The TBR
Tablet
April 2013
TBR Mitzvah Day
Sunday, April 28th
Murray Prawer
Memorial Walk AND
Multi-Family Yard Sale
We will be collecting household items, including
housewares, furniture, toys and clothes to sell at the sale.
Our success is dependent on your contribution.
See page 21 for complete details and collection dates.
8:30 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm Yard Sale Opens
Registration
Opening Ceremony
Walk
Yard Sale Closes
See page 22 to pre-register for the walk or visit the
Temple website at www.bethrishon.org
Proceeds to benefit Holocaust Survivor Services,
a program of Jewish Family Service of North Jersey
Nisan / Iyar 5773
Inside this
issue
Click on a title to go to that section.
Shabbat Service Schedule....................2
Rabbi’s Message....................................3-4
Cantor’s Message......................................5
Building Project.....................................6-7
Adult Education.................................. 8-11
Special Services................................12-13
Preschool News....................................... 14
Religious School...............................15-17
B’nei Mitzvah.................................16-17
Youth Group News...........................18-19
Around the Temple..........................20-25
Community Programs....................26-29
Tribute Cards............................................ 30
Yahrzeits..................................................... 31
TBR CongreGational Trip
The Museum of
Jewish Heritage,
New York City
Tuesday, April 30th
See page 20 for more details.
585 Russell Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
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April 2013 Service Schedule
Upcoming Shabbat, Festival & Holiday
Service Schedule
Date
Monday, April 1
Friday, April 5
TimeService
**10:30 am**
7:00 pm
**6:00 pm**
Special Time for Service
Pesach 7th Day Service and Yizkor with Festival Lunch
Evening Service and Yizkor
Family Service Featuring the 3 year olds and Dinner
Candle lighting: 7:07 pm
Saturday, April 6
9:00 am
Nosh & Drash
10:00 am
Shabbat Service - Shemini
Bat Mitzvah: Alison Erani
Friday, April 12
8:00 pm
Evening Service
Candle lighting: 7:14 pm
Saturday, April 13
10:00 am
Shabbat Service - Tazriah - Metzora
B’not Mitzvah: Allison Denenberg and Kelly Yadoff
10:00 am
Alternative Shabbat Service
Friday, April 19
8:00 pm
Evening Service - Celebrate Israel Shabbat with TBR Choirs
Candle lighting: 7:22 pm
Saturday, April 20
9:00 am
Prayer Class
9:00 am
Nosh & Drash
10:00 am
Shabbat Service - Acharei Mot - Kedoshim
Bar Mitzvah: Andrew Mester
10:15 am
Family Education
Friday, April 26
8:00 pm
Evening Service
Candle lighting: 7:29 pm
Saturday, April 27
9:00 am
Prayer Class
10:00 am
Shabbat Service - Emor
B’nei Mitzvah: Rebecca Frenkel and Austin Holder
Friday, May 3
**6:00 pm**
Special Time for Service
Youth Group Family Service and Dinner
Candle lighting: 7:37 pm
Saturday, May 4
9:00 am
Prayer Class
9:00 am
Nosh & Drash
10:00 am
Shabbat Service - Behar - Bechukkottai
Bar Mitzvah: David Klinenberg
10:15 am
Junior Congregation
Friday, May 10
8:00 pm
Evening Service - Volunteer Recognition Shabbat
Candle lighting: 7:44 pm
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April 2013 Rabbi’s Message
From the Rabbi’s Desk...
Welcome Pope Francis!
Habemus Papam! “We Have a Pope!” was the announcement given in Latin by the senior
Cardinal Deacon, upon the election of a new Pope at 2:00 pm Wednesday afternoon. The
white smoke billowed from the Vatican chimney and the crowd went crazy!
All throughout the week, prognosticators were
placing bets on who the next Pope would be. There
were lists of the most likely candidates to be selected--but one person, in particular, was betting against
one specific cardinal whose chance of being selected
looked really promising.
This person wasn’t a theologian, not even a church
official, but one of the cardinals’ mothers who made
a public statement: “THE WHOLE FAMILY IS AFRAID
THAT CHRISTOPH WILL BE ELECTED POPE, AND
THAT WOULD MEAN—it’s all over for me!”
Most mothers would kill to have their son selected
to be the next POPE—NOT THIS ONE! Eleonore
Schoenborn, age 92, told the newspaper, if that
happens, “I WILL NOT SEE MY SON EVER
AGAIN because I will NO LONGER HAVE THE
STRENGTH TO TRAVEL TO ROME!”
When I read her statement, I had to laugh. I kept
wondering, is this lady really a Catholic or a closeted
Jew! Who else but a mother could say such a thing?
Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn’s elderly
mother was praying that her son would not get the
job as that would mean the end of their meetings in
Vienna for a couple of weeks every year and the end
of her son’s weekly calls to her every Saturday!
She understood that leading the world’s 1.2 billion
Catholics would be an arduous task that would leave
no time for keeping in touch with family and especially
his dear 92 year old ailing mother! Well, I am sure that
Eleonore Schoenborn breathed a sigh of relief when
the new Pope emerged from the central balcony of
St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Wednesday and it
was NOT HER SON!
Pope Francis becomes the 266th pontiff in the
Church’s 2,000-year history, succeeding Benedict XVI
who retired last month. His election came on the fifth
ballot taken by the 115 Roman Catholic Cardinals
assembled in Rome to select a new Pope.
He is the first Jesuit Pope and the first from Latin
America; from Argentina in particular.
Of course, many of us are asking:—WILL THIS POPE
BE GOOD FOR THE JEWS?
According to Rabbi Alfredo Borodowski, an Argentine
native and executive director of the Skirball Center
for Jewish Learning at Temple Emanu-el, the new
Pope “is known in Argentina as somebody with
integrity who has stood strong against the excesses
of the current administration [of President Cristina
Fernandez Kirchner] and has been good to the poor
and needy…”
“He is very close to the current rector of the Seminario
Rabinico Latinoamericano, Rabbi Abraham Skorka,
and Rabbi Sergio Bergman, who is now part of the
Buenos Aires legislature.” The new Pope and Rabbi
Skorka co-wrote a 2010 book on interfaith dialogue,
titled “On Heaven and Earth.”
We know that Pope Francis reached out on Thursday
to Rome’s Jewish community, saying he hoped he
would be able to contribute to furthering good
relations between Catholics and Jews. The new
Pope sent a message to Rome’s chief rabbi, Riccardo
Di Segni, inviting him to his inaugural Mass at the
Vatican on March 19. “I sincerely hope to be able to
contribute to the progress that relations between
Jews and Catholics have enjoyed since the Second
Continued on next page.
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April 2013 Rabbi’s Message
Continued from previous page.
Vatican Council,” he said, according to a statement
on Vatican Radio.
Some of you will recall that the Relations between
Catholics and Jews improved greatly after the
1962-1965 Second Vatican Council, which issued
a landmark statement repudiating the concept
of collective Jewish guilt for Jesus’ death and
urged dialogue with all religions. Both of Francis’s
immediate predecessors, Benedict XVI and John Paul
II, visited Rome’s main synagogue.
Israeli leaders are welcoming the selection of Pope
Francis and calling him a friend of the Jewish people.
President Shimon Peres invited the new Pope to
follow the lead of his two predecessors and visit
Israel.
“There is much in his record that reassures us about
the future,” said Abe Foxman, national director of the
Anti-Defamation League in the United States. When
Islamic militants, widely thought to be from Iranianbacked Hezbollah, attacked the Jewish center,
Cardinal Bergoglio “was forthright not only in his
condemnation of the act but in his solidarity with the
Jewish community,” said Rosen.
It may indicate that the Pope has been influenced
by Latin American Liberation theology with its
“preferential option for the poor.” He could be
friendly to the Argentine Jewish community and
unsympathetic to Israel because of its alleged
treatment of the “poor, displaced Palestinians.” More
symbolically, liberation theology argues that God
identifies with the oppressed, and that Christianity
should take upon itself the lens of the poor. Both
theologies are also often derided as “Marxist” by
conservatives.
So we in the Jewish community wish the new Pope
well. We pray for his success as the new spiritual
leader of the Catholic Church. We pray for him to
be a moral voice in a world which is going through
upheaval and great change. We need voices of
reason and of love, but voices which are not afraid
to condemn evil, evil which threatens the sacredness
of all humanity and that which desecrates the name
of God.
May God give Pope Francis the strength to meet the
formidable challenges which await him and to that
let us say—Amen.
But what concerns some in the Jewish community
about the new Pope is the choice of his name Francis,
after St. Francis Asisi, and the Franciscans, who were
not exactly friendly to the Jews.
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Rabbi Dr. Kenneth A. Emert
KAE9999@aol.com
April 2013 Cantor’s Message
From the Cantor’s Desk...
THE SUNSHINE STATE
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of spending close to a week in Florida. Carol and I stayed at my
mother-in-law’s home in Boca Raton. The weather was mostly warm and comfortable, except for the
end of the week when it rained incessantly for two days, typical South Florida weather. We were so
busy catching up with old friends that we never even had the opportunity to just relax at the pool.
That is the hazard of going to South Florida. However, this trip stimulated some things to think about.
Many friends have recently, and not so recently, moved
to Florida, and we are finding out that many others are
presently contemplating a southern move. Gone are the
hassles with snow, cold, and with potholes. The price of
housing is more reasonable, roads are easier to navigate
than in the Northeast, and clothing remains on the light side
for most of the year. A younger population is moving into
certain areas, and there seems to be growth in culture. While
the Jewish population is still older than back home, there are
some positive changes taking place, and there are certainly
more people that we know down there whether “snowbirds”
or otherwise. We had the opportunity to connect with the
Javers and Eva Kleeman, and even some childhood friends.
So, is there cultural life in Florida? Is there Jewish life?
Florida has always had a cultural life that mostly catered
to the elderly. Each community center in every housing
development has a plethora of performances and events
throughout the year, and everyone raves about the quality.
The major venues feature top contemporary singers and
bands. Any place that features Eric Clapton can’t be all bad.
What is happening now is that people of our generation are
approaching the age: the older generation. What seems
to have turned us off twenty or thirty years ago, is now
geared towards us. There are hip downtown areas in West
Palm Beach and Delray Beach. There is avant-garde theatre.
Culture is finally coming to South Florida. Many of our
member families from the Beth Rishon founding generation
claim they have found paradise.
Whenever I go to Florida, I sample some of the congregations
to see what they are like, and check if there is something
I can bring back to Beth Rishon. Two years ago, I went to
a rock Shabbat evening service at a reform congregation in
Boca Raton. While the female cantor was dynamic with three
choirs and a full rock band, the congregation was elderly and
had a problem relating to the music and participating. This
time, I attended Shabbat evening and morning services at a
conservative congregation in Delray Beach. The sanctuary
was packed. There was an outstanding scholar-in-residence
who spoke at both services. The cantor kept the service
quite traditional, and the elderly crowd participated with
him. It was inspiring, but this congregation has no young
families. I spoke with the cantor. He has zero Bar Mitzvahs
per year. He teaches some adult education early in the day.
The adult choir meets on Thursday morning. They meet
during the morning, unheard of in Wyckoff. He is done with
most of his responsibilities by the early afternoon. He is quite
content with the lifestyle and the quality of life this offers
him. There is a growing community of retired cantors from
the Northeast who have found some part time work to keep
them busy and active. Is this a valid Jewish community?
Here is a Jewish community that comes together for
religious services as well as social and cultural events. Yet,
there is no future, since the young families with children
are missing. What is so awesome about Beth Rishon is the
intermingling of generations. We have members whose
children are members, and their grandchildren are part of
our Religious School. That is what I always thought makes
for a vibrant Jewish community, because there is a future.
It also makes it more difficult to cater religious services and
cultural programs to such a diverse group. It is much easier
to program for a homogenous age group like the one in
Delray Beach.
So, is there a valid cultural and Jewish life in Florida? I don’t
necessarily have the answer for myself, but I can certainly
see the other side. I am getting there myself.
BeShira (In Song),
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Cantor Ilan Mamber,
cantor@bethrishon.org
April 2013 Building Project
The congregation has approved moving forward with the
renovation of our Education Wing Project. The excitement over the
modernization of our building can be heard in every conversation
and meeting that’s taken place at TBR over the last month.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE EDUCATION WING PROJECT
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROJECT?
WHY DO WE NEED IT?
In order to meet the needs of all members of our community not only with our programs but with our facility as
well. Our aging facility is currently the oldest of our major
competitors. We lack many amenities and technological
advances that will catapult our programs into the future.
WHAT IS CHANGING?
We all are! This is a $2.25 million community effort that
can only succeed with the financial support of all of our
members. But on a day-to-day basis, an Education Wing
Committee headed by Laura Freeman is responsible for
moving the project along. We have hired the architectural firm Studio 5 Partnership who worked with us when
we built our beautiful lobby and sanctuary.
We are undergoing a complete internal renovation of our
education space to create a building that provides the WHEN WE ARE DONE…
best learning opportunities for all of our congregants—of Our building will offer:
any age. When complete, it will be a modern functioning
•Larger classrooms with sinks and other widely
space with an aesthetic that matches the beauty of the
accepted amenities including attached bathrooms to
front of our building.
better accommodate our preschoolers.
WHEN IS THIS HAPPENING?
NOW! And with everyone’s help and support, the project
should proceed swiftly and be completed in a relatively
short timeframe. With 50% of the money necessary to
break ground already pledged, we are hopeful that the
schedule will be:
Late Spring 2013, pack up and move out
Summer 2013, complete a major portion of the work
Late Fall 2013, move back in
WHERE WILL OUR CLASSES BE HELD?
During the effected months, our preschool and Hebrew
school classes will be held at the Bergen Christian Testimony Church just across from us on Russell Avenue. We
have toured their spacious facility and will have a tremendous area to conduct our classes. The Church has been
incredibly welcoming and we are lucky to have them as
our neighbors.
•New room design, lighting, furniture and layouts to
create learning spaces that will better stimulate our
Hebrew school students.
•A technology overhaul that will include smartboards,
computers in the classrooms, and wiring throughout
the building that will enable us to enter the new
millennium and move into the future.
•A security system that will work to ensure our safety
while enjoying the facilities.
•An upper level in the current Blau Chapel with
additional learning spaces for adult education and
gatherings, as well as a place for teens to meet.
and much, much more!
We welcome any questions you may have, and
we would love to have as many community
members as possible participate on the
committee. Please feel free to contact us via
Laura Freeman at ljfassoc@aol.com.
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April 2013 Building Project
Laura Freeman, Chairperson
Robert Cahn
Lou D’Avanzo
Steven Dressler
David Edelson
Rabbi Ken Emert
Ken Esterow
Michael Frenkel
Diane Gess
Elena Greene
Rob Grossman
Scott Kahn
Arthur Kramer
Eric Levy
Mark Neiderman
David Opper
Mel Opper
Jeffrey Polevoy
Howard Schoenfeld
Jon Taubin
Lee Tesser
Alan Yacavone
Lydia Zakim
Jack Zakim
Ian Zimmerman
We are collecting cardboard boxes for packing up the school. Boxes should be small
enough for one person to carry. We also need packing material – tape, filler, etc.
Any donations are greatly appreciated. Contact the temple office at 201-891-4466.
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April 2013 Adult Education
SPRING 2013
RABBI EMERT’S ADULT EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE
Does Everything Happen For a Reason?
The Book of Job Through the Eyes of
Rabbi Harold Kushner
One of the statements I often hear after a tragedy is that things happen for a reason. For
some, that answer is comforting, yet for others, it leaves them cold and spiritually bereft.
“The story of Job is one of unjust things happening to a good man. Yet after losing
everything, Job - though confused, angry, and questioning God - refuses to reject his faith,
although he challenges some central aspects of it.”
Rabbi Harold Kushner, in his new book, The Book of Job: When Bad Things Happened to a
Good Person, examines some of the questions which people have been asking for centuries:
1) What kind of God permits such bad things to happen to good people?
2) Why does God test loyal followers?
3) Can a truly good God be all-powerful?
We will examine the book of Job through the eyes of Rabbi Harold Kushner, asking our
own questions as well as exploring some of the traditional questions which this powerful
book presents.
Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, April 2nd and Tuesday, April 9th
Come and Learn!
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April 2013 Adult Education
Visit the “Adult Education” tab at www.bethrishon.org for more information about these programs.
Reader’s Circle Book Club:
Come Read with Us!
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5th Annual
Food for Thought
Due to Passover we will not meet in April.
A DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
May 2:
Jerusalem Maiden
Talia Carner
The poignant, colorful and
unforgettable story of a young
woman in early 20th-century
Jerusalem who must choose
between her faith and her passion.
TBR’s Distinguished
Speaker Series
Please consider joining us as we
read together and share ideas,
impressions, and anecdotes.
Rabbi Eli Kaunfer
Save the Date!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Co-Founder, Dean and Executive Director
of Mechon Hadar, New York, New York
We meet the first Thursday of each month at
7:30 pm. You will be very glad you did!
“How Can I Pray What I Don’t Believe?”
For more information, contact Diane Gess:
gessagain16@aol.com or 845-357-5366.
Progam:
Sunday Breakfast Buffet served at 9:45 AM
Presentation followed by Q & A at 10:30 AM
Cost to Members: $15, Cost to Non-Members: $20
RSVP: Temple Office (201) 891-4466
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Program at TBR
We Welcome Patron Sponsorship:
Please contact Sharon Rubin
at shar6on@aol.com, for details
For more information, contact Cantor Ilan Mamber at:
cantor@bethrishon.orgor call 201-891-4669.
Nosh & Drash with Rabbi Olshansky
Bible, bagels, coffee and commentary...
DateParsha Topic
April 6
April 20
May 4
May 18
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Shemini Kedoshim
Behar-Behukotai
Naso
Defined by What We Eat?
How to Lead a Holy Life
Consecration and Redemption
Suspicion of Adultery
Every other Saturday at 9:00 am, we will explore the Torah portion together to build
familiarity with our sacred text and to get acquainted with some of its most provocative
commentators, ancient and modern.
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Attn: Members
Please help us find
missing siddurim...
The sanctuary is missing
many siddurim. Please check
at home to see if there are
any extras that have been
taken by
mistake. If
found, please
return them
immediately.
Thank you!
April 2013 Adult Education
Sunday, April 21, 2013
2:00pm performance
Group ticket price: $30 per ticket
Based on Manger’s radical retelling of
The Book of Esther, returns to the stage
in a stellar newly adapted modern
production loaded with thrills,
action and laughter, fancies of
delight for all ages rolled
up in a compelling story you
may know, but have never
experienced like this!
THE NATIONAL YIDDISH THEATRE FOLKSBIENE
Music by Dov Seltzer
Book and lyrics by Shmuel Bunim,
Haim Hefer, Itzik Manger, Dov Seltzer
Directed by Motl Didner
Musical Direction by Zalmen Mlotek
Baruch Performing Arts Center
55 Lexington Ave,
New York, NY
For reservations
contact Cantor Ilan Mamber
cantor@bethrishon.org or
call 201-891-4669
Temple Beth Rishon 585 Russell Avenue Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201-891-4466
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April 2013 Adult Education
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5th Annual
Food for Thought
A DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
TBR’s Distinguished
Speaker Series
Sunday, March 10th
Prof. Richard Freund presented to more than 60
attendees. Our thanks to the adult education committee:
Rabbi Emert, Rabbi Olshansky, Ruth Friedland, Sharon
Glassman, Maddy Lakritz, Bruce Leeb, Sharon Rubin, Phyllis
Schreier and their helpers, Noel Friedland, David Rubin,
Karen Sackstein, Harold Schreier, for a fun and provocative
morning of breakfast and learning. We are indebted to our
professional staff, Kris, Lisa, Nancy, Victor, and Dennis, for
all their efforts on behalf of our programs. Thank you
Bob Glassman for being our resident photographer. We
appreciate the support from the Fred Emert Adult Education
Fund and the many patrons and sponsors who enable us to
be a community of life long learners.
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April 2013 Special Services
Visit the “Observance” tab at www.bethrishon.org for more information about these programs.
Celebrate Israel Shabbat
Israel’s 65th Anniversary
Friday, April 19 at 8:00 pm
Alternative
Shabbat
Service
Saturday, April 13
at 10:00 AM
Celebrate Israel’s 65th Anniversary
at Temple Beth Rishon.
See flyer on the next page.
Youth Group Family Service
Friday, May 3 at 6:00 PM
Services will be led by
Rabbi Ziona Zelazo. Please
come experience this
unique, contempletive
prayer service.
The next service will
be held on May 18th.
Come join us for a congregational
dinner and family friendly
Shabbat worship service led by the
TBR youth group.
For more information,
contact Louis Milowsky at
milo613@aol.com.
Volunteer REcognition
Shabbat Service
Friday, May 10 at 8:00 pm
Join us in acknowledging all the volunteers that make
TBR run so smoothly; with Kol Rishon and Zemer Rishon.
Join Us for SHavuot
Confirmation Service: May 14 at 7:30 pm
Shavuot Services & Luncheon: May 15
10:30 am Services & Yizkor
12:00 pm Luncheon
7:00 pm Yizkor
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Save the DAte
Friday, May 17 at 8:00 pm
Worship with us as we mark
Cantor Faryn Kates’ ordination
from Hebrew Union College.
April 2013 Special Services
CELEBRATE ISRAEL SHABBAT SERVICE
Friday evening, April 19 at 8:00 pm
Join us for a music-filled “Celebrate Israel” Shabbat service
featuring choral pieces and folk songs in honor of
Yom Ha’Atzma’ut (Israeli Independence Day)
and the State of Israel’s 65th anniversary.
Participants in the service include Kol Rishon,
the Temple’s adult choir
Zemer Rishon,
the Temple’s teen choir
Cantor Ilan Mamber, Cantor Jenna Daniels,
soloist Jo-Ann Skiena Garey;
The Rishon Trio
Itay Goren on piano; Jimmy Cohen on percussion;
and Sylvia Rubin on violin.
Refreshments will follow the service
For more information, please call the office: 201-891-4466
Temple Beth Rishon 585 Russell Avenue Wyckoff, NJ 07481
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April 2013 Preschool News
Visit the “Youth Education” tab at www.bethrishon.org for more information about these
programs and to view additional preschool photos.
Andrew Friedland Preschool News
Temple Beth Rishon is about to embark on an exciting reconstruction of its education wing. The reconfigured space will bring essentials for a strong early childhood program – some, like
bathrooms in the classrooms and running water in the rooms are basics, while others, like
smartboards, will add to the quality of our programming.
For almost thirty years the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey has provided the Bergen County Jewish Early
Childhood educators with professional developmental workshops and opportunities to meet other professionals in
the area. The learning and camaraderie made for wonderful days of growing professionally. Together we have learned
and bonded as only Early Childhood people can!
This year, due to financial constraints, Federation found it necessary to put this conference on hiatus. Twelve area
directors, believing that their teachers deserved the finest quality of in-service education, decided to step up to the
plate and implement a conference on our own. And so, this year’s “first” Jewish Early Childhood Cooperative Conference,
entitled, Communication in Today’s Changing World, was held on March 4th at Temple Emeth in Teaneck. As
proactive, strong women, the directors worked collaboratively, solving problems, choosing speakers, writing workshop
descriptions and presenter bios, registering staff, stuffing folders, proving that “Together We’re Better”, and ensuring a
worthwhile conference with the highest quality workshop leaders for the over 200 attendees.
Psychologist Jeff Segal, gave the keynote address, Technology and the Developing Brain. He taught us that the tiny
fingers on very young children often make manipulating a mouse or operating a video console difficult, but the tablet
touchscreen of an iPad brings technology to the early childhood classroom. While children need real-life experiences
to truly benefit from the technologies available to us, these technologies will enhance the children’s experiences while
elevating our curriculum. Following the keynote speech each teacher attended two additional workshops with topics
ranging from nature to Jewish music to communicating with young children.
Of course it is the hope of every Early Childhood Director that the teachers return to their classrooms enthusiastic
about their day and now we look to our new state of the art classrooms and implementing our new ideas.
B’Shalom,
Debby Landesman, Preschool Principal
preschool@bethrishon.org
Special Preschool Shabbat
Friday, April 5 at 6:00 pm
Shabbat Family Service Featuring the 3 Year Olds
Come join us for a family friendly Shabbat worship service and congregational dinner.
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April 2013 Religious School News
Addison M. & Elizabeth Opper Religious School
Our Biggest Challenge:
Getting Parents Involved
Dear Friends,
Recently, Behrman House, the leading publisher of Jewish textbooks for the elementary grades and the
provider of our new online introductory Hebrew learning software, sent an e-mail to all of the synagogue
education directors on its mailing list. The title was: “Your
Biggest Challenge: Getting Parents Involved.” The e-mail invited
the education directors to participate in a discussion blog on
the subject – partly to vent their frustrations and partly to offer
suggestions to each other in this important area.
In case it isn’t obvious why parents should be involved in the
Jewish education of their children, let me share some research to
which I was exposed in a course that I audited as a post-graduate
student of Gratz College. Researchers determined that at least
1,200 hours of in-school classes and activities are needed to
firmly establish a Jewish identity in young people, without
home support and reinforcement. In case you haven’t done
the math, a student who attends our Religious School from 3rd
through 6th grade for 4 hours per week, 27 weeks per year, will
have attended 864 hours, assuming no absences for illness,
sports, public school programs, etc. If the student completes
7th grade – 2 hours per week – that’s another 54 hours, for a
total of 918. An additional hour per week for Rabbi Emert’s
prayer class still leaves us short with only 945 hours.
This objective analysis doesn’t convey the subjective value of
parental involvement or non-involvement. It has been clear to
me for many years, as a member and chairman of the Religious
School Committee at another synagogue in the 1990’s and as
a member of the professional staff at Beth Rishon since 2008,
that the children of parents who model Jewish engagement are
more likely to develop strong Jewish identities and to remain
involved in Jewish life after bar/bat mitzvah. Conversely, the
children of parents who are not jewishly engaged for their own
sakes are less likely to identify strongly as Jews and less likely to
remain engaged or involved in Jewish life.
Rabbi Emert, our VP of Education Alyson Cohn, and I have
taken steps this year to increase the role of parents in Religious
School. Our first effort was a shofar program on the eve of
Rosh Hashanah, in which younger students learned how a
shofar is made and used, had an opportunity to try blowing a
real shofar and left with a replica shofar that they used on Rosh
Hashanah. Many parents attended this program as well as an
associated shofar-making program for older students and found
the experiences meaningful. Moreover, parents showed their
children that something that was taking place in the synagogue
was important enough for them to take the time to be there.
Another successful program this year was our annual Torahmaking demonstration for Gimel (5th grade) students, which
we moved from a Thursday afternoon to a Sunday morning, so
parents could attend. Parents were engaged as well as educated
by Rabbi Stephen Schneid, a certified sofer (Torah scribe) who
has come to TBR for many years. Again, parents showed their
children that a Jewish educational activity was important. Many
parents attended a Shabbat dinner that began our offsite Hey
(7th grade) retreat. We also had good parent turnout for two
“legacy” TBR programs: our Dalet (6th grade) bar/bat mitzvah
orientation and our Hey (7th grade) Tefilin (phylacteries)
workshop.
Not all of our efforts in the area of parent engagement have been
as successful as these five. While a number of parents bought
and prepared food and helped to set up our model Passover
Seders in March, few other parents attended. Also, Alyson had
ambitiously proposed to hold an Israeli culture day, as part of
our overall educational theme “Getting to Know Israel,” but had
to cancel it for lack of parent volunteers.
One more occasion for parent participation is coming up:
Mitzvah Day, during Religious School hours, on Sunday, April 28.
This year Mitzvah Day will benefit Holocaust Survivor Services,
a Jewish Family Service program for elderly survivors in our
community. There will be a walk that parents and students can
do together. See p. 18 for additional information. We hope many
parents and children will participate.
Rabbi Sanford (Sandy) Olshansky
Rabbi/Educator, Director of Life Long Learning
hebrew_school@bethrishon.org
Office: 201-891-4466 x207 Mobile: 914-400-8839
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April 2013 B’nei Mitzvah
Meet Our Upcoming B’nei Mitzvah
Alison ERani: My name is Ali Erani, and I will become a Bat Miztvah on April 6th. I am in
7th grade at Glen Rock Middle School. I have two sisters named Carly and Dani. My hobbies
include ballet, writing, reading, drawing, and playing word games. During the summer, I attend
5 week intense ballet camps, which are generally affiliated with different dance companies. For
my Mitzvah project, I donated money to Oasis for a program called “Lunches with Love”, which
provides meals for women and children who are in need. I would like to thank Cantor Mamber
and Judy Ackerman, Rabbi Emert as well as Rabbi Olshansky, Cantor Jenna, and my parents for
helping me make my Bat Mitzvah the best it can be.
AlLison denenberg: Allie Denenberg will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on April
13th. She feels lucky to be able to share the bima with a really good friend: Kelly Yadoff. Allie
appreciates all the support she received to prepare for this day; she would like to thank Judy
Ackerman, Cantor Mamber, Rabbi Emert, Rabbi Olshansky, Jenna Daniels, and her family. Allie
loves 7th grade at Glen Rock Middle School. She plays basketball, soccer and lacrosse on many
teams. One of the best parts of playing on different teams is making so many friends. Allie
is looking forward to celebrating with her parents, Debbie and David, her sister Jaime, her
grandparents, and all of her family and friends.
Kelly Yadoff: My name is Kelly Yadoff and I will become a bat mitzvah on April 13th. I am
12 yrs old, and am a 7th grader at Eisenhower Middle School in Wyckoff. I live with my parents,
Susan and Andy and my older sister Jamie. If my parents allowed it, I would spend every minute
of my day playing soccer and lacrosse and hanging out with my friends. During the summer I
attend both Ramapo Country Day Camp playing in the sports league, and Camp Kenwood sleep
away camp. I would like to thank Rabbi Emert, Cantor Mamber, Rabbi Olshansky, Cantor Jenna,
Judy Ackerman and all my teachers over the many years for their support and for preparing me
for this special day.
Andrew Mester: My name is Andrew Mester, and I will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
on April 20th. I am in 7th grade, and I attend Gerrard Berman Day School in Oakland. I have one
brother, named Joshua, who is 8 years old. I also have a dog, named Amber. I live in West Milford.
I like to play music, draw, play video games, and hang out with friends. I love my family very
much, and thank my parents for supporting me in everything I do. For my Bar Mitzvah project, I
performed a show with the School of Rock in Wayne, to raise money for Camp Sunshine. I would
like to thank everyone that donated to, and supported Camp Sunshine. I would also like to thank
Judy Ackerman, Cantor Mamber, Rabbi Olshansky, Rabbi Emert, Cantor Jenna, and all my tutors
for preparing me for my Bar Mitzvah.
Continued on next page.
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April 2013 B’nei Mitzvah
Visit the “Youth Education” tab at www.bethrishon.org for more information about these programs.
B’nei Mitzvah continued from previous page.
Rebecca Frenkel: Hello, my name is Rebecca Frenkel, and I will become a Bat Mitzvah on April
27th. I am a 7th grader at Eisenhower Middle School in Wyckoff. I have two brothers, Daniel and
Jonah, and live with them and my parents, Stacey and Michael, in Wyckoff. My interests include
reading, writing, playing violin and piano, and karate. During the summer, I attend Camp Timber
Tops, in Greeley, PA. I also love to bake, and as a Bat Mitzvah project I have combined my passion
for baking with giving back to the community, by creating “Baking for a Cause.” So far, I have baked
dozens of batches of chocolate chip cookies, brownies and other treats, and have raised close to
$500 for charities in the area, including JNF, JDRF, and Hurricane Sandy Relief. I would also like to
thank Cantor Mamber, Rabbi Emert, Rabbi Olshansky and Judy Ackerman for helping me prepare
for this important and happy day.
Austin HOlder: My name is Austin Holder and I will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
on April 27th. I am a 7th grade student at Franklin Avenue Middle School in Franklin Lakes. My
favorite subject in school is Social Studies. My hobbies include basketball, lacrosse, skiing, sailing
and hanging out with friends. During the summer, I attend Camp Towanda. For my mitzvah
project, I became a volunteer with the Friendship Circle of New Jersey. This organization extends
a helping hand to families who have children with autism and other special needs. I volunteer on
weekends and participate in social activities with these families. It is a nice way of giving back. I
would like to sincerely thank Rabbi Emert, Cantor Mamber, Rabbi Olshansky, and Judy Ackerman
for all their help, support and patience preparing me for this great day. I look forward to sharing
this special day with my parents, Kerry and Andrew and my sister, Meaghann. I am happy to share
this simcha with Rebecca Frenkel and her family.
Attention All 9th-12th Graders...
Attention All 9th-12th Graders...
Experience BBYO!
Find out about a fun and exciting high school youth group BBYO (B’nai Brith Youth Organization)
Meetings held twice a month on Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at TBR
➤ Attend Bergen County events and state wide conventions and activities
➤ Open to all area Jewish teens, so bring your friends!
For more information, contact: Laura Freeman
at ljfassoc@aol.com
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April 2013 Youth Group News
Visit the “TBR Youth Group” tab at www.bethrishon.org for more photos and program information.
From the Youth Director...
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more,
do more and become more, you are a leader.”
Blooming flowers, spring coats, and the sounds of many kids playing outside is a beautiful
sight. The youth group has been involved in many wonderful activities including candy
sushi making and visits from Roni, our Shaliach. One of our annual highlights, the Chocolate
Seder, was featured in the Spring edition of L’Chaim magazine. We were interviewed about
our amazing Chocolate Seders and how wonderful, fun and different they are compared to
others in the area. Stop by and I will be happy to give you a copy of the article. This year’s Seder was bursting at
the seams with kids and laughter. Everyone had treats galore and the youth group enjoyed another successful
Chocolate Seder to kick off Pesach! A big thank you to the parents for their generous Seder donations and to our
favorite dentist, Dr. Michael Goldberg, for the toothbrushes. I would also like to send a special thanks to Kris Len
in the main office who made 50 chocolate lollypop “shank bones” for our Seder plates. They looked and tasted
delicious!
Believe it or not, Youth Group is quickly coming to a close in May, so we will TRY to go outside if we can to do some
events. Please try to wear sneakers with laces just in case. Save the date for May 3rd, Youth Group’s very own
Shabbat. The youth group will lead the service and dinner will be served. I highly encourage the whole family to
join in this special evening. Please keep a look out for more information on this and many other wonderful events.
As a synagogue, we should be proud to have such a strong youth group where the participants enjoy learning,
socializing, and getting to know one another. We are blessed to have a program that is so strong. Let’s always keep
that in our hearts.
L’hitraot,
April Chai-Lights
Jana Schwartz, Youth Director
youth_director@bethrishon.org
Making Mezuzahs
April 2............................................................. Club 34
April 18........................................................... Club 56
April 23........................................................... Club 34
Youth Group Has A Tribute Card Fund
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Mezuzah making from Kehilah time with the fourth graders.
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April 2013 Youth Group News
TBR Youth Group
Chocolate Seders
2013
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April 2013 TBR CongreGational Trip
The Museum of Jewish
Heritage, New York City
Tuesday, April 30th
Join your TBR Community for a private guided
tour of The Museum of Jewish Heritage / A
Living Memorial to the Holocaust. The trip will
depart from TBR at 9 am and return at 3 pm.
Please RSVP to the temple office.
For questions, call Leslie Klyde 201-560-1506
or Anne Zenn 201-848-9322.
TBR Gift Shop
Your Source for all
Gift Giving Occasions:
Including.... Mother’s Day, Father’s Day,
Graduations, Hostess Gifts and all
Bar or Bat Mitzvah needs.
Convenient appointment times available.
Call Gretta Berman at 201-788-2838.
Around the Temple
Kol Rishon Adult Choir
Kol Rishon has recently returned from its annual
concerts and performed successfully for the Cedar
Crest Adult Community and the Daughters of Miriam
Adult Apartments Community.
Open to High School students and adults. Ability to
read music and Hebrew are not required. Contact
Cantor Mamber cantor@bethrishon.org or 201-8914466 for more information. All are welcome to join.
Upcoming Performances
Monday, April 15 - 7:00 pm
Yom HaAtzmaut Concert at TBR
Friday, April 19 - 8:00 pm
Celebrate Israel Shabbat Service
Friday, May 10 - 7:00 pm
Volunteer Recognition Shabbat Service
Friday, May 17 - 8:00 pm
Celebrating Cantor Faryn Kates’ ordination
Zemer Rishon - Teen Choir
We invite all 7th through 12th graders to
participate.
Rehearsals, under the direction of Cantorial intern
Jenna Daniels, take place two Sundays a month
from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Contact Cantor Ilan Mamber at
cantor@bethrishon.org (201-891-4466) or Cantor Jenna
at jrd05c@gmail .com (561-762-9084). There is NO fee
for this special program!
Upcoming Performances
April Food Drive
To Social Services of
Ridgewood
Friday, April 19 - 8:00 pm
Celebrate Israel Shabbat Service
Friday, May 10 - 7:00 pm
Volunteer Recognition
Shabbat Service
Collection baskets are located in
the front lobby. Items must be
non-perishable.
Please check expiration dates.
Find us on FACEBOOK!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/
Temple-Beth-Rishon/104961512881018
Thank you for your generosity!
Visit the “Our Community” tab at www.bethrishon.org for more information on all TBR clubs and activities.
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April 2013 Around the Temple
Mitzvah Day
Sunday, April 28th
Join us for
A TBR Multi-Family
Yard Sale
The Murray Prawer
Memorial Walk
&
Proceeds to benefit Holocaust Survivor Services,
a program of Jewish Family Services of North Jersey
Collection Dates:
We
will
be
collecting
household items, including
housewares, furniture, toys
and clothes, to sell at the sale.
Our success is dependent on
your contributions.
Friday April 19th 3pm-6pm
Sunday April 21st 10am-12pm
Friday April 26th 3pm-6pm.
Beginning April 12, other dates
available by appointment.
Email tbrmembership@hotmail.com
to set up an alternate drop off date.
8:30am Yard sale opens
9am Walk registration
9:30 am Opening ceremony
10 am Walk
2pm Yard Sale Closes
To preregister for the walk or for more information,
visit www. bethrishon.org
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April 2013 Around the Temple
Mitzvah Day
Sunday, April 28
To Benefit Holocaust Support Services,
a program of Jewish Family Service of North Jersey
Join the TBR community for the
Annual Murray Prawer Walk &
A TBR Multi-Family Yard Sale
Yard Sale Information
Drop off your household items, toys,
clothing and furniture at TBR on:
Friday, April 19: 3-6pm
Sunday, April 21: 10-12pm
Friday, April 26: 3-6pm
Other drop off times available starting April 1 – email
tbrmembership@hotmail.com to set up
an appointment.
Mitzvah Day Itinerary
8:30 am - Yard sale opens
9 am - Register for Murray Prawer Walk
9:30 am - Opening ceremony
10 am - Murray Prawer Walk
2 pm - Yard sale closes
Temple Beth Rishon ~ 585 Russell Avenue ~ Wyckoff ~ NJ ~ 07481 ~ 201-891-4466
MURRAY PRAWER WALK REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE RETURN TO THE TEMPLE OFFICE
Suggested Minimum Donation: $18 per person/$36 per family
100% of proceeds will be donated to the
Holocaust Support Services Program at Jewish Family Service of North Jersey
Contributions are tax deductible – checks payable to JFS of North Jersey
Name_____________________________________________________ # of participants _______
Address_________________________________________________________________________
Donation amount :
o $18
o $36
o$54
o $72
o $90
I am unable to attend. Please accept my donation of $___________
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o Other $_____
April 2013 Around the Temple
A Special
Program at
Beth Rishon!
Yom Ha’atzmaut
Israel Independence Day
and
Yom Hazikaron
Day of Remembrance
Monday evening,
April 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Temple Beth Rishon
585 Russell Ave., Wyckoff
Featuring:
Cantor Ilan Mamber
Cantor Mark Biddelman
Cantor David Perper
The combined choirs of:
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley
Temple Beth Rishon, Wyckoff
Temple Beth Or, Washington Township
Beth Haverim Shir Shalom, Mahwah
Refreshments following program.
Consider making a tribute to a special
event in your life by inscribing it on
The Tree of Life
in TBR’s beautiful lobby.
call Anne Zenn
201.848.9322
Visit the “Our Community” tab at www.bethrishon.org for more information on all TBR clubs and activities.
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April 2013 Around the Temple
Passover Goodie Bags
Once again before Passover, TBR members visited local nursing
homes to share “Passover goodie bags” with the elderly Jewish
residents.
Many thanks to the following helpers for preparing the bags and
distributing them, bringing a bit of joy during this special holiday
season. They have performed a wonderful mitzvah and taught
our children the importance of doing loving acts of kindness and
respecting older members of the Jewish community.
Bruce Ackerman
Linda Cohen
Anna Kasmanoff
Caryn Kasmanoff
Jon Kline
Sally Kline
Elaine Moscou
Alex Moscou
Jason Moscou
Carrie Reed
Blake Reed
Grant Reed
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Nancy Scanlon
Amy Tesser
Sara Tesser
Mitchell Tesser
Judy Ackerman, Chairperson
April 2013 Around the Temple
CHECK OUT THESE TWO LINKS
on our Temple website which help with our FUNDRAISING!
Each time you make a purchase from Amazon.com or buy a tree in Israel from the Jewish National Fund via our
website, the temple receives a percentage towards our fundraising goals. YOU MUST ENTER THESE SITES VIA OUR SITE in order for us to receive the benefit. You may use any of their vendors to make purchases as long as you do it via the Temple website.
Both links are located at the bottom of our HOME page.
We hope that you will take a moment to discover these links and to explore our
Temple website at the same time at www.bethrishon.org . The entire membership, staff and clergy thank
you for using this painless way to help our
bottom line!
Planning an event? Keep Our Catering Facility in Mind!
If you are planning a special occasion, consider using our spacious and elegant
ballroom for your next simcha.
When celebrated in the sanctity of the Temple, weddings, b’nei mitzvot, brit, baby
namings, and other life cycle events take on a more spiritual significance.
We have a marvelous panel of caterers from which to choose.
Contact Laura Freeman at 201-847-9409 or visit the “Facilities and Catering” tab at www.bethrishon.org.
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April 2013 Community Programs
Visit the “Jewish Community News” tab at www.bethrishon.org for more information on these programs.
70TH ANNIVERSARY
WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING
YIZKOR – Remembrance Service
for the 6,000,000 JEWISH MARTYRS
Sunday, April 7 / 27 Nisan 5773
Jewish Community Center of Paramus
East 304 Midland Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey
Photo Exhibit 3:00 pm ~ Program 3:30 pm
Keynote Speaker: Stuart Rabner
Chief Justice, New Jersey Supreme Court
For information call your synagogue or Dr. Wallace Greene at 201-873-3263
Jewish Federation
OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Sponsored by the HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
of the JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
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April 2013 Community Programs
Visit the “Jewish Community News” tab at www.bethrishon.org for more information on these programs.
TEMPLE
COMMUNITY
NETWORK (TCN)
Volunteer and
Get Connected!
TCN is a professional networking group focused on the job search
needs of our community. Everyone is welcome! Our Monday,
April 8th meeting (please note: not the usual 4th Monday)
will feature Abby Kohut, a.k.a. Absolutely Abby, speaking on
“Maximizing Your Positioning With the Social Media Trio: LinkedIn,
Facebook & Twitter.” And as always, there will be plenty of open
networking time with your colleagues!
All around northern New Jersey there are
volunteer opportunities you and your
family can get involved in that will make a
positive difference in our community.
Please join us at Barnert Temple (Rt. 208 S. in Franklin Lakes) on:
http://www.jfnnj.org/page.aspx?id=140275
To learn more go to:
Monday, April 8th • 7:00 - 9:00 pm
For more information, contact Bob Roman
at broman235@gmail.com.
TCN is a joint project of Temple Beth Rishon, Barnert Temple,
Beth Haverim Shir Shalom and Temple Beth Or.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
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Announc
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14
2013-20
Book
Selection
MEET THE AUTHOR
Diane Ackerman
Thursday, April 18
7:00 pm
with dessert reception to follow
RSVP to Nancy Perlman: NancyP@jfnnj.org
or 201.820.3904
www.jfnnj.org/onebook
taking place at
Jewish Community Center of Paramus
304 East Midland Avenue, Paramus
ONE BOOK
ONE COMMUNITY
ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY is sponsored by the Synagogue Leadership Initiative,
a project of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey
and the Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation.
SYNAGOGUE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Jewish Federation
OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
SYNAGOGUE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
A project in partnership with
The Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation
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April 2013 Community Programs
Cantor Jenna
Daniels Invites
you to...
Willkommen, Beinvenue,
Welcome!
To Cafe Shirah
Presented by: The Cantorial School Student Organization
Location: The Jewish Theological Seminary
Time: Thursday April 11, 2013 at 8pm
Featuring:
THe H.L. Miller Cantorial School students
and faculty
Snacks and drinks provided!
Honoring Cantor Nancy Abramson for her tireless
work and dedication as the new director of the
H.L. Miller Cantorial School
RSVP to studentlife@jtsa.edu
Photo I.D. Required for entry to jts
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April 2013 Community Programs
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April 2013 Tribute Cards
Tribute Cards
The congregation gratefully acknowledges the following contributions:
Addison M. and Elizabeth Opper Hebrew
School Fund
The Grossberg Family to Michele Seligman in
memory of your beloved husband.
Andrew Friedland Preschool Fund
The following donations were made to Cheryl
Fischer in memory of her beloved mother:
Phyllis & Harold Schreier
Sue & Sid Federbusch
The following donations were made to
Michele Seligman in memory of her beloved
husband:
Reva Lifshey
The Board of Directors of 3001
Portofina Isle
Doris Brown
Channa Mamber Memorial Music Fund
Jeff, Dana & Ethan Berkowitz to Scott Fergang
in memory of your beloved father.
Carol & Jeff Ziegelheim in honor of Jamie
becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
Mary & Elliott Banen in honor of
Margot & Simone becoming a B’not
Mitzvah.
Liz Cole & David Kahn in honor of Lydia
becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
Pam & Scott Krim in honor of Jillian
becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
The following donations were made to
Gale Bindelglass in memory of her beloved
mother:
Sara & Hiam Tobias
Diane & Marvin Gess
Marge & Barry Ginsberg to Judy Singer in
memory of your beloved father.
Youth Group Fund
General Fund
The Lebov Family to Jana Schwartz in honor
of the Youth Group.
Rachelle & Jeff Pogrow to Robin Koval in
honor of your Adult Bat Mitzvah.
Youth Wing Fund
Karen & Herb Maier to Cheryl Fischer in
memory of your beloved mother.
Diane & Marvin Gess to Michael & Stacey
Frenkel in honor of Rebecca’s Bat Mitzvah.
Gretta & Marshall Berman to Fred Newman in
memory of your beloved mother.
Cantor Discretionary Fund
Sara Fishgof made a generous donation to
this fund
Jewish Council of Cedar Crest to Cantor
Mamber in appreciation for the loan of the
Torah scroll.
Ruth & Len Stern made the following
donations:
Gale Bindelglass in memory of your
beloved mother.
Scott Fergang in memory of your
beloved father.
Howard & Marlene Goldberg to Estelle
Needleman in memory of your beloved sister,
Natalie Finkelstein.
Scott Fergang & Barbra Lieberstein to Cantor
Mamber in appreciation for his assistance at
the funeral of Larry Fergang.
Michael & Suzanne DiPiazza to Cantor
Mamber in honor of their new baby,
Alexander Blake.
Caring Committee Fund
The following donations were made to Judy
Singer in memory of her beloved father:
Lydia & Jack Zakim
Heidi & Michael Katz
Fred & Judy Steinberg to Michele Seligman in
memory of your beloved husband.
Rabbi Discretionary Fund
Judy Goodwin & Bruce Platt to Judy Singer in
memory of your beloved father.
Sally & Joel Harrison to Michele Seligman in
memory of your beloved husband.
Lore Krug to Dave & Amy Cooper in honor of
Gabe becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Ritual Fund
The following donations were made to Cheryl
Fischer in memory of her beloved mother:
Ellen & Alan Zalkowitz
Nancy & Arthur Kramer
The following donations were made to Judy
Singer in memory of her beloved father:
Nancy & Arthur Kramer
Barbara & Peter Norden
The following donations were made to
Michele Seligman in memory of her beloved
husband:
Eileen & Max Jarosky
Marcia & Barry Bloomfield
Sari Fromberg & Karl Eymold
Vivian & Barry Newman
Barbara Gerver Warshaw
Ellen & Alan Zalkowitz
Nancy & Arthur Kramer
Karen, Marc & Sam Sackstein to Gladys
Schnitzer in memory of Jerrold.
Barbara, Ira & Howie Gerver to Mr. & Mrs.
David Seligman in memory of your beloved
brother, Morton Seligman.
The Ritual Committee made donations to the
following people:
Marcia & Barry Bloomfield to Bea Kandell in
memory of your beloved mother.
TBR Tribute Cards
Grey Card............................................donation of $10.00
Silver Card..........................................donation of $18.00
Gold Card...........................................donation of $36.00 and over
Machzor Chadash............................donation of $36.00 per book
All donations will be published in the newsletter and your donation will be
applied to the TBR fund of your choice. Available through the Temple office at
(201) 891-4466.
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April 2013 Yahrzeits
April Yahrzeits
1
June Sonson
Madelon Rand
Evelyn Kornberg Gittell
16 Max Gess
Lillian Solomon
Dorothy Schultz
2
Ethel Schwartz
Philip Gerver
Joseph Asch
Betty Spechler
17 Henry Pflaum
3
Anna Eagle
Elizabeth Warren
Dorothy Jankowitz
Mollie Lamster
4
Henry Koch
Lillian Wertlieb
5
Gertrude Slater
7
Ethel “Rusty” Eiseman
Robert M. Ross
Maurice Feldman
Ida Friedland
8
Laura Goldberg
Ethel Taub
Robin Shlien
9
Susan Niederman
Evelyn Reinstein
David Goodman
10 Ronald Zarnet
Jane Rosenfeld
Arthur D. Reinkraut, M.D.
11 Neil Auerbach
12 Diana Sorkenn
Henry Dominik
13 Sarah Emont
Benjamin Steinik
14 Ben Singer
15 Norman Kasmanoff
Helen Slater
Gertrude Singer
19
Jacques Farhi
Seymour Schalman
Rita Immerman
Rose Morris
20 Oscar J. Krieger, M.D.
Pauline Dinitz
Phillip Phillips
21 Manny Herschthal
Misu Solomon
Morris H. Stern
22 Sophie G. Rabinowitz
23 David Lederman
24 Perry J. Singer
Abram Isaac Wyrobnik
25
Irving Eisenstat
Harry Solotaroff
Leonard Fox
Jack Wertlieb
26
Robert Frater
Leo Lieberman
Barbara Madoff
Raizel Sandler
April Yahrzeit
Donations
In accordance with the Jewish tradition of
giving Tzedakah as a tribute of reverence and
love to the memory of our departed, the following donations
have been made to the Temple Beth Rishon Yahrzeit Fund:
Family of:In Memory of:
Ruth Newman����������������������������������������������������Isadore Rosen
Ruth & Len Stern�����������������������������������������������Ken Stern
Herman D. Stern
Mel Morris�����������������������������������������������������������Sam Morris
Edna Lewitz��������������������������������������������������������Sylvia Schwartz
Sidney Gutterman��������������������������������������������Frank Gutterman
Marc, Karen & Sam Sackstein�����������������������Arthur Sussman
Howard Sackstein
Bernard Goldstein��������������������������������������������Gaskel Goldstein
Susan Mandel����������������������������������������������������Hyman Freedman
Bobbie Breslove������������������������������������������������Pearl Kraus
David Mait�����������������������������������������������������������Ruth Freimark
Martin M. Diesenhof����������������������������������������Ellen W. Diesenhof
Alan Ganzer��������������������������������������������������������Gertrude Ganzer
Carolyn Ganzer��������������������������������������������������Miriam Bodner
Barry & Marcia Bloomfield�����������������������������Kate Shear
Ruth Greenberg������������������������������������������������Sylvia Steinik
Toward our Efforts to be
a Supportive Community...
27 Anita Lomberg
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Estelle Herschthal
Morey Herzog
Nathan Kurz
Lily Levine
Barbara Shapiro
Ida Chasen
29 Jack Bernstein
In the event that the Clergy may not have
been informed, please contact the Temple
Office at 201-891-4466 with the
name of any congregant who is
ill at home, facing surgery, or in
the hospital.
30 Gary Droutman
Eta Teig
We appreciate it!
When a Death in Your Family Occurs, Please Let us Know.
When a death in your immediate family occurs, the TBR Community would like to
acknowledge your loss and support you in any and all ways possible. Please promptly
notify Rabbi Emert at 201-819-5005 or Cantor Mamber at 201-914-2693. In addition, to
provide pertinent information that you would like to share, call the Temple Office at
201-891-4466. Even if the service is out of town, we would like to know so that we can
offer our condolences.
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Tel: (201) 891-4466 • Fax: (201) 891-0508
Education: (201) 891-6074
templeoffice@bethrishon.org • www.bethrishon.org
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