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May 2014 | Iyar/Sivan — 5774
Israel: It’s Always Personal
This time last year I was getting ready for our PBJC trip to Israel. In the weeks between Passover and
Shavu’ot, the Jewish community buzzes with excitement with Israel Independence Day and Jerusalem
Day, when, in 1967, Jerusalem became reunited.
An early memory: Israel celebrating its Bar Mitzvah year. There was excitement: Israel had reached the
age of maturity. The excitement was tinged with sadness, but also great hope: sadness because this
was around the time of the Eichmann trial. It had brought back many memories that many in the
Jewish community had thought they had left behind. Hope, because it was also the time of the release
of the movie Exodus which brought American Jews a sense of pride, but also brought to the general
American population a very positive, idealistic image of Israel.
On a personal level, my maternal grandfather had found a long-lost niece, born in Europe after he had
arrived in America, but who made aliyah in the 1920’s, as one of those larger-than-life pioneers. Cousin
Yaffa scrimped together the boat ticket to New York to visit her long-lost relatives.
This connection did not simply materialize. For a number of years, she had been writing to the Hebrew
Immigrant Aid Society with the few details of her uncles and aunts in America. At the same time my
grandfather sent HIAS equally abstract letters about two nieces who had settled in Israel. This was not
unique to my family.
Aside from meeting the family, Yaffa’s visit planted seeds among the American relatives to reciprocate
the visit. My mother whose longest trip had been to Cleveland by propeller, said “goodbye” with the
promise to be at Yaffa's son’s wedding." My mother was pregnant with my youngest brother when that wedding invitation arrived.
Rabbi Mark Finkel
A delegation of four American relatives, including my father, did attend. The next generation found their way to Israel on a variety of
trips. I even managed to be at Yaffa’s other son’s wedding.
It is very easy to speak of Israelis as family. Those of us who have been blessed with Israeli cousins keep in our passports a little slip
of paper with our cousins’ names, addresses, and telephone numbers, knowing that they can be more useful than the American
Consulate. (They always have a spare bed, even if it's the daybed on the balcony overlooking the street.
As we celebrate Israel's 66 birthday and the 47th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, we know challenges will continue to
face Israel, (I’m not a fatalist, but a realist), but each generation of Israelis also know that’s each bump potentially bumps them up
towards their destiny.
The Pew report suggested a malaise in the American Jewish community. In the 1960’s Israel was the elixir for new generations of
American Jews who were searching for their identity. I believe that Israel is a source of redemption for American Jews.
And for those who want to sense the energy and excitement without flying 11 hours, I recommend the Celebrate Israel Parade on Fifth
Avenue, Sunday, June 1.
Have a great month loving Israel, and “Next Year in Jerusalem.”
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“Passover reminds us that we have some way of navigating this world. For example, if our world
seems out of control and we decide to clean the garage, we can at least believe that we have some
control over our lives.” – Rabbi Kerry Olitzky
Passover is nearly two weeks behind us but I am still relishing the time spent with my son
and his husband who are journalists in Beijing and who were in New York for two weeks.
Hopefully, you too spent meaningful time with family.
THE
DIRECTOR’S
CHAIR
Cleansing the Hametz in Our Lives
In The Forward, the Jewish weekly that has been published in English for nearly two
decades following a century of being America’s largest circulation Yiddish daily, it was
reported that Romemu, a minyan in New York City, announced its decision to spend the
days of Pesach “free from the hametz of email.” The rabbi sent out a notification to the
entire congregation (via, yes, email), that over the holiday they would be getting rid of
“The ultimate hametz.” Hametz means leaven. In one popular Hasidic understanding, the
idea of cleansing one's home of literal leaven (which is to say: getting rid of the bread
products and so forth) is more broadly transformed into the idea of cleansing one's soul
of metaphorical leaven. The hametz of ego, of puffery and pride.
Norman Levin
Who among us hasn't known the twitchy compulsion to check email one more time, to
make sure that we're not missing anything? Just one more hit of the refresh button, just one more reply, one more
forward. We love it. And we hate it.
“Most of the year, we bemoan but ultimately accept the fact that our work lives require us to be shackled to our
smartphones,” the rabbi of Romemu wrote. “But during Passover, that reality becomes even more problematic.
How can we celebrate our liberation from slavery when we still feel—mentally, if not physically—enslaved? How
can we rid our houses of hametz—the leavened food that Hasidic masters taught symbolizes everything
unessential and overcomplicated in our lives—while holding fast to something that complicates our lives more than
any breadcrumb ever could?”
So for the entire Passover holiday, Romemu did not send any community emails and the staff did not respond to
any individual emails.
After reassuring congregants that staff will still be reachable by phone in case of an emergency, the Romemu
leaders signed off with an invitation to “De-email… and taste freedom.”
This idea originated with Romemu’s Executive Director Ilene Sameth. Her desire to “de-email” came out of a
reflection on what would happen if she were to relive the Passover story today. She realized that she would never
make it to the Red Sea to experience the miracle of liberation, because she would be too busy checking her inbox.
The Forward reported that the synagogue’s rabbi is known for ”incorporating his own experience with Eastern
spiritual practices into Romemu’s Shabbat and holiday services.” It’s a community that Sameth describes as being
“based on mindfulness and influenced by mindfulness meditation” year-round. So, while the synagogue’s new
Passover policy “may strike outsiders as offbeat, it’s entirely of a piece with the congregation’s New Age ethos.”
I did not have the guts to go the week without email but I did “sign off” for the four days of yom tov. It was in turn
both liberating and anxiety-producing. Not filtering my experiences through instant communication helped me focus
on the experience itself. So I will do this again—and invite you to join with me on Shavuot (this year, on June 4th).
Let’s try a new “diet”—cutting back on the virtual distractions that keep us from actually experiencing each other.
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NURSERY
SCHOOL
Spring Has Finally Sprung!
Spring is finally in the air in the Nursery School. What a long, long winter it has
been. We started our month fresh and energized following a nice Passover break!
Everyone came back to school ready for warm weather, spring project and, of
course, getting outside to the playground!
Last month we shared how we were raising baby chicks right here in our school!!
Well, it was a huge success. After Farmer Kathy came and dropped off 12
incubating eggs, we cared for them each day and then watched, right before our
very eyes, as little baby chicks hatched their way into the world!! It was an
incredible learning experience for us all as we saw them poke their way out of their
shells and then learn to walk, eat and drink within hours. Within days we had 12
fluffy, adorable, chirping chicks and we named them all! Everyone was able to hold
and play with our new little
friends. Before sending them back
to the farm, we had a fabulous
"Happy Birthday" celebration
where we let them run around a
specially designed "pen" and we
sang songs so they will always
their special friends at PBJC!!
May promises to be another month filled with fun and memorymaking! I can't wait to share all about our “trip to Israel” for Yom
Ha’Atzmaut, “raising” butterflies, Family Day and Truck Day in my
next update!
Registration for Pine Brook Day Camp, for children ages 2-4, is
still open to anyone interested! We have a great summer planned
and always welcome new friends. Registration forms are
available in the nursery office. Additionally, there are still spots
available for the 2014-15 school year!
As always, my door is always open to anyone who would like
more information about any of our nursery programs.
All the best,
Rosanne Mendelowitz, Nursery Director
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RELIGIOUS
SCHOOL
Mary Sheydwasser
Religious School Director
As I look back on this past year, I am reminded of the many wonderful activities and
innovative programs we were able to offer our students this year. Our staff of teaching
professionals educated and motivated our students with enriching workshops for each
kitah; chocolate seders, our Israel program, the Kitah Dalet Shabbaton, our B’Yachad
trip to New York City, and of course the class services, just to name a few.
Our Kitah Hey undertook a very important mitzvah this past year… Hiddur Penei Zaken
- Honoring the Elderly. Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel said, “The test of a people is
how it behaves toward the old.” Our students visited the Chelsea residents throughout
the year, getting to know them, playing BINGO and most certainly, bringing smiles to all of the residents.
Our last month of the academic year will be packed with stimulating and energetic programs for our students, their
families and the synagogue at large. The K-2 students will be participating in a Kabbalat Shabbat service on Friday,
May 2nd; we will be marking the moving up ceremony (Lech Lecha) of our Kitah Hey students on Thursday, May 1st;
and last but certainly not least, our annual Lag Ba’Omer Olympics and the last day of Religious School is scheduled
for Sunday, May 18th. Save these dates and plan on attending these memorable events. Words cannot possibly
express the gratitude to Sisterhood and Men’s Club for their financial, emotional and physical support for all of our
programs. Todah Rabah for all that you do!
One meaningful definition of the word CHANGE is to give a different position or direction to something. Our Religious
School will be changing our hours and days for the upcoming school year in September 2014. Every student will be
attending on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. One important change that will
not occur is our passion for Jewish education. We are committed to teaching our students the religious values and
ethical standards of Judaism in preparation for life’s encounters. We will be scheduling parent student workshops
throughout the year to promote education and community. I look forward to celebrating the various milestones and
sharing this Jewish journey with you.
We are very fortunate to have the dedication of the many people who strive to make our synagogue the vibrant,
meaningful and wonderful mainstay of Conservative worship that it is. I would like to take this opportunity to thank
you, the parents, for supporting our Religious School with carpools, tuitions, fundraisers, and most importantly,
participating in our programs and services. I also want to express my gratitude to the many lay leaders who have
devoted their time and energy to make our Synagogue and the Religious School the wonderful, vibrant place it is.
Judy Gothelf, our Vice President of Education, Gary Drillings and Michelle Zuckerman, our Education Co-chairs, have
been invaluable to the school. In addition, my thanks go to Rabbi Finkel, Cantor Toren, Robin Mangino and all the
exceptional staff I have been privileged to work with this past year.
B’Shalom,
Mrs. Mary Sheydwasser, Religious School Director
May 2014 | Iyar/Sivan — 5774
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CLUB
NEWS
Sisterhood
Michelle Zuckerman
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).
Our monthly game nights (aka “Monday
Night Mah Jongg”) have been a success
this year and we are very excited for
“Cinco de Mah Jongg” on May 5th! This
will be an extra special game night – all
are welcome to come for margaritas,
nachos and other fun Mexican specialties!
All levels of mah jongg playing ability are
welcome to join us…we will continue to
have our beginner/teaching tables.
Thanks to Shari Schwartz for running a successful PJ BINGO Tot Shabbat on April
25th. Children came in their pajamas, played some BINGO, enjoyed a yummy dinner and a Tot Shabbat service
with the Rabbi and Cantor.
We are looking forward to our annual Men’s Club/Sisterhood Breakfast on Sunday, May 4th. Don’t miss a great
morning of comedy and a delicious breakfast!
Get ready for our annual Donor event which will take place this year on Wednesday, June 11. We will be enjoying
dinner at PBJC and then taking a bus to see the new musical The Bridges of Madison County starring Tony Award
winner Kelli O’Hara. Eve Fields will be sending out letters with your donor credit information shortly.
We are proud to be a part of the many happenings at PBJC. Thank you to all of you who continue to support us in
so many ways. As always, my door is open with any comments, suggestions, thoughts or concerns you may have.
You can e-mail me at mezuck@optonline.net or call me at (973) 402-0123.
Men’s Club
Steve Gothelf
Men’s Club President
The PBJC Men’s Club fosters cultural, social, and religious activities and programs for the
members of the Men's Club, Synagogue youth, the congregation and the community. In
addition, we seek to promote understanding and awareness of Jewish heritage among our
members and their children. Membership is open to any adult Jewish male of the
congregation. Dues are $75 annually and cover all events.
Please join us for our annual Men’s Club/Sisterhood Breakfast on Sunday, May 4th.
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Friendship Club of PBJC
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.
Now that spring has arrived, The Friendship Club will be able to plan activities and not worry about inclement
weather. That is a welcome relief for our group.
We had a wonderful turnout at our movie night on Tuesday, March 25. The documentary on a popular Hebrew folk
song was very entertaining and a joy to watch. We thank Tom Milkowski, our audio-visual expert, for all his
assistance. Since this event is always well attended, we will continue to host more movie nights throughout the
year.
As of this writing, we are looking forward to our visit to the Newark Museum on Wednesday, April 30 to view a
special exhibit entitled “American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell.” With a guided tour and a lovely buffet
luncheon catered by Encore, it promises to be a delightful and exciting day for our group. Also, we are planning an
evening program for the month of June and you will be notified once details are finalized.
Finally, if you have any suggestions regarding future programming, please feel free to contact me at any time. The
Friendship Club always welcomes and appreciates your input.
CLUB
NEWS
Looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Socially Active Single Seniors
In early April we gathered for a night out at the movies. We car pooled to the theatre
and saw “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” After the movie, some of us went to a diner
and enjoyed coffee and a late night snack. It was a very enjoyable movie, good
food, good conversation and a great night out for all who attended.
More news will follow on upcoming events we are planning for late May and June, a
trip to see a musical theatre production, a casino day trip and a baseball game.
Any single PBJC member 55 and over is welcome to join our friendly group of men
and women at anytime. Please call with any questions about our group. Your
suggestions are welcome and we are eager to please. All calls or e-mails between
4/28 and 5/9 will be answered when I return from Israel.
Elaine Nachshen
973-263-0407
nachshen@aol.com
May 2014 | Iyar/Sivan — 5774
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Chaverim of PBJC
Chaverim of PBJC are a vibrant group of adults 60+ who meet at 11:00 a.m. on the 2nd
and 4th Thursdays of each month at the Center. We offer a variety of entertaining and
informative programing for our members including guest speakers, movies, luncheons,
local dining and much more! We do a little noshing and schmoozing before each event, so
feel free to bring a cold dairy lunch and join us!
Thur. May 8th
11:30 SOCIALIZING & LUNCH • 12:00 MEETING • 12:30 PROGRAM
Thur. May 22nd
TORAH
FUND
11:30 SOCIALIZING & LUNCH • 12:00 MEETING • 12:30 PROGRAM
Mishpachah (Family)
The family in Judaism holds a central place from the
first families of B'reshit through our own. We are diverse
and the Torah Fund pin this year symbolizes the Jewish
family and it can be worn proudly by all Jewish women
in all stages and all kinds of family life: married single,
divorced, widowed, gay, straight, mothers, aunts,
sisters and daughters.
It isn't too late to contribute to Torah Fund for the year 2013-2014. You have until June 30th to join Conservative
Women around the world who support Torah Fund. Your support of the Torah Fund Campaign helps us strengthen
Conservative/ Masorti Judaism around the world and perpetuate the Jewish family.
To contribute to Torah Fund in any amount please contact me at 973-386-1813 or at savtarose@verizon.net; or
Sheila Basem at 973-263-1042 or sbasem@optonline.netor Carol Jane Kotch @ 973-299-1343 or
cjknj@optonline.net and anyone of us will be able to help you.
B’nai Mitzvot
Jeremy Tuckman was born on April 30, 2001 to proud parents
Shari and David. As a big brother to Alexandra, a caring friend
May 3, 2014
to many at school and summer camp, and a 7th grade honor
student at Lazar Middle School, he has many interests, but particularly enjoys social video
gaming and karate. For his Bar Mitzvah project, Jeremy chose to train at Pathways for
Exceptional Children and become a mentor to support children with special needs. As a role model,
teacher and friend, he actively mentors in class settings and in more personal, one-on-one settings in the children’s
homes. Jeremy also uses his position on an elite team at Pace Karate called “STORM” (Special Team of Role Models) to
extend the reach of his mentoring and to assist in teaching classes and helping the younger students perform at their
best. Jeremy serves as an inspiration to so many and 13 years after his birth, we still couldn’t be more proud. We look
forward to celebrating his special day with him, his family and his friends.
Jeremy Tuckman
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Jessica Rose Blake was born on July 5, 2001. For parents, Richele and
Larry, and older sister, Sophia, she has filled the days with smiles and
May 17, 2014
happiness ever since. An honor student at Lazar Middle School,
Jessica is kind, considerate, responsible and insightful and always ready to help others.
Jessica Blake
One of her favorite activities is spending time with her family at home and on vacations,
especially when a beach and sunshine are involved! Her passions are singing, dancing and
acting and every week she takes lessons at Fine Arts Connection in Montville. Jessica looks
forward to spending much of her summer with her camp friends at her second home, Camp
Cayuga.
For her mitzvah project, Jessica volunteered her time, sold friendship bracelets, as well as collected donations to raise
money for Sharing the Arts, a performing arts program in northern New Jersey for individuals with special needs.
We are proud of her and know that an exciting future awaits her. Our family looks forward to celebrating this wonderful
milestone with the many special people in our lives.
“Thank You” to the following whose donations of time, food and/or
money touched the lives of 132 grateful people at the Community Soup
Kitchen and Outreach Center of Morristown on Sunday, March 30:
Sheila & Jordan Basem, Betty & Fred Crane, Gail Feldman, Jackie &
Paul Fenton, Sharon & Robert Fields, Beth & Michael Fuchs, Mimi Gold,
Andrea & Mitchell Goldsmith, Dale & Rob Greenfield, Jennifer &
Bradley Horowitz, Paula & Ed Kadushin, Barbara & Marvin Kaufman,
Don Kanoff, Melinda Kraus, Susan & Howard Lefkowitz, Susan &
Gilbert Mandel, Monique & Jedd Mendelson, Judy & Barry Milstein,
Lorraine & Tom Milkowski, Robin Reingold, Pam Lipkin-Sauertig & Rob Sauertig, Zack Sauertig, Marlene Scheinthal,
Sondra Schuman, Elissa Schwartz, Shari & Louis Schwartz, Myra & Mal Sumka, Nancy Stanton-Tuckman, Tom Wolf.
Many thanks as well to all who donated boxes of pasta!!!
Our next two scheduled dates are Sunday, June 29 and Sunday, August 31. The summer months are always a challenge for both
donations of food and volunteers to serve. Please consider being a participant in this congregational community service commitment.
A huge "Thank You!" to Padi Nazmiyal, Fiona Markel, Ilene Thailer, Nancy Tuckman, David Drillings, Jonathan Drillings,
and especially Nancy & Gary Drillings, for volunteering their time in the Purim Carnival Prize Room this year. Your help was
invaluable, and I think all the kids leſt with a smile!! As always, I couldn't have done it without you!
Stephanie Friedman :)
The Sheydwasser family wishes to thank you for your support, acknowledgements and donations in our time of need. We are
very grateful to be a part of the Pine Brook Jewish Center’s community.
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A Leaf or Boulder on our PBJC Tree of Life is a beautiful
extension of your Simcha or an everlasting memorial to a loved one.
Each contribution to the Endowment Fund for a leaf or boulder
on the Tree of Life or a pew marker in our sanctuary is dedicated to
the beautification of our synagogue. These donations are a
meaningful way to commemorate the lifecycle events in your
family’s lives. A perpetual memorial for a loved one or an
opportunity to mark a religious milestone such as a baby naming,
brit, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or a wedding. All proceeds are dedicated
entirely to building beautification purposes. The Endowment
Committee is solely funded by these endeavors and outright
monetary donations.
In addition, we also offer Pew Markers, a perfect way to honor
your family and become a permanent part of our sanctuary.
All contributions are recognized with a letter and a line item in
the Candlestick.
Leaves are available in three sizes and a limited number of
boulders are also available. Pew markers in the main sanctuary are
also available.
Plaques are offered in five options: Copper, for $180, allows for
3 lines of type, Silver, for $360, allows for 4 lines, Gold, for $1000,
allows for 5 lines, and a Pew Marker, for $500, allows for 3 lines. If
you wish to purchase a Boulder, these are $5000 and your
inscription can be discussed with a committee member. For more information, please contact Libby Stein 973-227-3373.
Please complete the form below and return it with your check made payable to PBJC Endowment Fund to the
synagogue office. When writing your inscription, please stay within the parameters of the allowed spaces. Longer
inscriptions require a smaller font and may be difficult to read.
Name______________________________________________________ Phone Number__________________________________
COPPER
SILVER
GOLD
(or Pew Marker)
DONATIONS
In Honor of Ilene Thailer
Bat Mitzvah
In Honor of Haley Zwickel
Bat Mitzvah
In Honor of Hillary Keech
Bat Mitzvah
ETZ CHAIM
NURSERY SCHOOL
By: Jodi & Jason Benson, Randi & Seth
Friedman, Karen & David Kraut,
Jennifer & Michael Marchant, Betsy &
Adam Steckelman and
Michelle & Evan Zuckerman
In honor of Adriana Solotoff’s naming
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY
FUND
By: Friends
2 Humashim in honor of Karen Kraut
becoming a Bat Mitzvah
By: Jeri & Howard Freeman
In memory of Herbert Levin
By: Friends
2 Humashim in honor of Michelle
Zuckerman becoming a Bat Mitzvah
By: David & Mary Weiss
In honor of Jeffrey Weiss & Nancy
Lerner-Weiss receiving the
PBJC Lifetime Acheivement Award
By: Jeri & Howard Freeman
In memory of Herbert Levin
By: Friends
2 Humashim in honor of Kimberly Moss
becoming a Bat Mitzvah
By: Mary & Frank Sheydwasser
In memory of Arnold Sheydwasser
By: Ina & Douglas Roth
In honor of the birth of their grandson
Brooks
By: Natalie & Len Wallach
In memory of Karen Kraut’s mother,
Cynthia Bressler
To make a donation, please
download forms at pbjc.org.
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY
FUND
By: Mary & Frank Sheydwasser
In memory of Arnold Sheydwasser
By: Franklin & Nancy Benson
In honor of Ian Benson becoming a Bar
Mitzvah
By: Tom & Lorraine Milkowski
In appreciation of Cator Toren’s guidance
By: Friends
2 Humashim in honor of Ilene Thailer
becoming a Bat Mitzvah
By: Debbie & Bernie Ulrich and Diane &
Bill Friedman
In honor of Dr. Fran Schlenoff receiving
or Doctorate
By: Betty & Fred Crane
In honor of Ray Feldman’s “80th”
Birthday
By: Bob Fields
In memory of Samuel Fields
By: Betty Crane
In appreciation of Rabbi Finkel’s
kindness
By: Franklin & Nancy Benson
In honor of Ian Benson becoming a Bar
Mitzvah
GENERAL
CARING COMMITTEE FUND
By: The Shupack Family
In honor of Nancy Drillings becoming a
Bat Mitzvah
By: Ann & Ray Mariash
In honor of Marty & Marlene Rosen’s
60th Anniversary
By: Jill & Alan Bernstein
In honor of Nancy Drillings becoming a
Bat Mitzvah
In memory of Shari Platinsky’s father
Bob Rosenberg
ENDOWMENT
The Endowment Committee gratefully
acknowledges
these families for their support. The
following are recent Copper Leaf
additions to our Tree of Life:
In Honor of Nancy Drillings
Bat Mitzvah
In Honor of Naomi Weinflash
Bat Mitzvah
In Honor of Kimberly Moss
Bat Mitzvah
In Honor of Michelle Zuckerman
Bat Mitzvah
In Honor of Karen Kraut
Bat Mitzvah
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By: Arthur Schutzer
In memory of Frieda Schutzer
By: Rosalie Grabell
In memory of Joel Grabell
By: Jeri & Howard Freeman
In memory of Herbert Levin
By: Abby Crane
In memory of Eli Burkham
By: Helene Wayne
In memory of Myron Wayne
By: Gail Sonners
In memory of Benjamin Schwartz
By: Anita Sanders
In memory of Steven Epstein
By: Myra & Mal Sumka
In memory of Sam Diener, Stanley Diener
& Cecelia Lyons
By: Fred Decter
In memory of Max Decter
By: Shirley Daniels
In memory of Sol Weinstein
By: Paula Fruchtman
In memory of Isadore Fruchtman &
Edward Ehrlich
By: Marlene Scheinthal
In memory of Goldie Wrozlawsky
By: Arthur & Cynthia Bressler
In honor of Karen Kraut becoming a Bat
Mitzvah
By: Tom & Lorraine Milkowski
In appreciation of Rabbi Finkel’s
guidance
By: Allison Baron
In memory of Elaine Baron
By: Steven & Barbara Stadd
In honor of Ray Feldman’s “Special
Birthday”
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
By: Maurice Soussa
In memory of Sasson Soussa
By: The Katz Family
In memory of Arnold Sheydwasser
By: Ray Feldman
By: Barry & Renee Stadd
In honor of Ray Feldman’s “Special
Birthday”
By: Erika & Donald Rosenthal
Good wishes for a speedy recovery and
good health to Harvey Jaffe
By: Marcia Epstein
In honor of Ray Feldman’s Birthday
By: Matthew Davis
Good wishes for a speedy recovery and
good health to Harvey Jaffe
By: Fred Shapiro
In appreciation
By: Betty Verp
In memory of Seymour Ebner
By: Richard & Enid Forsman
In honor of the Wenarsky/Forsman Aufruf
By: Barry Schaeffer
In memory of Morris Schaeffer
By: The Shupack Family
In memory of Bob Rosenberg
By: The Orris Family
In memory of Arnold Sheydwasser
In memory of Bob Rosenberg
In honor of Carly Benson becoming a Bat
Mitzvah
By: Abby and Chuck Crane
In memory of Arnold Sheydwasser
YARHZEIT
By: Lorraine Milkowski
In memory of Irving Miller
By: Miriam Person
In memory of Joseph Geisler & Gertrude
Geisler
By: Eileen Rolnick
In memory of Stanley Rolnick
By: Bella Nathan
In memory of Esther Chipkiewicz
By: Ronald Liebowitz
In memory of Morton Liebowitz
ONEG SPONSORS
4/4/14 Myra and Mal Sumka in honor
of their daughter, Fran Schlenoff
receiving her Doctorate degree.
CONDOLENCES
Frank Sheydwasser on the loss of his
brother, Arnold Sheydwasser
Karen Kraut on the loss of her mother,
Cynthia Bressler
Karen Mazie on the loss of her father,
Arnie Wasserman
ADDITIONS
Jason & Jill Bergman
17 Cooks Farm Road
Montville, NJ 07045
973-837-8806
Laurence & Robin Kahwaty
102 Konner Avenue
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
973-244-1369
David & Rachel Newmark
4 Turner Lane
Towaco, NJ 07082
973-794-3603
The Candlestick
SISTERHOOD
TRIBUTES
To: Jodi & Jason Benson—
Mazel Tov on Ian's Bar Mitzvah
From: Jennifer & Brad Horowitz
& Family
To: Jodi & Stuart Benson—
Mazel Tov on Carly’s Bat
Mitzvah
From: Sisterhood
To: Wendy & Jay Birnbaum—
Mazel Tov on the arrival of your
granddaughter, Beya Hanna
Swarth
From: Anita & Mel Sanders
To: Ronni Drewke—In memory
of your mother Thelma Colfin
From: Michelle & Evan
Zuckerman
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.
To: Nancy Drillings—In memory
of your father Robert Gross
From: Michelle & Evan
Zuckerman, Nancy & Jeffrey
Weiss
To: Nancy Drillings—Mazel Tov
on your Bat Mitzvah
From: Michelle & Evan
Zuckerman
To: Sima & Abe Feder—Happy
55th Anniversary
From: Lorraine & Tom
Milkowski, Marlene & Marty
Rosen, Sheila & Jordan Basem
A-GO
Betty Crane
973-227-6344
bettycrane@optonline.net
To: Gail & Ray Feldman—Mazel
Tov on your anniversary
From: Sheila & Jordan Basem
GR-M
To: Ray Feldman—Happy
Special Birthday
From: Ann & Ray Mariash,
Estelle Stein, Marlene
Scheinthal, Natalie & Len
Wallach, Myra & Mal Sumka
Marlene Rosen
973-887-0551
chosin@juno.com
N-Z
Estelle Stein
973-588-7332
estein9@hotmail.com
No calls on Shabbat, Jewish
holidays, or after 9:00 PM
please.
To: Joan & Elliot Abrutyn—
Mazel Tov on your grandson
Austin’s Bar Mitzvah
From: Lori & Marc Bortniker
To: Sheila Basem—Mazel Tov on
your Bat Mitzvah
From: Lorraine & Tom Milkowski,
Michelle & Evan Zuckerman,
Nancy & Jeffrey Weiss
May 2014 | Iyar/Sivan — 5774
To: Jackie & Paul Fenton—
Mazel Tov on your
granddaughter Brittany's Bat
Mitzvah
From: Ann & Ray Mariash,
Marlene & Marty Rosen,
Marlene Scheinthal, Betty &
Fred Crane
To: Jeri Freeman—In memory
of your father Herbert Levin
From: Michelle & Evan
Zuckerman, Ilene & Jay Thailer
To: Jeri Freeman—In memory
of your brother, Mark Levin
From: Ilene & Jay Thailer
To: Stacey & Larry Garb—Mazel
Tov on Josh’s Bar Mitzvah
From: Sisterhood
To: Meredith Persson—Mazel
Tov on your Bat Mitzvah
From: Michelle & Evan
Zuckerman
To: Meryle Handler—Mazel Tov
on your daughter Erin’s
marriage to Zachary
From: Gay & Steve Gershberg,
Gail & Ray Feldman, Lorraine &
Tom Milkowski
To: Shari Platinsky—in memory
of your father Bob Rosenberg
From: Stacy & Mitchell Storch,
Ilene & Jay Thailer, Lisa & Marc
Eidelberg
To: Marvin Kaufman—In
memory of your brother-in-law
Richard
From: Barbara Fried
To: Iris & Tom Rogers—Mazel
Tov on Jared's Bar Mitzvah
From: Jennifer & Brad Horowitz
& Family
To: Carol Kotch—Happy
Birthday
From: Lorraine & Tom Milkowski
To: Marlene & Marty Rosen—
Happy 60th Anniversary
From: Ann & Ray Mariash
To: Karen Kraut—Mazel Tov on
your Bat Mitzvah
From: Michelle & Evan
Zuckerman
To: Frank Sheydwasser—In
memory of your brother Arnold
Sheydwasser
From: Roberta & Bob Kanarick,
Hope & David Liebes & Family,
Kim & Roger Moss, Jennifer &
Brad Horowitz, Marlene
Scheinthal, Nancy, Jeffrey,
Gabriel & Alyssa Weiss, Libby &
Charlie Stein, Ilene & Jay
Thailer, Suzanne, Ari, Sara &
Scott Schneiderman, Anita &
Mel Sanders, Michelle & Evan
Zuckerman, Andrea & Mitch
Goldsmith & family, Betty & Fred
Crane, Jamie & Michael Carus,
Judy & Steve Gothelf, Susan &
Fred Decter, Sheila & Jordan
Basem
To: Karen Kraut—In memory of
your mother Cynthia Bressler
From: Kim & Roger Moss,
Allison & Michael Hammer,
Hillary & Joel Miklacki, Natalie &
Len Wallach, Nancy & Jeffrey
Weiss, Judy & Art Eisen, Judy &
Steve Gothelf, Sheila & Jordan
Basem, Randee & Glenn Fox
To: Karen Mazie—In memory of
your father Arnold Wasserman
From: Jackie & Paul Fenton,
Stacy & Mitchell Storch, Nancy &
Jonathan Cohen, Irene & Jerry
Davis, Judy & Barry Milstein
To: Tom Milkowski—Mazel Tov
on your Bar Mitzvah
From: Michelle & Evan
Zuckerman, Nancy & Jeffrey
Weiss
To: Kim Moss—Mazel Tov on
your Bat Mitzvah
From: Michelle & Evan
Zuckerman, Nancy & Jeffrey
Weiss
To: Elaine Nachshen—Mazel
Tov on your granddaughter
Emma’s Bat Mitzvah
From: Barbara Fried, Betty &
Fred Crane
To: Peter Nelson—In memory of
your mother Ruth Nelson
From: Roberta & Bob Kanarick,
Susan & Gary Messinger,
Natalie & Len Wallach, Estelle
Stein, Libby & Charlie Stein, Lois
& Barry Davis, Judy & Steve
Gothelf, Gay & Steve Gershberg
To: Janet Slipowitz—Wishing
you a speedy recovery
From: Susan & Gil Mandel
To: Ilene Thailer—Mazel Tov on
your Bat Mitzvah
From: Michelle & Evan
Zuckerman, Nancy & Jeffrey
Weiss
To: Nancy & Jeff Weiss—Mazel
Tov on your Lifetime
Achievement Honor
From: Michelle & Evan
Zuckerman, Ilene & Jay Thailer
To: Robyn & Edio
Zampaglione—Mazel Tov on
Nicholas' Bar Mitzvah
From: Jennifer & Brad Horowitz
& Family, Sisterhood
To: Michelle Zuckerman—Mazel
Tov on your Bat Mitzvah
From: Lorraine & Tom
Milkowski, Nancy & Jeffrey
Weiss
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YAHRZEITS
6 Nisan- April 06
Morris Bloom
Isidore Fruchtman
Frank Kaufman
Joseph Schnitzer
Dorothy Weinberg
7 Nisan- April 07
Benjamin Epstein
William Freeman
Benjamin Levitt
Bella Rosenzweig
Morris Schaeffer
Samuel Schneider
Sidney W. Smith
Audrey Stein
8 Nisan- April 08
Ida Feldman
Mildred Weiner
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, 3/28 & 3/29
1 Nisan- April 01
Benjamin Schwartz
2 Nisan- April 02
Norbert Bek
Simon Epstein
Abraham Gibel
3 Nisan- April 03
Morris Bromberg
Maurice Fasteau
Leonard Feldman
Morris Rutenberg
FRI/SAT, 4/4 & 4/5
4 Nisan- April 04
Hyman Druckman
Alfred Gurton
Kevah Konner
Elliot Marchant
5 Nisan- April 05
Elaine Ershow
Sarah Liebeskind
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9 Nisan- April 09
Harold Adelman
Linda Bailynson
Bernice Birnbaum
Eve Fleischmann
Morton Liebowitz
Jerome B. Lutin
Steven Scharlat
Henry Schirn
Sasson Soussa
Elliot Zerman
10 Nisan- April 10
Sylvia Altschuler
David Michael Rosen
Sheila Sachs
FRI/SAT, 4/11 & 4/12
11 Nisan- April 11
Roslyn Scheinman Brown
Ralph Carmen
Henry Fleck
George J. Kaplan
Sadie U. Rosen
Phillip Rosenbaum
Jenny Rosenberg
Sonia Sherwin
12 Nisan- April 12
Mary Bergman
Joyce Decker
Harry Karpen
Sidney Meranus
13 Nisan- April 13
Herman Cooper
Max Decter
Gertrude Epstein
Yetta Goldman
Annette Wallach
Sondra Wanderer
14 Nisan- April 14
Harold Kantor
Jacob Nochenson
15 Nisan- April 15
Selma Ebert
Ariel Goldberg
Diana Lerner
Joseph Rosenbaum
Mary Scher
16 Nisan- April 16
Abraham Bernstein
Rachel Cohen
Estelle Finver
Sylvia Kutner
Adele Scheinman
Joseph Schram
Justin Wayne
17 Nisan- April 17
Edward Ehrlich
Meyer Eliasberg
Lorraine Kleinman
Morris Kurtin
Rae Nadler
FRI/SAT, 4/18 & 4/19
18 Nisan- April 18
Sam Diener
Morris Kavesh
Aaron Maisel
Robert Miller
Ada Rosenberg
Joseph Vishlitsky
Sam Winkler
19 Nisan- April 19
Arnold Eisen
Ray Finkelstein
Carly Jenna Hollander
Dora Minzenheimer
Oscar Sussman
20 Nisan-April 20
Bessie Aronowitz
Rayfield B. Kurland
Paul Monka
Sally Sarnoff
Sonia Seidman
Henrietta Stoltz
William Weinstein
21 Nisan-April 21
Maurice Basem
Julia Berliner
Esther Chipkiewicz
Edwin L. Fox
Alvin Lechten
Anna Miller
Naima Soussa
22 Nisan- April 22
Samuel Fields
Esther Kaminsky
Daniel Kurzweil
David Pokorne
Ben Steppel
Chaim Wishnick
23 Nisan- April 23
Lena Bloom
Eli Burkam
Stuart Gothelf
David Kramer
Sophie Lesh
Lillian Levison
Martin Schwack
Morris Tarter
Isidore Wallman
Sadie Zuckerman
24 Nisan- April 24
Celia Kaplan
Yetta Kellman
Lena Konner
FRI/SAT, 4/25 & 4/26
25 Nisan-April 25
Elaine Baron
George Domash
Hymie Ershowsky
Morris Ershowsky
Roger Kolka
Samuel Tarter
Sol Weinstein
26 Nisan- April 26
Jacob Bloom
Meyer Dornbusch
Max Dworkin
Alvin Frieland
Louis Strom
27 Nisan- April 27
Estelle Cartine
Steven Dozsa
Lillian Miller
Frieda Oppenberg
28 Nisan- April 28
Philip Gerver
David Jagerman
Conrad Lifschen
Goldie Wrozlawsky
30 Nisan- April 30
Saul Davidson
Judith B. Davis
Miriam Heend
Leo Pasternak
David Simon
1 Iyar- May 01
Nathan Blumberg
Gale Brown
Hyman Fine
Irving Finkelstein
Fannie Gurr
Michael Rosenbaum
Henry Suserman
Simon Weinberg
FRI/SAT, 5/2 & 5/3
2 Iyar- May 02
Miriam Deutsh
Leib Scharlat
3 Iyar-May 03
Sadie Levine
Samuel Mintz
Mary Ornstein
Miriam Pivnick
Helen Schanback
4 Iyar- May 04
Julia Adler
Arthur Herbitter
Joan Lieber
Louis Lifschen
Selma Lipkin
5 Iyar- May 05
William Belman
Leo Haushalter
Meyer Marritt
Louis Nagin
Lewis Peck
Gisela Reich
Martin Ripp
Harry Saviet
Samuel Scheinthal
Rose Ulrich
6 Iyar- May 06
Lillian Davis
Lillian Leibner
Arthur Leist
Henry Lerner
Ida Neelman
Mel B. Schwartz
Moshe Trencher
7 Iyar- May 07
Lena Ebert
Henry Edelstein
Charles Fisherman
Ruth Nagin Greenberg
Recha Rosenthal
Fira Sokolovsky
8 Iyar- May 08
Meyer Cartine
Herman Goldberg
Abram Lipkin
Sheldon Seidman
Sidney L. Shenker
The Candlestick
Please join us for our Annual
Men’s Club/Sisterhood Breakfast
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Don’t miss a great morning
of comedy and a delicious breakfast!
PBJC SISTERHOOD PRESENTS
GAME NIGHT
AKA MAH JONGG MONDAYS
Held the first Monday of every month.
Refreshments will be served and Gift Shop,
7:30-10:30pm, Scheinman Hall
Scrip, Tribute Cards, and Torah Fund will
be offering purchase opportunities at the event.
May 5 (Cinco de Mah Jongg)
This event is free of charge to all
Bring your friends, your favorite table games, and a card table,
too, if you have one. All abilities welcome (Mah Jongg instruction
will be provided to those who would like to learn)
current PBJC Sisterhood members
($5 per non-member guest)
We will be holding a 50/50 drawing benefiting
the charity of the winner’s choice.
RSVP to betsyb2525@aol.com or ithailer@optonline.net
Scholarship • Meaning • Community
ENGAGE IN JEWISH LEARNING
AT THE NEXT LEVEL
The Jewish Theological Seminary
invites you to
SECOND-CAREER NIGHT
An Evening of Information and Conversation on
Mid-Career Religious and Graduate Jewish Studies
Thursday, May 8, 2014
5:30–8:30 p.m.
For more information and
to register, please visit
The Jewish Theological Seminary
3080 Broadway at West 122nd Street New York City
www.jtsa.edu/secondcareer
Please arrive early for check-in, and have photo ID available.
Save the Date for Pine Brook Jewish Center’s
16th
Annual
Golf, Tennis and Game Room Classic
Monday, May 12, 2014
For those of you who have experienced this event before, you know it is our premiere fundraising
event of the season. Capital raised will be used to support many of the wonderful programs offered at
the Pine Brook Jewish Center.
For our newer members who have not had the opportunity to experience this fun event, the Golf, Tennis and
Game Room Classic is a day of amateur tournaments held at the Preakness Hills Country Club in
Wayne, NJ. Participants can choose to play golf, tennis, or try their luck in the game room. A
continental breakfast will be served to those playing golf, light refreshments will be served to
those playing tennis, and an awards luncheon and raffle drawing will take place at the conclusion
of the event for all participants.
For our more competitive golfers, we also have several challenges to delight and entertain:
$10,000 Putting Contest • Ladies & Men’s Longest Drive • Closest to the Pin
Challenge the Cantor or Rabbi on a Par 3 • Hole in One vehicle provided by Morristown BMW
We encourage all our members to come out and play! If you can’t make it, please help us meet
our goal by sponsoring a portion of the event, a tee, or a green. As always, we
appreciate your support.
For donations or volunteer opportunities, please contact Seth Friedman at
sethfriedman21@outlook.com or 347-534-6968. For sponsorship information,
please contact Seth Edelstein at seth.edelstein@gmail.com or 917-686-5523.
If you do not use email, PBJC can arrange for you to receive a weekly phone call with updates about
events and programs. Just call the synagogue office and ask to be put on our weekly phone call list.
Do You Have a
Student Graduating from
High School or College?
To have your child's name listed in our June issue, complete this form and email it to Nan
Rothberg at nanr3@optonline.net. Please submit your forms by May 6th.
Graduate’s Last Name: _______________________________First Name: ______________________________________
Member’s Name ___________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
School Graduating: ___________________________ School Attending:
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children, adults and seniors using innovative
technologies with a human touch.
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Lisa Cohen, M.S. PA-C
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170 Changebridge Road, Suite C3
Montville, New Jersey 07045
Tel: 973-575-5540 • Fax: 973-575-4885
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Partridge Run Apartments Inc.
130 New Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-227-3466 • 973-227-1516
Fax 973-227-0150
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Daily specialized programming with
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Route 46 and Crane Road
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170 CHANGEBRIDGE ROAD SUITE B3-3
MONTVILLE, NEW JERSEY 07045
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808 Route 46, Parsippany NJ
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Chiropractic Physician
66 West Mount Pleasant Ave
Livingston, NJ
(973)992-2244
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Servicing the West Essex Area
for 18 years.
Specializing in neck pain, low
back pain, headaches, sports injuries
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and of course, Free Gift Wrapping
Barry’s Pharmacy
185 Changebridge Rd.
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 335-6688
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun 9am - 1pm
Judy Milstein
Sales Representative
1072 Route 46 West
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Cell: 201.826.2593
Office: 973.316.5600
Fax: 973.316.1155
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The members of the Jewish Memorial Chapel remember
and honor those Jewish men and women who died while serving
in the United States Armed Forces • Memorial Day, May 26, 2014
Ahavas Achim • Bloomfield
Amelia Lodge • Clifton
Beth Israel • Fair Lawn
B’nai Shalom • West Orange
Chevra Thilim • Passaic
Clifton Jewish Center • Clifton
Adas Israel • Passaic
Agudath Israel • Caldwell
Ahavas Israel • Passaic
Beth Ahm • Verona
Beth El • Rutherford
Beth Shalom • Pompton Lakes
Shomrei Emunah • Montclair
Knights of Pythias Memorial
Association • Clifton
Daughters of Miriam • Clifton
Pine Brook Jewish Center • Montville
Farband • Passaic
Temple Emanuel • Clifton
Hungarian Hebrew Men • Pinebrook
Temple Ner Tamid • Bloomfield
Jewish Federation • Clifton
Tifereth Israel • Passaic
Jewish War Veterans Post 47 • Clifton
Passaic Hebrew Verein • Passaic
Young Israel • Passaic
841 Allwood Road • Clifton, NJ 07012
973-779-3048 • Fax 973-779-3191
www.JewishMemorialChapel.org
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NJ License No. 3424
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Tel: 973-685-4547
Email: Sales@LetsGoInvite.com
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May 2014
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Event
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WEDNESDAY
Event
2
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7:30pm Sisterhood
Game Night
4
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Golf, Tennis & Game
Room Classic
9:30am Shabbat
Morning Service
2
New Members
Shabbat Dinner
8
7:43pm
3
BM Kylie Denenberg
9:30am Shabbat
Morning Service
9
10
BM Jessica Blake
9:30am Shabbat
Morning Service
13
NS Family Day
19
7:36pm
BM Jeremy Tuckman
7:30pm SASS
12
18
11:30am Chaverim
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SATURDAY
Shabbat Family
Servicee Dinner &
Service
1
7:30pm Chevra Board
Meeting
5
11
FRIDAY
11:30am Chaverim
1
10am
Sisterhood/Mens Club
Breakfast
THURSDAY
14
8pm Sisterhood Board
Mtg.
20
21
15
7:50pm
16
17
11:30am Chaverim
BM Hannah Leeb
8pm Ritual Committee
9:30am Shabbat
Morning Service
22
7:57pm
23
Memorial Day
24
BM Matthew Crohn
9:30am Shabbat
Morning Service
25
26
27
28
29
8:03pm
30
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NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 827
CALDWELL NJ
174 Changebridge Road
Montville, NJ 07045
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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Religious Service Times
First Friday Service (an interactive service for families)......................6:30 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. In the
unusual event that any of the above people cannot be reached, please
call Norman Levin at 201.446.0811.
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.
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Clergy & Staff
Mark David Finkel, Rabbi
Menachem Toren, Cantor
Dr. Asher Krief, Rabbi Emeritus
Norman Levin, Executive Director
Arlene Lopez, Office Administraor
Mary Sheydwasser, Religious School Director
Rosanne Mendelowitz, 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
Judy Gothelf, 2nd Vice President
Mike Weinstein, 3rd Vice President
Evan Zuckerman, Treasurer
Seth Friedman, Financial Secretary
Jeffrey Weiss, Corresponding Secretary
Eve Fields, Recording Secretary
Michelle Zuckerman, Sisterhood President
Steve Gothelf, Men’s Club President
The Candlestick