VOL. 22 ISSUE 2
THE WOODBURY JEWISH CENTER
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2014: CHESHVAN-KISLEV-TEVET 5775
Catering by REGAL , WJC’s NEW In-House Caterer
WOODBURY JEWISH CENTER
200 South Woods Road
Woodbury, New York 11797
(516)496-9100
Fax (516)496-9245
www.thewjc.org
NAME
PHONE
Rabbi Raphael Adler
Cantor Aaron Cohen
Director of Education
Dr. Gerald Meisel
Nursery School Co-Directors
Vivien Grossman
Cindy Common
Synagogue Administrator
Linda Altman
E-MAIL
496-9100 X125
496-9100 X123
rabbiadler@woodburyjc.org
cantor@woodburyjc.org
496-9100 X102
principal@woodburyjc.org
496-9100 X103
496-9100 x 100
nsdirector@woodburyjc.org
nsoffice@woodburyjc.org
496-9100 X120
office@woodburyjc.org
OFFICERS
President:
Vice Presidents:
Jeffrey Fachler
Paul Chaskes
Michael Cohen
Erika Witover
Corporate Secretary: Ellen Feit
Treasurer:
Paul Woldar
jfachler@gmail.com
pachaskes@gmail.com
mcohen@skpromo.com
erikawitover@gmail.com
ellensue20@yahoo.com
prw7@aol.com
TRUSTEES
Rami Abada
Boris Chartan
David Edelheit
Mark Fierstein
Rosemarie Klipper
Lance Kuba
Alan Multz
Roya Obedian
Adrianne Roth
Sandra Schoenbart
Robin Schorr
Kenneth Schuster
Randi Sinel
Gary Spirgel
Beth Steinberg
SISTERHOOD
President
Felice Linder
MEN’S CLUB
President
Mark Minsky
Nursery Association Co-Presidents
Mollie Newman & Whitney Sigler
RABBI EMERITUS
Arthur Rulnick
Adult Education
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Branding
Catering
Chesed
Endowments/Fund Raising
Education
Facebook
Finance/Budget
Gala/Fund Raising
Historian
House
Interior
Kiddush/Oneg/Fri. Dinners
Legal
Library
Marketing
Membership
Nursery
PAST PRESIDENTS
Cynthia Matte
David L. Gaffner
Paul Smolevitz
Martin A. Pollak
Abraham Zelkin
Les Loffman
Robin Spielman
M. Kenneth Witover
Mark Anesh
WJC Bookkeeper:
Silvia Padron
496-9100 X122
E-mail: bkpr@woodburyjc.org
S.A.G.E.- WJC Senior Group:
Roberta Weinstein-Cohen 496-9100 X 352
Youth Director:
Esther DuBow
woodburyusy@gmail.com
Felice Linder
Sisterhood:
linderfield@gmail.com
Men’s Club:
Mark Minsky
mgminsky@aol.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Jewish Community
PARENT’S ASSOCIATION
Administrator/SHOFAR:
Linda Altman
496-9100 X120
E-mail: office@woodburyjc.org
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Program
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Rulnick Tribute
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Website
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Alan Multz
Beth Steinberg
Jeff Fachler
Cindy Matte
Gary Spirgel
David Gaffner
Ken Schuster
Paul Woldar
Adrianne Roth
Boris Chartan
Roya Obedian
Laury Weber
Michael Cohen
Paul Woldar
Debra Daniels
Victor Hatami
Ellen Feit
Mark Fierstein
Mark Levine
Elkie Rosen
Adrienne Roth
Rami Abada
Rosemarie Klipper
Randi Sinel
Paul Chaskes
Lance Kuba
Marilyn Bloomberg
Sandra Schoenbart
Mark Fierstein
Sandra Schoenbart
Mark Fierstein
Adrianne Roth
Robin Schorr
Michael Cohen
Robin Schorr
Sandra Schoenbart
Mark Fierstein
Paul Chaskes
Ellen Feit
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Debra Daniels
Cindy Matte
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Lance Kuba
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CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
NOVEMBER — DECEMBER 2014
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Fri., Nov. 28
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2014
WEEKLY PARSHA
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Saturday, November 1: Parshat Lech-Lecha
Saturday, November 8: Parshat Vayera
Saturday, November 15: Parshat Chayei Sarah
Saturday, November 22: Parshat Toldot
Saturday, November 29: Parshat Vayetzei
Saturday, December 6 : Parshat Vayishlach
Saturday, December 13: Parshat Vayeshev
JOIN US FOR SERVICES:
Saturday, December 20: Parshat Miketz
Saturday, December 27: Parshat Vayigash
FRIDAY MORNING MINYAN AT 7:00 AM
FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES AT 6:30 PM
YAHRZEIT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM OUR
RABBI AND RITUAL COMMITTEE
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE AT 9:00 AM
Rabbi Adler will be announcing the names of all loved ones
whose Yahrzeit (Jewish date of death) falls during the week
to come. This will take place before the Mourner’s Kaddish
prayer is recited each Friday evening and Sabbath morning.
(Shabbat service times are listed to the left.)
SUNDAY MORNING MINYAN AT 9:00 AM
MONDAY MORNING MINYAN AT 7:00 AM
WEDNESDAY EVENING MINYAN AT 7:30 PM
We encourage all family members who are commemorating
a Yahrzeit to make an extra effort to attend Shabbat Services at least once either Friday night or Saturday morning
to hear their loved one’s name recalled in our memorial
prayer.
THURSDAY MORNING MINYAN AT 6:15 AM
WOODBURY JEWISH CENTER
Rabbi Adler & Cantor Cohen hold office hours at the times
listed below. If you need an alternate appointment, please
call or e-mail them to schedule a time.
Rabbi Adler: 496-9100 x 125
FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICES
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2014
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FAMILY CONGREGATION
Nov. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Dec. 6th, 13th, 20th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, meets in the Chapel
rabbiadler@woodburyjc.org
Sunday: 9:30 to 11:00 am
Monday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am & 4:00 to 7:00 pm
Thursday: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 to 2:00 pm
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 BIRTHDAY SHABBAT *
Birthday Celebrations Nov. 22nd & Dec. 13th
 Celebrate your child’s birthday at
Cantor Cohen:496-9100 x 123 cantor@woodburyjc.org
When school is in session
Monday:
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Thursday:
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Friday:
12:00 to 2:00 pm
Sunday:
9:30 to 11:30 am
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4:30 to 6:30 pm
4:30 to 6:30 pm
WJC Family Services
Children receive a birthday blessing from parents
 Enjoy a birthday cake
 Take home a birthday present
*Parents may become
Birthday Shabbat sponsors.
call the Religious School for Info.:
496-9100 X510
When school is not in session
Mon., Wed. Thurs. & Fri.: 10:00am to 12:00 pm
Sunday: 9:30 to 11:30 am
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THE RABBI SPEAKS
Thanksgiving Insights
The most widely observed Jewish holiday among American Jews is...
Thanksgiving. More than Pesach and Hannukah. if you say Thanksgiving
is not a Jewish holiday, well I would beg to differ.
The proof:
The word Jew derived from Jacob's son Judah, means thankfulness.
The only prayer that will continue even in Messianic times is the modim
or gratitude prayer.
The Talmudic proverb posing the question, "Who is rich? answers with, "Those who rejoice in
their lot."
Those same rabbis inform us that we are commanded to offer a 100 blessings every day. Not that
God needs are adulation, but rather to exercise our gratitude muscles frequently throughout our
waking hours. Indeed the first prayer we recite and literally the first action we take upon opening
our eyes each morning is "Modeh ani", I acknowledge and thank The Lord for waking up to a new
day of possibilities .
Gratitude and thanksgiving is an important Jewish trait known as "Hakarat hatov", or literally
recognizing and appreciating the good. So are you convinced? To be sure, none of the pilgrims
were Jewish, but they knew their Bible and fashioned Thanksgiving as their contemporary
commemoration of Sukkot, the Jewish Harvest and gratitude festival.
There is nothing more Jewish and spiritually resonant than Thanksgiving, and a national holiday
dedicated to this value has deep significance to our lives.
A Talmudic legend tells the story of Nachum Ish Gamzu. He was called Ish Gamzu because whatever challenges and set backs came his way, instead of bemoaning his fate and complaining to
God, he would instead recite "Gam Zu Letov" this must be for the best. Once he was traveling
with a donkey, a rooster and a candle to light his way. His donkey was attacked and died by a
wild beast and yet Nachum said Gam Zu Letov -this is for the best. The rooster ran off frightened
by some noise and again he said, Gam Zu Letov-this is for the best. Then a strong wind blew out
the candle and still Nachum said, this is for the best. So without the means to travel or see his
way to the village, he spent the night in the dark in the middle of nowhere. The next morning he
hiked to town and saw the village burnt to the ground. A gang of robbers had pillaged and destroyed everything and harmed many . Of course Nachum was unscathed as he recited yet again,
"Gam Zu Letov", this is for the best.
As we gather around our holiday table in a few weeks, let us be mindful of our heritage and of
Nachum. We live in a beautiful world and if our lives are imperfect and sometimes painful, still
God is watching over us and we have faith that all will be right. Gam Zu Letova.
So let us be grateful .
Happy Thanksgiving,
Rabbi Raphael Adler
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THE CANTOR’S VOICE
We are all thankful for the many blessings in each of our lives. As Americans, we celebrate and show gratitude on Thanksgiving, while as Jews we
give thanks at every meal. After every meal, we give thanks by saying the
birkat ha-mazon, the grace-after-meal.
The birkat ha-mazon consists of four core blessings. In the first blessing, we
thank G-d for providing food to sustain the lives of all who G-d created in this
world. The first blessing concludes, “Blessed art Thou, Lord, who provides
food for all.”
The second blessing thanks G-d for the land of Israel: We thank Thee, Lord
our G-d, for the desirable, good, and spacious land that Thou gave our forefathers as a heritage; for having
brought us out of the land of Egypt and redeemed us from slavery; for Thy covenant that Thou sealed in
our flesh; for Thy Torah … For everything … Blessed art Thou, Lord, for the land and for the food.
This blessing of Thanksgiving for the land of Israel was even recited in times when the Jewish people were
not in physical possession of the land. The blessing of Thanksgiving for the land of Israel – and other prayers for Israel – imbued the Jewish people with a love of Israel and a spiritual connection to the land. Just
as the first blessing in the birkat ha-mazon recognizes that food is essential for the survival and development of every individual, the second blessing reminds us that the land of Israel is essential for the survival
and development of the Jewish people as a nation.
The third blessing addresses our spiritual needs – as individuals and as a nation. The third blessing originally expressed gratitude for Jerusalem and the Holy Temple, but since the destruction of the Second Temple, it has been rewritten to express a hope that G-d rebuild Jerusalem, the spiritual center of the Jewish
people: “Rebuild Jerusalem, the holy city, soon in our days. Blessed art Thou, Lord, who in His mercy
builds Jerusalem.”
Finally, the fourth blessing, thanks G-d “who is good and does good” for being merciful and not allowing the
Jewish people to perish. This blessing was added to the core of the birkat ha-mazon following the destruction of the Second Temple. The post-Temple period was marked by despair and destruction. Yet, despite
the gloominess of the period, the Jewish people continued to thank G-d for G-d’s kindness: “It is G-d who
has bestowed, does bestow, and will always bestow upon us grace, loving kindness, mercy, and relief, rescue, blessing … everything good.” The Jewish people did not lose hope, nor did they forget to thank G-d,
even in their darkest hours – after they had lost the land of Israel and the Temple had been destroyed.
The tradition of saying grace after meals is an obligation outlined for us in the Torah: “When you have
eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the Lord your G-d for the good land that He has given you.” Thus,
as American-Jews, we are fortunate to have two customs that remind us to express Thanksgiving. As
Americans we have a tradition of expressing gratitude during this Thanksgiving season – Thanksgiving for
food and for our country. And as Jews, we say the birkat ha-mazon after every meal, fulfilling a Mitzvah
and expressing thanks for our food and our spiritual homeland, Israel.
Marlene and our entire family join me in wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving “stuffed” with wonderful
moments and memories to be thankful for.
Cantor Aaron Cohen
WJC WILL HOLD OUR KRISTALLNACHT PROGRAM ON
MONDAY NOVEMBER 17TH AT 7:00 PM IN THE CHAPEL
OUR MEMBER DR. WILLIAM RESZELBACH WILL SPEAK OF HIS FAMILY EXPERIENCE DURING THE
HOLOCAUST
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Now that the holidays are behind us, it’s time to focus on the many varied programs that
are being planned for the fall of 2014 by our clergy and lay leadership. On Sunday,
November 2nd the Woodbury Jewish Center and The Jewish National Fund invite you to a
breakfast honoring many of our Nursery and Religious School parents. Our guest speaker will be Ezra Ravins the JNF-KKL Israel Emissary to the Southeast. Breakfast is on us,
but please contact Linda Altman in the synagogue office to register. Thank you to Rabbi
Adler, Rami Abada, Larry Ingber, Michael Kessler, and Robin Schorr for organizing this
event. A special thank you to Bagel Boss of Roslyn for sponsoring the breakfast
The annual Nursery School “Shop-n- Schmooze” is set for Wednesday, November 19th. As always, it
promises to be a wonderful evening, and will take place in our beautiful cocktail room. Take time to make
your reservation and join us for fun, food and, of course, some shopping – all for the benefit of the WJC
Nursery School. Thank you to Mollie Newman, Whitney Sigler, Kara Kaplan, and Robin Schorr for all their
hard work in making this a successful evening.
Our own Sandra Schoenbart will be teaching yoga classes a few evenings in the coming months. Please
check the green sheets for dates and times.
Three years ago we had the pleasure of being entertained by Boston University’s premier Jewish co-ed
a cappella group, Kol Echad. They will be returning to us this December, and we’re so happy to have them
back. They have performed in synagogues and schools all over the country. An e-mail will go out with the
dates as soon as we firm them up. We look forward to being entertained by these talented, young adults.
I’d like to express my appreciation to the members of our congregation who worked so hard in making this
year’s High Holiday services so special. Thank you to Rabbi Adler and Cantor Cohen for leading such inspirational and beautiful services. High Holy Day Co-chairs Dr. Ellen Feit and Dr. Paul Chaskes, along with
Cindy Matte, and Howie Borg, worked tirelessly during the High Holy Days to get honorees to the bimah on
time. Marty Pollak did a wonderful job as Baal Shacharit, Mark Minsky led and organized the ushers to
maintain decorum in the Sanctuary, and Michael Cohen once again took “Shofar blowing” to another level.
Thank you to Dr. Meisel for leading our family services in the Chapel. Thank you to David Edelheit and Linda Altman for again updating our Yizkor Memorial Book. The building looked wonderful thanks to our custodial staff led by Arnie Aprea. As always, thank you to Victor and Dolores Hatami for again donating the
lighting and video system that allows everyone to enjoy the services thoroughly, and for the beautifully
draped sukkah that always magically appears in the parking lot on cue right after Rosh Hashanah.
Speaking of Sukkot, it wouldn’t be the High Holy Days at the WJC without both the annual Sisterhood Sukkot oneg, and Pizza in the Hut. Thank you to Sisterhood President Felice Linder, Susi Schuster, and Paul
Chaskes for arranging those events. Thanks again to the Daniels family and Bagel Boss of Roslyn for
providing the food for them.
As I mentioned during my Kol Nidre address, our synagogue needs your support. Please try to show that
support by joining us in one or more of our planned events. You will be glad that you did.
Jeff Fachler
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MEN’S CLUB NEWS
Hi Everyone,
Where has the time gone? I can’t believe we are at our year-end
SHOFAR.
As for upcoming events, The Men’s Club is holding a limited block of tickets to the Islanders vs. The Tampa Bay Lightning, a very competitive
team. Save the date of Saturday night, December 20 that 7:00 pm. This is
the Islanders last season at the Nassau Coliseum, so if hockey is your
thing, please contact me to reserve your tickets. Next year, you will have
to schlep to the Barclay’s Center.
As a reminder, we also offer on-going basketball on Sunday mornings down the road from the
synagogue.
Laurie, Jessica and I wish you and your family a warm, loving and family oriented Thanksgiving, a
happy Chanukah and a happy (secular) new year. Speaking of warm, let us all pray for a mild
winter.
See you at the synagogue (or around town)
Mark Minsky
Men’s Club President
SENIOR’S GROUP-SAGE
Greetings from beautiful Jerusalem, Israel! We had rain during several Sukkot meals, which is
quite unusual for this time of year; let's hope that it is a good omen for a wet rainy season.
Sukkot here has reminded me a little of Xmas in N.Y. In the days leading up to the chag
(holiday) ,we saw many cars with schach (tree branches) strapped to the roof; now that the chag
is over, they litter the sidewalks, waiting to be collected by the sanitation workers!
Our next 2 meetings will be:
Thursday, November 13 at 10:30 A.M. in the Kiddush Room
Thursday December 11 at 10:30 A.M. in the Kiddush Room.
Join us on November 13 as Cantor Aaron Cohen presents "Shlomo Carlebach: The Man and His
Music ". I look forward to seeing you then!
Be well,
Roberta Weinstein-Cohen
SAGE Director
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS
It’s already two months into the school year and so much has happened.
Our students studied about and celebrated the fall festivals. They contributed to a successful food drive, donating shopping bags of food for needy
families. They decorated the Sukkah and contributed to the Photography
Contest, “All Things Jewish.” Children who began their studies this year at
WJC were welcomed at the New Student Commencement. Many parents
came for visiting day, spent time in class learning together with their children and stayed for a briefing of the curriculum and grade activities. Many
students are attending the family congregation regularly and are enjoying
the services led by our new leader, Ruth Deane. What links these events is
the active involvement by both children and parents. When there are
shared experiences at the synagogue—parents with children, the value of the experience is enhanced in
the eyes of children.
November is a wonderful month for special events that enrich each child’s learning experiences. The Family Congregation will hold services on November 1, 8, 15 and 22. Services begin at 10 AM and students
are expected to remain to the conclusion at 11:45 in order to earn full credit for the service. Birthday Shabbat occurs on November 22 and December 13 and celebrates the birthdays of children born in November
and December respectively. Parents are encouraged to attend and offer a special blessing for their child
before the open ark. Students are required to attend a minimum of 10 services for the year. Children who
meet this requirement by mid-January are invited to Super Bowl XIII, a bowling party at Syosset Lanes held
in February.
The faculty will participate in a Yom Iyun, a day of professional development, with Jewish educators from
Conservative and Reform synagogues on Sunday, November 9. Classes are suspended for students.
Our Hey students will visit the Holocaust Museum on Wednesday, November 12. A Holocaust survivor will
address the students and serve as the docent for the tour of the museum. A special spot-light shines on
our Daled students on Sunday, November 16. Daled students and parents will attend a Tefillin Workshop
at 8:30 AM in the Chapel, followed by a breakfast sponsored by Men’s Club and then participate in the
Daled Mitzvah Project orientation. Speakers from several prominent charities will address the gathering.
Parent-teacher conferences will be held on the evening of December 3. Report cards will be distributed
and teachers will discuss individual student progress. Students will be dismissed at 5:45 PM.
There will be great sales for Chanukah gifts on Sunday and Monday, December 7 & 8 at the Chanukah
Boutique, held in the youth lounge. Children will have the opportunity to shop for gifts for siblings, parents
and grandparents as well parents may shop for presents for children.
Gimel students will roll up their sleeves on Wednesday, December 10, to take part in a Menorah making
workshop and olive oil pressing demonstration. This special program is sponsored by the Sakhai family.
The WJC Annual Chanukah party will be held on Wednesday, December 17. Join friends and family for
the lighting of the great menorah, singing of holiday songs, enjoying carnival games and sharing a light
dinner.
Come and join us at these wonderful programs. Share the experience!
Dr. Gerald Meisel
Director of Education
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NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS
Anyone who visited the Sukkah on Sukkot, couldn’t help but admire
the beautiful decorations. Our children certainly did their part. Each
class proudly displayed their creations, and celebrated with “Pizza-InThe-Hut” in a fun-filled way. Thank you to all who made this possible.
As we completed the Jewish holidays in September and October, it is
time to focus on the secular holidays in November. We begin the
month with Election Day. Classes will have a chance to experience
voting. The children will cast their ballot for a choice of snack, or their favorite paint colors. This
opportunity to select things of specific interest to them, empowers children in decision making and
ensures them that their opinions count and can make a difference. It also teaches them to respect
the idea that others are able to differ in opinions from them.
The highlight of November is the celebration of Thanksgiving. The children will learn about the
Pilgrims, the Native Americans, and the first Thanksgiving. They will sing songs, create costumes,
and celebrate in their classrooms with special Thanksgiving foods that they prepared. The traditions inherent in the holiday include gathering with family, eating lots of foods, and taking the time
to appreciate what we have; all elements of many Jewish holidays. In school, we use Thanksgiving to reflect on all the things that we are thankful for. We teach the children to thank the people in
their lives, paving the way to thanking G-d for all the wonderful things that G-d has done and created for us.
As our Thanksgiving celebrations become a memory, we quickly turn to Chanukah dreidels and
menorahs. There is a lot of excitement and eager anticipation as the children create menorahs
and design cards and gifts. They will learn about the Festival of Lights through stories and songs,
telling of the triumph of Judah Maccabee and his army in the quest for religious freedom. The thrill
of the holiday will be enhanced by the joy of spinning dreidels, sizzling latkes and the sounds of
our children trying to recite the blessings as they light the classroom menorahs. Our nursery
school families will be invited to join us at our Chanukah celebrations.
We use Thanksgiving and Chanukah as an opportunity to teach the meaning of Tzedakah, and
helping people who are less fortunate than ourselves. They are encouraged to bring money every
Friday to help fill the Tzedakah box and by bringing in non-perishable foods to feed hungry families.
On behalf of our staff, we wish all of our families a healthy, happy, safe, ad peaceful holiday
season.
Shalom,
Vivien Grossman and Cindy Common
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JACOB INNAMORATO
DECEMBER 6, 2014
B’NAI MITZVAH NEWS
Mazel Tov to Janie & Charles Innamorato on the Bar
Mitzvah of their son.
HAILEY WECHSLER
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
Jacob is in the 8th grade at HBT Middle School. His favorite activities include computers, spending time with
his family and friends.
Mazel Tov to Tobi & Neil Wechsler on the Bat Mitzvah of
their daughter.
Hailey is in the 8th grade at H.B. Thompson Middle
School. Her favorite activities include dancing, swimming and attending camp at Iroquois Springs.
“For my Mitzvah Project I became involved in Sunrise
Day Camp with my family. I helped coordinate their Annual Walk-a-Thon finish line as well working booths at
the carnival. I have also collected and continue to collect arts and crafts supplies for the camp.
“For my Mitzvah Project, I volunteered for a semester at
the Plainview Mid-Island Y JCC. I assisted teachers in
working with special needs pre-school children. I enjoyed working with the children and took great pride in
everything they accomplished.”
Jacob has a sister Alyssa, age 15.
Hailey has two brothers; Dylan age 9 and Harris
age 2. Hailey has a sister Abigail age 6.
Please shop with us at the WJC
Gift Shop for all of your
Bar/Bat Mitzvah needs…
JESSICA CHERNOFF
NOVEMBER 8, 2014
*Design your very own Kippot and
Ladies Head Coverings! Internet prices for kippot:
Suede, Satin and Knit kippot are available for
order.
Mazel Tov to Linda & Marc Chernoff on the Bat
Mitzvah of their daughter.
Jessica is a graduate of Solomon Schechter and
started 7th grade at Cold Spring Harbor JH. Her
favorite activities include soccer and tennis.
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“For my Mitzvah Project I collected old eyeglasses
to donate to people who cannot afford to get them
in memory of my grandmother who suffered from
macular degeneration.
Jessica has a three sisters, Diane age 14 , Alana
age 9 and Sasha age 7.
Beautiful selection of Tallit for adults and
children!
Shop for all Holiday Gifts
Artist inspired Candlesticks
Beautiful Platters
Mezuzahs and Wall Decor
Passover: Seder and Matzah Plates
Kiddush Cups and Challah covers
Please help the WJC Sisterhood support our
synagogue community! Best prices around!
Contact Cindy Matte by e-mail at:
cmatte@rjmacq.com at anytime to
schedule an appointment!
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014
CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIPS
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Neil & Tobi Wechsler in honor of the
Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Hailey,
November 1st, 2014
 Marc & Linda Chernoff in honor of the
Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Jessica,
November 8th, 2014
 Charles & Janie Innamorato in honor of the
Bar Mitzvah of their son Jacob,
December 6th, 2014
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Youth News
New Staff!
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Esther DuBow and I am the new Youth
Group Director for Woodbury Jewish Center. I grew up in Woodmere, NY and
attended HAFTR through 12th grade. I currently live on Manhattan’s Upper West
Side and work as a full time Jewish Studies teacher at the Schechter School of
Long Island.
I'm really looking forward to the upcoming year and having the opportunity to get to know you and
your children. I'll be working with all three age groups; PreKadima (grades 3-5), Kadima (grades
6-7) and USY/TeenCorp (grades 8-12).
We had a wonderful kickoff carnival for the younger groups, with thanks to Great Neck Games and
Regal Caterers and all the parents who showed up to help! USY/TeenCorp is starting up right
after the holidays and will continue to do community service projects as a way to uphold Jewish
values while giving back to the community.
As I told the students at religious school, I bring the fun!
Esther DuBow
Youth Director
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SIDDUR/M ACHZORIM FUND
FILLS OUR SANCTUARY WITH SIDDURIM AND HIGH HOLY DAY
MACHZORIM IN HONOR OF OR IN MEMORY OF:
DONATIONS & INFORMATION
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
A REPOSITORY FOR MONIES FOR PHILANTHROPIC
In honor of the engagement of Daniel Woldar to
Ariel Roth
from: Cindy, Scott, Becca & Jennie Matte
In honor of the Auf Ruf of Allison Spirgel and
Eric Eiseman
from: Wendy & Gary Spirgel
With thanks to David Edelheit
from: Rami & Stephanie Abada
In memory of Nathan L. Adler beloved father of
Rabbi Raphael Adler
from: The Spirgel Family
In memory of Constance Schlau beloved mother of
Sheryl Goldman
from: The Spirgel Family
In memory of Herman Reiff beloved father of
Laury Weber
from: Donna & Ron Frank
from: Dolores & Victor Hatami
from: Rhonda & Mark Kugelman
In memory of Renee Ginsberg, beloved mother of
Robert Ginsberg
from: Gina & Michael Lubman
In memory of Betty Aronson
from: Steve Greenberger & Sheryl Kane
PURPOSES AND EMERGENCIES DISPENSED AT RABBI’S
PERSONAL DISCRETION:
To thank Rabbi Adler for his kindness at the time of
the loss of our mother
from: Mindy Levenson
In honor of Bryan Cimala’s conversion
from: The Berlin Family
from: Sheila & Michael Cohen
To thank Rabbi Adler for his role in Alexander’s
Bar Mitzvah
from: Sue, Allison & Alex Grey
In honor of the birth of a grandchild for
Gary & Paulette Ostrager
from: Jay & Suzanne Freisel
In honor of Jacob Hersly becoming a Bar Mitzvah
from: The Hersly Family
In honor of Rabbi Adler and with deepest
appreciation for all that he has done for our family.
from: Donna & Ron Frank
In memory of Nathan L. Adler beloved father of
Rabbi Raphael Adler
from: The Berlin Family
from: Donna & Glenn Cohen
from: Jaci & Steven Osdoby
from: Jeffrey & Sandra Sklar
NURSERY FUND
PROVIDES FUNDS FOR NURSERY SCHOOL EXTRA PROGRAMS
AND ACTIVITIES NOT COVERED BY TUITION.
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
DONATIONS WILL BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE W OODBURY
JEWISH CENTER.
In honor of the birth of Julian Emmett Ostrick
from: Gina & Michael Lubman
In honor of the birth of Debby & Jack Eisenstein’s
grandson
from: Gina & Michael Lubman
In honor of the birth of Elkie & Lee Rosen’s
granddaughter
from: Alissa, Paul, Rikki & Ari Chaskes
from: Gina & Michael Lubman
from: The Spirgel Family
In honor of the birth of Robin & Bob Spielman’s
grandson
from: Gina & Michael Lubman
In memory of Renee Ginsberg, beloved mother of
Robert Ginsberg
from: Lisa & David Sakhai
To thank Cantor Cohen for his kindness at the time
of the loss of our mother
from: Mindy Levenson
In honor of Jacob Hersly becoming a Bar Mitzvah
from: The Hersly Family
In memory of Nathan L. Adler beloved father of
Rabbi Raphael Adler
from: Donna & Glenn Cohen
Donation to Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
from: Steven & Margot Miller
In honor of Cantor Cohen’s birthday
from: Jeffrey & Sandra Sklar
Wishing Cantor Cohen and family a happy new year
from: Jaci & Steven Osdoby
In memory of Herman Reiff beloved father of
Laury Weber
from: Bob & Fran Geier
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
PROVIDES FUNDS FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EXTRA PROGRAMS
AND ACTIVITIES NOT COVERED BY TUITION.
In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Schorr
from: Susan Lehrhoff
To thank Dr. Meisel for the huge role he has played in
Alexander’s religious education
from: Sue, Allison & Alex Grey
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In memory of Nathan L. Adler beloved father of
Rabbi Raphael Adler
from: Donna & Glenn Cohen
In memory of Herman Reiff beloved father of Laury
Weber
from: Eric & Marilyn Bloomberg
from: Ann & Brian Collet & Family
from: Felice Linder & Doug Field
from: Ira & Susan Biller Salzman
YAHRZEIT DONATION
Irwin Balaban in memory of mother, Anna Balaban
Melanie Bergman in memory of mother, Muriel Melvin
Deborah Berkal in memory of mother, Leah Pliskin
Larry P. Berstein in memory of mother, Dorothy Berstein
Henny & Lou Brodsky in memory of father, Abraham Brodsky
Sheldon Cohen in memory of mother, Jeanette Messinger
Cindy & Sheldon Cohen in memory of father, Bernard Cohen
Alyse Cohen in memory of father ,Morris Greenberg
Judy & Bernie Dorfman in memory of mother, Celia Levitsky
Zelda Handelsman in memory of father, Harry (Aaron) Gerzoff
Philip Glazer in memory of mother, Molly Glazer
Chet Greenspan in memory of father, Arthur Milton Greenspan
Morton Grossman in memory of mother, Ethel Grossman
Carolyn & Allan Hollander in memory of brother, David Leff
Carolyn & Allan Hollander in memory of mother, Sarah Hollander
Carolyn Leff & Allan Hollander in memory of father, Morris Leff
Ronald Kogan in memory of son ,Adam Kogan
Matthew Kogan in memory of mother, Judith Kogan
Sheila Kolpon in memor of grandmother, Rose Dieppa
Scott Kolpon in memory of grandfather ,Sidney Mait
Carol Lefkowitz in memory of husband ,Jerry Lefkowitz
Ellen Lowitt in memory of father ,Merwyn Arche
Allen Mait in memory of wife, Barbara Mait
Corrine Paston in memory of mother, Sarah Mallitz
Elise Michaels in memory of grandmother, Rae Katz
Ira Miller in memory of father, Ira Miller
Robert Miller in memory of mother, Robert Miller
Alan Multz in memory of father, Irving Multz
Martin Pollak in memory of grandfather, Israel Spiegel
Norman Rich in memory of mother, Dorothy Rich
Lotte Schmerzler in memory of father, Leo Stock
Abraham Schuster in memory of mother, Clara Schuster
Betty Schuster in memory of mother, Mary Flax
Audrey Serel in memory of father, Maurice Davis
Florence Shapiro in memory of father Saul Deutch
Laura Shurack in memory of mother, Anna Belchikoff
Jeffrey Sklar in memory of father, William Sklar
Harley Swedler in memory of sister, Ina Swedler
Stephen Weisenholz in memory of mother, Bernice Weisenholz
Rosalinde Ziskroit in memory of grandfather, Max Grossman
GENERAL DONATION
HELPS DEFRAY MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHING COSTS
OF OUR FACILITIES IN ADDITION TO MORTGAGE
AMORTIZATION
In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Jules Feingold
from: Larry Tarica
In honor of the birth of Elkie & Lee Rosen’s
granddaughter
from: The Weber Family
In honor of the engagement of Heather Zelkin and
Eric Kattan
from: Gina & Michael Lubman
In memory of Seymour Fachler beloved father
of Jeffrey Fachler
from: The Berlin Family
from: The Feinstein Family
from: Jaci & Steven Osdoby
from: Charlene & Scott Rubin
In memory of Herman Reiff beloved father of
Laury Weber
from: The Berlin Family
In memory of Jonathan Sobel beloved husband of
Laurie, father of Matthew & Julia
from: Babylon Dental Care
from: The Goff Family
from: Gina & Michael Lubman
In memory of the father of Larry Wagner
from: Lisa & Bruce Clark
In memory of Marty Pasternak
from: The Friedman/Clark Family: Lisa, Bruce,
Dan and Mike
In case of an Emergency……….
The question has been asked “Can the rabbi and/or
cantor charge me for performing a funeral for my
parent or sibling?”
Your rabbi wishes to guide and be of assistance to
you in your time of need.
The answer is “Yes” they can. Neither the Rabbi nor the
Cantor will charge for performing the Funeral of a member
or a member’s child. In this case a donation to the
Discretionary Fund may be appropriate.
In cases of serious illness or the death of a loved one:
Please call Rabbi Adler at 496-9100 X 125 or at home,
509-9481
Please note that you must call the Rabbi before finalizing funeral arrangements.
However the term “member” does not include parents or
sibling. Thus either is permitted to charge a fee for officiating at or participating in a funeral. While local Funeral
homes, including Gutterman’s of Woodbury will include or
tell you at the time you make arrangements of the clergy
charge, please feel free to discuss it with either
Rabbi Adler or Cantor Cohen at the time you make the
arrangements with them.
On Shabbat or Yom Tov, Rabbi Adler does not use the
telephone. Therefore, you can convey information to
him on these days at the synagogue during service
times, by calling immediately after Shabbat or Yom
Tov.
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IN OUR CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY
WJC SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB
The Congregation wishes a
Hearty Mazel Tov to:
Please join us for the next meeting on
Tuesday, Nov. 4th at 7:30pm in the
WJC Kiddush Room.

Jonathan & Rachel Brill on the birth of their son,
Alexander
 Paul & Cindy Woldar on the engagement of their
son Daniel to Ariel Roth
 Bonnie & Norman Rich on the birth of
their grandson, Mason Drew
son of Lindsay & Michael Madarash
 Aimee & Bruce Bieber on the marriage of their
daughter Dayna Melanie to Allison Sara Lerner
Our next Book Selection is
All The Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
Questions,
please contact
Karen Green Malin at:
kg.malin@gmail.com
The Congregation offers
Sincere Condolences to:

Robert Ginsberg on the loss of his beloved mother,
Renee Ginsberg
 Steve Ross on the loss of his beloved mother,
Ruth Ross
 Sue Grey on the loss of her beloved mother,
Phyllis Bigel
 Susan Cohen on the loss of her beloved uncle and
second father, Leonard Cooper
Parenting * Caregiving * Marital Concerns
*Separation/Divorce * Bereavement Geriatric Care
* Cancer Wellness * Career * Legal * Financial
UJA-Federation of New York's Long Island Connect to Care provides free services and programs for individuals affected by the economic environment. With one call or email you can access the services
you need to turn things around. Services include:

Employment and career transition services

Financial and legal consultation including debt counseling and budget assistance
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Special networking events and programs

Short term counseling
If you would like more information please contact Peggy Jaeger at 516-484-1545 ext. 177 or by email
at pjaeger@sjjcc.org.
Partners in Caring would like to extend our best wishes to everyone for a Happy and Sweet New Year!
Please know that we are available should you need counseling, support groups, resources and referrals. Call 516-484-1545 ext. 196 and one of our PIC social workers will provide you with assistance.
A caring place to turn to find support and guidance during life changes and challenges.
PARTNERS IN CARING STAFF
Randy Hight, LCSW
Margy Ringelheim, LMSW
Michelle Laser, LCSW Director of Social Services
Our Warm Line is staffed by your caring, professional social workers.
Phone calls are always free and confidential.
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Audrey J. Bernstein, LMSW
CALL 516.484.1545, ext. 196
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Shabbat Morning Service- Bat Mitzvah of Hailey Wechsler 9:00am, Family Shabbat 10:00am
Minyan 9:00am, JNF Breakfast 9:45am
Minyan 7:00 am, Ritual Committee 8:00pm
Sisterhood Book Club 7:30 pm
USY/TeenCorp 7:00pm, Evening Minyan 7:30 pm, Rabbi Adler’s Film & Lecture series– 7:45 pm, Cantor Cohen’s Adult Bat Mitzvah Class 7:45pm
Minyan 6:15 am, Sisterhood Mah Jongg class 7:00pm, Nursery School Parent Teacher Conferences 7:00pm
Minyan 7:00 am, Brunch & Learn: Shabbat & Challah Making 10:00am, Candle lighting 4:24 pm, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm,
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am, Family Congregation 10:00 am, Mincha/Maariv/Havdallah Bat Mitzvah of Jessica Chernoff 5:00 pm
Minyan 9:00 am, Religious School classes cancelled today, Faculty Professional Development
Minyan 7:00 am
UJA– Families Helping Families 11:15 am, Executive Board 7:00 pm, Trustees Meeting 7:30 pm,
Pre-Kadima 6:30pm, Evening Minyan 7:30 pm , Cantor Cohen’s Adult Bat Mitzvah Class 7:45pm
Minyan 6:15 am, Senior Group – SAGE 10:30 am, Learn to play Mah Jongg 7:00pm
Minyan 7:00 am, Candle lighting 4:18 pm, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm
Shabbat Morning Service, Baby Naming of daughter of Eric & Elise Michaels, Family Congregation, Gimel Class Bible Play
Minyan 9:00 am
Minyan 7:00 am, Kristallnacht Program 7:00 pm
Sisterhood Knitting Class 10:00am, Sisterhood Yoga 7:15 pm
Kadima 6:30pm, Nursery Parents Association Shop N’ Schmooze 7:00pm, Evening Minyan 7:30pm
Minyan 6:15 am, Sisterhood Mah Jongg Class 7:00pm
Minyan 7:00am, Sisterhood Yoga 10:00 am, Candle lighting 4:12 pm, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am, Family Congregation, Birthday Shabbat 10:00 am
Minyan 9:00am, Nursery School Daddy & Me 10:00 am
Minyan 7:00 am
Sisterhood Jewish Meditation 7:15pm
Religious School Closed for Thanksgiving, Evening Minyan 7:30 pm
Thanksgiving Day– Office Closed-NS no classes, Minyan 9:00 am
Office Closed-NS no classes, Minyan 7:00 am, Candle lighting 4:09 pm, Shabbat Evening services 6:30 pm
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00am
Minyan 9:00 am, Religious School Closed
Minyan 7:00 am
Sisterhood Knitting –10:00am
Evening Minyan 7:30 pm, Cantor Cohen’s Adult Bat Mitzvah Class 7:45pm
Minyan 6:15 am
Minyan 7:00 am, Brunch & Learn: Hanukkah 10:00 am, Candle lighting 4:08 pm, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm
Shabbat Morning Service , Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Innamorato 9:00 am, Family Shabbat 10:00 am
Minyan 9:00 am, Sisterhood prepares College Hanukkah Care packages 9:30am
Minyan 7:00 am
Executive Board 7:00 pm, Trustees Meeting 8:00 pm
Nursery 4 year-old Chanukah Show and Celebration 12:00pm, Evening Minyan 7:30 pm, Cantor Cohen’s Adult Bat Mitzvah Class 7:45pm
Minyan 6:15 am
Minyan 7:00 am, Sisterhood Yoga 10:00 am, Candle lighting 4:08 pm, Shabbat Evening Services 6:30 pm
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am, Family Shabbat , Birthday Shabbat 10:00 am
Minyan 9:00 am
Minyan 7:00 am, Nursery School Chanukah classroom celebrations, Sisterhood Jewish Meditation 7:15 pm
Nursery School Chanukah classroom celebrations, Sisterhood Knitting 10:00 am, Chanukah Begins light 1st Candle, Sisterhood Yoga 7:15 pm,
WJC Chanukah Party 5:30 pm, Evening Minyan 7:30 pm
Minyan 6:15am
Minyan 7:00 am, Candle lighting 4:10 pm, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am, Family Shabbat 10:00 am
Minyan 9:00am– Religious School Winter Break begins. Classes resume January 5th
Minyan 7:00am, Nursery School Winter Break, classes resume January 5th
Evening Minyan 7:30 pm
Minyan 9:00 am
Minyan 7:00 am, Candle lighting 4:14 pm, Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 pm
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am
Minyan 9:00 am
Minyan 7:00 am
Evening Minyan 7:30 pm
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