April 2016 - Pine Brook Jewish Center

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April 2016 | Adar II—Nissan 5776
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
JONATHAN COHEN
President
“If you don't’ know where you are going, any road will take you there.”
These words are attributed to “Anonymous.” No idea who he or she was, or when
this phrase came into being. It’s not clear who said this first, or if it’s even in it’s original form. But I think alot about these
words, pretty much every day. They accompany the signature line in my business emails, and I think explain very clearly my
interest with PBJC’s strategic plan.
We are the caretakers of some wonderful gifts from Hashem – a gorgeous building, a healthy Jewish community that affords
us countless opportunities to connect and to learn, and we each are blessed to be surrounded by the many friends and
families we share these gifts with. I have spoken a great deal in the past months about strategic planning and lead with the
topic his month. In a nutshell, the strategic plan is about caring for these gifts. We have established a mission statement for
PBJC that we should all feel very good about:
“to offer a warm and welcoming environment that appeals to a diverse congregation with varying levels of observance,
increasing each congregants connection to the community, the Synagogue and Judaism”
We are aligning all PBJC planning around this mission, and have further identified three key imperatives the details of the
strategic plan will be organized around:
1. Member retention
2. Attracting new members
3. Long-term financial sustainability
Under the leadership of Dan Seewald and Michael Weinstein, we will be conducting facilitated workshops beginning in March.
Input from all of our member segments is critical, and we wish to afford all an opportunity to discuss these imperatives. The
Strategic Planning Committee will then organize this congregational feedback and the Chevra will determine how best to
prioritize around these imperatives. All congregants will be contacted about the times and dates of their sessions, and I ask all
to make the time to help contribute to this critical project we all benefit from.
While we plan for our future, we also celebrate the richness of our traditions and PBJC’s glorious past. As I write this, it is
expected to hit 70 degrees tomorrow – spring is in the air! And of course that means Passover is right around the corner. We
will celebrate what has become an annual tradition at PBJC – a second night Sedar on Saturday, April 23rd. Every year, this
event adds participants, and we look forward to making this year’s Sedar the best ever. My thanks to Estelle Stein for taking
organizing this on while I am otherwise occupied.
Lastly, PBJC’s 120th anniversary gala on May 14th is right around the corner. Every one of us should be committed to joining
in the celebration of this important milestone. The Gala committee is working feverishly to make this a commemoration we will
all enjoy and be proud to participate in. All congregants should have received invitations, and we have extended invites to past
congregants and clergy who helped to make us what we are today. I look forward to seeing you all on May 14th.
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NURSERY SCHOOL
ROSANNE MENDELOWITZ
Nursery School Director
What a busy month March was in the Nursery School! The excitement of Purim kept us busy and led us right
up to spring break! What a fun holiday! We were all busy creating special Purim art projects, reading Purim
stories and eating (and baking) delicious hamentashen. The highlight of Purim, as always, was definitely our
nursery Carnival! Thanks to all of the parents who came out to help, the children were treated to games and
crafts in the holiday spirit. The day was capped off with a special school-wide story time and then a parade for
the parents through the building!
Once the costumes were packed away and we returned to
school refreshed from our break, it was time to turn our
thoughts to Passover! We always spend a lot of time in
preparation for this special holiday! We started our month with
our annual , exciting visit from the Matzo Factory and our
friends at the Living Legacy. All of the children will learn how
matzo is made and they will make their very own to take
home. Passover is a very special time when we welcome our
families into our classrooms for our model seder! This year we
are participating in a Sing-A-Long seder! All of the children will
be able to show off their creative projects (frogs and seder
plates everywhere) and share the telling of the Passover story
in a very whimsical way.
With the arrival of April came thoughts of spring, sunshine, warmer weather (well we can hope) and, of course,
Yom Ha’Atzmaut!! Next month we will share with you all of the details of our special “trip” to Israel. You won’t
believe the journey we take even though we’re only preschoolers!
As we hope you have heard by now, PBJC Nursery is growing! Beginning September 2016, we will be
expanding our already vibrant and stimulating preschool program to accommodate the needs of parents who
require longer hours. Children ages 18 months to 5 years can now enroll in The Giggle Zone, an expanded care
option (hours available from 7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.) to complement our current preschool classes. To add to this
exciting news, The Board of Directors of the Pine Brook Jewish Center are pleased to announce that in honor
of the Grand Opening of the PBJC Nursery Full-Time Giggle Zone, families with children enrolled in the Nursery
School will be made full-time, non-paying Honorary Synagogue Members. We are so pleased to have already
welcomed numerous new families into our PBJC community and more are on their way.
Summer 2016 will be here before we know it. Planning for Pine Brook Day Camp is in full swing! We are
currently accepting applications for children ages 2-5. Registration forms are available through the nursery office
or on our website. At Pine Brook Day Camp we offer an 8 week program highlighted by fabulous weekly themes
and programming that includes water play, arts and crafts, music, games, sports, special events and more!
Be sure to regularly check the PBJC website and Facebook page. We will be sharing all sorts of information,
updates and photos.
As always, my door is always open to anyone who would like more information about any of our nursery
programs.
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
MARY SHEYDWASSER
Religious School Director
Generations of Jews have greeted Passover with strenuous housecleaning to remove all traces of chametz or
leaven – the substance that makes dough rise. Jewish tradition provides the reason for this spring cleaning. When
the Hebrew slaves heard that Pharaoh would permit them to leave Egypt, they hurriedly packed lest he change his
mind. Carrying dough for bread on their backs, they allowed it to bake in the desert sun. Later God commanded
the people to remember their deliverance from Egypt each year by eating matzah and avoiding all chametz.
Students will be receiving a Bedikat Chametz kit to recreate this event in their own home by conducting a “search
for leaven”. Armed with a feather,
candle and a wooden spoon, the family
searches the house for the last
remaining crumbs of bread. It is
tradition to hide ten pieces of chametz
around the house, remember where
you hide them, and have our students
partake in having to find every piece!
Yasher Koach to our Kitah Bet
students; they did an outstanding job in
helping lead the Kabbalat Shabbat /
Ma’ariv services. These children have
mastered the beautiful prayers
welcoming in the Sabbath. Blessings are recited over food, wine, Shabbat and holiday candles, and every
important occasion and lifecycle event. With this in mind, our Bet families created a Shalom Bayit piece for their
home, to commemorate their special Shabbat. Let this blessing fill every home in our community.
Blessing for the home:
Let no sadness come through this gate.
Let no trouble come to this dwelling.
Let no fear come through this door.
Let no conflict be in this place.
Let this home be filled with the blessing of joy and peace.
Our Kitah Dalet students were fortunate to meet the youngest Holocaust survivor, Paulette Dorflaufer, and heard
her story of hope and survival. It is up to our future generations to listen and share their stories. L’Dor Va’dor.
Our B’Yachad students (8th through 11th grade) will be taking an exciting trip to Boston this month. Wonderful
activities are planned including exploring our nation’s trip via the Freedom Trail and Duck Tour, visiting the
Aquarium, enjoying a performance by the Blue Man Group and much more. We will be staying near Brandeis
University, and will be attending a Shabbat dinner with their Hillel group.
This academic year has been an enjoyable and rewarding journey so far, filled with adventure and experiences that
helped navigate our students’ religious and spiritual development for the rest of their lives. Every step that we have
taken has been a blessing, and I look forward to watching your children grow into fine young adults.
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B’NAI MITZVAH
Emma Danielle Zwickel • April 2, 2016
April 1, 2003 celebrated the arrival of the beautiful Emma Danielle Zwickel to the delight of her
parents Sandy and Alan as well as her big sister Hayley. With her sharp sense of humor and
lovely singing voice, Emma easily puts smiles on the faces of everyone around her. She
enjoys acting, arts & crafts, soccer, sharing time with friends and family, and spending her
summers at Camp Lou Henry Hoover with other Girl Scouts. For her Mitzvah Project,
Emma organized a miniature golf outing and undertook a number of other fundraising
activities to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand in the fight against childhood cancers. We are
so proud to see Emma become a Bat Mitzvah on April 2, and we are excited to celebrate
this simcha with loved ones from near and far.
Michael Usatine • April 16, 2016
Michael came into the lives of his proud parents, Shoshana Schiff and Warren Usatine, on April
5, 2003. He is a great big brother to his sister Rachel. Michael is an honor roll student at Lazar
Middle School and enjoys playing sports and spending time with friends and family. He
spends his summer at his home away from home, Trails End Camp. For his mitzvah project,
Michael did the Twin with a Survivor Program through the Jewish Federation to help
preserve the stories of a Holocaust survivor. Because he has severe food allergies, Michael
also has asked his friends for last eight years to make donations to the Food Allergy
Research & Education Walk instead of giving him birthday presents. Michael amazes us
with his sense of humor, intelligence, thoughtfulness and his love of life. We look forward
to Michael becoming a Bar Mitzvah and sharing his special day with the Pine Brook
Jewish Center community.
Do you have a Student
Graduating from
High School or College?
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SISTERHOOD
ILENE THAILER
President, PBJC Sisterhood
Join the fun! PBJC Sisterhood offers opportunities for social activities, educational experiences, fundraising, and personal growth. We are
dedicated to the perpetuation of Conservative Judaism by promoting Jewish education and encouraging cultural and social activities for
our membership, the congregation and the community. Dues are $45 per year ($36 for our senior members).
Sisterhood is pleased that we were once again able to provide each family in our congregation with a Purim
Basket. We are proud of our Mishloach Manot tradition and thankful for the many people who come together
volunteering their time, which enables us to do this every year. Thank you to all our sponsors and generous
donors for your support, as well as our wonderful co-chairs, MarySue Rossinow and Elisa Sandler. Their
dedication and hard work shines through in this wonderful summer themed basket!
As we shed our winter coats, programming chairs Lois Davis and Michelle Zuckerman will be bringing us a
Restore and Renew Yoga class to help us leap into spring. Our own temple member, Brenda Samlin, will be
leading us in a gentle yoga class to introduce us to the wonderful health benefits that yoga can provide. I
hope to see you there on April 18 at 11:00am. To sign up or if you have any questions, please email Michelle
Zuckerman at mezuck@optonline.net.
Sisterhood will be
commemorating the 120th
anniversary of PBJC by
hosting a Chocolate and
Cheers, girl’s night out on
Thursday May 5. We will be
fundraising in order to provide
PBJC with a new silk flower
arrangement for the Bimah.
This is open to everyone,
whether or not you are a
sisterhood member or temple
member. Be on the lookout for
a flyer with all the details.
We will also be hosting another Mah Jong night. Stay tuned for dates and times. Also on the horizon, is our
annual donor event on Tuesday June 14th. This year we will be seeing the new musical Waitress, starring
Jessie Mueller with music by Sara Bareilles. Get donor points by buying scrip from Kim Stiller at
kim615@optonline.net, purchasing items from the gift shop or if you want something that you do not see,
email Eve Fields at ehfields@optonline.net and let her know or purchase tribute cards.
I would like to wish everyone and their families a zissen Pesach and to thank you all for your continued
support of Sisterhood. If you have any questions, thoughts, or even complaints, feel free to contact me at
ithailer@optonline.net or 201-658-4244. My “door” is always open.
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MEN’S CLUB
MICKEY GILBERT
Men’s Club Wine Sale Chairman
This year, the Men’s Club, once again, is selling Kosher for Passover wines from Israeli Vineyards. We
encourage you to support Israel and this Men’s Club Fundraiser. For many, Israel is becoming known as the
land of “wine and honey.” Below is a listing of the kosher wines available and the selection this year is larger
than ever. Select your favorite, try some you haven’t tasted, or buy them for the perfect “any occasion” gift.
Complete the attached order form and send it with your check (payable to “PBJC Men’s Club) to: The Pine
Brook Jewish Center Men’s Club, 174 Change Bridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045
Please note that orders must be received by Monday April 11th to process it before Passover. We may be
unable to honor any orders received after this date. If you have already submitted your order, we thank you
for your support! Your wine will be ready for pick-up on Sunday, April 17th between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM at
the Synagogue. Orders not picked-up on Sunday, can be picked-up in the Synagogue office on Tuesday thru
Thursday (4/23 – 4/26) during normal office hours. Please remember that the first Seder is the evening of
Friday, April 22nd. As you celebrate Passover, may you be blessed with peace and happiness. The Men’s
Club wishes a Happy Passover to all.
Bag #___________
MEN'S CLUB ANNUAL 2016 PASSOVER WINE SALE
Name:
Phone #:
CHECK:
Address:
CASH:
Price
TEPERBERG
IMPRESSION SEMI DRY CAB.
IMPRESSION MERLOT
OR HAGANUZ
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
SAUVIGNON BLANC
SHIRAZ
Total
Price
BARON HERZOG
CHENIN BLANC
PINOT GRIGIO
ZIFANDEL RED
PINOT NOIR
$24.00
$24.00
$24.00
$24.00
$24.00
DALTON
CANNAN RED
CANNAN WHITE
Qty.
$22.00
$22.00
KEDEM
CONCORD
MALAGA
CREAM RED CONCORD
CREAM WHITE CONCORD
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$22.00
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
*** MEN'S CLUB SPECIALS ***
BARKAN
CLASSIC CHARDONNAY
CLASSIC PETITE SIRAH
CLASSIC PINOT NOIR
Qty.
$18.00
$18.00
$18.00
MANISCHEWITZ
CONCORD
TISHBI - SINGLE VINYARD
CABERNET FRANC
$12.00
$52.00
Please complete this form and send with your check payable to "PBJC Men's Club" to:
The PBJC Men's Club, 174 Change Bridge Rd, Montville NJ 07045
Total:
OR just e-mail us the completed form to: Office@PBJC.org
You can also make payment on Sunday April 17th when you come to pick up your wine between 9 AM and 1 PM
Please note: Your order must be received by Friday, April 8th to process it before Passover!
We thank you for your support. Please remember that the first Seder is Friday evening April 22nd.
If you have any questions, please call Mickey Gilbert @ 973-263-0421
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FRIENDSHIP CLUB
BETTY CRANE
Friendship Club Coordinator
The Friendship Club began in 2000 with a grant from MetroWest. Currently, we have about 250 members from Morris and Essex
counties. We meet at various times of the year depending on the synagogue schedule. We take trips to museums, attend concerts and
shows, have a mid-winter brunch in February, a Shabbat dinner in November, and evening programs. We have about eight events a year,
several with bus transportation. Dues are $25 annually.
According to the calendar, spring has arrived. Except for the blizzard in January and some freezing temperatures in
February, we have experienced a rather mild winter and no one is complaining about that.
We had a wonderful turnout at our annual mid-winter brunch on Sunday, February 28. Our guest speaker was
Rabbi Finkel who discussed the various Torah and Haftorah portions preceding the holiday of Passover. It was a
very interesting and informative lecture which provided us with a better understanding of the weekly readings. We
thank Rabbi Finkel for an excellent presentation.
We have scheduled another movie night for Tuesday, April 5 in Scheinman Hall and we will be viewing a
documentary about kosher delicatessens of long ago. Prior to the movie, we will enjoy deli sandwiches, salads and
pickles catered by Deli King of Clark. If you plan to attend this event but have not responded as yet, please do so
immediately.
We are in the process of arranging a day trip in May and another joint program with the Socially Active Senior
Singles in June. Also, the AARP Driver Safety Course will be offered at the synagogue on Wednesday, August 10th.
Complete details about these upcoming events will be mailed to you at the appropriate time.
As a reminder, if you have not paid your annual dues, it is not too late. Since we are no longer receiving any
funding from the synagogue, your financial support is needed. Thank you for your cooperation.
Wishing you a Happy Passover!
CHAVERIM
SHELL RUSSO
Coordinator
Chaverim of PBJC are a vibrant group of adults 60+ who meet at 11:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at the Center.
We have informative and entertaining programs. We enjoy speakers, current event discussions, entertainment, movies, in house
luncheons, trips and dining at nearby restaurants. Bring a cold dairy lunch, (if you’d like), and socialize before each program. Call Shelly
at 973.627.5370 for more information. Annual dues $15, JCC Membership Dues: $36.
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11:30—Lunch and Socializing
12:00—Meeting
12:30—Artist Sheryl Urman returns with “Henri Matisse and His Cutouts” Fabulous program from
MoMa.
APR. 28
11:30—Lunch and Socializing
12:00—Meeting
12:30—Cantor Toren will speak Topic …to be announced
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SOCIALLY ACTIVE SENIOR SINGLES
ELAINE NACHSHEN
Coordinator
Socially Active Single Seniors is a group of single men and women age 55+. We meet once a
month at the temple or out to a show, movie, dinner, museum etc. We welcome new
members and are receptive to all program suggestions. Please call with any questions or
suggestions. Elaine Nachshen 973-263-0407 or email at nachshen@aol.com.
In late February SASS attended a performance of “The Producers” at the Alexander Kassar Theatre located on the
campus of Montclair State University. It was a wonderful show. The acting, dancing, singing and stage sets had us
feeling like we were at a Broadway show. This was definitely a 5 star event.
At the time of this writing our March program has not occurred. However on March 20th a matinee performance of
“Girl’s Room”, a comedy at the Parsippany Playhouse is planned. We are anticipating a great matinee and dinner
after the show. On April 17th, we will be going to the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum to see another
comedy, “My Mother, My Sister and Me”. The story is about a Jewish family living in the Bronx, NY in 1969. All
indications are that this will be a hilarious show. Lastly, coming up in May is a performance of “La Diva Tenors” at
the Wayne Y on May 19th. This is a concert with three tenors and a soprano singing contemporary, pop crossover
selections, broadway hits and a sprinkling of opera. Any single senior who is thinking about joining our group is
welcome to attend one of our programs and see what we are all about. Call with any questions you might have.
SASS wishes everyone a Happy and Healthy Passover.
TORAH FUND
SHEILA BASEM
CAROL KOTCH
The Torah Fund Campaign of Women's League for Conservative Judaism helps strengthen Conservative
Judaism through its integral support of Conservative/Masorti seminaries throughout the world.
Please help support our future Jewish leaders and clergy; any donation to Torah Fund is deeply appreciated.
Support can be given though donations of any amount, purchasing greeting cards to commemorate any
occasion ($5.00 per card), or pledging a $180.00 donation in the 2015-2016 calendar year, and receiving a
beautiful Benefactor NATAH KAREM pin. A $300 donation is acknowledged with the Guardian pin.
Another easy way to contribute to Torah fund is by accepting a Tzedakah Box (charity box). Keep it in your
home and put your change into it. It is amazing how fast the box will get filled. If you have a box or want to
get a box please call Sheila Basem at 973-263-1042.
If you would like to purchase a tribute card to commemorate any occasion or make a donation please contact
Sheila Basem, 973-263-1042, sbasem@optonline.net or, Carol Kotch, 973-299-1343, cjknj@optonline.net.
A special thank you for your support to: Barbara Warshaw, Gail Feldman, Myra Sumka, Elaine Nachshen and
Sima Feder.
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DONORS/SPONSORS
To make a donation, please download forms at pbjc.org.
CANTORS DISCRETIONARY FUND
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
By Jane & John Spielberger
In honor of Reece Spielberger becoming a
bar mitzvah
By Nancy Tuckman
In memory of Erwin Stanton
By Hank Rosen
In memory of his mother, Bette Rosen
By the Friendship Club
In appreciation of the Rabbi’s time spent with
the Friendship Club
CARING COMMITTEE
By Robin Mangino
In memory of Sandra Grossman
By Jane & John Spielberger
In honor of Reece Spielberger becoming a
bar mitzvah
By Friends from Division 4 Tennis Broken
Sound
In memory of Joyce Thorner
By Sharon & Bob Fields
In memory of Audrey Brecher
By Carol Jane Kotch
In memory of Mina Greenberg Smith
By Gary Messinger
In memory of Rose Messinger
By Ronnie Drewke
In memory of Thelma Colfin
By Myrna Goldberg
In memory of Gussie Kritz
By Wendy Birnbaum
In memory of Roslyn G. Gross & David Gross,
Jr.
By Marlene Rosen
In memory of Tully N. Kostner
SIM SHALOM SHABBAT
ANDFESTIVAL PRAYER BOOK
By Deborah Ulrich
In memory of Mary Goldberg
By Nan & Alan Rothberg
In memory of Audrey Brecher
By Bernard Ulrich
In memory of Samuel Ulrich
DAILY PRAYER BOOK
By Phyllis Kempner
In honor of Carol Kotch’s “Special Birthday”
YAHRZEIT
GENERAL DONATION
By David Zerman
In memory of Florence Zerman
By Esther & Maurice Soussa
In memory of Audrey Brecher
By Esther & Maurice Soussa
In memory of Eva Pallay
By Barbara Cherry
In memory of Frances Harac
By Michelle & Evan Zuckerman
In honor of Nancy Lerner Weiss’ special
birthday
By Esther & Maurice Soussa
In honor of Mark Roffman, Howard Chesler,
Francine Katz, Elaine Nachshen &
Michelle Zuckerman
NURSERY SCHOOL DONATION
By Debbie Alpern
By David Zerman
In memory of Lee Michael Zerman
By Michelle Nadel
In memory of Sarah Stein
By Gail Feldman
In memory of Irvin Morris Stadd
By Mal Sumka
In memory of Cecilia Lyons
By Barbara Morris
In memory of Irma Mergentime
By Fred Morrison
In memory of Louis Morrison
By Helene Wayne
In memory of Myron Leslie Wayne
By Lorraine Milkowski
In memory of Irving Miller
By Eileen Michaelson
In memory of Gladys & Jacob Lazerwitz
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To my PBJC family,
My heart is full and my words
cannot aptly express my
thank you for everything you
have done for my family and
me at this difficult time. Your
calls, your cards, your visits,
your concern, and your kind
words truly warmed my heart
and soul. Knowing that the
PBJC community is always
there is truly a blessing.
With love,
Judy Gothelf
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YAHRZEITS
The names of your loved ones will be read on the Friday evening of the designated week. We would be
honored to read a particular name on Shabbat morning when requested by the family.
FRI/SAT, 4/8 & 4/9
29 Adar II- April 08
Cecelia Prager
1 Nisan- April 09
Benjamin Schwartz
2 Nisan- April 10
Norbert Bek
Simon Epstein
Abraham Gibel
3 Nisan- April 11
Morris Bromberg
Maurice Fasteau
Leonard Feldman
Morris Rutenberg
4 Nisan- April 12
Hyman Druckman
Alfred Gurton
Kevah Konner
Elliot Marchant
5 Nisan- April 13
Elaine Ershow
Sarah Liebeskind
6 Nisan- April 14
Morris Bloom
Isidore Fruchtman
Frank Kaufman
Joseph Schnitzer
Dorothy Weinberg
FRI/SAT, 4/15 & 4/16
7 Nisan- April 15
Benjamin Epstein
William Freeman
Benjamin Levitt
Bella Rosenzweig
Morris Schaeffer
Samuel Schneider
Sidney W. Smith
Audrey Stein
Eve Fleischmann
Morton Liebowitz
Jerome B. Lutin
Steven Scharlat
Henry Schirn
Sasson Soussa
Elliot Zerman
10 Nisan- April 18
Sylvia Altschuler
David Michael Rosen
Sheila Sachs
11 Nisan- April 19
Roslyn Scheinman Brown
Ralph Carmen
Henry Fleck
George J. Kaplan
Jerome L. Newman
Sadie U. Rosen
Phillip Rosenbaum
Jenny Rosenberg
Sonia Sherwin
12 Nisan- April 20
Mary Bergman
Joyce Decker
Harry Karpen
Sidney Meranus
13 Nisan- April 21
Herman Cooper
Max Decter
Gertrude Epstein
Yetta Goldman
Annette Wallach
Sondra Wanderer
FRI/SAT, 4/22 & 4/23
14 Nisan- April 22
Harold Kantor
Jacob Nochenson
8 Nisan- April 16
Ida Feldman
Mildred Weiner
15 Nisan- April 23
Selma Ebert
Ariel Goldberg
Diana Lerner
Joseph Rosenbaum
Mary Scher
9 Nisan- April 17
Harold Adelman
Linda Bailynson
Bernice Birnbaum
16 Nisan- April 24
Abraham Bernstein
Rachel Cohen
Estelle Finver
April 2016 | Adar II—Nissan 5776
Sylvia Kutner
Adele Scheinman
Max Scher
Joseph Schram
Justin Wayne
17 Nisan- April 25
Edward Ehrlich
Meyer Eliasberg
Lorraine Kleinman
Morris Kurtin
Rae Nadler
18 Nisan- April 26
Sam Diener
Morris Kavesh
Aaron Maisel
Robert Miller
Ada Rosenberg
Joseph Vishlitsky
Sam Winkler
19 Nisan- April 27
Arnold Eisen
Ray Finkelstein
Carly Jenna Hollander
Dora Minzenheimer
Oscar Sussman
20 Nisan- April 28
Bessie Aronowitz
Rayfield B. Kurland
Paul Monka
Sally Sarnoff
Sonia Seidman
Henrietta Stoltz
William Weinstein
FRI/SAT, 4/29 & 4/30
21 Nisan- April 29
Maurice Basem
Julia Berliner
Edwin L. Fox
Alvin Lechten
Anna Miller
Naima Soussa
22 Nisan- April 30
Samuel Fields
Daniel Kurzweil
David Pokorne
Ben Steppel
Chaim Wishnick
23 Nisan- May 01
Lena Bloom
Eli Burkam
Stuart Gothelf
David Kramer
Sophie Lesh
Lillian Levison
Martin Schwack
Morris Tarter
Isidore Wallman
Sadie Zuckerman
24 Nisan- May 02
Celia Kaplan
Yetta Kellman
Lena Konner
25 Nisan- May 03
Elaine Baron
George Domash
Hymie Ershowsky
Morris Ershowsky
Roger Kolka
Samuel Tarter
Sol Weinstein
Alfred Wolff
26 Nisan- May 04
Jacob Bloom
Meyer Dornbusch
Max Dworkin
Alvin Frieland
Louis Strom
27 Nisan- May 05
Estelle Cartine
Steven Dozsa
Lillian Miller
Frieda Oppenberg
CONDOLENCES
Condolences
Hank Rosen on the loss of his
mother, Bette Rosen
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SISTERHOOD TRIBUTES
If you want to send a tribute card, please contact a member of the tribute team according to your last name. Tribute cards may be sent to
synagogue members and non-members, but only members will be listed in the Candlestick. No calls on Shabbat, Jewish holidays or aſter
9pm please.
A-GO
GR-M
N-Z
Betty Crane
973-227-6344
bettycrane@optonline.net
Marlene Rosen
973-887-0551
chosin@juno.com
Estelle Stein
973-588-7332
estein9@hotmail.com
To Eleanor Bernstein: In memory of your sister
Joyce Thorner
From Barbara & Marv Kaufman, Marian & Bob
Lowenfish, Ina & Mark Roffman, Anita & Mel
Sanders
Erika & Don Rosenthal, Ann & Ray Mariash,
Wendi & Leonard Leicht, Susan & Gary
Messinger, Monique & Jedd Mendelson, Amy
Sturmer-Margulis, Kim & Roger Moss, Jennifer
& Bradley Horowitz, Marlene & Martin Rosen,
Natalie & Len Wallach, Randy & Jack
Wenarsky, Ina & Mark Roffman, Beverly &
Michael Miller, Sheila & Barry Weinreb, Linda
& Peter Nelson, Fran & Howie Schenkel, Suzy
& Walter Schenker, Esta & Phil Zwick, Nancy &
Jeffrey Weiss & Family, Anita & Mel Sanders,
Gail & Eric Shube, Marlene Scheinthal, Jordyn,
Jaymi & Elliot Pleener, Celina & Emanuel
Steren, Nancy & Jonathan Cohen, Wendy &
Jay Birnbaum, Rosanne & Ira Dawer
To Mark Roffman: Mazel Tov on your "PBJC
Lifetime Achievement Award"
From Dale & Rob Greenfield, Marian & Bob
Lowenfish, Marlene Scheinthal, Betty & Fred
Crane
To Amy & Andrew Boyer: Mazel Tov on
Zachary's Bar Mitzvah
From Elaine Korn, Sisterhood
To Arnold Brenner: Wishing you a speedy
recovery
From Erika & Don Rosenthal, Ina & Mark
Roffman, Estelle Stein
To Julie Carus: In memory of your
grandmother
From Sheryl & Andrew Feinstein, Beth &
Michael Nieskens
To Howard Chesler: For your outstanding
commitment to PBJC
From Marian & Bob Lowenfish, Dale & Rob
Greenfield, Estelle Stein
To Betty Crane: Thank you for your wonderful
work for the Friendship Club
From Erika & Don Rosenthal
To JosΘ Gonzalez: In memory of your brotherin-law
From Marlene Scheinthal
To Alice Gordon: In memory of your mother
Roberta Belsky
From Roberta & Bob Kanarick, Carol Kotch,
Diane & Alan Krause
To Judy Gothelf: In memory of your sister
Audrey Brecher
From Roberta & Bob Kanarick, Lorraine & Tom
Milkowski, Carol Kotch, Jackie & Paul Fenton,
Susan & Gil Mandel, Marcy & Alan Guilder,
Marian & Bob Lowenfish, Dale & Rob
Greenfield & Family, Barbara & Marv Kaufman,
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To Hank Rosen: In memory of your mother
Bette Rosen
From Betty & Fred Crane
To Don Rosenthal: Glad you are up and about
From Carol Kotch
To Margaret & Steve Sanders: Mazel Tov on
your granddaughter Zoe's naming
From Beverly & Michael Miller, Estelle Stein
To Sam Kats: In memory of Larisa Sverdlova
From Lorraine & Tom Milkowski, Carol Kotch,
Erika & Don Rosenthal, Betty & Fred Crane
To Jodi Spitzberg: In memory of your father
From Jennifer & Brad Horowitz
To Bob Kesselman: Mazel Tov on your
milestone birthday
From Elaine & Herman Schkolnick
To Myra & Mal Sumka: Mazel Tov on your 60th
Anniversary
From Elaine Korn
To Stacy Landau: Mazel Tov on Charlie’s Bar
Mitzvah
From Sisterhood
To Pam & Michael Weinstein: Mazel Tov on
Charlotte's Bat Mitzvah
From Randy & Jack Wenarsky, Sisterhood
To Barry Marks: In memory of your sister
Nancy Mazur
From Ann & Ray Mariash
To Joyce & Garry Wetstein: Mazel Tov on the
birth of your grandson
From Shelly & Ralph Zemel
To Ann Monka: Wishing you a speedy recovery
From Ann & Ray Mariash, Marlene & Martin
Rosen, Erika & Don Rosenthal, Elaine Korn,
Elaine & Herman Schkolnick
To Robyn & Edio Zampaglione: Mazel Tov on
Steven’s Bar Mitzvah
From Sisterhood
To Elaine Nachshen: For your outstanding
commitment to PBJC
From Elaine Korn, Estelle Stein, Betty & Fred
Crane, Sheila & Jordan Basem
To Michelle Zuckerman: For your outstanding
commitment to PBJC
From Estelle Stein, Betty & Fred Crane, Sheila
& Jordan Basem
To Arnie Pallay: In memory of your mother Eva
Pallay
From Carol Kotch
The Candlestick
“Let All Who Are Hungry for a Wonderful Seder Come and Participate”
Please join us for
Pine Brook Jewish Center's
Annual Community Seder
Saturday, April 23, at 6:oo PM
$52.50/Adult member • $62.50/Non-member
$25/Children 5-12 • $10/Children 2-5
Subsidies are available • Price includes 1 bottle concord grape wine per table.
Guests are encouraged to bring a Kosher for Passover wine of their choice.
Name(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________
Adult Members: _______ Nonmembers: _______ Children (ages 5-12) _______ (ages 2-5) _______
Meal request: Meat _____
Chicken _____
Fish _____
Vegetarian _____
Payment Amount $ _____________________________
The Seder will be led by Cantor Menachem Toren and includes a fully catered meal. Please note that all orders MUST be received by
the PBJC office no later than Monday April 14th so the correct amount of food can be preordered.
That there were a
group of about 30
Jewish families that
came to Pine Brook
in the 1890’s. Some,
like the Konner,
Halprin and Bader
families came here to farm and later ran boarding
houses. Others came to vacation and stayed to settle in
the area. They gathered for minyan at the Halprin
home and later at the Konner home, using their own
sefer torah. It was on January 1, 1896 at a party
celebrating the birth of a new child in the Konner
family that they decided to organize formally as
Chevra Agudas Achim (United Brothers
Organization). Land was purchased and a synagogue
built. The first High Holiday services were held at the
new synagogue in September of 1912 and the first
wedding in November 1912. And so began what was to
become Pine Brook Jewish Center.
BABYSITTING
SERVICES
To place a listing in the directory, please send
your information to Gina Logrande by the 10th
of each month. Please provide regular updates
as your children’s circumstanes change.
Jordan Buren
973.882.1227
Ara Nazmiyal
973.580.5347
Liora Finkel
973. 944.8397
Noah Sokaler, 15
973.567.2416
Ryan Kahwaty
Red Cross BTC
973.255.6478
Naomi Weinflash
Red Cross BTC
973-299-7363
Alexis Liebes
973.276.1117
Alyssa Weiss
973.227.6156
Brittany Liebes
973.276.1117
Please complete the form below and return it to the synagogue: Attention Rabbi Finkel – Hametz Sale. The latest time of
Hametz Sale is on Friday, March 27, 2015 AT 9:00 AM. Please make checks payable to to Rabbi’s Discretionary FundPesach Hametz Sale.
AUTHORIZATION FOR HAMETZ SALE
I, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi Mark David Finkel, to act in my place and stead and on my behalf to
sell any Hametz possessed by me (knowingly or unknowingly) also to lease all places wherein my Hametz may be found,
especially in the premises located at (list places in your home where you have stored any Hametz):
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The above given power is in conformity with Torah-law and Rabbinical regulations as related to the Pesah observance.
To this I hereby affix my signature on____________________________, 2015.
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone
___________________________________ Signature_______________________________________________________
As a token for the legality of the aforementioned Hametz Sale I hereby enclose $___________________.
April 2016 | Adar II—Nissan 5776
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Community Wide Couch to 5K Event!
Couch
to
5K
Please join Hadas Toren every Sunday morning at 9:00
AM for a training run beginning March 27 until a
designated race in June. Hadas is trained as an Ace
certified personal trainer and is studying to be a Health
Wellness Coach. She is a former IDF combat fitness
trainer and does personal training. She is excited to help
anyone in our congregation get prepared for a race or just
get outside and run with friends. Wear sneakers and bring
water. NO previous experience is necessary. RSVP to
Hadas at: hadasmeni@gmail.com
Biking more your style?
Join us for a bike ride instead. Bikers
leave the parking lot starting April 10th
at 9am (weather permitting)
Questions: Call Nancy Tuckman at
973.216.7107
Bring your friends! All welcome!
Renew, Rejuvenate
and Restore
Pine Brook Jewish Center invites all the women of the greater PBJC
community to a Gentle Yoga Class brought to you FREE of CHARGE
by temple member Brenda Samlin and her colleague Nancy Scherr.
Monday, April 18 • 11am • Scheinman Hall
This gentle charm yoga is specifically for women who enjoy stretching and relaxing in a more nurturing and “soſter”
environment. The experience is designed to leave you feelng renewed, rejuvenated and restored. Beginners are welcome as
there will be different options for most poses and everyone will always be encouraged to do what is comfortable for them.
Please bring a water bottle, a yoga strap, and a mat. If you do not have a mat, a towel or blanket will work. If you do not
have a strap, a tie or canvas belt will work. Some mats and straps will be made available at the class for those who do not
have their own.
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Contact Lois Davis and Michelle Zuckerman at pbjcsisterhood@gmail.com with any questions.
The Candlestick
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The Candlestick
Need Something for Your Upcoming Simcha?
Shop the PBJC Sisterhood Gift Shop!
We have gifts for every occasion from shabbat candles to kiddush cups with new
items inclusing the latest pieces from Michael Aram and other artists.
For more information or to make an appointment to shop, contact Eve Fields at
ehfields@optonline.net/973.335.1572 or Lorraine Milkowski at teetersm@aol.com/973.838.9096.
Feel free to stop by during office hours and Arlene will assist you with your gift shop needs.
All Sisterhood members receive a 10% discount.
Need to order Kippot for your Simchas?
Bris or Baby Naming • Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Wedding • Special Anniversary
Great prices and selection!
To order or for more information, contact Beth Fuchs at
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Phone/Fax: 973-402-2160
Cell: 973-809-7780
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Beth Shalom • Pompton Lakes
Beth Israel • Clifton
Daughters of Miriam • Clifton
Pine Brook Jewish Center • Montville
Chevra Thilim • Passaic
Hungarian Hebrew Men • Pinebrook
Temple Ner Tamid • Bloomfield
Adas Israel • Passaic
Jewish War Veterans Post 47 • Clifton
Passaic Hebrew Verein • Passaic
Amelia Lodge • Clifton
B’nai Shalom • West Orange
Clifton Jewish Center • Clifton
Agudath Israel • Caldwell
Ahavas Israel • Passaic
Beth Ahm • Verona
Beth El • Rutherford
Shomrei Emunah • Montclair
Farband • Passaic
Jewish Federation • Clifton
Knights of Pythias Memorial
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April
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Erev Purim
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
7pm First Friday
Family Service
9:30am Shabbat
Service
BM Emma Zwickel
1
7:05pm
8pm Regular Friday
Service
2
9:30am Shabbat
Service
BM Amanda Citron
3
4
5
6
7
Chaverim
8
7:12pm
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Service
9
9:30am Shabbat
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BM Michael Usatine
1-
11
12
13
14
7:20pm
15
Erev Pesach
Passover
First Seder
9:30am Shabbat
Service
8pm Friday Service
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Passover
18
Passover
19
Passover
20
Passover
21
Passover
16
7:27pm
22
Passover
23
Passover
Chaverim
24
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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
At Your Fingertips
Religious Service Times
First Friday Service (an interactive service for families)......................7:00 p.m.
Regular Friday Service................................................................8:00 p.m.
2nd, 3rd and 4th Fridays of each month
Saturday Morning & Holiday Services ........................................9:30 a.m.
Junior Congregation...............................................10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sunday Minyan ...........................................................................9:00 a.m.
Emergency Contact Information
Please use the following protocol in the event of an emergency or if you
lose a loved one:
Call the synagogue office at 973.244.9800. If the office is closed, call
Rabbi Finkel at 973.287.7047 (home) or 973.407.0065 (cell). If unable to
reach the Rabbi, contact Mitchell Goldstein at 973.224.3716.
Sisterhood Scrip & Gift Certificates
Available in the office Mon-Thu from 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact Kim Stiller for special arrangements
at 646.483.7411 or kim615@optonline.net.
Clergy & Staff
Mark David Finkel, Rabbi
Menachem Toren, Cantor
Dr. Asher Krief, Rabbi Emeritus
Arlene Lopez, Office Administrator
Mary Sheydwasser, Religious School Director
Rosanne Mendelowitz, Synagogue
Administrator/Nursery School Director
Robin Mangino, Religious School Administrator
Esterina Herman, Bookkeeper
Gina Logrande, Candlestick Publication
Synagogue Officers
Mitchell Goldstein, President
Jonathan Cohen, 1st Vice President
Michael Weinstein, 2nd Vice President
Evan Zuckerman, 3rd Vice President
Sheila Weinreb, Treasurer
Seth Friedman, Financial Secretary
Judy Gothelf, Corresponding Secretary
Suzanne Schneiderman, Recording Secretary
Steven Gothelf, Men's Club President
Michelle Zuckerman, Sisterhood President