Beth Chaim Bulletin
Beth Chaim is a Reform Jewish congregation whose mission is to provide an environment for the learning of Torah; to
satisfy the religious, cultural, educational and social needs of the local Jewish community; and to present an understanding
of Jewish values to the community-at-large.
www.bethchaim.org
Tevet – Adar 5775 / January – February 2015
Rabbi: Eric B. Wisnia
Rabbi: Adena Blum
Cantor: Stuart Binder
President:
Sharon Hoffman-Manning
Executive Director:
Joshua Laster
Director of Lifelong Education:
Anne Berman-Waldorf
Early Childhood Educator:
Hyla Nusbaum
Newsletter Sponsors
In honor of our
granddaughter,
Molly Maston,
becoming a
Bar Mitzvah
Phyllis & Michael
Zieky
Merlot and a Movie
Join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres
Followed by an entertaining look at the
conflict in the West Bank presented in this
2007 Academy Award Winner, Best Live Action Short Film
Saturday, January 10
5:30-7pm
at Congregation Beth Chaim
In celebration
of our son,
Jason
Helen & David
Steinberg
Let’s continue the evening –
join us for an “After Party” at KC Prime.
(Separate checks will be provided; cost of dinner is your own.)
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Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 6
Sponsor our
Bulletin with
your dedication here.
Please contact the
Temple office,
609-799-9401.
by emailing lgehrlein@bethchaim.org.
Send your name, number of people attending the
Merlot and a Movie Event
and
let us know if you will be joining the after-party at KC Prime.
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Rabbi Eric B. Wisnia
rabbi@bethchaim.org
Pledge to Vote Today
From January 15 through April 30, 2015 – the American
Zionist Movement will hold open voting for all American
Jews to determine the United States’ delegation to the 2015
World Zionist Organization Congress. Every five years a new
Congress meets in Israel with representatives from every
Jewish community all over the world. At this meeting policies
are decided, money is allocated, and the future of the Jewish
community is shaped.
Each and every Jew has the opportunity to vote in this election.
Please go online and vote for the organization and the platform
that most aligns with your personal views. This will shape the
agenda of the next WZO Congress by electing representatives
who align with the party platform you choose.
I am supporting the ARZA platform, and if enough of us vote
for the ARZA platform, I will be appointed a delegate to the
Congress to push the ARZA agenda.
By pledging at the website, and then voting after January 15
you will support ARZA-Representing Reform Judaism
slate in the 2015 World Zionist Organization elections.
Visit WWW.R E FOR M J EWS4I S RAE L.OR G for more
information and to register. This is what we stand for:
s Women’s Rights & Gender Equality
We strive to create a Jewish world in which gender
equality is the rule – where men and women can
pray, work and live together as equals deserving of
the same respect and honor.
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We envision and work for an Israeli society in which
all denominations are treated fairly and with respect
– and all of us are seen as Jews, regardless of our
level of observance.
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Lasting peace, security and stability for Israel, the
Palestinians and the surrounding Middle East region
is possible and although the road may seem long, we
are building the path to that peace every day.
There is much at stake if we want to determine that the values
we hold dear will become reality in the Israel that we love.
By signing up and voting ARZA-Representing Reform Judaism
in the 2015 World Zionist Organization, you’ll stay up-to-date
on registration and voting logistics, and you’ll receive useful
information about the elections to pass on to your family and
friends. Please note that there is a $10 poll tax which covers
the cost of the elections.
Go on the web to WWW.REFORMJEWS4ISRAEL.ORG
and vote in the Zionist election for the ARZA slate. I am
running as a candidate to push the ARZA agenda and make
Israel pluralistic. If we get enough votes and seats at the next
Zionist congress, I will be your representative. Please vote
ARZA in the WZO election.
Shalom,
Rabs
BCTY and Post-Confirmation
Team Up for Hibachi
Sunday, January 11 at 5:30pm
Mahzu, East Windsor NJ
All 9th – 12th graders are invited to join Rabbi Wisnia
for “hibachi and hijinks!”
SAVE THE DATE and watch your mail/inbox for more details.
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Rabbi Adena Blum
rabbiblum@bethchaim.org
What is your Tikkun Olam story?
Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World
My tikkun olam story began in high school. Like many teenagers today, I was required to perform a certain number of hours
of community service. I chose to volunteer with the Head Start
Program, working one afternoon a week with low-income
children in Trenton who needed help to enter kindergarten.
Most of my students were Hispanic, so I was able to practice
the Spanish I was learning in class while spending time with
children, thereby combining several of my passions at once. I
found this experience to be so rewarding that I vowed to make
tikkun olam an integral part of my life. In college and rabbinical school I tutored English to Ethiopian immigrants in Israel,
and I volunteered in soup kitchens. When I lived in New York,
I developed a new appreciation for the hunger and homelessness I witnessed every day. Now that I am a rabbi, I have the
opportunity to work with other committed people who wish to
do tikkun olam and repair the broken world in which we live.
At this time of year we remember Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., who gave his life to make the world a better place.
Abraham Joshua Heschel, one of the greatest rabbis of the
20th century, marched for civil rights with Dr. King and
claimed that in doing so, he prayed with his feet. Let us follow
these leaders’ example and do our part to end hunger, homelessness, poverty, ignorance, and other injustices that plague
our society. Our tradition teaches that you are not obligated to
complete this never-ending work, but neither are you free to
ignore it. This is my tikkun olam story. What is yours?
Tikkun Olam Committee
Making the World a Better Place
Next Meetings:
January 11, 2015 (10:45am)
February 1, 2015 (10:45am)
March 1, 2015 (10:45am)
March 29, 2015 (10:45am)
May 3, 2015 (9am)
All are welcome
Rhonda Aghassi-Meni
750-1430 / rhonda.aghassi@gmail.com
Ellin Glassband
918-1146 / eglassband@gmail.com
Join Beth Chaim’s Tikkun Olam Committee
for the following upcoming opportunities to repair the world:
Soup-er Bowl Drive, February 2-9
Religious School students teach us about turning our annual
celebrations into an opportunity to feed the hungry. Make your
Super Bowl Party into a Soup-er Bowl Party by asking your
guests to bring canned food.
Valentine’s Day Diaper Drive, Mid-February
Donate diapers, wipes, and ointment for families in need
served by HomeFront and JFCS.
Home Cooked Meals for HomeFront, January 28 and
February 25
Cook monthly meals at home to feed children in after-school
tutoring at HomeFront.
Clothing Drive
This winter you can help people in need in Mercer County
by cleaning out your closet. Just bring your donations to Beth
Chaim and place them in the marked gray bin in the lobby.
Items you can donate:
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Prepare and serve meals in soup kitchen 3rd Monday of the
month.
Please help us fill the food
pantries of Mercer County!
ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE WELCOME
Please keep an extra bag handy next time you are in the
supermarket for non-perishable food items (no glass please),
and drop it at the synagogue whenever you visit!
Cash Donations and Food Vouchers are also welcome
and should be directed to Anne Berman-Waldorf
Beth Chaim collects food on a weekly basis to assist the local food pantries
in meeting their needs. There will be a container in the synagogue main entrance.
The food will be distributed to HomeFront, TASK, and the Kosher Food Pantry.
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Executive Director
Joshua Laster
director @ bethchaim.org
A Model of Efficiency and Savings
Often times, people come to me and ask “What’s hot at
Beth Chaim these days?” My reply? “Depends on the day
and time…” You see, things aren’t always hot, or cold, for
that matter, at our beloved synagogue. We’ve recently implemented an energy controls system that ties together our 14
heating and cooling units. It allows us to monitor temperatures
throughout the building, schedule occupied and unoccupied
times and best of all, we can do this (securely) from any
internet browser inside or outside of the building at ANY
time. Our HVAC vendor, Tustin Mechanical Systems has a
division dedicated to businesses that have the desire to improve
their operational efficiencies and save money through smart
usage. The savings can be seen instantly, and the return on
investment is approximately three years. In simple terms, this
means we are already seeing savings in the utilities line of our
budget, and the system will pay for itself in a relatively short
window of time. No more heating or cooling rooms of the
building without a specific reason, no more wasting energy, and
substantial more savings!
In addition to the Tustin Energy Controls system, we also
installed three brand new, high efficiency, state funded heating
and cooling units this past summer. We worked with Tri-State
Lighting and Energy to apply for and receive state funding
of these units (Multi-Purpose Room, Library and Chapel).
We paid a third of what we would have paid had we gone
directly through an HVAC vendor. Again, energy efficiency
and MAJOR savings.
We have partnered with Absolutely Energized Power Systems
(www.aepowersystems.com) to evaluate our interior and
exterior lighting solutions and make planned improvements.
Full disclosure: their owner, Dan Lichtman, is a member of our
synagogue. Dan generously donated and installed the super
bright, energy efficient, LED flood lights that illuminate our gorgeous stained glass windows. His company is also not charging
us labor for installation of solutions that we choose to
implement. To date, we are testing motion detectors in offices,
LED replacements for hallway and classroom lighting and
fairly soon, we are also evaluating LED lighting for the parking
lot lights and exterior lighting affixed to our building. We are
very fortunate that New Jersey has a fantastic rebate program
that provides instant savings on these solutions as well.
The majority of the cost of our utility bills is made up of
lighting, heating and cooling (not much different than your
homes). Beth Chaim is vigilant in our approach to operational
efficiency. With the details above, you can see that doing it the
way we always did was not saving us any money. By staying
on top of current technology and solutions, we can assure
our members that we are doing everything we can to take
advantage of savings and reduce our carbon footprint.
All of the solutions presented in this article started as discussions
in the House Committee. If you have feedback or “bright ideas”
you would like to share, please join us for our House Committee
meetings. Email or call the office to make sure the date and
time are the same as they are on the calendar in this bulletin.
“That’s great!” you say. “It’s good that Beth Chaim is doing all
they can do to reduce expenses and help the environment.” But
that’s not all we are doing; there’s more!
Friday, January 9 and
Friday, February 6
Join us at 6pm for pizza and salad
($5 donation per person)
Then stay for a hands-clapping, singing, dancing,
Shabbat-rockin‛ service for our youngest folks
and those who love them.
For more information, or to indicate your attendance plans, please contact
Anne Berman-Waldorf, educator@bethchaim.org or 609-799-9693.
www.bethchaim.org
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Anne Berman-Waldorf
educator@bethchaim.org
We Have Much To Offer
With all due respect to T.S. Eliot who chose April, I believe that
January and February are the cruelest months. The weather
is cold. The skies are dark. Winter has become tiresome….
people are cranky….it gets me every year. The alarm is not my
friend, leaving my warm and cozy bed is an effort and, once
out, I just want to spend my days in jammies with a fire in the
fireplace. I know that I cannot be alone in my feelings about
the deep, dark days of winter.
So what to do?
Judaism tells us that, as individuals, we are important but our
real power, our true impact, is found when we join together
with others and form a community. Groups of people impact
real change – in ourselves, in others and in the world. As Jews,
we gather to pray. The act of sitting with others, speaking
common words, sharing common songs and tunes is uplifting
and powerful.
First idea – elevate your soul by coming to synagogue to
welcome Shabbat. Have little ones? Join us for Tot Shabbat on
Fridays January 9 and February 6. We begin with dinner at
6pm, followed by a hands-clapping, finger-snapping Shabbat
experience. The evening is over by 7pm. Looking for a musical
Shabbat experience? Come to Beth Chaim at 7pm on January
30 and February 20. Our Religious School students, under the
direction of Cantor Binder will sing in January; in February
– it’s a reprise of our ever popular Rock Shabbat. The other
Fridays in January and February, come at 8pm. The sermon
is interesting, the evening is soothing – and there are cookies!
Shabbat is when we find God among us as we come together
in song and prayer.
Second idea – lift your spirits by coming to Beth Chaim to
share and celebrate. Join us on January 10 for “Merlot and
a Movie” (see page 1). The evening begins with wine and
conversation (wine never hurts); we will end Shabbat with
Havdalah and then see an Oscar-winning short film that
presents a light-hearted view of the current situation in Israel.
Explore the boundaries of the West Bank through music and
dance….and then continue the evening with dinner at KC
Prime. There is no cost for the evening (except for dinner, we’ll
make the reservation but you pay your bill!) but the payoff has
the potential to be great – visit with old and new friends, share
food and wine….what could be bad!
Third idea – fill your head with knowledge. Take advantage
of the many educational programs the congregation offers –
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weekdays and evenings – come and learn to knit with
Sisterhood, learn about Maimonides on Sunday mornings or
celebrate the power of Jewish Woman-hood on Wednesday
evenings.
Pirke Avot encourages us to “find a teacher, find a friend.”
I encourage you to do both by taking advantage of the
programming and fellowship found at Beth Chaim.
Strong Jewish Women
3 Evenings of Girl Power
for Mothers & Daughters in grades 4-6
Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:45pm
January 14, February 18 & March 18
$54 per family
Join Rabbi Adena Blum and Anne Berman-Waldorf for three evenings
focused on being Jewish and female in the modern world.
Each evening will include dinner, discussion and activities.
For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Anne Berman-Waldorf,
educator@bethchaim.org or 609-799-9693.
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Pre-School
Hyla Nusbaum
earlychildhood@bethchaim.org
Happy 2015!
Winter is here and it might be cold outside but not inside at
Beth Chaim Pre-School. Our classes resume on January 5 and
we welcome some new friends and families to our school.
We have added karate on Thursdays at 12:45pm to our list
of physical activities for indoor fun during the winter. We
will begin our winter sessions of soccer on Mondays and
basketball on Wednesdays, both at 12:45pm. It is not too late
to sign up for any of these programs. Please call 609-799-8811
for information.
Although it is only the beginning of 2015 we are beginning
our registration for September. We still have a few openings for
the remainder of this school year. The earlier you register
the better! We will first offer registration to our current
children and their families and then open it up to the public.
By February we will also begin our camp registration. Let me
know if you have relatives or friends that would like to participate in our wonderful programs. Everyone is welcome!
Please join me on Friday, January 9 and Friday, February 6 for
our Family Tot Shabbats. They begin at 6:00pm with a pizza
dinner. It continues with a short family service geared toward
the young child. This teaches our children to come together
as a community to learn Shabbat traditions. Come meet new
people and celebrate together!
When you are in the synagogue building you should feel
free to walk down the hallways to view our creative bulletin
boards. Our teachers are the best! They provide our children
with a warm, safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
They are involved in continuing education on a weekly basis.
We provide monthly workshops to stay current on all early
childhood happenings. We also bring in guest speakers for
current updates.
We now offer hot lunches twice a week! There is Mac and
Cheese on Mondays and Pizza on Fridays. There is always
something healthy like fruit or vegetables to go along with the
hot lunch. The parents and children love our special lunch
days!
Stay safe and warm this winter!
Fondly,
Hyla
Friday, January 30
7pm
Featuring the Voices of the
Kindergarten – 4th Grade Students
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Life & Legacy
Scott Schaefer
How Will You Assure Jewish Tomorrows?
In one way or another your life is rooted in Jewish experiences
connecting you to the Jewish community. Chances are you
already support local Jewish charitable organizations, but have
you included these organizations in your will or estate plan?
It is easier to do than you might think! By leaving a legacy,
you can assure that the traditions and institutions like BETH
CHAIM, that mean so much to you today will exist for future
generations.
Congregation Beth Chaim, along with 11 other partners, are
participating in the Life and Legacy program being administered by the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer
(JCFGM) that receives matching grants from the Harold
Grinspoon Foundation (HGF).
This partnership promotes after-lifetime giving to benefit
local Jewish day schools, synagogues, social service organizations and other Jewish entities. Through training, support
and monetary incentives, Life and Legacy motivates Jewish
Organizations to integrate legacy giving into their philanthropic
culture in order to assure Jewish tomorrows.
By making a Legacy commitment you can:
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All of us, regardless of age, wealth or affiliation, have the
ability to leave a legacy. Your legacy gift of any size can be
customized and structured to fit your lifestyle, family and
financial needs.
Please join me and consider leaving a Life and Legacy Promise
today for tomorrow!
Here is a link for our Legacy page on the Beth Chaim website:
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one of our Life & Legacy members. It is a great resource for
more information on charitable planning that details the types
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please contact; our Executive Director Josh Laster at
director@bethchaim.org or 609-799-9401 or Julie Meyers,
Executive Director of The Jewish Community Foundation
at Julie@foundationjewish.org or 609-219-0555.
save the
Friday, May 1 thru
Sunday, May 3, 2015!
weekend
for a Gala Weekend Celebrating:
Karen Brodsky
Cantor Stuart Binder
for 25 years
with Beth Chaim
and Don Leibowitz
for their volunteerism
at Beth Chaim and in
the greater Jewish
Community
Dino Corradi
for his 20+ years
of service to Beth
Chaim as our
Facilities Manager
Friday, May 1 – 6pm Dinner & Tot Shabbat; 8pm Musical Shabbat & Champagne Oneg
Saturday, May 2 – Elegant Gala celebrating our honorees
Sunday, May 3 – Religious School Concert open to the congregation
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Sisterhood
Helene Molter
helene.molter@gmail.com
We’re Not Slowing Down
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Night, hosted by Sisterhood, the Men’s Club and Tikkun Olam
was a wonderful success in November. We had 30 attendees who had a fun evening playing, eating, and schmoozing.
Most importantly, just from this event, $310 in gift cards was
donated to JFCS so parents could purchase Chanukah gifts for
their children.
It was wonderful to see all of the energy and community
that was created by the Shop and Shmooze event as well.
Sisterhood represented the Beth Chaim Gift Shop and we
all shopped and schmoozed with our fellow vendors and the
attendees. We look forward to the energy that was generated
by that wonderful event continuing throughout the year.
Sisterhood provided additional Chanukah shopping with the
Beth Chaim Gift Shop in the lobby in December. Lots of
dreidels, gelt, menorahs and candles changed hands. We are
always available for your Judaica shopping needs, just get in
contact with us.
Now that the holidays have past, everyone is getting back into
their routines for the winter months. Staying snuggly warm at
home has its benefits, but consider coming out to spend some
time with your Beth Chaim friends at the many events being
held at the Temple. I resolve to get out of the house more, connect with people in person (facebook is fun, but so is laughing
together over a cup of coffee) and learn something new as a
group.
Sisterhood has several events to keep you connected with old
friends and new.
Road Trip!!! On Sunday, January 25 Sisterhood is hosting a
bus trip to NYC to see
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Theater (see page 13). This is a limited engagement and seats
are limited, so please be in touch with Gayle Weisberg to
reserve your place.
Our Annual Chai Tea and Knitting for a Cause is on Sunday,
January 11. You don’t have to knit to enjoy an afternoon with
us. We will be collecting donated new socks, in addition to
our handmade hats and scarves. Monday, January 26 will
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Leah Best-Damron. Watch your email and the Beth Chaim
eNewsletter for more details.
In February you have an opportunity to lower your car
insurance bill by attending the AARP Defensive Driving Class
on February 8 (see page 9). This is open to congregants of all
ages (with a driver’s license of course!) Please RSVP. Space is
limited.
On March 1 Sisterhood will again be visiting the
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limited, so please RSVP to Marlene Brown to reserve your spot.
There’s so much to do and more scheduled for the spring. So
please join me in my resolution to get out and participate as
much as possible in 2015! Happy New Year!
CONGREGATION BETH CHAIM SISTERHOOD
& THE TIKKUN OLAM COMMITTEE
Cordially Invite Congregants and Friends to:
CHAI TEA – Knitting for a Cause!
Sunday, January 11 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Please join us for coffee, sweets and the opportunity to make a difference during these cold months.
We will be knitting hats and scarves for the homeless – winter is cold, a hand-knitted items warms body and soul.
For the non-knitters, join us and we will show you how to finish the hats that have already been knitted.
No knitting knowledge required; the patterns are simple and will be provided.
If you have size 9 knitting needles, please bring them – we will also have extras, plus wool and sewing needles.
Donations of machine washable yarn are always appreciated.
Questions – contact Anne Berman-Waldorf at educator@bethchaim.org or 609-799-9693.
RSVPs – Marlene Brown – 609-716-0485
Please bring socks for men, women or children for donation
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Men’s Club
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Todd Wachtel
President@BethChaimMensClub.org
It’s a New Year
We have reached 2015! This is really starting to sound like
“The Future.” Somehow, we made it, and should celebrate yet
another year around the sun together. Many people use the
New Year to pick up a new hobby, to make some resolutions,
or to break some bad habits. We at the Beth Chaim Men’s
Club have some advice: add us to your 2015 “To-Do” list. We
can promise you that you’ll look better, feel better, be happier,
and be more connected to Beth Chaim, and more. What other
“New Year’s Resolution” can promise you all that?
I am also extremely proud of our members that were part of the
“Joel’s Joggers” team which participated in the “PurpleStride”
5K to benefit pancreatic cancer research and in memory of
Joel Selikoff. As a team, we exceeded our fundraising goals,
and the organization itself was able to raise over $300,000.
One of our members finished 2nd in his age-group. Also, even
though I was being passed by sprinting children, I was able to
finish in 19th in my age-group, which I thought was very good.
In all fairness, they were very athletic kids.
We had a flurry of activity during the closing months of 2014.
Not only did we have our breakfasts, and nights out, we
celebrated Halloween by participating in a walking “Ghost
Tour”. This well-attended activity allowed us to spend some
time with some of the famous and infamous dearly-departed
residents of Princeton. Considering the cold and fog on the
night that we were walking through town, I was a little freaked
out by the stories (but, please don’t tell anyone). For Chanukah,
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benefited the JFCS “LIGHTS” program. We have also held our
blood drive, and volunteered at the TASK Soup Kitchen. We
have successfully completed our first book club. As you can
see, we always have something going on, and something for
every man of Beth Chaim.
In the coming year, we have some really exciting things
planned. By the time you read this, we will be deep into our
planning for the Purim carnival (see page17), and hopefully
digging out of a mild-winter.
As you look to all of the things that you are looking to change
in 2015, I’d ask that you consider changing one easy thing:
what you do on one Sunday morning per month. On that
Sunday morning, rather than do the things you do now, why
not consider coming to join us for a breakfast? Men’s Club is
the means to accomplish your New Year’s goals. You’ll make
new friends, manage stress, get more educated, and volunteer
more. The only thing we can’t promise is that you’ll get more
fit, because the bagels and lox at our meetings are delicious.
That part is going to have to be on you, but we’ll be there to
support you all through the year.
Congregation Beth Chaim Sisterhood
Offers an
Defensive Driving Class
Sunday, February 8
9:00am – 3:00pm
Open only to Congregation Beth Chaim members, age 18 years and older
$15.00/AARP Member; $20.00/Non-AARP Member
(Please bring a check made payable to AARP)
Space is limited!
Contact Marlene Brown at brownmar@hotmail.com
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9th – 12th graders
Pack Your Bags…
Rabbi Wisnia is
on the move!
Confirmation Trip to Philadelphia
Friday, January 23 – Saturday, January 24, 2015
FREE – for 10th graders in Confirmation Class
($180 for 9th, 11th and 12th grade kids)
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Leave from Beth Chaim at 3pm on Friday
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Return by 11pm on Saturday night
….and in between….
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2 dinners
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Overnight in Center City Hotel
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Breakfast
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Comedy Show
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Shabbat services – at Rodeph Shalom and with Rabbi Wisnia
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Time at the National Museum of American Jewish History
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Free time at Reading Terminal Market
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Gelato
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Time to hang with friends
Watch your mail for registration materials.
Questions – call the Temple, 609-799-9401
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Jews in the News: Breakfast and Discussion
Tuesdays – 10:00-11:00am
January 6 and February 3
Co-sponsored with JFCS, the class, led by the Congregation Beth Chaim
staff, will feature a discussion of current events and their impact on
the Jewish community. Snacks will be served.
Please contact JFCS (609-987-8100) to indicate your attendance plans.
Tzedakah – Through Ages and Sages
Wednesdays – 11:00am-Noon
January 14, 21, 28 and February 4
Join Rabbi Adena Blum for a look at how Jews have interpreted
tzedakah in different lands and time periods. We will study the
text, beginning with Torah and moving to modern commentators.
Purim: It’s Not About the Bottle of Oil
Tuesdays – 11am-Noon
February 10, 17, 24 and March 3
Rabbi Eric Wisnia will look at the “real” story of Purim – anchoring
the myths in time and history.
Kosher Café
Thursdays – 12:30pm-1:30pm; $5 donation for lunch
January 22
Rabbi Adena Blum, Tu b’Shevat
February 26
Rabbi Eric Wisnia, Theodicy: God and Good
Come for a hot lunch and stay for interesting conversation.
Reservations are requested for those eating lunch.
Please contact JFCS (609-987-8100) to indicate your attendance plans.
www.bethchaim.org
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Dinner, dessert, and coffee will be provided.
February 21, 2015
7:0pm - 1:00Qm
Tickets: $65/person
Congregation Beth Chaim
329 Village Road EBTU
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
www.vivadancestudio.net
www.bethchaim.org
609.799.9401
Calling All Art Lovers!
Congrega on Beth Chaim Sisterhood
Invites you to a Free Docent Guided Tour of the
Sunday March 1, 2015
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet inside the entrance of the Museum,
located on the Princeton University Campus, McCormick Hall
Log onto h!p://etcweb.princeton.edu/pumap/#131 for a detailed campus map
RSVP's a must by February 22, 2015
(we are limited to 15 par cipants)
RSVP to Marlene Brown at 609-716-0485
or brownmar@hotmail.com
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Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Chaim
NYC Theater Trip
Filled with hope, humanity and humor, Wiesenthal is the inspiring true story of Simon Wiesenthal.
Sometimes referred to as ‘the Jewish James Bond,’ Wiesenthal escaped death at the hands of
Hitler’s S.S., lost 89 family members, and devoted more than six decades to bringing Nazi war
criminals to justice. Part memoir and part spy thriller, Dugan’s play introduces us to Wiesenthal
on the day before his retirement as he welcomes his final group of Americans to his office in
The Jewish Documentation Center in Vienna.
Date:
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Time:
Bus leaves Beth Chaim at 10:30am, returns at 6:30pm
Curtain time: 3:00pm . Run time is 90 minutes with no
intermission at the Acorn Theater
Cost:
$80 per person
(ticket and transportation included—non-refundable)
RSVP:
Gayle Weisberg (609) 799-5343 or bandgw@gmail.com
Be sure to leave your name, contact information, and number of tickets.
Please make your check payable to Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Chaim
Mail or drop off your payment at the Temple
(329 Village Rd. E., Princeton Junction, NJ 08550)
There will be time to enjoy lunch, shop, or explore before the play. The meal is not included.
Seating is limited, reserve your tickets early!
Open to all (not appropriate for children under 8)
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January 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
Temple Office Closed
Temple Office Closed
· 8:45am
Torah Study
· 8:00pm
Shabbat Service
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
· 9:00am
Religious School
· 12:30pm
Sisterhood Mah Jongg
· 10:00am
Jews in the News
· 4:30pm
Religious School
· 12:30pm
Men's Club Rap
· 6:00pm
· 8:45am
Torah Study
· 9:00am
Maimonides Rabbi Eric Wisnia
· 6:30pm
Rel Sch Dinner
· 7:30pm
Intro to Judaism
· 7:15pm
Ritual Committee
· 7:00pm
Religious School
· 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
Dinner & Service
· 8:00pm
Shabbat Service
· 7:00pm
Sisterhood Meeting
11
12
13
14
· 9:00am
Religious School
· 12:30pm
Sisterhood Mah Jongg
· 7:30pm
Intro to Judaism
· 9:00am
Maimonides Rabbi Eric Wisnia
· 6:30pm
Rel Sch Dinner
· 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
· 11:00am
Tzedakah Through
the Ages & Sages
· 7:00pm
Religious School
· 7:30pm
Investment Committee
· 9:15am
Men's Club Breakfast
· 10:45am
Tikkun Olam Meeting
· 5:30pm
Movie & Dinner
with Rabbis
15
16
17
· 8:00pm
Shabbat Service
· 8:45am
Torah Study
· 10:00am
B'nai Mitzvah Hunter Mosley &
Charles Siegler
· 4:30pm
Religious School
· 6:30pm
Mother/Daughter
Program
· 7:30pm
Executive Committee
· 12:30pm
Chai Tea
& Knitting
· 5:30pm
Post-Confirmation
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
MLK Day
· 7:30pm
Intro to Judaism
· 11:00am
Tzedakah Through
the Ages & Sages
· 12:30pm
Kosher Café Rabbi Blum on
Tu B'Shevat
· Confirmation Trip
to Philadelphia
· Confirmation Trip
to Philadelphia
· 8:00pm
Shabbat Service
w/Choir
· 8:45am
Torah Study
29
30
31
Temple Office Closed
· 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
· 4:30pm
Religious School
· 7:15pm
Finance Committee
25
26
27
28
· 9:00am
Religious School
· 12:30pm
Sisterhood Mah Jongg
· 7:30pm
Intro to Judaism
· 9:00am
Maimonides Rabbi Eric Wisnia
· 6:00pm
JrBCTY Super Bowl
Bonanza
· 11:00am
Tzedakah Through
the Ages & Sages
· 10:30am
Board Meeting
· 6:00pm
Sisterhood –
Baking with Leah
· 10:30am
NYC Theater Trip
· 4:30pm
HomeFront Meal Prep
· 7:00pm
· 8:45am
Torah Study
Family Shabbat Service
· 10:00am
Bat Mitzvah Carly Kowalski
· 4:30pm
Religious School
· 6:30pm
Rel Sch Dinner
· 7:00pm
Religious School
Please check our Temple website’s calendar (www.bethchaim.org) for the latest service times, meeting schedules, events, classes, etc.
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February 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
2
· 9:00am
Religious School
· 12:30pm
· 10:00am
Sisterhood Mah Jongg
Jews in the News
· 9:00am
Maimonides Rabbi Eric Wisnia
· 6:30pm
Rel Sch Dinner
· 7:30pm
Intro to Judaism
· 7:00pm
Sisterhood Meeting
· 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
· 10:45am
Tikkun Olam Meeting
3
9
· 9:00am
Religious School
· 12:30pm
· 11:00am
Sisterhood Mah Jongg
Purim: It’s Not About
the Bottle of Oil
· 6:30pm
· 9:00am
AARP Safe
Drivers
Class
4
Thu
5
· 11:00am
Tzedakah Through
the Ages & Sages
· 4:30pm
Religious School
10
Rel Sch Dinner
· 7:00pm
Religious School
· 7:30pm
Intro to Judaism
Fri
Sat
6
7
· 6:00pm
· 8:45am
Torah Study
Dinner & Service
· 7:00pm
Religious School
8
· 9:00am
Maimonides Rabbi Eric Wisnia
Wed
· 8:45am
B'nai Mitzvah
Parent Class
· 8:00pm
Shabbat Service
· 10:00am
B'nai Mitzvah Nate Ackerman &
Alex Fleischner
11
12
13
14
· 4:30pm
Religious School
· 12:30pm
Men's Club Rap
· 8:00pm
Shabbat Service
w/Adult Choir
· 8:45am
Torah Study
· 7:30pm
Executive Committee
· 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
· 8:45am
B'nai Mitzvah
Parent Class
· 10:00am
B'nai Mitzvah Benjamin Simon &
Spencer Katz
· 9:15am
Men's Club Breakfast
15
16
17
18
· Temple Office Closed
· 11:00am
Purim: It’s Not About
the Bottle of Oil
· 4:30pm
Religious School
· 10:00am
TASK
· 7:30pm
Intro to Judaism
19
20
21
· 7:00pm
Family Shabbat
· 8:45am
Torah Study
· 6:30pm
Mother/Daughter
Program
· 10:00am
B'nai Mitzvah Dora Govorko &
Cameron Meola
· 7:15pm
Finance Committee
22
23
· 9:00am
Religious School
· 12:30pm
· 11:00am
Sisterhood Mah Jongg
Purim: It’s Not About
the Bottle of Oil
· 6:30pm
· 9:00am
Maimonides Rabbi Eric Wisnia
· 10:30am
Board Meeting
Rel Sch Dinner
· 7:00pm
Religious School
24
· 7:30pm
Intro to Judaism
· 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
· 7:00pm
VIVA Dancing
With The
Stars Event
25
26
27
28
· 4:30pm
Religious School
· 12:30pm
Kosher Café Rabbi Wisnia on
Theodicy: God
and Good
· 8:00pm
Shabbat Service
· 8:45am
Torah Study
· 4:30pm
HomeFront Meal Prep
· 10:00am
B'nai Mitzvah Molly Maston &
Zachary Glassband
· 12:00pm
iPlay America Club 3/4 and JJBCTY
Please check our Temple website’s calendar (www.bethchaim.org) for the latest service times, meeting schedules, events, classes, etc.
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PURIM PALOOZA
Sunday, March 8, 2015
CARNIVAL DAY SCHEDULE
All Children & Parents should come at 9am and
Go To The Sanctuary for a Purim Assembly, the Purim Palooza
and other Purim Activities throughout the morning.
Ø The Purim Carnival will continue to 12:30pm, with food and
drinks always available
Ø Parents are encouraged to attend – there will be special
activities all day – with prizes – for adults
Ø There will be no carpool pick-up on March 8.
Welcome all Beth Chaim students, parents and guests. The hills are alive with the Sound of Purim!
You are invited for fun, games, and a few of our favorite things at
Beth Chaim’s 2015 Purim Palooza – The Sound of Purim.
Wear your white dresses with blue satin sashes,
costumes made out of curtains, lederhosen, and more
Come Play at Congregation Beth Chaim.
Parents: Don't Say "So Long, Farewell"...Please stay for
lunch with your kids at the Shushan Café!
Send in the form today to get your tickets!
USE THIS FORM TO ORDER TICKETS IN ADVANCE AND "CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN" TO THE EXPRESS CHECK-IN LINE FOR PREPAIDS!
PRE-PAID TICKETS WILL BE ALSO BE DELIVERED TO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS ON SUNDAY MORNING
Thank you for supporting this fundraiser which defrays programming costs, our college scholarship, and tzedakah projects
SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB OF CONGREGATION BETH CHAIM
"----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------
[ ] $20 QUEEN ESTHER "Do-Re-Me " PACKAGE: 20 Games, Mini-golf, 2 Runs through the Inflatable Adventure Course,
Bagel, Burger or Hot Dog, Drink & Snack
______# of packages (children’s names)_______________________________________________________________________grade(s)_________
[ ] $14 MORDECHAI "A Few of Our Favorite Things" PACKAGE: 10 Games, Mini-golf, 1 Run through the Inflatable Adventure Course,
Drink & Snack
_____# of packages (children’s names)______________________________________________________________________grade(s)_________
[ ] $5 UNLIMITED ADVENTURE COURSE ADD-ON TO EITHER PACKAGE – GOOD ALL DAY!
[ ] $20 TZEDAKAH DONATION TO SUPPORT MEN’S CLUB’S FREE TICKETS TO NEEDY FAMILIES.
If you can't attend, consider helping another family join in on the fun!
Enclosed is my check in the amount of $______________ Phone__________________________
Please make checks payable to BETH CHAIM MEN’S CLUB and Return with form by March 5, 2015 to
Congregation Beth Chaim Men’s Club, 329 Village Road East, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
Questions? Email: Todd Wachtel at President@BethChaimMensClub.org
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We Are Reaching Our Goal
Thanks to the generosity of so many, the congregation is moving toward its goal.
Todah Rabah
With deep appreciation to those who have contributed or pledged to our High Holy Day Appeal 5775/2014
Bette Abramowitz
Jennifer & Steven Agran
Lois Verber-Altman & Barry Altman
Nancy Amster
The Arbeiter Family
The Armus Family
Elizabeth Dickerman & Richard Arons
Leah & Scott Babitz
Paula & Robert Bacall
The Bailin Family
Tina & Alan Balaban
Eileen & Mark Balaban
Sherry Barsky
Meryl & Leonard Baum
Florence & Ted Begun
Dina & Robert Belloff
Nadia & Ilya Ben
Cheryl Kurer & Daniel Berg
Luanne & Michael Berger
Nadine & Mark Berkowsky
Elana Berlinger
Marion Berman
Susan & Edward Bershad
Steven Bilsky
Eleanor & Morris Binder
Darlene & Alan Birnbaum
Susan & Steve Bizenov
Barbara Blayne
Camille Bloomberg
Iris Blumberg
Robyn & Kenneth Bohall
Debra & Brian Bornstein
Lenore Boyarin
Denise & Michael Brandon
Ann Brandt
Jaime & Matthew Bunn
Ellen & Joseph Burns
Ellen & Marshall Calman
Diane & Alan Carlton
Eileen & Richard Carpenter
Ilene & Lewis Cashman
Sharon & Kevin Chapman
Vicki & Gerald Charney
Pamela & Brian Chartock
Jay Cheresnick
Helen & Leonard Ciangiulli
The Clarfield Family
Ellen & Andrew Cohen
Leslee & Michael Cohen
Muriel Cohen
Lisa & Richard Cohn
Carol & Steven Cohn
Patricia & Stephen Coplin
Lori & Seth Derman
Arlene & Stanley Dorfman
Stephanie & Thomas Duane
Judith & Edward Edelson
Holly Singer-Eland & Richard Eland
Paul Eland
Holli & Matthew Elias
Beth & Nick Englezos
Bari & Andrew Erlichson
Rhona & Daniel Ethé
Holly & Neal Feder
The Feldman Family
Linda & William Feldstein
Sandra Finkelstein
Judy & Robert Flusser
Amy & Joseph Fontak
Leslie & Gary Fox
Barbara Frankel
Barbara & Richard Frankel
Suzanne & Allan Friedland
Rachel Weinstein & Bruce Frohlich
Howard Garfield
Leona Brenner-Gati & George Gati
Marci & Jeffrey Gelb
Stanley Geltzeiler
Barbara Gilbert
Jacqueline Glasser
Corinne & James Glassman
Darcy & Robert Golden
Cynthia & Andrew Goldner
Jill & Allen Goldstein
Esther F. Goldstein
Marsha & Joel Goldstein
Lewis Goldstein
Trudy Goldstein
Svetlana & Samuel Golinkin
Pat Bacon & Steve Goodman
Janet & George Gordon
Linda & Robert Gordon
Helene & Paul Gottlieb
Eileen & Leonard Greenberg
Ana Govorko
The Nash/Greenberg Family
Barbara & Andrew Greene
Corinne Greene
Robert Greener
Myrna & Stan Greengrass
Harlan & Janet Greenman
Anita & David Grueneberg
Susan & Gerald Gumpert
Persis & Eric Handsman
Norma & Paul Handsman
Judi & Neil Hay
Lois & Beni Hayon
Kathy & Robert Hecht
Ann & Leonard Hittner
The Herring Family
Laurie & Clifford Hochberg
Barbara & Kent Hochberg
Karen Hochron & Robert Pisano
Shara & Gary Hofing
Barbara Horn
Diane & David Horowitz
Terri & Larry Horowitz
Janet & Seth Hunter
Gail & Marc Hyman
Betsy Ie
Ilene & Mark Janofsky
Ellen & Andy Judson
Arlene Kahn
Michele & Harvey Kaish
Ruth Saletsky Kamen
Kerry & David Kandel
Maxine Kasman
Patricia & Marc Katz
Sandy Kurinsky & Michael Katz
Diana & Bruce Kerievsky
Patricia & Roger Klein
Julie Martin-Kolb & Jonathan Kolb
Deborah & Keith Konowitz
Rhona & Howard Koplowitz
Jill Kross
Shelley & Stuart Kushel
Susan & Eric Kutell
Blanche & Leonard Lacher
Adele Landan
Carol & Bill Langer
The Langsner Family
Evelyn & Arnold Lasky
Erica & Joshua Laster
Judy & Robert Latinsky
Barbara & Bradley Lawrence
Karen Brodsky & Donald Leibowitz
Ronnie Leonard
Anita & Seymour Letzter
Nancy & David Levi
Kenneth Levine
Fran & David Lichtenstein
Donna & Jeffrey Litwin
Judith & Allen Lovitch
Sandi Byer-Lubin & Hank Lubin
Nancy & Arthur Mackler
Melissa & Mark Magid
Sharon Hoffman-Manning &
Michael Manning
Susan & Barry Mathes
Phyllis Meiner
Doreen & Robert Meiner
Morton Meyer
Judith & Richard Meyer
Lois & Jeffrey Miller
Cynthia & Josh Millinger
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Linda Ortlepp & Fred Milman
Susan &William Mischell
Shelly & Chris Mittendorf
Helene & Bryan Molter
Elaine & Jay Moorin
Dana & Adam Naddelman
Leslie Nagler
Lauren & Rony Nazarian
Sohraya & Barry Neufeld
Vivian & William Newmark
Robin & Mark Nissenfeld
Jean & Bradley Nitzberg
Karen & Arthur Palevsky
Carol & Ronald Pam
Eileen & Harold Panzer
Caryl & Stephen Parker
Ruth Payne
Arlene & Richard A. Pearl
Kim Wishnow-Per & Steven Per
Michele & Kenneth Pogrob
Michelle & Richard Polk
Lois & Robert Popkin
Sandra & Joseph Pucciatti
Shelli Rafkin
Ilene & Harvey Rifkin
Ellen & Martin Rabinowitz
Shari & Marc Robbins
Myrna & Richard Robbins
Beverly Roberts
Miriam & Jim Robin
Andrea & Mitchell Rona
Irene & Neil Rosen
Cheryl Wexler & Arthur Rosenberg
Barry & Paula Rosenhaus
Brenda & Edwin Rothstein
Andrea & Alan Rubinstein
Susan & Cornell Rudov
Jennifer Ruiz
Serge Ryklin
Renee & Keith Sachs
Danielle & David Sadock
Rowena & Victor Safronov
Marcy & Jonathan Samet
Barbara Sarfaty
Beth Sarfaty
Amy Sarnoff
Adrienne & Jerry Sava
Jeri & Scott Schaefer
Edna Schaffler
Dona & Allen Schneider
Phyllis & Joel Schulman
Jennifer Steever & Barry Schuman
Janet & Fred Schutzman
Kathleen & Bruce Schwartz
Laura & Joseph Schwartz
Ellen & Michael Schwartz
Susan & Scott Schwartz
Ellen & Van Sedacca
Susan & Owen Seidenberg
Sandra & Martin Shafkowitz
Mindy & Michael Shedler
The Sheffield Family
Donna & Philip Sher
Adria Sherman
Shirley & Jerry Sherman
Zhanna & Vladislav Sheykhet
Helen Shriver
Sheryl & Craig Silberberg
Janet & David Silverstein
Marisa & Mitchell Simon
Paula & Charles Small
The Smolarz Family
Sandra & Arnold Snyder
Elaine & Stephen Sokolow
Olga & Leonid Sosnin
Eleanor & Gerald Spielman
Scott Stein
Helen & David Steinberg
Sheila Stevens
Judi & Brad Strober
Suzanne Lind & Adam Sucov
Corinne & Robert Szychowski
Deborah & Kent Thomson
Carol Tischler & Howard Schachter
Robin Clarfield Tolvin
Julie & Kenneth Troger
Marcia Tureck
Robin and Dan Valentine
Susan & John Van Vleet
Wendy & Todd Wachtel
Anne Gordon & David Watson
Denise & Allan Weber
Bernice Weinblatt
Lenore & Bob Weinstein
Diane & David Weinstein
Norman Weintraub
Gayle & Barry Weisberg
Bridget & Stan Wiernik
Ellen & Mahendra Wijesinghe
Eileen & Irwin Wishnow
Jean & John Withers
Richard S. Witlin
Patti & Richard Wold
Lenora & Gary Wolinetz
Jill Wolk
Rhonda & John Wydra
Sondra Zegas
Aron Zaltsman
Phyllis & Michael Zieky
Linda & Alex Zislin
The Zullow Family
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With Sincere Appreciation
Congregation Beth Chaim Acknowledges
The Hershberg Family
For Their Generous Donation Toward the Purchase of New Trees for our Beth Chaim Home
In memory of Abraham Hershberg,
a loving Grandfather and Great-Grandfather
Help Us Make “Our Home” More Beautiful
We hope you’ve noticed our recent efforts to beautify the Temple Grounds.
· New shrubs have been added in the parking lot,
· Dead and dying trees have been removed, and
· 3 new flowering trees have been planted near the
Stained Glass Window.
Unfortunately, there’s still a lot more to do.
Because of this past winter’s unexpected and unusually harsh weather, several of
our trees were damaged beyond saving. We’ve already removed 4 trees and 5 or 6
more are scheduled for removal. In their place we hope to plant beautiful new,
vibrant, flowering trees which will not only improve the Temple’s aesthetic but will
benefit this and future generations.
Did you know that trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning
needs by 30% and save 20%-50% in heating costs, according to the USDA Forest Service.
And, in anticipation of Tu B’Shevat 2/4/15 (Israel’s Arbor Day)
YOU CAN HELP….
$250 or more toward the purchase of new trees and have your
generous donation highlighted with a special dedication of your
choosing in our Beth Chaim Bulletin. Just send us your check and
desired dedication and we’ll take care of the rest!
We thank you in advance for helping to make Beth Chaim shine!
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Good & Welfare
The Board and Trustees of Congregation Beth Chaim wish to extend their sincerest
condolences to the families of the following individuals upon their passing:
Joseph Russell, father of Ilene Cashman
Isadore Nahoum, father of Ira Nahoum
Howard Stiefel, brother of Elliot Stiefel
Clifford Altfeld, brother of Cindy Bright
Phyllis Balaban, mother of Mark and Alan Balaban
Cynthia W. Kushel, mother of Stuart Kushel
Sandra Bizenov, mother of Steve Bizenov
Library Fund
Congratulations to Ilene & Mark Janofsky
on Dennis & Talia’s marriage
Evelyn & Irwin Behren
In memory of Virginia M. Le Shaw,
mother of Suzanne Friedland
Suzanne & Allan Friedland
฀
Building Fund
Caring Committee Fund
In memory of Lee Goldkrantz
In memory of Elliot Stiefel’s brother,
Howard Stiefel
Karen Brodsky, Don, Jenna & Mara
Leibowitz
In memory of Cynthia Kushel
In memory of Phyllis Balaban
In memory of Charles Fenster
Karen Brodsky & Don Leibowitz
฀
฀
In honor of Gabby Hofing becoming
a Bat Mitzvah
Shara & Gary Hofing
In memory of Joseph Russell &
Lee Goldkrantz
The Men’s Club
Bob Gilbert Memorial Fund
Mazel Tov to Ilene & Mark Janofsky
on Dennis & Talia’s marriage
In memory of Jed Dunning
Eileen & Len Greenberg
Shara & Gary Hofing
Linda & Bill Feldstein
Jeri & Scott Schaefer
฀
Larry Haber
In memory of Phyllis Balaban, wonderful
wife, mother, and grandmother.
Ellen and Steve Issersohn and Family
In
In
In
In
In
฀
฀
Fund
In memory of Hazel Haber
memory of Lee Goldkrantz
memory of Cynthia Kushel
memory of Phyllis Balaban
memory of Charles Fenster
memory of Sandra Bizenov
Thank you for honoring us with an
Aliyah on Yom Kippur
Barbara & Andrew Greene
Thank you for honoring us with an
Aliyah at Yom Kippur
Liz Dickerman & Rick Arons
Thank you for the honor of being called
to assist during the Yom Kippur Torah
Service
Jeri & Scott Schaefer
Joan & Richard Druckman
In memory of Betsy Ie’s sister
In honor of the naming of our daughter,
Josslyn
Linda & Bill Feldstein
The Ginters
฀
฀
Remembering my mother, Natalie
Moskovitz, at this time of her yahrzeit
Joan & Richard Druckman
In honor of Cheri becoming a
Bat Mitzvah (on Masada!)
Cheri Kurer & Dan Berg
In honor of Gabby Hofing becoming
a Bat Mitzvah
Shara & Gary Hofing
In memory of Doug Mann
In memory of Gene Hecht
In honor of Gabby Hofing becoming
a Bat Mitzvah
In memory of Joseph Russell
Joan & Richard Druckman
Eileen & Len Greenberg
Amy & Bill Smith & Family
฀
Joni Blum & Ken Freedman
Patricia & Steven Clarfield
฀
In honor of Len Greenberg blowing
the shofar on Yom Kippur
฀
In honor of the birth of Robin & David
Jacob’s grandson, Ethan
The Elias Family
Barbara Gilbert
Debra Greenberg Memorial Fund
฀
฀
A donation made by
Paul Eland
In honor of Dennis and Talia’s wedding
Ilene & Mark Janofsky
Thank you, Rabbi Wisnia
Barbara & Alfred Dolnick
Thank you, Rabbi Eric, for all your
support
Helen & David Steinberg
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฀
฀
฀
฀
A donation made by
Marion & Stanley Cohen
In appreciation of Rabbi Wisnia’s funeral
service for my father, Joseph Russell
Ilene & Lew Cashman
In loving memory of Marjorie Eisenberg
Ken and Mike Eisenberg
In memory of IIene Cashman’s father,
Joseph Russell
Lori & Seth Derman
Carol & Bill Langer
Janet & Alan Farber
In memory of my father, Irving Stanley,
on his yahrtzeit
Sisterhood/Eileen Stoller
฀
฀
In honor of Dennis Janofsky’s marriage
to Talia
Karen Brodsky & Don Leibowitz
In memory of Clifford Altfeld
Donna, Phil, Lisa & Jason Sher
In memory of Phyllis Balaban
Donna, Phil, Jason & Lisa Sher
Tikkun Olam Fund
In memory of Morris Balbresky
Myrna & Richard Robbins
In memory of Walter Seltzer
Barbara, Beth, Lynn & Deborah Sarfaty
Patricia Coplin
In memory of Joseph Marder
In memory of Lana Sternberg’s mother
Bunny & Marty Sacharoff
In loving memory of Harriet Haber
Larry Haber
In memory of Cynthia Kushel
Her Family
Susan Smiley & Allan Ritchie
Dale, Steven, Allison & Brooke Berkley
Capital Division of the
NJ Podiatric Medical Society
In memory of Jean Langer
Carol & Bill Langer
In honor of Dennis Janofsky’s
marriage to Talia
Paula & Charlie Small
In memory of Phyllis Balaban
Mindy & Michael Shedler
Paula & Charlie Small
Yahrzeit Fund
In memory of Sid Shara
Judith & Robert Shuster
In memory of Sidney Smiler
The Mandell Family
In memory of my son, Jason Segarra
and mother, Rose Vinikoer
Yvette Segarra
In memory of Elaine Naar, grandmother
of Judy Loeb
Diane Chiger
In memory of our fathers, Sidney Gordon
and Sam Cogan
Cindy & Alan Gordon
In memory of Jack Schreiber
Rita & Harold Seigel
In memory of Michael Halberstadt
Jack Halberstadt
In memory of my cousin, Steven Wacher
Diana Kerievsky
In memory of Lee Goldkrantz
In memory of Phyllis Balaban
Holly & Neal Feder and Family
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฀
In memory of Neil Ziggy Beim - loving
father, husband, brother and cousin
Lovingly inscribed by Josh, Cynthia,
Allison and Evan Millinger
In memory of Phyllis Balaban
In memory of Manya & Mendel Reich
Peter Reich
In memory of Stuart Kushel’s mother
Meryl & Len Baum
In memory of Nadia’s father, Nachum
Yasnogorodsky
Nadia & Ilya Ben
Karen & Richard Brusca
Sylvia & Sidney Hollender
In memory of Rose Gati
Leona Brenner-Gati & George Gati
In memory of Alex Buchbinder
WHY SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Marta Buchbinder
$3,600 - GUARDIAN
฀
฀
In honor of the birth of our twin
grandsons, Jackson and William Rubin
$1,800 - PILLAR
Arlene & Stan Dorfman
In memory of Vicki’s mother,
Edith Rodman
Vicki & Jerry Charney
$720 - BENEFACTOR
$360 - PATRON
Since our founding, Congregation Beth Chaim has
never turned anyone away due to financial need. At
present, approximately 12% of our members
receive some need-based assistance.
Sustaining Members of Congregation Beth Chaim
are congregants who are able to give more than
their regular dues to further our mission. The
Sustaining Member program enables us to
welcome our neighbors with dignity and
understanding and provides an annual opportunity
to assist our Temple to flourish. All of us can be
proud of Beth Chaim’s growth and importance in
the community.
Stop in the Temple office to get a form. Contributions will be billed on your monthly statement
unless a separate billing is requested.
For questions, contact Beth Chaim’s Executive Director, Joshua Laster, director@bethchaim.org.
www.bethchaim.org
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GOOD & WELFARE
You can recognize any occasion, be it joyful or sad, for someone you care about.
Just make a contribution for as much as you like to the fund of your choice.
The recipient of your donation and the Temple will benefit from your generosity.
MINIMUM
DONATION*
FUND NAME
}
DESCRIPTION
$360
$180
Ensures a permanent Rabbinical presence and provides financial stability
Prayer Book Purchase
$40
Used to purchase additional Siddurim
Camp Harlam Scholarship
$18
Provides youth scholarships to Camp Harlam (matched by URJ)
Chai
$18
Supports general Temple programming
BCTY (Beth Chaim Temple Youth)
$6
Supports all Temple youth groups
Building
$6
Supports building improvement and maintenance
Caring Committee
$6
Provide meals, reading materials and other support for congregants in need
Choir
$6
Supports the Adult Choir
College Outreach
$6
Supports mailings and packages for college students
Bob Gilbert Memorial
$6
Donation to Beth Chaim in memory of Bob Gilbert
Debra Greenberg Memorial
$6
Donation to Beth Chaim in memory of Debra Greenberg
Landscaping
$6
Maintains Temple grounds and gardens
Library
$6
Supports library purchases and activities
Pre-School
$6
Supports Pre-School programs and activities
Religious School
$6
Supports Religious School programs and activities
Ritual
$6
Used to purchase religious articles
Special Education
$6
Supports students who require assistance with various school programs
Eileen Stoller/ Sisterhood Scholarship
$6
In memory of Eileen Stoller; for young women graduating high school
Tikkun Olam
$6
Supports Tikkun Olam programs
Yahrzeit
$6
Used for purchases such as candles, as well as upkeep of yahrzeit boards
Rabbinical Endowment/Rabbi’s Chair
Benefactor
Pillar
}
Cantor’s Discretionary
Assistant Rabbi’s Discretionary
Senior Rabbi’s Discretionary
Donor’s
discretion**
($6 minimum)
Supports charities and other worthy causes at the Cantor’s discretion
Supports charities and other worthy causes at the Rabbi’s discretion
Supports charities and other worthy causes at the Rabbi’s discretion
* All donations are welcome. Acknowledgement cards and listings in the bulletin will accompany donations at the minimum amount or greater.
**All donations to the Clergy of $6 or more will be published in the bulletin. Clergy will only receive special notification of contributions of $25 or more.
Purchase a package of 6 Beth Chaim acknowledgement cards for $36 to mail as you see fit. (No listings will be made in the bulletin.)
PLAQUES - Forms available in the Temple office
Yahrzeit Memorial Board
$360
In memory of a family member
Tree of Life
$360
In honor of life cycle events
Noahs’ Ark
}
Red
$360
Silver
$250
Blue
$180
In honor of a milestone in a child’s life
Good & Welfare Reminders!
Make Your Donations
ON-LINE
Pay with a credit card
or electronic check
Go to www.bethchaim.org
and click on the
MAKE A DONATION link.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
No calls after 9pm, please! No calls during Shabbat, Friday evening and all day Saturday.
Good & Welfare is run by volunteers - please be understanding about human errors.
Please be sure to have complete information about your donation, including a full address.
The cards will be sent upon receipt of check.
Multiple donations do not require multiple checks - a single check is sufficient in one envelope.
You may include additional information on a separate sheet of paper.
THANK YOU!
Barbara Gilbert……448-6835 / bobbig6835@gmail.com
www.bethchaim.org
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CONGREGATION BETH CHAIM
TEMPLE DIRECTORY
Temple Office ................................................................................... 799-9401
Fax 799-9249
Religious School ............................................................................... 799-9693
Pre-School......................................................................................... 799-8811
Rabbi Eric Wisnia ..................................................................... 215-321-3434
Rabbi Adena Blum ....................................................................917-828-2270
Cantor Stuart Binder.........................................................................516-3916
Executive Director - Joshua Laster...........................................610-733-0760
Director of Lifelong Education Anne Berman-Waldorf ....................................................... 215-369-1154
Early Childhood Educator - Hyla Nusbaum .................................... 936-1154
President - Sharon Hoffman-Manning ............................................ 799-3637
V.P. Education & Youth Activities - Charles Small .......................... 860-2527
V.P. Finance & Long Range Planning - Gary Wolinetz ....................936-0749
V.P. Membership & Fund Raising - Laura Schwartz ....................... 716-8571
V.P. Religious Practices & House - Stephen Parker ....................... 448-2124
Treasurer - Kenneth Pogrob .............................................................799-0874
Board Secretary - Robin Valentine ...................................................918-1410
Financial Secretary - Lori Derman .................................................. 936-9415
Past President - Cliff Hochberg ........................................................712-1381
Past President Emeritus - Scott Schaefer ...................................... 688-8997
Sisterhood President - Helene Molter .................................... 732-329-1402
Men’s Club President - Todd Wachtel............................................. 924-3948
Trustees
Paula Bacall...................................................................................... 799-4968
Elana Berlinger ................................................................................. 443-3958
Camille Bloomberg........................................................................... 219-0535
Neal Feder ........................................................................................ 448-0912
Jonathan Kolb .................................................................................. 799-4080
Ketih Sachs ...................................................................................... 443-6397
Barbara Sarfaty ................................................................................ 448-8630
Eric Sheffield .................................................................................... 750-0224
Holly Singer-Eland ............................................................................ 275-6369
Committees
BCTY Advisor - Samantha Jacobson ............................................... 658-7009
BCTY President - Glenn Robbins..................................................... 897-1099
Blood Drive - Cliff Hochberg .............................................................712-1381
Caring - Hagit Sten ............................................................................716-1311
Cemetery - Len Greenberg .............................................................. 409-1663
Choir Director - Joe Pucciatti ........................................................... 888-1446
Gift Shop - Gayle Weisberg.............................................................. 799-5343
Good & Welfare - Barbara Gilbert ................................................... 448-6835
House Committee - ......................................................................... 799-9401
JJBCTY Advisor/JrBCTY/Club 34 - Edye Maier ....................... 732-322-4363
Leadership Development - Rosanne Smolowitz ............................ 275-8333
Legal Advisor to Beth Chaim - Gary Wolinetz at
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP ...................................... 799-9401
Life & Legacy Committee - Donald S. Leibowitz ............................ 799-7265
Lifelong Learning - .......................................................................... 799-9693
Membership - .................................................................................. 799-9401
Past Presidents Committee - Donald S. Leibowitz ........................ 799-7265
Publicity - Elana Berlinger ............................................................... 443-3958
Religious Practices - Rosanne Smolowitz ...................................... 275-8333
Student Outreach - Fran Lichtenstein ............................................ 936-9412
Tikkun Olam Committee - Rhonda Aghassi Meni .......................... 750-1430
Ellin Glassband ..............................................................................918-1146
Tzedakah/Fundraising - Camille Bloomberg .................................. 219-0535
Congregation Beth Chaim is a proud member of
the Union for Reform Judaism.
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