Bulletin Sharing thoughts with our Rabbi

Bulletin
October 2014
7 Tishri/7 Cheshvan 5775
“The Community Synagogue in Southern Saratoga County”
Founded in 1974
688 Clifton Park Center Road
Clifton Park, NY
518-371-0608
Sharing thoughts with our Rabbi
REV. PATRICK J. BUTLER, PASTOR
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. EDWARD’S THE CONFESSOR
569 CLIFTON PARK CENTER ROAD
RABBI DR. CHANAN MARKOWITZ
CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM
688 CLIFTON PARK CENTER ROAD
PRESENT A SERIES OF JEWISH-CATHOLIC DIALOGUES
“GOD, RELIGION, REASON AND THE CHALLENGES OUR WORLD FACES
IN THE 21ST CENTURY”
1: Sunday, October 19th at 11 a.m. Rabbi Markowitz will deliver the sermon at
St. Edward’s the Confessor
2: Tuesday, October 28th at 7:30 pm - The first Dialogue will be held at
St. Edward’s on the topic:
“GOD IN THE JEWISH and CATHOLIC TRADITIONS”
3: Friday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m. – Father Butler will deliver the sermon at
Congregation Beth Shalom
4: Tuesday, November 11th at 7:30 p.m. – The second Dialogue will be held at
Congregation Beth Shalom on the topic:
“WHAT IS MEANING OF PRAYER IN THE JEWISH and
CATHOLIC TRADITIONS?”
** ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND **
SCHEDULE FOR SUKKOT SERVICES,
2014-5775
Sunday, October 5 – 9:30 AM to Noon
Roof and decorate our Sukkah along with Men’s Club and Hebrew School
Wednesday, October 8 – 7:30 PM– First Night of Sukkot
Maariv Service followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah
Thursday, October 9 – 7:30 PM – Second Night of Sukkot
Maariv Service followed by Kiddish in the Sukkah
Friday, October 10
7:30 PM- Shabbat-Sukkot Maariv Service
followed by Kiddish in the Sukkah.
Saturday, October 11 – 9 AM
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot Morning Service
followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah.
Wednesday, October 15 – 7:30 PM
Shmini Atzeret Maariv Service
Light yizkor candles before Yom Tov candles at 6:08 PM
Thursday, October 16 – 9 AM-11:15 PM - Shmini Atzeret –
Yizkor will be recited during this service.
7:30 PM –GALA Simchat Torah Service and Celebration!!!
Wonderful fun for young and old alike!!!
DON’T MISS IT!!!
Friday, October 17 – 7:30 PM
Shabbat Bereshit Evening Service
Saturday, October 18 – 9 AM
We resume our Weekly Shabbat Morning Services followed by Rabbi Markowitz’ Torah Study.
Sunday morning, October 19 at 10:30 AM
Rabbi Markowitz will resume his popular Sunday morning lecture series.
If you have any questions please call Rabbi Markowitz at 878-6299 or send him an e-mail at rav_chanan@yahoo.com
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Here we are at the New Year. Let’s make
this a time for new beginnings and new
resolutions!
It was a pleasure to see the great
attendance at the last Friday Nite Live
Service. Thank you to Rabbi Markowitz,
Jeff Stein, and the Klezmer band. Let’s all
resolve to come to more services and more
activities!
Come for events by Sisterhood and the
Men’s Club, join the newly formed Book
Club, the Mah Jongg and Knitting groups,
attend the Rabbi’s stimulating lecture
series, and let’s come up with more ideas
for more interest groups. All ideas are
welcome! Contact me with your ideas and
to volunteer to join committees. Things
are happening so come on board. Don’t
stay on the sidelines! We want YOU!
Harvey
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President…………….…...….Harvey Finkelstein
VP Administration…..………Linda Russell
VP Membership…….….........Ray Franzone
VP Fundraising……….…......Lin Guinipero
Treasurer……………..….......Janie Garnett
Financial Secretary………….Betsy Knorr
Recording Secretary…......….Denise Smith
Past president………………..Mark Silverman
399-8121
371-3641
877-6125
588-7775
357-8881
877-8957
348-0569
371-0256
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Richard Jacobs
Doris Calderon
Rob Schleifstein
Dee Ann Coniglio Bob Silverman
Sheila Alfasso
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Appointed Board members
Men’s Club……………………….…Les Miller
Cemetery……….………………..….Don Rubin
Education……………………….…..Marla Sheffer
House……………………..…….…...Mark Silverman
Interfaith……………………….…
Israeli Affairs……...…………..….....BJ Rosenfeld
Publicity……………………………..
Reyut………..……………….…….. Carol Davis
Ritual………………………………...Joyce and Mel Toub
Rob Schleifstein
Sisterhood ……………….……….. Fern Hayden
Gift Shop…………………………… Lin Guinipero
Social Action………………..…….…Michael Weitzman
Web ………………..………………..Chris Grossman
COEJL……………………. . .………Lew Morrison
Listserv………………………………Jackie Betters/Sandie Vipler
Bulletin…………………………… .Diane Silverman/Jackie Betters
Harvey N. Finkelstein
President
518-399-8121
The deadline for all articles for the bulletin is the 15th of the
month prior to publication.
hnfinkelstein@yahoo.com
Please email your articles to cbsbulletin@hotmail.com or you
can drop them off at the synagogue office.
Rabbi Markowitz’s office hours for the winter:
Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
You can also reach him by calling his cell phone at 518-878-6299 or
by sending him an e-mail at rav_chanan@yahoo.com
October Birthdays
Oct.
5
7
8
8
10
14
19
19
26
26
27
Stuart Zamlong
Eve Kaufman
Diane Silverman
Roberta Moses
Pola Dobry
Lauren Paige
Janice Lyng
Henry Paige
Eva Sheffer
Michael Weitzman
Ellen Markowitz
MAZEL TOV
to
Our Temple Family
Betsy & David Knorr
10/21
Ellen & Chanan Markowitz 10/21
30 yrs
7 yrs
From the desk of
Morah Tziporah
Hebrew School is off to a good start! We’re learning
about Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur.
The Daled class is learning how to chant Haftarah.
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A big TODAH RABBAH to Carol Davis for taking
care of our library books & making sure they are
accessible to our youngest readers.
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A big Thank you to our Torah & Haftarah Chanters during
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur: Doris Calderon, Shaina
Smith, Sandy Roth, Rachel Sangaline, Anna Weiskopf, Mel
Toub, Stan Simkins, Ellen Bechky, Sophie Sheffer, Jonathan
Barnett, Joshua Sangaline, Jordan Stern, Emma Ehrlich, and
Melissa Kearns.
May you all continue to go from strength to strength.
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A little look ahead: On Sunday morning, Oct. 5th, the
Hebrew School will be making Sukkah decorations & eating
‘Pizza outside in the Hut’. Please join us & help put up this
year’s Sukkah.
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B’shalom,
FLO Miller
Director of Education
MEN’S CLUB REPORT
Shalom everyone from the tired but happy Picnic
Committee. We hope all those who attended on Sunday
September 7th, had an enjoyable and delicious afternoon.
Although attendance was down from the past few years,
I sensed that lively conversation and friendly shmoozing
were, as always, the norm.
Sisterhood Autumn Message
When you read this, High Holiday Services will have just finished up.
Thank you to Rabbi Markowitz, Flo Miller, Jeff Stein and our wonderful
Choir for providing us with a meaningful High Holiday experience. Let’s
not forget Joyce Toub (Ritual). Thank you to Linda Russell for organizing,
preparing and cooking the Break-the-Fast. This event was attended by a
small group of people, which provided an intimate and delicious way to
start the New Year.
I would like to thank all those who helped make this event
happen. First, my wife Diane, and our ever present office
(and kitchen) commander, Jackie Betters for their help in
planning, shopping and cooking. Ray Franzone, Men’s Club
treasurer, for working the door and handling the finances.
A round of applause to Jeff Russell who again this year
entertained with memorable songs from our younger days,
and offered music trivia for those who enjoyed his
performance.
The joint Sisterhood/Men’s’ Club event held at the Shmaltz Brewing
Company on September 21, 2014 was enjoyed by all.
Last but definitely not least, to our group of early and late
drop-ins who assisted with last minute watermelon slicing,
beverage chilling, set-up and knock-down of tables and
chairs, and general clean-up. Thank you Barry and Karen
Hamerling, Bob Silverman, Yogi Guinipero, Greg Pyle and
Lew Morrison. If I missed anyone please forgive me, my
eyes were clouded by burning hot dog smoke.
Entertainment Books are in ($25.00 per book). They are selling fast, but
we have a few left. Please contact Janice Lyng at jlyng1@nycap.rr.com to
reserve your book.
On Sunday 9/14 a small but hard working crew did our
annual clean-up of the Beth Shalom cemetery in Rotterdam.
Older stones were cleaned, and branches, brush and vines
were cleared from fences and the very overgrown but
beautiful street entrance gate. Renovation of the gate is a
project for another time. Thank you Don Rubin and
Paul Michel.
Don’t forget, Sukkah building on Sunday October 5th. Hope
to see you there.
Mark Silverman
Acting MC Pres.
Please mark your calendars for the special Synagogue, Sisterhood, Hebrew
School Latke/Chanukah event scheduled for Sunday, December 14 th. We
will need volunteers to make the latkes; we will need lots of latkes again
this year as this will be a synagogue wide event during which our Hebrew
School will be hosting the Hebrew School from Congregation Agudat
Achim. This is a great way to get involved.
We are selling $5.00 Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends discount shopping
passes. For just a $5.00 donation you get 25% off all your shopping at
Boscov’s on October 21st. Please contact Dee Ann Coniglio at
deeconrt1@gmail.com to buy your $5.00 Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends
25% discount shopping pass. Don’t miss out on this great value
opportunity.
Get involved! Help Sisterhood help our Synagogue, Hebrew School as
well as the Community wide programs we now support. Together, we can
succeed in helping Sisterhood sustain its vitality and well-being in support
of our Synagogue. We’d love for you to experience Congregation Beth
Shalom Sisterhood for yourself. We truly need all of you! However, if you
are unable to donate your time to Sisterhood, you can always support us
with your dues. Sisterhood’s dues structure is on a calendar year; it is
never too late to join and support our Sisterhood. The more funds
Sisterhood has, the more Sisterhood can contribute in support of our
Synagogue, Hebrew school and our Community-wide sponsored events.
Stay tuned for further details on upcoming programs such as another joint
Sisterhood/Men’s Club event to be held at the Racino in Saratoga, a joint
program with Hadassah, a family bowling event and periodic off-site
dinners. If you have any suggestions for programing or events, please
contact me at fhayden@nycap.rr.com.
Good health and best wishes to all. Remember: Everyone is welcome to
attend our monthly planning sessions. The schedule for the planning
sessions for October – December, 2014 is shown below:
Monday, October 20, 2014 - 7PM, Synagogue
Sunday, November 16, 2014 - 11AM, Synagogue
Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 11AM, Synagogue
Fern Hayden
Sisterhood President
Member
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Tishrei 8
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Heshvan 3
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A
B
B/L
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D
D/L
F
F/L
GF
GM
H
aunt
brother
brother-in-law
cousin
daughter
daughter-in-law
father
father-in-law
grandfather
grandmother
husband
OCTOBER YAHRZEITS
Deceased
Michael Kupferman
Leslie Miller
Elaine Lowenberg
Paul Michel
BJ Rosenfeld
Michael Kupferman
Steven Ostroff
Michelle Rafael
Raylene Jacobs
Leslie Finkelstein
Barry Hamerling
Donald Rubin
Anne Ross
Deborah Huber
Christine Grossman
Beverly Magidson
Harriette Weitzman
Audrey Cohn
Stanley Simkins
Sandie Vipler
Roberta Moses
Barbara Geizer
Sandie Vipler
Doris Calderon
Peter Rosenfeld
Richard Marshall
Ellen Bechky
Ann Ross
Linda Guinipero
Arnold Elman
Sandie Vipler
Phyllis & Lewis Morrison
M
M/L
N
S
S/L
W
Yetta Kupferman
Irving Miller
Sarah Yanovitz
Gilbert Eliaachim
Norah Lessne
Sally Shapiro
Bonnie Ostroff
Irving Kleid
William Levine
Julius Ziperstein
Harry Hamerling
Sarah Rubin
Herbert Ross
Herbert Ross
Ira Scott
Esther Weintraub
Hyman Chesner
Judith Golub
Zelda Simkins
Louis Lass
Lloyd Moses
Ann Moskowitz
Julius Horowitz
Donald Blanchard
Celia Feuerstein
Ralph Marshall
Jack Feltingoff
Bessie Krever
Gertrude Lash
Annabelle Scher
Gussie Lass
Amanda Morrison
Relationship
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F
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GF
M
GM
M
F
B
F
F
M
H
F
F
SM
F
S
M
GF
H
M
GF
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GM
F
F
M
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GM
D
mother
mother-in-law
niece or nephew
sister
sister-in-law
wife
What better way to remember loved one(s) than to have a plaque placed on our Memorial Wall in memory of them. For more
information on purchasing a plaque you can call the synagogue office 371-0608 and speak with Jackie. The cost for each plaque
is $250.00
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Remember that special date with either a leaf or an acorn or even a stone on our Tree of Life. Congregants and interested public
may celebrate a mitzvah (happy occasion) or commemorate a memory by purchasing one or more of the following:
Leaves - $180
Acorns - $500
For further information regarding purchasing a leaf, acorn or stone for the
Stones - $1500
Tree of Life, please contact Jackie at 371-0608
We gratefully acknowledge these contributions
General Fund in memory of
Reyut fund in memory of
Sidney Grumet by: Shelley Schimelman
Sonia Toub by Joyce and Mel Toub
Sylvia Grossman by: Bernard Grossman
Ruth Bechky by Joyce and Mel Toub
Joyce and Mel Toub send “Well Wishes” to
Roberta Boss
Leonard Rose by: Ellen Finch and Walter Rose
Sam Sedlik by: Roberta Boss
Torah Fund in memory of
Endowment Fund
General Fund in honor of
Live Music Fund:
Rabbi’s Disc. Fund in memory of
Simmy Fund in memory of
Joseph Franzone by: Marcie and Ray Franzone
Joan Forman by Barry Forman
Ida Horowitz by: the Vipler family
Joseph Viplich by the Vipler family
Sylvia Horowitz by the Vipler family
A donation was made to the Rabbi’s Disc. Fund
Peace Garden Fund
by Toby and Arnie Elman
Various programs at Congregation Beth Shalom
Are generously supported in part by
Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
THREE fundraisers with NO NET COST to you
SCRIP The list includes hundreds of businesses nationwide—retail stores, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels,
rental cars, pharmacies, movie theaters, i-tunes, Amazon… to name just a few.
VENEZIA’S Enjoy great pizza, salad, eggplant, and other delicious food – dine-in or take-out.
HANNAFORD Purchase gift cards through the synagogue Sisterhood and use when you grocery shop.
Congregation Beth Shalom receives a percentage of the gross value of your scrip, Venezia’s, and Hannaford purchases
and you get to spend the full face value!! Shop for your own everyday needs and give as gifts.
This is a painless way for you to support our fundraising efforts!!!
Please contact Lin for additional information or to place an order.
Lin:
lindag1316@yahoo.com or call 518-588-7775
Do you have a special event coming up that you would like to share with your family, friends and
synagogue family? Why not sponsor an Oneg or Kiddush? Sponsoring a Kiddush is honoring,
celebrating, memorializing, and congratulating any individual/s or event. A Kiddush is a
wonderful way to bring people together and begin to celebrate the Sabbath too. For more
information you can call the synagogue office and speak to Jackie at 371-0608 or call Linda Russell
at 371-3641
Various programs at Congregation Beth Shalom
Are generously supported in part by
Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
25% OFF AT BOSCOV’S
Tuesday, 10/21 (any Boscov’s)
25% off
Friends Helping Friends
Donate $5.00 to
Beth Shalom Sisterhood
Get your coupon
and SHOP
Call Dee Ann 371-6801 or
Jackie 371-0608
to get your coupon
All Are Welcome to a Community Lunch
Nurturing the Body & Soul
Come join us to enjoy a warm meal, or just to socialize with fellow Southern Saratoga area
neighbors on Wednesday, October 1st 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM St. Edward the Confessor Church
Social Hall 569 Clifton Park Center Road.
Desserts to share are most welcome.
RSVP…. Please due to limited seating: 371-7372 ext 227
Hosted by St. Edward’s Church and Congregation Beth Shalom
“Future Wednesday meal dates”
October 29th
WEST END BAGELS
518-952-4762
www.westendbagels.com
Thank you to the Jewish Federation of
Northeastern NY
We wish to thank the Jewish Federation for
their support of our Friday Night Live
Services. Their continued support helps to
enhance the spiritual experience.
5 Southside Drive,
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Whitefish Salad, Boars Head Deli
NYC Recipe, Catering
Premium Nova Scotia Lox
Voted Best Bagel 2014
Harvey
CLIFTON PARK PODIATRY
Richard C. Berkowitz, DPM,
FACFAS
Medical and Surgical Care of
the Foot
1673 Route 9
Halfmoon, NY 518-383-3338
Remember that special date with either a
leaf or an acorn or even a stone on our
Tree of Life. Congregants and interested
public may celebrate a mitzvah (happy
occasion) or commemorate a memory by
purchasing one or more of the following:
Leaves - $180
Acorns - $500
Stones - $1500
For further information regarding
purchasing a leaf, acorn or stone for the
Tree of Life, please contact Jackie at
371-0608
HALFMOON MOBIL
Courteous, Quick and Clean
Route 9 and Sitterly Road
(across from Hewitt’s)
Clifton Park, NY
Locally Owned and Operated
PREMIERE
TRANSPORTATION GROUP
David J. Brown, President
456 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12204
518-459-6123
Professionally Chauffeur-driven
Sedans, Limousines,
Vans, and Coaches
NEW BOOK CLUB
The Robert & Dorothy Ludwig Schenectady
JCC on the Golub Family Campus proudly
presents the Second Annual:
Capital Capabilities
The newly formed nonfiction Book Club of Congregation
Beth Shalom met and had 2 hours of great discussion with
Professor Arthur Benner from SUNY University Jewish
Studies history department.
An event celebrating the artistic talents of
people with disabilities
The group chose for its next meeting to be held on
Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Lew
Morrison, 7 Bear Brook Court, Clifton Park.
Honorary Chair:
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara
The next book that was chosen is Breach of Trust by
Andrew Bacevich and another book on the same topic is
Drift by Rachel Maddow (also suggested reading). Many
will be reading both books that are about the soldiers and
the military of the United States and “America’s dangerous
drift into a state of perpetual war”.
Emcee:
Dori Marlin CBS6
We welcome new members, both men and women, and
plan to continue exciting, stimulating monthly group
discussions. RSVP to Lew Morrison at lrmdds@aol.com
or 371-7334. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Harvey Finkelstein at hnfinkelstein@yahoo.com
Or 399-8121
Lew Morrison and Harvey Finkelstein
Book Club Coordinators
Knitting Club News
The knitting group will be meeting Wednesday,
October 22 at 7 pm at the home of Hana
Mondelblatt.
Mark your calendar, come and knit and
schmooze. Newcomers welcome.
Let Hana know you are coming by emailing
hmondel@hotmail.com.
Thanks, Marcie
Sunday, October 19, 2014, 1PM – 4PM
Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY
Free, family friendly event featuring
demonstrations, arts and crafts, art exhibits,
live music created by individuals with
disabilities, an inclusive multimedia quilt
from across the Capital Region, and more.
Partners: Loving Resources, Schenectady
ARC, OPWDD, YWCA of Northeastern
NY, Center for Disability Services,
Congregation Gates of Heaven,
Congregation Beth Israel,
Sponsors: MVP Health Care of
Schenectady County
For more information, call 518-377-8803 or
email capcap@schenectadyjcc.org