstein, Sophia
Davis, Rae
Nisenbaum, Benjamin
Kohansimeh, Aziz
Elphand, Louis
Gaster, Conrad
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Klein, Sidney
Kagan, Bella
Crowitz, Ida
Anker, Edward
Korus, Max
Sonkin, Etta
Itkin, Morris
Kaplan, Bella
Weiner, Max
Hochheiser, Helen
Weiner, Minnie
Harding, Sam
Hefter, Sanford
Squires, Irving
Goldstein, Lillian
Sacks, Julius
Role, Philip
Bloom, William
Hefter, Lillian
Karlin, Charles
Acard, Irving
Goldstein, Elsie
Schneider, Benjamin
Goldstein, Abraham
Sivan 17
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Tammuz 1
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Tammuz 1
Tammuz 2
June 2016
SABBATH SERVICES
Friday evenings at 7 PM
Saturday mornings at 9:30 AM
June 2016
Candle
Lighting
Friday Oneg Hosts
Friday Evening
6/3/16
Saturday Morning
8:00 PM
Mr. Lewis Topper
Friday Evening
6/10/16
Saturday Morning
8:04 PM
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kaplan in
honor of Joshua's Bar Mitzvah
Friday Evening
6/17/16
Saturday Morning
8:07 PM
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Levine
Friday Evening
6/24/16
Saturday Morning
8:08 PM
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Hefter and Mrs.
Myra Korman
Friday Evening
7/1/16
Saturday Morning
8:08 PM
Mr. Rob Brown in memory of
V. J. Brown
Day
Date
Kosher Food For Our Events
Bagel Patch, in Patchogue, frequently provides the food for our special events. The Best Yet Market on Route 58 carries pareve cookies
and cakes. BJ’s and Costco also have pareve cookies in their bakeries.
Beach Bakery, in Westhampton Beach, is also under kosher supervision.
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Shavuot Services
& Yizkor
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Board meeting
Mon
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Shavuot Services
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Annual Meeting
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Thu
June 2016
11 9:30 AM Services & Bar Mitzvah of Joshua
Kaplan
4 9:30 AM
Services
Sat
24 6:30 PM
Services, speaker, and dinner
25 9:30 AM
Services, speaker, and lunch
6:30 PM speaker
and dinner
17 5:30 PM
18 9:30 AM
Shabbat on the
Services
Beach at Kenny’s
Beach
10 7:00 PM
Services and
Oneg Shabbat
3 7:00 PM
Services and
Oneg Shabbat
Fri
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For Information:
Advertising and
Public Relations
Officers:
Barbara Smith
664-6584
Jaime Siegel
1st Vice President Barbara Smith
Book Club
Bulletin
President
Allen Silver
asilver9@optonline.net
744-7551
Treasurer
Richard Israel
Secretary
Elaine Lissauer
Capital Campaign
Richard Israel
727-5500 x11
Cemetery
Lisa Israel
727-5500 x10
Custodian Contact
Jaime Siegel
653-3985
Education
Terri Milligan
924-2953
Fundraising
Jaime Siegel
653-3985
Harley Abrams
Melissa Idler
Lisa Israel
High Holy Days
Trustees:
House Manager
Rob Brown
298-2608
Richard
Blumenthal
Judaica Shop
Phyllis Van Dyne
734-7511
Robert Brown
Terri Milligan
Membership
Jaime Siegel
653-3985
Oneg Shabbat
Barbara Smith
664-6584
Lynne Gordon
Sheila Muller
President
Jaime Siegel
653-3985
Lorraine Richter
Programs and Events
Ritual Committee
Lisa Israel
Social Hall
Jaime Siegel
653-3985
Special Gifts
Howard Collins
779-3042
Temple Office
Carole Jones
727-3191
Trees in Israel
Sheila Muller
722-4711
Tree of Life
Phyllis Van Dyne
734-7511
Elaine Lissauer
Supermarket
Certificates
Carole Jones (Office)
Lorraine Richter
Lana Anker
727-3191
653-9028
Allen Silver
Temple Israel of Riverhead
727-5500 x10
Bulletin Committee:
Lee Ann Silver
lana410@
aol.com
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Kinder Korner
Summer Fun… Here We Come!! 
Fireworks Painting: A fun project!
Start by cutting a toilet paper
roll into 2″ long fringes. Open up
the fringe so it sits flat against
the table, and place the roll on a
paper plate that has been
covered in a layer of tempera or
acrylic paint. For our fireworks we used four rolls/plates – red, white,
blue and a glittery mix of all three colors. Enjoy! 
Guess what? I met Cree Cicchino at one
of my dance competitions! She is a star
of the hit Nickelodeon show, Game
Shakers. She plays Babe Carano on the
show. Cree is very nice and friendly. It
was so exciting to meet someone from
TV! She acts and dances. You can see
her hip-hop videos on YouTube. She is
an amazing dancer.
By
Sarah
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
June 11—Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Kaplan
June 12-13—Shavuot
June 16—Temple Israel Annual Meeting, 7:15 PM
June 17—Services held at Kenny’s Beach
June 24-25—Speaker Program
July 1—4th of July Weekend Shabbat BBQ
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