March – April - Temple Judea of Manhasset

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March – April - Temple Judea of Manhasset
61, No. 1
September/October 2013
Volume 61, No. 4
March/April 2014
Elul 5773/Tishrei/Cheshvan 5774
Adar I/Adar II/Nissan 5774
Sunday, March 2nd
Brotherhood Breakfast Presentation
9:30 AM
Baby Boomers Event Offsite
5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 5th
WRJ Cards and Games Day
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday, March 7th
Shabbat Across America
March 12, 13, 14, and 16th
Purim Package Pickup
Sunday, March 16th
Megillah Reading
9:30 AM
Purim Palooza
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday, March 21st
Sisterhood Shabbat
8:00 PM
Sunday, March 30th
Rummage Sale
12:00 - 4:00 PM &
Monday, March 31st
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, April 15th
Second Night Seder
6:00 PM
Wednesday, April 23rd
Lord & Taylor Spring Event
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday, April 25th
Yom HaShoah Service
8:00 PM
TEMPLE NEWS
Schedule of Friday Night Services
Temple Judea of Manhasset
Affiliated with the Union of Reform Judaism
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March 7
333 Searingtown Road | Manhasset, NY 11030
tel. (516) 621-8049
www.Temple-Judea.com
Shabbat Service: 8:00 PM
Torah Portion: Vayikra
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March 14
Todd Chizner…………………...…...……......Rabbi
Abbe Sher………...…….…........……….......Cantor
Abner L. Bergman, z”l.....…..................Rabbi Emeritus
Eugene J. Lipsey, z”l…………..............….Rabbi Emeritus
Richard Berman………………...............….Cantor Emeritus
Maxine Peresechensky……..................Executive Director
Lauren Resnikoff…………..……….…........Educator
Tod Groman ....…………….……….…………President
TEMPLE JUDEA BULLETIN
Published Five Times Annually
Josh Rosenthal ….………………...…….. Editor
JudeaEditor@gmail.com
Temple Judea is Handicapped Accessible
Shabbat Service: 8:00 PM
Torah Portion: Tzav
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March 21
Shabbat Service: 8:00 PM
Torah Portion: Shemini
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March 28
Shabbat Service: 8:00 PM
Torah Portion: Tazria
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April 4
Shabbat Service: 8:00 PM
Torah Portion: Metzora
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April 11
Shabbat Service: 8:00 PM
Torah Portion: Acharei Mot
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April 18
Condolences to Beverly David on the loss of her beloved husband,
Herbert.
Condolences to David Gould on the loss of his beloved mother,
Elaine Gould.
Condolences to Michael Gidseg on the loss of his beloved father,
Harold.
Condolences to Jamie Miller on the loss of her beloved mother,
Adele Wagreich.
Condolences to Luise Klein on the loss of her nephew, Jonathan
Scott Sonner
Shabbat Service: 8:00 PM
Torah Portion: Chol Hamoed
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April 25
Shabbat Service: 8:00 PM
Torah Portion: Kedoshim
Mazel Tov to the March & April B’nai
Mitzvah candidates and their families:
Tiffany Bernot
Justin Sharon
Tyler Sharon
Jason Procops
Jed Chizner
Thank you to the Kagan Family for your donation to
sponsor an Oneg
in memory of your loving wife and mother, Trudy Kagan.
March 8, 2014
March 29, 2014
March 29, 2014
April 5, 2014
April 26, 2014
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TEMPLE NEWS
From the Rabbi………….
This year’s Passover will have an additional meaning for my family and me because just a few days after its conclusion, my son Jed
will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. In thinking about what message I want to share with you in this edition of the Voice of Judea, I
can’t help but think about the connection between the moment in the Passover story when the Israelites held the first seder and the meaning
behind becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
The first seder was actually held the night before the Israelites left Egypt, raising the question, what was the function of this seder?
Think about it…every seder after that very first one has focused in on celebrating how G-d freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But
during that first seder they were still in Egypt and they were not yet freed from slavery.
The following is my own interpretation of what happened during that first seder, what its function was, and what it can teach bar
and bat mitzvah students.
G-d spoke to the Israelites on that last night in Egypt and told them to get prepared for the next phase of their lives (which happens
to be exactly what I tell every Bar or Bat Mitzvah student.) They were also told to study Hebrew prayers in order to be able to lead a service
called a seder, after which there would be an elaborate meal (also sounds very similar!) But mostly, they were told that this seder was a way
of preparing them to be out in the real world and to one day be responsible to carry on the Jewish traditions.
Then G-d told them to sit around one long table (actually made up of several tables forming the shape of a rectangle or an “L”, even
if some of the tables were slightly different heights). They should sit as close to one another as possible on chairs that are only used once a
year because they are so uncomfortable. They were told to sing songs that only some people knew all the words to but most everyone knew
the chorus (like - eelu something something anu - dayenu!). They were told to dip foods into various ‘dips’ in order to laugh at each other as
they turn beet red with eyes tearing and nose running from hot and spicy horseradish dip. And to notice the smiles as they taste the sweet
charoset dip. G-d also thought it would be a good idea to have them bake hard, crispy, flat bread that when eaten would leave tiny sharp
shards in the pages of their little booklets for years and years to come.
G-d said they would need to eat this hard flat bread for 7 straight days. The people actually asked, “Wont we get sick of it?” G-d answered,
“Yes, by the 5th day of the holiday you will be sick of it, but don’t worry about that. By the next Passover, you will have forgotten all about the
bland taste and effects it has on clogging up your digestive system. In fact,” God went on, “as each new Passover arrives, you will look
forward to it with great eagerness: to buttered matzah, matzah kugel, matzah pizza and matzah brei!” Finally, God instructed the Israelites
to make delicious foods whose taste and aroma would bring back warm memories of grandmas and great-grandmas, some of whom they may
not have ever met.
The Israelites said, “How are we going to do all of this? What if we mess it up?” It’s too much for us to handle! That’s when G-d said
to them, “Do the best you can. If you don’t do perfectly, that’s fine. If you mess up, that’s fine too.” Then God said these incredible words,
“This first service is not the most important one – the second one is! “ And even more important is the third and then the fourth and so on.
When you continue practicing these traditions year after year, I will know that this is part of your soul.
And the people did (or tried to do) exactly as G-d asked of them on that first seder. They did great (even if there were some messups.) But it wasn’t untll the next year, when the Israelites chose to celebrate these traditions on their own, that G-d became truly happy. The
end.
The function of that first seder is exactly like the function of the Bar or Bat mitzvah: it is an important first step, but it is the next
steps that are most important.
Dear Jed,
Your mom and I love you very much. You make us proud every day. Please know that your Bar Mitzvah is the first step along the
path into your Jewish adulthood. We hope and pray that you will always remember the good feelings of the hard work you put into your bar
mitzvah, the warm feelings of being surrounded closely by family and friends, and the eternal feelings of Jewish traditions in your heart. But
most importantly, we look forward to this day leaving its mark on your soul and watching you take the next Jewish steps that you have chosen
on your own. Mazel Tov! We love you.
Mom and Dad
B’Shalom,
Rabbi Todd Chizner
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TEMPLE NEWS
Cantor’s Song
I would like to share with you that I would like there to be a series on the history of the Cantorate and Cantorial
music. Wikipedia states that the Cantor is a trained musician who leads a congregation in music and prayer. The
explanation goes on to state that even in ancient times, the chief qualification of the cantor, in addition to
knowledge of Biblical and liturgical literature, as well as the prayer motifs, was a pleasant voice and artistic
delivery.
In early times, stated in materials from the 13th century, the Hazzan must, in addition to having a pleasing voice
and appearance, have a long, flowing beard and be married with children.
The job description has changed in many ways, as you can see, as now it is quite common for a woman to be a
cantor as well as a rabbi.
Community prayer has ancient roots. By the time of the Hasmoneans, (the middle of the 2nd century B.C.E.) we
first encounter the term, which later becomes the official title of Cantor. It probably came from the Aramaic
word, Hazzanu, meaning overseer. Until the 6th century, volunteers would function as leaders of the prayer
service. Such a volunteer was called a “Shiliach Tzibbor,” a messenger of the people. The Hazzan was to pray for
those who did not know how to pray and also to pray as a representative of the community. At this time in
history it was forbidden to write down the prayers, and every part of the prayer service was read and chanted
strictly by memory. Leading services required great skill, and as the number of prayers increased and as the
prayer service evolved, it became more and more difficult. Honor guards who served as prompters stood on
either side of the Hazzan and even created an elaborate system of hand signals to cue the prayer leader.
By the 6th century, two major events led to the development of the professional Shiliach Tzibbor. Firstly, Jewish
learning and familiarity with the Hebrew language was a rarity. Secondly, the cultivation of a new and expanded
service required a professional who could read and chant fluently--especially true on the holidays and Day of
Atonement.
Leading services and officiating on behalf of an entire congregation is a great honor, and I am proud to serve my
congregation, Temple Judea.
To be continued…
B’shira, (in song)
Cantor Abbe Sher
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TEMPLE NEWS
Message from the President
In March, we celebrate one of Judaism's most dramatic and fun-filled holidays, Purim. Think of it: when else can you dress
up in a costume, eat doughy triangles filled with prunes and poppy seeds, yell in the sanctuary, twist loud noise makers, and
be encouraged to do so by our Rabbi and Cantor? Some people have tried to reduce the message of this holiday into a cute
“They tried to kill us, we won, let's eat”, but of course it is more, as told to us in the “Megillah”, the story of Esther, set in
Persia 2300+ years ago. King Achashverosh, being dismayed by the refusal of his wife to follow his orders, replaces her
with a new queen, Esther, who, unknown to him, is a Jewess. Esther's uncle, Mordechai, the leader of the Jews, uncovers a
plot to assassinate the king and tells his niece. However, his good deed is not at that time relayed to Achashverosh. In the
meantime, the evil Haman, second in command, decrees that all who come before him must bow in deference to his title, and
everyone does, except for Mordechai. Enraged at this defiance, and on learning that the lawbreaker is a Jew, Haman directs
that all Jews in the kingdom must be killed, and through trickery, gets the king’s approval. However, ultimately it becomes
known that both Mordechai saved the king’s life and that Esther is Jewish, and upon realizing that Haman planned on killing
all of those who shared in his wife’s heritage and traditions, Achashverosh orders that Haman be executed instead. Thus,
Jewish life has continued to the present.
One of the lessons we can learn from Megillat Esther is that life’s challenges can work out for the best, because what appears
as obstacles are really opportunities to develop ourselves for the better. We can extend that to the challenges that we face
here at Temple Judea, in particular, the need to bring in new people to see what we have to offer and ultimately increase our
membership. Purim is a holiday that celebrates family and friends. We must try and extend ourselves to reach out to others,
to people who we don’t know as well or maybe not at all, and invite them to join us in our celebrations - to become part of
our family and home. Reach out to those in your neighborhoods who are looking to relocate their membership; or in your
children’s classes to new students who have not yet joined a temple. Invite them to a Sabbath service; tell them about
special services devoted to the students. Let people know about our early Friday night services that begin with wine &
cheese at 6:00 p.m., and are over at 7:30 so they can continue on with family dinners and get togethers. Make it known that
Temple Judea is more than a House of Worship, it is a Home!
President’s Puzzle: First, the answer to the last one: a word, standing alone, that denotes something cannot be found, but
when split into two words shows it is right before you: NOWHERE becomes NOW HERE. Okay, the new one:
Haman has stolen the proof Mordechai has showing his betrayal to the king and put it in one of four locked boxes. The boxes
are numbered from 1,2,3,4 in that order. There are four different keys that each has their own color. Use the clues below to
figure out which key goes in which box and to find the box where proof is being kept:
1. The green key goes to the third or fourth box
2. The proof is to the left of the fourth box
3. The proof is to the right of the first box
4. The yellow key is to the left of the wig
5. The blue key is to the right of the yellow key and to the left of the green key
6. The red key goes to the first box.
IN ADDITION…HAVE A WONDERFUL PASSOVER AND JOIN US FOR THE 2ND SEDER!!!
B’Shalom,
Tod Groman
President
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SISTERHOOD OF WRJ NEWS
Happiest of spring to all! You might wonder how I can think of spring while looking at the frozen tundra
that is my backyard, covered in snow and ice, while we sit chilled to the bone by the arctic blast that has
hit New York? Well it is easy when one is warmed by the thoughts of our upcoming holidays of Purim and
then Passover. Warm Hamantashen and thoughts of Matzah Brei dance in my head, and I relish in the
thoughts that the rejuvenation of spring lies ahead.
Here is what we are doing in Sisterhood. We are in the midst of putting together our Purim packages. They
are filled with delicious sweet treats. If anyone is available to help with the packaging, please contact Helen
Weinstein at: salzhauer@aol.com . We will be assembling on March 11th at 9:30am. Please stop by the
temple anytime that day to help. It’s a lot of fun! Did you know that Sisterhood donates some of the Purim
packages to Jewish servicemen and women overseas? With all of our efforts this mitzvah can be
accomplished.
WRJ’s annual Rummage Sale and Vintage Boutique is on Sunday, March 30th from noon-4:00pm and on
Monday, March 31st from 10am –noon. What a great way to Spring clean! Please look in your closets for
gently used and cleaned clothing and housewares that you can donate. Please drop them off at the Temple
anytime until March 27th. Volunteers are needed to put this event together. Please email Barbara Newmark
at: ombuds24@aol.com.
Please save Friday, March 21st for our annual Sisterhood Shabbat. More information to follow.
WRJ has ongoing programs that we would love to see you attend. What about our monthly book club? We
have one in the morning and one at night to accommodate everyone’s schedule. This is listed on our
website so please check regularly for the dates. Please try to attend our Trustees meetings. On March 4th at
6:30 pm is a Trustees dinner and on April 8th at 6:30 pm a Trustees planning meeting. All Sisterhood
members are invited. If you can attend, please RSVP to me. I would love to hear from you with any
suggestions for future programs or events. Please email me at: kathijkafka@gmail.com.
As many of you know, I attended an amazing Biennial conference in San Diego. My heartfelt thanks to you,
the Sisterhood, for helping provide me with the opportunity to attend. I learned so much over the three
days and, most importantly, I walked away with the knowledge that our Sisterhood is truly special. Our
members are active and passionate. I participated in numerous workshops with women from around the
country. This shared experience confirmed that we are part of a great Temple with supportive clergy and
lay leaders. We should all feel so blessed and inspired.
From the bottom of my heart I thank you, the Sisterhood, for this spiritual and incredible opportunity.
Please enjoy the gift of the commemorative posters as my way of thanking you and acknowledging the 100
years of WRJ. I hope that when you look at them you will be as inspired. I look forward to moving into the
future with you.
To everyone, I wish a Happy Purim and Happy Pesach.
B’Shalom,
Kathi Kafka
President of the Sisterhood of WRJ
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SISTERHOOD OF WRJ NEWS
Purim Package Project
At this point you’ve already ordered a Purim Package filled with delicious holiday treats for
your temple friends. You may receiving one too. Check your e-mails to see if you are
getting a package (we’ll call or write those of you not on e-mail). Pick up dates will be
March 12, 13, 14 and 16th. If you decide to donate your package to charity, you probably
have already selected that on your order form. If you don’t pick up your package, we’ll
donate it for you. But please come in and pick it up if you can. It’s a lot of fun to see what
we’ve gotten and who wanted to wish you a Happy Purim.
If you are interested, we have a fun and lively “stuffing party” on March 11 usually from
10am-1pm. Come join the fun if you are free, and participate in the assembly line.
We will also be sending out information on when we will address and stuff boxes for Jewish
service men and women in the U.S. Armed forces. Be on the lookout for this information.
Most of all, HAPPY PURIM!
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SISTERHOOD OF WRJ NEWS
RESCHEDULED GAMES DAY
Temple Judea Sisterhood
Invites you to join us for our
Cards and Games Day Luncheon
Bring your game and your friends
and join us
on
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$36
Temple Judea
Delicious Buffet Lunch
Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge, Scrabble
Bring your group, or let us know if you need help forming one!
Please be sure that someone from each group brings a mah jongg set.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I look forward to joining you at Cards and Games Day 2014!
Name____________________________________ Phone___________
E-mail____________________________________________________
I will be playing with:_________________________________________
Send in your check for $36 made payable to: Temple Judea Sisterhood, no later than February 28, 2014
Mail to: Robin Rashbaum 21 Maple Drive Port Washington, NY Questions??? Contact irarobin@aol.com 627-3685
The Rummage Sale is Coming,
The Rummage Sale is Coming
Okay, we’re not the British, but our “call to arms” is that we are asking for you to clean out your closets and
donate some items to our annual Rummage Sale/Vintage Boutique.
Do you have any gently used clothing, housewares that you’d like to donate? Have you been waiting to bring them
somewhere? Now is the time! Please drop them off at Temple Judea any time from now until March 27.
WRJ’s Annual Rummage Sale and Vintage Boutique is on Sunday, March 30th from 12:00 – 4pm and
Monday, March 31st from 10 am – 12 noon.
Don’t forget to come yourself as we have lots of new merchandise as well, especially beautiful children’s clothing.
*We cannot accept computers or car seats. Please make sure all items are clean and washed prior to drop off.
If you are interested in volunteering, please call
Barbara Newmark at (516) 883-3411
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JOIN THE WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM
OF TEMPLE JUDEA OF MANHASSET
FOR OUR ANNUAL GERIATRIC LUNCHEON
TUESDAY, MAY 6th, 2014 from 11:15am-1:15pm
Help make this tradition a special day as we welcome the residents from local nursing homes to
our temple for a wonderful homemade luncheon. Come serve and mingle, as our guests always
appreciate a warm, caring, smiling face.
We look forward to seeing you for this wonderful experience. It is joyful for our guests, and it
will make YOU feel good to know you brought happiness to others.
Please email or call us if you can help with the cooking. Perhaps you would like to make a
donation to offset the cost for our event? Most importantly, please sign up to help us serve the
day of the luncheon.
If you can help prepare the food, we will need the following:
Noodle Pudding, Tossed Salad, Tzimmes, Cooked Vegetables,
Cookies, and Fruit
Please Contact Us:
Cindy Slutsky
Cyndela3@aol.com
(516) 484-6892
Fern Bernstein
Fernhbern@yahoo.com
(631) 525-3072
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SISTERHOOD OF TEMPLE JUDEA
is participating with Lord & Taylor of Manhasset for their Spring 2014
SHOP SMART DO GOOD Fundraising Shopping Event
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014
9:00 AM-11:00 PM
PLEASE, help support the Temple
TICKETS are available at Temple Judea for
$5 EACH or 5 for $20
*REMINDER: if you are unable to shop on the day of the event, the coupons can be used for PRESELLING
From Friday April 18th through Tuesday April 22nd
Please support us and purchase at least 1 ticket…our goal is 50 tickets or more so that we become eligible for a
PROCEEDS PAYMENT from Lord & Taylor!
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BROTHERHOOD NEWS
The Brotherhood of Temple Judea welcomed 2014 by holding a dinner on Wednesday, January 22 at Davenport
Press in Mineola. Longtime and newer Brotherhood members braved the elements and enjoyed a very reasonably
priced, delicious, three-course meal in a private room at the restaurant as Rabbi Chizner joined us.
On February 7, we will present to our religious school’s third- and fourth-graders their own prayer books along with
WRJ-Sisterhood at a Family Shabbat service.
We also are excited to sponsor a breakfast presentation given by one of our temple members, Lewis Maharam,
M.D., FACSM on March 2 at 9:30 a.m. Lewis is a world renowned expert on running health and has generously
offered to speak on the topic “How to Run Healthily”. Lewis also has donated to the temple about two dozen copies
of his book on the subject which he will autograph and which will be available for purchase after his presentation. I
hope as many of you as possible will take advantage of this great opportunity.
Just in time for the opening of the 2014 baseball season, Brotherhood will be hosting a bagel breakfast on March 23
at 9:30 a.m. during which time the film, “Jews in Baseball” will be shown. Please mark that date on your calendar as
we look forward to spring.
The Brotherhood board looks forward to our sponsoring a variety of events that we hope will interest many of you in
the coming months.
B’Shalom,
Stan Goldklang
Brotherhood Board
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KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS…
And Learn
“How to Run Healthily”
Brotherhood of Temple Judea is pleased to invite all congregants and interested members
of the community to a presentation on Sunday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m.
Lewis G. Maharam, MD, FACSM, better known as Running Doc, is one of the world’s
foremost experts on sports medicine and running health. Dr. Maharam, a Temple Judea
congregant, is a past Medical Director of the NYC Marathon, writes the column “The
Running Doc” in the NY Daily News, and has extensive medical credentials. He will give a
presentation based on his vast experience and will answer questions from the audience.
Temple Judea has obtained copies of Dr. Maharam’s book, “Running Doc’s Guide to
Healthy Running”, which will be available for purchase and signing at this event.
Breakfast will be served all for only a $5 admission fee.
Please RSVP to the Temple Judea office
333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 at (516) 621-8049
or shari@temple-judea.com.
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TEMPLE JUDEA OF MANHASSET’S
GREATEST GENERATION
presents
FOOD IN ART
Masterpieces from the Renaissance to the Present
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014, 2-4 P.M.
Are we in for a treat, literally! Through the ages food has been used by artists in many ways. Evelyn Silver, Author, Lecturer and
Docent at the Nassau County Museum of Art, in her hour-long PowerPoint presentation, will introduce us to over 25 major artists,
i.e. Chagall, Manet, Brueghel and Frida Kahlo.
During the presentation, we will have much food for thought while learning about Expressonism and Pop Art, while learning to
see the American art and humor in the works of Red Grooms and Mel Ramos.
Please r.s.v.p. by March 4th to the temple office 516-621-8049
$10 per person with your r.s.v.p.
$15 per person at the door
“more than a nosh”
(a program for all ages)
The Greatest Generation of Temple Judea of Manhasset is proud to welcome
Prof. Michael D’Innocenzo
Sunday, April 13, 2014, 2-4 p.m.
There is no doubt that we are in the midst of an Age Wave
Why do more people over 65 see a bigger generation gap now than was felt during the radical 1960s?
Will there ever be an AAYP (American Association of Young People) to compete with the AARP?
For Millennials (18-29 year olds): Is there more gender equality? Is Facebook making people lonely? Is college the new “Bubble”? Is study abroad
not a luxury, but a necessity?
For Elders (Greatest Generation): is 80 the new 50? More older women with younger men?
The “oldest old”, people over 100, are now the fastest growing segment of the US population. What are the challenges of housing, health, family
ties, dying (Bill Moyers documentary: “On Our Own Terms”)?
New Studies: from Harvard: Aging Well: Surprising Guideposts to a Happier Life and “Younger Next Year” The Longevity Project: How to
Keep Going and Going.
In addressing the above questions, Dr. D’Innocenzo will compare values (race, religion, marriage), experiences (drinking, sex,
technology) and politics of Elders (Greatest Generation) with Millenials (18-29 years olds).
Prof. D”Innocenzo has taught history at Hofstra University for 52 years. He was recognized for his academic work when the
American Historical Association awarded him the Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award for his outstanding teaching of
history at colleges and universities.
Please R.S.V.P. by April 8th to the temple office 516-621-8049
$10 per person
“More than a nosh”
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Temple Judea of Manhasset
and
The Adult Education Committee present:
Professor Ralph Buultjens
Sunday, June 1, 2014
7:30 pm
Tickets: $25.00 per person
Hear world renowned speaker, Prof. Buultjens* discuss up
to the minute issues regarding:
“The Middle East and Its Neighbors”
We are pleased to offer this exciting and informative opportunity
to Temple Judea and the surrounding communities.
Tickets are General Admission and include light refreshments.
For ticket purchase, please contact the temple office at (516) 621-8049
Ralph Buultjens is Professor at New York University and former Nehru Professor/Professorial Fellow at the University of Cambridge (U.K.). He is
also on the faculty of New School University and is affiliated with several educational institutions abroad. Professor Buultjens is a well known
media commentator (featured on BBC, CNN, ABC and other networks) who is regularly broadcast to several countries. He has been
consultant/advisor to the United Nations. Among his publications are ten books (including Windows on India, The Decline of Democracy: Essays
on An Endangered Political Species, Rebuilding the Temple: Tradition and Change in Modern Asia, Politics and History: Lessons for Today, and
China After Mao: Death of a Revolution) and several hundred articles, monographs and essays. Dr. Buultjens’ numerous awards include the
Toynbee Prize for Social Sciences, the French Order of Arts and Letters, several awards from India and other Asian countries, and many
honorary degrees. He has been chairman of the international Development Forum and the Society of Asian Affairs. He is continuing editor of
the Boston Book Review, and he writes a syndicated column on international political economy.
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SOCIAL ACTION NEWS
SOCIAL ACTION NEWS
During January and February, our synagogue collected canned tuna for Hatzilu, the Kosher Food Pantry on Long
Island. As part of a TANS project involving other North Shore temples and the JCC, we planned to gather at the Sid
Jacobson JCC on Sunday, March 2 from 1:00 to 3:30 to complete our “PACK IT UP FOR PURIM” project. Each temple
will bring the different foods they collected and we will fill grocery bags with the non-perishable food. In addition,
there is an art project planned for the children, and a documentary will be screened to educate us about the problem
of hunger. We are hoping to have volunteers participate in this event and transport the food to Hatzilu and to help
pack the pantry shelves. This is a great hands-on family activity.
A TOWEL DRIVE FOR THE INN is taking place NOW! The INN hopes to collect 10,000 towels for their shower
facilities at the Mary Brennan INN. They are looking for new and gently used towels. Please drop off your donations
in the collection bin in the temple lobby by March 7th.
In April, we will participate in a TANS Passover Project in conjunction with the Great Neck Hunger Initiative.
Volunteers are needed on April 10 to deliver the food to local needy individuals and families. Please contact the
Social Action Committee if you would like to participate (Alicia Munves 516-627-5998 or Rita Marcus at
rmarcus883@aol.com.) In addition, we will be packing our usual Passover Food Baskets for our annual Passover
Food Project. Religious school students will create holiday cards to be included in the baskets.
April is also the month of our Prom Dress Drive. We will be collecting gently used party dresses, shoes, evening bags
and other accessories, as well as new make-up samples to be distributed at the “shopping” event for needy Long
Island teenagers. Please go through your closets and set aside these items so that these girls can attend their high
school proms.
The Lone Soldier Project continues with our temple having been assigned a new Lone Soldier from the New York
area. He currently is in Israel serving with the Israeli Defense Forces. Our religious school students are writing him
letters, and we will send him a “Care” package to let him know that we support his efforts to help Israel.
Upcoming Social Action Projects
March
Pack It Up for Purim to benefit the Hatzilu Kosher Food Pantry
April
Passover Baskets
Birthday in a Box
Prom Dress Drive
More to come...
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See what is happening in Temple Judea’s Religious School this year!
The following report was given at the congregational meeting in January.
We have had a busy few months in the Religious School. There is a wonderful positive feeling here
and we are introducing innovations that have been well-received. Following is a list of the highlights
of our highlights to date:
✦ Grades 3 - 6
◦ The curriculum has been revised for each grade. A "Journeys" piece has been added to each grade,
offering students opportunities to reflect and personalize their learning.
◦ An Open House in October provided parents with the opportunity to meet their child's teacher,
Lauren, and the clergy.
◦ We partnered with Social Action on the September Car Wash & Social Action Weekend.
◦ Our 6th graders wrote letters to our lone soldier; we will soon write more letters to our new lone
soldier.
◦ Our 3rd - 6th grade students participated in the Torah Dedication, after learning about how Torahs are written.
✦Technology
We purchased 8 iPads for the students to use. Every class has used them. Some classes use Hebrew
apps, some classes use them to listen to the prayers that are on our website, and some classes use them
for research. The students LOVE using them.
We have updated the school pages, calendars and links on the website. The pages feature photos of
school events.
✦ Tefillah/Worship Services
◦ Every Wednesday, students participate in worship led by Rabbi & Cantor. At these services, we introduce a "Hebrew
word of the week."
◦ Our Committee, in conjunction with the Ritual Committee, has instituted a service attendance requirement. Students have
been asked to attend the same number of services as their grade. Students who attend more than that number, or students
in grades 8 and above who attend, will be honored as part of the "Rabbi’s Honor Roll."
◦ Approximately once a month, there is a service led by our students that takes place Friday at 7 pm. At our February 7
service, the 3rd & 4th graders will lead the service and will be presented with their own copies of Mishkan Tefillah,
provided by Brotherhood & WRJ Sisterhood. The students' books will have
personalized covers that they designed and letters from their parents inserted into the
books.
◦ We are working to get families to participate in a Shabbat Dinner at 6 pm. We have
changed the food offerings and price to encourage participation.
◦ At Simchat Torah services, we honored all of our 3rd & 4th grade students.
✦ Family Programming/Parent Involvement
◦ Before the start of the year, Lauren reached out to all school families to say hello and
solicit feedback.
◦ Since the school year began, Lauren has been sending home regular emails to keep
parents informed of what is happening in classes.
◦ In November, families came together to build a LEGO menorah as part of our Chanukah
celebration. We ended the event with havdalah, Chanukah songs and latkes.
◦ Grade 5 families met for a family session exploring personal connections to Israel Grade 3 & 4 families met to learn
about the prayers in our service and to design prayerbook covers. Grade 6 families will soon meet to explore the
significance of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah process for their family.
◦ This past Shabbat, for Shabbat Shebang, families asked came to school on Saturday afternoon to learn, participate in
tikkun olam, and participate in a havdalah service. This program took place in lieu of Sunday classes. There is a second
Shabbat Shebang scheduled for March.
◦ We are looking forward to our Purim celebration which will be an interactive game show, designed to engage all of our
students.
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Our Education Committee
We have developed a core group of congregants who have been meeting monthly. Our Committee is open to all
congregants and welcomes new members.
◦ Our committee has been exploring whether we want to change/adapt our educational model. Lauren attended the URJ
Biennial in December where she learned about other congregations who have introduced new models. Members of the
committee have interviewed directors from other schools who have alternative educational models. We are in the process
of sharing the ideas we gleaned from these interviews and discussing our hopes for the future of our school. Eventually,
the committee will look at the pieces of these programs to see if any if them can be adapted for use at Temple Judea.
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✦ Grade 7
Our Pre-Mitzvah Hebrew class continues to provide an opportunity for students to sharpen their
decoding skills as they prepare to lead the congregation at Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
students and parents, participated in a unit of Holocaust Study with Irving Roth.
A number of survivors spoke to the group. The families had the chance to use the Holocaust
Resource Center.
Our 7th graders have participated in two special programs with our teens. In November, they went
to a pre-screening of the movie "The Hunger Games," organized by NFTY, BBYO and Island
Harvest.
This month, the students visited the Soup Kitchen at the Reform seminary in
NYC, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion.
✦ Teen Programs
◦ Our teens participated in the trips listed above: "The Hunger Games" and the Soup Kitchen at
HUC-JIR. These trips have been developed as part of our new teen initiative, Teen Mitzvah Corps.
Through the Mitzvah Corps, teens learn about Jewish values and tikkun olam during class time,
they participate in a tikkun olam trip, and then they journal their experience as a reflection activity.
Future trips include the INN in Hempstead and DOROT in New York City. We received a grant
from The Jewish Education Project for $1000 to help support this educational programming.
◦ We have connected with NFTY for some of these programs. In November, we hosted Mike Fuld,
Regional Director of Youth Engagement for NFTY-NAR, and some teen members of the NFTY
board. We are hoping to build connection with NFTY and eventually bring a youth program to Temple Judea.
◦ The Board approved opening up our teen program participation to local area students whose families belong to other
congregations. The fees that these students would pay for these programs would be set at a higher percentage than the
fees that Temple Judea members pay.
✦ Camp
◦ Temple Judea was selected as one of 25 congregations nationwide to participate in a URJ Camp Service Corps Program. We
are the only congregation on Long Island to be selected. As part of this program, we have been assigned a Service Corps
Fellow, Stefanie Abbot, who works with us 4 hours per week to build participation in URJ Camp programs and bring campinspired learning to our school. Most recently, Stefanie led a camp-style scavenger hunt for our school Tu B'Shevat
Celebration. The Service Corps program also provides us with $2500 in camperships and $1000 in program funds.
◦ This month, we held a Camp Shabbat service, in which we used visual tefillah from camp and camp tunes to welcome
Shabbat. Debby Shriber, director of URJ Crane Lake Camp, spoke at the service to families interested in sending their
children to camp.
✦ Building Towards the Future
◦ The clergy and Lauren prepared a Shalom Shabbat program for children ages 4-7. We promoted the program at Children's
High Holy Day services, through the newspaper, and through local stores. It did not attract young families so we are
looking for new ways to bring in unaffiliated families with young children.
◦ We have some new families who have connected with us and are interested in a K-2 mixed age class for next year. We
will invite these families to events through the spring and will begin the class sooner if they are interested.
◦ We are working with membership to bring in new school families. We participated in book readings at Zion Lion &
Barnes & Noble and hope to continue offering book readings at Barnes & Noble throughout the Spring.
◦ We continue to work with publicity to share news of school events and upcoming programs with the community.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lauren Resnikoff, Religious School Director
Kathi Kafka & Mollie Mandell, Co-Chairs
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Photos from Shabbat Shebang:Tikkun Olam January 25, 2014
Together, we learned about doing mitzvot to help make the world a a better place. we
collected towels and toiletries for the INN, made recycled, plantable paper, made dog
biscuits that were donated to a local animal rescue, and made pillows that were donated to
a local rehabilitation center.
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Holocaust Resource Center Update
On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2014, masses of French protesters marched down a
Paris thoroughfare chanting openly anti-Semitic slogans and calling on Jews to get out of France.
Chants included "Jews, France is not yours!" "Jews out of France" and "The story of the gas chambers is bull***!" At one
point, in a show of raw, seething hatred, the crowd simply spits out the word "Jew, Jew, Jew!"
Many of the marchers were seen giving the "quenelle" inverted Nazi salute popularized by anti-Semitic comedian
Dieudonne. The gesture is seen as a way for anti-Semites to give a Nazi salute without incurring the wrath of authorities although one demonstrator was seen giving a full-on Nazi salute as well.
Dieudonne and some of his supporters claim that the “quenelle” is simply an innocent "up yours" or "anti-establishment"
gesture, but it has been adopted by a vast range of anti-Semites, from the far-right to Muslim extremists, many of whom post
online pictures of themselves making the salute in front of sensitive sites such as Holocaust memorials, synagogues, and
even the school in Toulouse at which an Islamist gunman murdered a rabbi and three Jewish children.
Anti-hate groups have pointed out that Dieudonne's "quenelle" is anything but generic, having been embraced by antiSemitic groups in France. Police meanwhile announced they had charged a cartoonist Noel Gerard, also known as "Joe the
Crow," for circulating on the Internet a photograph of a person performing the quenelle outside the Jewish school in
Toulouse. Gerard was charged with incitement to racial hatred.
Apart from the quenelle gestures, the marchers were singing a song mocking the Holocaust composed by Dieudonne,
entitled "Shoananas". The song is yet another masterful attempt by Dieudonne to trivialize and legitimize anti-Semitism; it is
a play on the Hebrew word for the Holocaust (Shoah) and the French word for pineapple (ananas).
More than 5,000 tickets have been sold for the opening night of Dieudonne’s tour. Dieudonne, who has been widely
accused of promoting anti-Semitism, already has a string of convictions for hate speech and other related offenses. The
French Union of Jewish Students (UEJF) began a legal action aimed at forcing Dieudonne to withdraw one of his videos
from YouTube. The UEJF said sections of the performance on the film breached France's laws on incitement to racial
hatred, racial defamation and denial of the Holocaust.
France's Jewish community - the third largest in the world (after Israel and the US) is seeing an unprecedented exodus. The
continuing tide of anti-Semitism has triggered preparations in Israel for an influx of “olim” (immigrants) from France. A
recent poll by the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency recorded that 40% of French Jews fear to be publicly identified as Jews.
Anti-Semitism hit the streets of France over the weekend of January 25, 2014 when large swastikas were scrawled on a
kosher pizzeria in a northern suburb of Paris. The swastikas were reportedly spray-painted Saturday on the shop display of
the B’Paradise pizzeria in Sarcelles, home to approximately 60,000 Jews.The owner of the pizzeria said he found the
swastikas on Monday, upon returning to work after the weekend. Police are currently investigating the incident and
attempting to find the perpetrators.
Despite police assurances that they would reinforce the security in Jewish areas, anti-Semitic incidents remain commonplace
in France. Anti-Semitism has been skyrocketing in France. One report revealed that anti-Semitic incidents rose 58% in 2012.
Concerns have run so high that the Israeli government recently announced a program to help French Jews emigrate to Israel
after reports have surfaced showing a growing exodus of Jews from France to other Western countries.
The façade of anti-Israel/anti-Zionism in France has been uncovered: it’s nothing but repackaged, old-fashioned antiSemitism by the right wing and left wing united with fundamental Islam. "kill a Zionist".
Irving Roth
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TEMPLE NEWS
Family Connection News
We celebrated Tu'B'Shevat on January 12 with lunch, tzedakah and some fun times with crafts, board games
and ping-pong. The children decorated planters in honor of the holiday, and donations were collected to
plant 6 trees in Israel through the Jewish National Fund. Rabbi Chizner told the children about the
holiday that celebrates the harvest, and he and Cantor Sher led the group in special blessings. Thanks to all
who participated in this great mitzvah, with special thanks to our Educational Director, Lauren Resnikoff;
URJ Camp Service Corps Fellow, Stefanie Abbot and Family Connections member, Mollie Mandell.
We are in the planning stages of an adult’s only Family Connections event. Stay tuned for details. If you
have any questions or ideas you would like to share about programming, please contact Janet Keller and
Melanie Wagner at familyconnection@temple-judea.com.
As a long time member of Temple Judea, I'd
love the opportunity to assist you in buying or
selling your home.
Please Join Us For Your Monthly Birthday Blessing
On the Second Shabbat of the Month:
Friday night, March 14, 2014 at 8 pm
Friday night, April 11, 2014 at 8 pm
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www.temple-judea.com
Our temple website is filled with information about all aspects of our temple. We will continue to add
pictures, upcoming events, etc. Check out our revolving pictures to see all of our events. You will find
pictures from all of our events from September thru November.
If you want information about an event, click on Upcoming Events and then click on the event to find the
flier with all of the information.
Please submit photographs from events, but please remember that if you are photographing children at
an event, you need to check with our Religious School Director, Lauren Resnikoff, to make sure that she
has a signed consent for photos from the parents of those children.
Please continue to send all word documents to me at suzegold@aol.com
The calendar on the right side of the home page is updated by the temple office, so please e-mail all
information that is to be included in the calendar to shari@temple-judea.com.
We welcome our new committee members, Peter Heilbrun and Helen Weinstein!
www.temple-judea.com
Temple Judea and
Please help and experience the joy of tzedakah in the high tech world! We can now log in and see how
much money our temple has made because YOU made that extra click on our website!
When you purchase any items from Amazon by going through our temple website, you will be getting
the same discounted prices as if you went directly to the Amazon site. By going through our Temple
Judea website page, 5% of all purchases will be donated by Amazon to Temple Judea at no extra cost to
the purchaser.
So tell all your friends and family to order through our temple website when they order from Amazon.
The link can be found on the temple-judea.com home page on the right side under Temple Judea
Quicklinks “Temple Judea’s Amazon Shop.”
Thank you.
Susan Goldklang, Website Chair
susan.goldklang@gmail.com
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SECOND NIGHT SEDER
AT TEMPLE JUDEA
PLAN TO ATTEND THIS ANNUAL EVENT
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH at 6:00pm
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RABBI CHIZNER AND CANTOR SHER
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INCLUDES A TRADITIONAL SEDER DINNER,
AN AFIKOMAN SEARCH, PRIZES FOR ALL THE CHILDREN
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OUR B’NAI MITZVAH
Zoe Meshel
March 8, 2014
My name is Tiffany Bernot. I am a Seventh Grader at Willets Road Middle School. I live in Old Westbury
with my Parents, Randye and Michael, and my older Sister Adena. My older Brother, Matthew, plays
Junior Ice Hockey for The Syracuse Stars and lives upstate. We also have a Cat, Tigger. I love everyone in
my family very much. I like to hang out with my friends and have fun, video chat on my computer and iphone, and I love to play sports. I have played 6 years of Travel Soccer with Albertson, Netsa, HBC, and
currently play for The Intense Soccer Academy (ISA). I also play Soccer for the Wheatley Seventh Grade
Middle School Team and we won the Nassau Division this year. In addition, I am a Futsal Soccer 2-Time
Defending National Champion with The DV Academy. I also enjoy playing the Viola and I am in the
Chamber Orchestra at School. I love my summers at Camp Danbee where I have so much fun with my
camp friends. I am looking forward to My Bat Mitzvah and celebrating with my family and friends on
March 8, 2014. Thank you.
Justin Sharon
March 29, 2014
Hello! My name is Justin Sharon. I am a 7th grader at Roslyn Middle School. I live with my parents, Sharon
and Dan, my twin brother Tyler and my younger sister, Isabelle. My favorite activity to do is play with my
DJ equipment. When I grow up I hope to do this for a living. I also like to go camping every month; play
video games; listen to music and hang with my family and friends. I can’t wait to celebrate my Bar Mitzvah
with those most important to me.
Tyler Sharon
March 29, 2014
Hello! My name is Tyler Sharon. I am a 7th grader at Roslyn Middle School. I live with my parents, Sharon
and Dan, my twin brother Justin and my younger sister, Isabelle. One of my favorite activities to do is go
camping. I go camping with the boy scouts once every month. I also like play video games, listen to music
and hang with my family and friends. I can’t wait to celebrate my Bar Mitzvah with those most important
to me.
Jason Procops
April 5, 2014
Hi. My name is Jason Procops. I am in 7th grade and go to Herricks Middle School. I live with my parents,
Laura and Bob, older brother, Michael and my dog, Ginny. I play ice hockey, lacrosse and football. Some
things I like to do are snowboarding/ skiing, ice-skating and playing sports. I go to Camp Chipinaw in the
summer. I am very excited to share my Bar Mitzvah with my friends and family.
Jed Chizner
April 26, 2014
Hello! My name is Jed Chizner. I am a 7th grader at West Hollow Middle School. I live with my parents,
Lauren and Todd, my older brother, Jacob, my younger sister, Rachel, and my dog Cookie. I love playing
sports, particularly soccer and football. I play soccer on the school team and travel soccer as well. I spend
my summers at the URJ Crane Lake Camp. I also enjoy hanging with my family and friends. I can’t wait to
celebrate my Bar Mitzvah with those most important to me.
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SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES
FRIDAY EVENING: March 7th, 2014
th
FRIDAY EVENING: March 14 , 2014
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service
Weekly Healing Service
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service
Weekly Healing Service
Birthday Blessings
CANDLELIGHTING BY: Randye Bernot
KIDDUSH BY: Michael Bernot
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
Board Usher: Jerry Perelman
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
Mollie Apat
Samuel Barsky
Pauline Becher
Emma Bobrow
Frank Ceasar
Anita Comick
Perry Delman
Anna Elice
Harvey Epstein
Rebecca Fishman
Donald Goldberg
Glenn Goldberg
Richard Goldman
Celia Goldstein
Arthur Hendler
Jacob Horne
Gertrude Jordan
Louis Kaplan
Gloria Albert
Deborah Arnow
Sharon Bay
Maxine Boorstein
Harry Bromberg
Sheldon Cohen
Roslyn Deller
Bella Fine
Fay Fink
Cecelia Flax
Dolores Flaxman
Nellie Goodman
Jean Gottesman
Anthony Guarrera
Joseph Kelner
Fred Kessler
Pepi Kosch-Silber
Rhea Kotzen
Etta Kresel
Joseph Landow
Sarah Levine
Richard Lewis
Carole Mayer
Milford Newman
Annette Rabinowitz
Clara Rabinowitz
George Rosenfeld
Janey Singer
Israel Sophir
Michael Spielfogel
Isaac Sternberg
Harold Kosch
Max Kosch
Rose Lieberman
Jeanette Marks
Miriam Mills
Miriam Millstein
Joseph Ratner
Milton Scher
Hal Seeger
Samuel Seeger
Mary Sherry
Khanbaba Taftian
Janet Wortman
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
March 15th, 2014
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
LEARNER’S SHABBAT SERVICE
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
March 8, 2014
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
This morning we will celebrate the
Bat Mitzvah
Of
Tiffany Bernot
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SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES
FRIDAY EVENING: March 28th, 2014
FRIDAY EVENING: March 21st, 2014
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service
Weekly Healing Service
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service
Weekly Healing Service
CANDLELIGHTING BY: Sharon Sharon
KIDDUSH BY: Daniel Sharon
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
Leo Chizner
Herbert Cohen
Mary Deller
Arnold Diamond
Phyllis Edelman
Bernard Eisner
Florence Feldman
Ruth Fischer
Philip Friedman
Eleanor Galison-schwartz
Albert Greenberg
Sadie Greenberg
Louis Groman
Louis Groman
Irving Groothuis
Mollie Haber
Erna Hertz
Herbert Hoffman
Dora Jablow
Joan Katz
Rose Kinberg-Weil
Marie La Porte
Marvin Mazur
Minnie Nayer
Mardochee Quen
Edith Robinson
Marion Rubin
Natalie Sales
Benjamin Schefer
Bernard Sherr
Harold Strober
Resi Weile
Seymour Weissman
Esther Wolin
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
Mary Ackerman
Herbert Berger
Jerome Berk
Clara Birnby
Ida Chwatt
Leo David
Leon Dicker
Morris Flamer
Selma Friedman
Lillian Fuchs
Rose Goldberg
Hazel Groothuis
Beverly Haas
Charles Jaffe
Elaine Kaplan
Carol Klebanow
Joseph Klein
Neal Konecky
Ann Krukin
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
March 22nd, 2014
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
LEARNER’S SHABBAT SERVICE
Abraham Levine
Ernest Levitt
Harold Nussbaum
Charlotte Oboler
Morris Phillips
Solomon Rabinowitz
Allen Rosenberg
Isydore Rosenberg
Max Rosenblatt
Jean Rubinstein
Sylvia Schenkermann
Meyer Schere
Barbara Seltzer
Sadie Siflinger
Betty Silberfein
Larry Slatkin
Abraham Weil
Lucille Wrublin
Joshua Yohay
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
March 29th, 2014
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
This morning we will celebrate the
B’nai Mitzvah
Of
Justin Sharon and Tyler Sharon
Board Usher: Erik Groothuis
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SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES
FRIDAY EVENING: April 11th, 2014
FRIDAY EVENING: April 5, 2014
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service
Weekly Healing Service
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service
Weekly Healing Service
Birthday Blessings
CANDLELIGHTING BY: Laura Procops
KIDDUSH BY: Robert Procops
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
Rose Addison
Elana Irom
Ralph Adler
Lena Jaffe
Luba Aronczyk
Minnie Kaplan
Joseph Becher
Dorothy Kresch
William Belluck
Max Levine
Ely Berlin
Rachel Levy
Rose Berman
Nelly Leyser
Stanley Butwin
Joshua Liebman
Sylvia Davidson-Ross
Murray Mellon
Solomon Denenberg
David Pecker
Max Dorenfeld
Stanley Reiss
Leonard Fagin
Anne Rosenberg
Harold Father
Jack Rosenberg
Michael Flax
Charles Rothenberg
Hildy Freiman
Frank Schere
Morris Gerstein
Meyer Silberman
Norton Goland
Audrey Silver
Max Goldman
Morton Singer
Pearl Groothuis
Ceil Smolin
Matias Gruszecki
Irving Weintraub
Dorothy Harmelin-Klein Marguerite Ziboulsky
Bernard Hoffman
Leon Zuck
Sophie Horn
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
Arnold Asman
Sid Barry
Roslyn Berk
Rose Biederman
Jacob Bloom
Murray Blum
Belle Caplan
Rose Citron
Dorothy Cohen
Carrie Fein
Bernard Feldman
Harry Goldberg
Frances Groden
Harry Grossman
Gerald Hewitt
Fanny Hirsch
Erwin Holt
Godfrey Hyman
Hy Kaplowitz
Benjamin Krivitsky
Leo Leff
Rebecca Levine
Moe Lewis
Violet Lustig
Arthur Marcus
Jesse Math
Abraham Nathanson
Harold Nussbaum
Gloria Saul
Morris Silverman
Celia Sternberg
Freda Worobow
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
April 6, 2014
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
This morning we will celebrate the
Bar Mitzvah
Of
Jason Procops
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
April 12th, 2014
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
Board Usher: Karen Blum
LEARNER’S SHABBAT SERVICE
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SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES
FRIDAY EVENING: April 18th, 2014
FRIDAY EVENING: April 25th, 2014
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service
Weekly Healing Service
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service
Weekly Healing Service
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
CANDLELIGHTING BY: Lauren Chizner
KIDDUSH BY: Todd Chizner
Frances Ashil
Gary Bellow
Donald Boswick
Sylvia Brackman
Abraham Brown
Philip Diamond
Cantor Ehrenberg
Lenny Faske
Etta Freedman
Silvia Gaines
Amy Gitlin-Hentoff
Sylvia Golfe
Bernard Greenman
Morris Hammer
Jules Hecht
Belle Joselson
Sylvia Landow
Louis Levine
Doris Loventhal
David Marcus
Harry Novick
Estelle Parker
Rose Safchik
Carole Scheinman
Harry Scherr
Blanche Schleifer
Selig Schortz
Dinah Seidman
Harry Stein
Beatrix Tower
Morton Wishbow
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
Jack Baron
Philip Bassel
Julius Birnby
Ray Brawer
Jean Cantor
Harvey Cooperman
Joan Davidson
Geraldine Delman
Helene Dwortzan
Roberta Eisen
Andrew Fenyo
Julia Friedman
Seymour Gendal
Kathleen Glosser
Stacy Goodman
Rose Greenberg
Rose Hammer
Theodore Hammer
Eleanor Heller
Marvin Insdorf
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
April 19th, 2014
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
LEARNER’S SHABBAT SERVICE
Dora Jordan
Deanne Kaplan
Mae Kessler
Beatrice Kobrin
Irene Kornblath
Jacob Mazar
Nat Mittman
Sophie Reiss
Judith Rosenkrantz
Mel Roth
Betty Rudorfer
Ida Schwartz
Frank Singerman
Julius Stricoff
Samuel Talve
Siegmund Teicher
Louis Ungar
Stanley Weissberg
Sol Zatkowsky
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
April 26th, 2014
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
This morning we will celebrate the
Bar Mitzvah
Of
Jed Chizner
Board Ushers: Stuart Horowitz and Warren Hurwitz
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TEMPLE CONTRIBUTIONS
General Donations
In honor of Fern Bernstein
Andrea and Rodney Stuart
In memory of Rae Comick-Kurland
Lois and Seymour Newman
In memory of Murray Kleinmen
Dottie Stelzner
In memory of Nathan Sachs
Muriel Saunders
In honor of Rabbi Chizner
Stewart Kagan
Linda and Harry Peters
Joan and Irwin Robinson
In memory of Herbert Corwin
Howard Corwin
In memory of Jack Kobrick
Saul Kobrick
In memory of Harry Safchik
Muriel Saunders
In memory of Ann Dwortzan
Mollie Mandell
In memory of Rose Kobrick
Saul Kobrick
In memory of Richard Saunders
Muriel Saunders
In memory of Herbert Fisch
Elinor Fisch
In memory of Morris Lamer
Carol Bernot
In memory of Judy Schachter
Harvey Schachter
In memory of Frieda Flaxman
Susan Gabbay
In memory of Ronald Le Bovici
Warren Hurwitz
In memory of Sam Schachter
Harvey Schachter
In memory of Harry Flaxman
Susan Gabbay
In memory of Anne Leffel
Saundra Gilder
In memory of David Schwartz
Andrea Stuart
In memory of Blanche Forman
Ellen and Donald Feldman
In memory of Ruth Levine
Gilda Bluestone
In memory of Eli Siflinger
Sally Siflinger
In memory of Charles Forman
Ellen Feldman and family
In memory of Raphael Lewis
Michael Kessler
In memory of Larry Siflinger
Sally Siflinger
In memory of Alexander Gitlin
Ruth Gitlin
In memory of Madalyne Marks
Jeri Schaeffer
In memory of Murray Spirgel
Marilyn Bender
In memory of Irving Gitlin
Ruth Gitlin
In memory of Rhoda Mazur
Shirley Gitomer
In memory of Fanny Werbitt
Wallace Werbitt
In memory of Robert Gitlin
Ruth Gitlin
In memory of William Medoff
Elinor Fisch
In memory of Jack Zahama
Linda, Scott and Tracy Ackerman and family
In memory of Shirley Gitomer’s sister
Phyllis and Mel Levine
In memory of Jessie Mullane
Jeanne Bradensten
In memory of Rae Zamoa
Marilyn and Sidney Bender
In memory of Jane Glick
Beverly David
In memory of Eugene Munves
Russell Munves
In memory of Ezra Zareh
Simon Zareh
In memory of Molly Goldman
Roslyn Worobow
In memory of Pearl Newman
Lois and Seymour Newman
Larissa Guarrera Cultural Arts Fund
In memory of Evelyn Goldstein
Stuart Goldstein
In memory of Beckie Ostrager
Benay DiGia
In memory of Michael Goldstein
Stuart Goldstein
In memory of Philip Passes
Harvey Passes
In honor of Rabbi Chizner and Cantor Sher
Carol and Robert Bernot and Frances Lamer
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In honor of Richard Cohen’s 60 birthday
Robin and Charles Bauer
Andrew Flug
Randye and Howard Landeck
In honor of a speedy recovery to Lillian Levy
Bea Baitz
In honor of Shari Navon and family on her
daughter’s marriage to Tal Levi
Phyllis and Michael Wininger
In honor of Harry Peters’ special birthday
Anonymous
In honor of a speedy recovery to Irwin
Robinson
Stephanie, Douglas and Zach Elgort
Harvey Schachter
In honor of Cantor Sher’s speedy recovery
Harvey Schachter
In honor of Temple Judea
Wallace Werbitt
In memory of Ted Arnow
Harvey Schachter
In memory of Jean Bak
Cindy Roberts
In memory of Renee Leffel Bass
Saundra Gilder
In memory of Rhoda Bauman
Marcia Burstein
In memory of Dolly Bennett
Alvin Newman
In memory of Nathan Berman
Richard Berman
In memory of Mae Bluestone
Harold Bluestone
In memory of Rebecca Carlick
Eleanor Werbitt
In memory of Alfred Cohen
Susan Gabbay
In memory of Alfred Comick
Lois & Seymour Newman
In honor of Vincent Guerrara on his daughter’s
engagement
Arlene and Howard Ruderman
Holocaust Resource Center
In memory of Natalie Friedman
Lorrie and Danny Klonsky
In memory of Louis Gordon
Milton and Honey Rabinowitz
In memory of Sharon Passes
Harvey Passes
In memory of Lloyd Greenfield
Rhoma Greenfield
In memory of Lawrence Rabinowitz
Jeffrey and Heidi Rabinowitz
In memory of Harold Gidseg
Bonnie and Glenn Soffler
In memory of Laura Grover
Judith Nelson
In memory of Samuel Rosenblith
Steven Rosenblith
In memory of Rhoda Mazur
Claude Sherman
In memory of Albert Heller
Marsha Groman
In memory of William Rosencrans
Marion Rosencrans
In memory of Trudy Kagan
Stewart Kagan
In memory of Beatrice Ross
Cye Ross
In memory of Ruth Kantor
Lorri Klonsky
In memory of Madeline Roth
Sherry Gaines
In memory of Louis Kirschbaum
Jodi Laxer
In memory of Robert Rubin
Marlene Rubin
In memory of Celia Sachs
Muriel Saunders
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In memory of Sy Resnick
Linda and Scott Ackerman and family
In memory of David Schwartz
Andrea Stewart
Parenting  Caregiving  Marital Concerns  Separation/Divorce  Bereavement
Geriatric Care  Cancer Wellness  Career  Legal  Financial
A caring place to turn to find support and guidance during life changes and challenges.
NEW SUPPORT GROUPS!
 Untraveled Roads
A support group for women offering an opportunity to explore your ever changing identity, interests and pursuits. Join us
for an engaging conversation.
Start Date: March 3rd, Mondays: 5:30-7PM
For further information and to schedule an Intake contact Audrey Bernstein, LMSW, PIC Social Worker &
Support Group Coordinator, 516-484-1545 ext. 211
EMPTY CHAIR AT THE SEDER
Offering guidance and support on how to participate in the Seder and Passover holiday when affected by loss or a
significant change in family.
Temple Sinai of Roslyn
Wednesday, April 9, 7:30 – 9:00pm
FREE to the community
Advance registration required by Monday, April 7
To register contact Audrey Bernstein, LMSW, PIC Social Worker, at 516-484-1545 ext. 211
 Newly Diagnosed Cancer Support Group
Designed for people who have recently been diagnosed with cancer or are recovering from surgery, and those who are
actively engaged in treatment for cancer. Group includes gentle exercise and discussion geared to the member’s specific
concerns.
For further information and to schedule an Intake contact Randy Hight, LCSW, PIC Social Worker &Strength to
Strength Coordinator, 516-484-1545 ext. 213
 Cancer Related Lymphedema Management Program
A three part program that includes education and specific exercises to help prevent lymphedema and reduce swelling.
Group led by Cancer Exercise Specialist.
For further information and to schedule an Intake contact Randy Hight, LCSW, PIC Social Worker & Strength to Strength
Coordinator, 516-484-1545 ext. 213
PARTNERS IN CARING STAFF
Randy Hight, LCSW
Margy Ringelheim, LMSW
Audrey J. Bernstein, LMSW
Michelle Laser, Director of Social Services
Our Warm Line is staffed by your caring, professional social workers.
CALL 516.484.1545, ext. 196
Phone calls are always free and confidential.
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PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS
When Roslyn Public Schools and Herricks Public Schools classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, Temple Judea of Manhasset
Religious School will do the same. We will always try to make any decisions to cancel Religious School due to inclement weather as
early as possible during the given day. Announcements regarding these cancellations will be on the following TV/radio Stations:
 News 12 Long Island (Cablevision)
 WINS (AM 1010)
 WCBS (AM 880)
Announcements will also be posted on the Temple Judea website: www.temple-judea.com
In the event of cancellations of other programs for either weather related or other reasons, an e-mail will be sent to advise you.
If you have not supplied the office with your family’s e-mail addresses, please do so now.
Of course, you can contact the temple office at any time for additional information at 516 621-8049.
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Adar I & II 5774
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Calendar of Events
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
March 2014
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
1
10:30 AM
SHABBAT SERVICES
PEKUDE
2
9:30-11:30 AM
BROTHERHOOD BREAKFAST
EVENT
3
10:30 AM
RABBI’S TORAH STUDY
4
6:30 PM
WRJ TRUSTEES DINNER
5
6
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
RE-SCHEDULED WRJ
GAMES DAY
7
5:33
7:15 PM
SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA
8
10:30 AM
BAT MITZVAH
TIFFANY BERNOT
8:00 PM
SHABBAT SERVICES
VAYIKRA
9
10:30 AM
ED MEETING
10
10:30 AM
RABBI’S TORAH STUDY
2-4 PM
GREATEST GENERATION
11
.
9:45 AM
WRJ PURIM PACKING
12
5:45-6:45 PM
BAR/BAT MITZVAH CLASS
6:45-8:00 PM
CONFIRMATION CLASS
7:30 PM
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
PURIM PACKAGE
DISTRIBUTION
16
PACK IT UP FOR PURIM
MEGILLAH READING 9:30-10:30
AM
PURIM PALOOZA
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
17
10:30 AM
RABBI’S TORAH STUDY
13
18
14
15
8:00 PM
SHABBAT SERVICES
10:30 AM
SHABBAT SERVICES
PURIM PACKAGE
DISTRIBUTION
19
6:41
20
7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE BOARD MTNG.
8:00 PM
BOARD MEETING
PURIM PACKAGE
DISTRIBUTION
6:48
TZAV
21
8:00 PM
SISTERHOOD SHABBAT
22
10:30 AM
SHABBAT SERVICES
CONFIRMATION
SHEMINI
23
9:30-11:30 am
BROTHERHOOD BREAKFAST
EVENT
24
10:30 AM
RABBI’S TORAH STUDY
25
26
5:45-6:45 PM
BAR/BAT MITZVAH CLASS
6:45-8:00 PM
CONFIRMATION CLASS
27
6:56
28
RUMMAGE DROPOFF
8:00 PM
SHABBAT SERVICES
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10:30 AM
B’NAI MITZVAH
JUSTIN AND TYLER SHARON
SHABBAT SHEBANG
4:00-6:00 PM
TAZRIA
30
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
RUMMAGE SALE
12:00-4:00 PM
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RUMMAGE SALE 10:00
AM–12:00 PM
10:30 AM
RABBI’S TORAH STUDY
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Nissan 5774
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Calendar of Events
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
1
9:45 AM
WRJ EXEC. MTNG.
6
10:30 AM
ED MEETING
7
10:30-11:30 AM RABBI’S
TORAH STUDY
13
2
20
21
ND
16
6:00 PM
NIGHT SEDER
22
23
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL RESUMES
NO
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
OFFICE CLOSED
10:30 AM
YISKOR
9:00 AM-11:00 PM
LORD & TAYLOR SPRING
EVENT
5:45-6:45 PM
BAR/BAT MITZVAH CLASS
6:45-8:00 PM CONFIRMATION
CLASS
9:30-11:30 AM
FAMILY ISRAEL DAY
CELEBRATION
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10:30-11:30 AM RABBI’S
TORAH STUDY
7:30-8:30 PM
ADULT ED TORAH CLASS
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30
1:00-2:00 PM
BEGINNER HEBREW
5:45-6:45 PM
BAR/BAT MITZVAH CLASS
6:45-8:00 PM
CONFIRMATION CLASS
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7:11
5
10:30 AM
BAR MITZVAH
JASON PROCOPS
METZORA
11
8:00 PM
CANTOR’S HEBREW CLASS
WOMENS SERVICES
12
10:30 AM
SHABBAT SERVICES
ACHAREI MOT
17
7:18
18
8:00 PM
SHABBAT SERVICES
19
10:30 AM
SHABBAT SERVICES
CHOL HAMOED
24
7:25
8:00 PM
YOM HASHOAH SERVICE
25
26
10:30 AM
BAR MITZVAH JED
CHIZNER
KEDOSHIM
1:00-2:00 PM
BEGINNER HEBREW
27
10
1:00-2:00 PM
BEGINNER HEBREW
5:45-6:45 PM
BAR/BAT MITZVAH CLASS
6:45-8:00 PM CONFIRMATION
CLASS
10:30 AM
PASSOVER SERVICE
4
7:03
6:00 PM
TH
6 GRADE DINNER
7:00 PM
TH
6 GRADE SERVICE
8:00 PM
SHABBAT SERVICES
9
15
OFFICE CLOSED
1 NIGHT OF PASSOVER
3
1:00-2:00 PM
BEGINNER HEBREW
5:45-6:45 PM
BAR/BAT MITZVAH CLASS
6:45-8:00 PM CONFIRMATION
CLASS
ST
2-4 PM
GREATEST GENERATION
2
8
14
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
FRIDAY
1:00-2:00 PM
BEGINNER HEBREW
9:45 AM
WRJ TRUSTEES MTNG
April 2014
SATURDAY
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
FLUSHING, NY
PERMIT NO. 1752
333 Searingtown Road
Manhasset, NY 11030
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