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October/November 2011 Tishrei/Cheshvan/Kislev 5772

Temple Beth Shalom Established 1953

Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 2009

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You Belong Here Our Visit from the Israel Scouts

What’s Inside… Message from Rabbi Hammerman

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TBS High Holiday Services

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Rachel’s Trip to Israel

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Message from TBS President

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B’nai Mitzvah Bios

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USY On Wheels

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TBS Welcomes Our New Cantor

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Spotlight on New Members

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Contributions

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Hebrew School News

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Calendar

12,13 Yahrzeits

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Sisterhood

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Birthdays & Mi’Sheberakh

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Easy Ways to Help TBS

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Ritual Committee

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The PJ Library

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Scrip Order Form Our Advertisers Survey

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From Rabbi Hammerman’s Desk TEMPLE BETH SHALOM 760 Route 6 Mahopac, NY 10541 845/628-6133 http://TBSMahopac.org

Eytan Hammerman Rabbi Rachael Littman Cantor Carol Zager Director of Education Georgene Perlman President Steven Bettman 1st Vice President Gail Freundlich 2nd Vice President David Michaels Treasurer Melody Weisman Financial Secretary Susan Katz Recording Secretary Ron Arsham Past President Joel Greenberg Men’s Club President Ellen Gershman Sisterhood President TRUSTEES Alan Belsky Jodi Gorelick Wendy Greenberg Jeff Guest Sharon Gunzburg Marc Houslanger Elaine Jacobs

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ave you ever

held onto a coupon or a movie pass for so long that by the time you remember to use it, it has expired? I certainly have! And I usually make that discovery just as I approach the check-out counter. Sometimes the cashier has chesed v’rachamim – mercy – on me and lets me use it anyway… but not always. Those few steps up to the cash register are always fraught with the unknown. Our High Holiday – Yamim Noraim – period is similar in many ways. Each year, we are given a “coupon,” redeemable for several weeks of reflection upon our successes and challenges, and focus on what we can do to bring greater meaning, purpose, and holiness into our lives. But not only does this coupon have an expiration date, is has an expiration second. That second is the moment that the shofar is sounded as Yom Kippur draws to a close, as the “gates are sealed” and our fast comes to an

end. Our challenge is to redeem our “coupon” before that moment arrives. What does it really mean to reflect on our success and challenges? How does one focus on bringing more meaning or holiness to our lives? There are no easy answers to these questions. Even Socrates - not a Jew, in case you are wondering recognized that an “unexamined life was not worth living.” He insisted that self-inquiry and introspection led to a more fulfilling life. So, too, does our Jewish tradition give us each that same responsibility. But, how? Allow me to offer one process – of many possible methods – for selfreflection. I have offered below a series of questions as one way to help you get started. I encourage you to take these seriously; perhaps you might want to tear out this page and bring it with you to the synagogue in the coming weeks. Use some of your time in our beautiful sanctuary to reflect upon your answers. What brought me the most joy this year? The most pain?  Who did I hurt, and how can I make up for what I have done? 

Jennifer Klee Margaret Liu

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Stephen Nadelhaft Barry Plaut

SHABBAT Service Times

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Regular Shabbat Services Friday Evening 8:00pm Saturday Morning 10:00am

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From Rabbi Hammerman’s Desk Continued... Continued from previous page  

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Who do I need to forgive and how can I go about forgiving them? What are the most important relationships in my life and how can I nurture them in the coming year? What do I regret not doing this year? What was a Jewish high-point for me this year? What was a Jewish low-point? What was my relationship with God like this year? How did Judaism affect my life this year? Am I satisfied with Judaism’s role in my life? With my synagogue’s role in my life? What are my goals in life and what I am I doing to achieve them? Where do I see myself in five years, ten years, or twenty years? If I could change one thing about myself, what would it be?

The High Holiday period is referred to in our tradition as the “Aseret Y’mei Teshuvah” – the Ten Days of Repentance. Teshuvah not only means “repentance,” it also means to turn - towards oneself, toward your fellow human beings, or toward God. In doing so, you can bring kedusha, holiness, and shleimut, wholeness, into your life. If it is done honestly, this process will give you deep insight into who you are, where you have been during this past year, and where you hope to be going.

TBS Book Club

Wherever You Go by Joan Leegant Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30p It is a novel about three Americans whose lives come together in Israel and the attractions and dangers of Jewish religious and political extremism. The book was a suggestion from Georgene Perlman who received notification that it is a "must read" for synagogue reading groups. Copies available at TBS

Shanah Tovah U’metukah. May each of you have a good and sweet New Year. I look forward to greeting you in the days to come. Shalom u’lhitraot.

Rabbi’s OFFICE HOURS

Rabbi Hammerman is available to members of the congregation and the wider community by appointment Rabbi can be reached at 845-628-6133 x14 [email protected]

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President’s Message—The Year In Review

I hope everyone had a safe and pleasant summer. Here at TBS things were still hopping. We had a new program, movie night, along with the continuation of Shabbat in Community and also welcomed our summer intern Michael Kushnick. Michael taught two adult education classes, led services and filled in for Rabbi Hammerman and was a wonderful addition for the summer while our hard working Rabbi took some needed vacation. There have been so many new and wonderful programs throughout the past year, I really don’t know where to begin. Perhaps the simplest way is actually from the start of our year. We first welcomed our new Rabbi with his award winning bike-in to TBS. This was an amazing event and very well attended and publicized. This was followed by our official installation which saw a whopping 200 guests attend. Next were the high holidays which went extremely well. Our Sukkoth celebrations saw our sukkah being utilized for several dinners with attendance so large we actually had to expand our sukkah. Simchat Torah was another first for us. We not only enjoyed the music of a Klezma band but we also took to the streets to celebrate. In December we had a homemade (or made in the temple) kosher Chinese Shabbat Dinner and we had a Murder Mystery Night which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. In December Sisterhood presented a latke throw down with different categories, one of which yours truly won! Passover Seder at TBS saw 100 people join together to celebrate as a community. Our Temple Times and several congregants were honored with awards. A Baby, Toddler and Me class was offered and will be renewed for this year. We received $14,300 in grants from UJA for programs that encompass pairing our TBS youth with senior citizens, Babies and Me subsidy and assistance with our Shabbat school teaching. TBS was also the recipient of more than $5000 in donations from individual congregants for our new Cantor and the PJ Library Program. We have

hired a lovely new part time Cantor, Rachael Littman. We are looking forward to many terrific programs that she will lead. I personally have learned so much in my first year as president. I have learned that this community can do anything we set our minds to do. We are small in size but huge in heart, we rally around one another when the lifting of a spirit is needed, just ask and someone will come to help, we are welcoming to all those that enter our spiritual home, we can agree to disagree and there is always a solution to any problem when we work together. What exactly is the meaning of high holy days? Here is the official definition. The High Holidays or High Holy Days, in Judaism, more properly known as the Yamim Noraim (Hebrew: " ‫ימים נוראים‬Days of Awe"). The strict definition is, the holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur or the period of ten days including those holidays, known also as the Ten Days of Repentance (Aseret Yemei Teshuvah); or the entire 40-day penitential period in the Jewish year from Rosh Chodesh Elul to Yom Kippur, traditionally taken to represent the forty days Moses spent on Mount Sinai before coming down with the second set of the Tablets of stone. Many prefer the term High Holy Days because it emphasizes the personal, reflective, introspective aspects of this period, while Holidays suggests a time of communal celebrations of events in the history of the Jewish people. I will, and I hope you will, take this time to reflect on all that we have, both personally and as a community. A time to come together as a community to celebrate and look back at our year, at what was ordinary and what was extraordinary. To begin again with a new slate and institute change. Once again I will be asking that you make a Yom Kipper donation. Whether big or small, it will continue to help us move forward with our fabulous programs. I urge all of you to come and spend some time in TBS during the next few weeks and months. We have so many new programs and projects that are available; there will be something that catches your attention. La ‘Shana Tova Fondly, Georgene Perlman

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Welcome Cantor Rachael Littman After an extensive Cantorial search, it is our pleasure to welcome our new Cantor Rachael Littman to Temple Beth Shalom. Cantor Littman graduated from JTS in 2005. Since then, she has utilized her talents and ability in a number of interesting and diverse ways – including designing and implementing many new programs. One of the programs was called the Yad Squad. It was a program for post B’nai Mitzvah age students who met monthly with Cantor Littman for dinner and learning. Another program was Shabbat Unplugged. It was a Friday night service that utilized a four piece band and back-up singers. Over the past six years, Cantor Littman has worked in synagogues in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Cantor Littman is a resourceful, innovative, energetic and enthusiastic worker. She brings her broad experience, broad range of skills, and a wealth of new, exciting, and interesting ideas to

our community. Cantor Littman will be participating in Saturday morning Shabbat School as well as many other programs and activities TBS. Cantor Littman views her passion and love of music as a way to connect with the all of members of Temple Beth Shalom. She is eagerly looking forward to working with Rabbi Hammerman, the TBS Board, our professional staff, and our Temple congregation. Her goal is to serve both the tangible and spiritual needs of the congregation in every way possible. It is quite evident that our Temple Beth Shalom community will be enriched and enhanced by Cantor Littman’s presence. Music, no matter how we may hear, can instill a feeling of serenity and harmony – an environment in which all things become possible! We welcome Cantor Littman and know she will be a wonderful and exciting asset to our Temple family!!

Hebrew School News We begin 5772 with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and energy when school starts on Sunday September 11 at 9AM. We will begin the year with some special programming for parents and children alike that morning. Come and learn about many of the special events planned for the first few months of school. Parents, take a few minutes that morning to meet your child’s teacher and get acquainted with other parents in your child’s class. This is a wonderful chance to arrange car pools, sign up for class parent and help us in our networking efforts. In as much as we recognize that much of Jewish life emerges from shared and meaningful family experiences we kick off our Shabbat school program for this year on Saturday Sept 24. Be sure and stay for lunch as we move forward in our goals of engaging children and their families in meaningful Jewish learning. Once again we are asking you to see what we are doing through different eyes when you mark your calendar for Wednesday October 12 as we

celebrate Sukkot at Hebrew School by having dinner in the sukkah combined with family oriented activities in place of regular classes that evening. This year we are delighted to be the recipients of both the Express Innovations Grant and the generous bequest left to us by Pearl Meyer. The first will partner with us to move forward with our Shabbat School concept, while the second has allowed us to renovate our classrooms with new desks and chairs as well as installing better lighting, white and bulletin boards. I am looking forward to seeing many of you at our class dinners, family services and varied events designed with your entire family in mind. Shana Tova,

Carol Zager, Principal

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Sisterhood News Ellen Gershman, Sisterhood

It is hard to imagine that the summer is over and

6. Eat delicious food, esp. Lynn’s flan 5. Laugh 4. Network, network, network 3. Give back to the Jewish community 2. Inspire one another for the work we do as Jewish women 1. Fill in the blank. What is your reason?

another year is about to begin. Sisterhood is looking forward to a new year of activities both here at Temple Beth Shalom and in some of our homes. As always, sisterhood relies on our Temple families for support as we, in turn, support our Temple families. But why join Sisterhood? Maybe one of these reasons will ring true for you: For whatever reason, please join us this year and help make Sisterhood better than ever. Top Ten Reasons for Belonging to Sisterhood 10. Save money on Jewish gifts and shop at Please join us for our first meeting on September the gift shop 15th or at the Welcome Tea Party on 9. Build personal friendships 8. Participate in fun activities like family September 25th. game night or maybe mahjong tournaments 7. Learn about your Jewish community Ellen G.

Ritual Committee News Alicia Raskob, Ritual Committee Chair The summer may be over, but it was a good one. We had a rabbinic intern, Michael Kushnik, here for six weeks with his lovely wife Talia. He led services, and they had visitors for Shabbat, which was good because then we had enough Torah readers. He led a Friday service at Lake Macgregor on a beautiful evening, which was hosted by Marlene and Allan Hochberg, so thank you to them. We really enjoyed the novelty of Shabbat at the beach for a second time; it is nice being more casual in the summer. Michael taught very interesting classes on life cycle events, and learning about services. It was a treat to get to know him. We had Tisha B'Av at camp and drove to Putnam Valley and saw a Jewish camp experience dealing with the tragedies that befell the Jewish people. Now we are in the midst of the High Holidays. Services are being led by Jacob Feldman, our cantorial soloist, with the choir assisting. We wish him well,

and hope that you are all enjoying your TBS experience. By now you may have met Cantor Rachael Littman, who is here for one weekend each month. She will be doing a lot at TBS with all different age groups, from the PJ Library with young children, to the teen group. We are looking forward to some shows and special events....you'll see! Thank you to Joel Greenberg and Marc Kandel for being the service coordinators for the summer months. Thank you to Lynn Michaels for all her work with the Torah portions and more. To Bernice and Jeff Guest, for arranging the High Holiday honors, Torah readers, and many other details, thank you for all your hard work. It is greatly appreciated. Alicia Raskob, Ritual Chairperson

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High Holiday Schedule Rabbi Eytan Hammerman Cantorial Soloist Jake Feldman

Erev Rosh Hashanah

Wednesday, September 28, Service at 6:00pm – 6:45pm

Rosh Hashanah I

Thursday, September 29, Services at 9:00am – 1:00pm followed by Tashlich at Lake Mahopac and Evening service at 8:00pm

Rosh Hashanah II

Friday, September 30, Service at 9:00am -1:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 8:00pm

Erev Yom Kippur

Friday, October 7, Service at 6:15pm

Yom Kippur

Saturday, October 8, Services at 9:00am and 4:15pm 7:00pm

Sukkot I

Thursday, October 13, Services at 10:00am and 6:30pm

Sukkot II

Friday, October 14, Services at 10:00am, Tot Shabbat at 5:15pm and Family Service at 6:15pm and dinner

Shemini Atzeret and Yizkor

Thursday, October 20 at 10:00am

Simchat Torah Celebration

Thursday, October 20 at 7:00pm

Simchat Torah Day

Friday, October 21 at 10:00am Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 8:00pm

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B’nai Mitzvah Bios Rachel Fleischer

‫שפירא‬

‫רחל‬

Rahel Safira bat Reuven September 10, 2011 Rachel's mom and dad are very proud of Rachel becoming a Bat Mitzvah. We at Temple Beth Shalom agree that she is most eager to please and is a hard worker. Rachel's dad has shared that, "Rachel is a remarkable young lady who has attained a remarkable achievement." While on summer break from Mahopac Middle School she continues to prepare for her portion of the service. While attending Soccer Camp and Horse Back Riding Camp, Rachel continues to stay close with her friends, going swimming and to movies. She and her two cousins, Melissa and Christine are very close in age (only two weeks apart from each other) and also enjoy spending time together. Rachel volunteers spending many hours at the 4H Fair entertaining with puppets. She helps to dress them in different costumes and makes them entertain young children. Her puppeteering helps to teach the children good habits such as: how to take care of a pet, it is wise not to begin smoking. She enjoys caring for pets volunteering to walk the dogs at the Putnam Humane Society. For her project she took care of a puppy, a Havanese named Skyla, fostering it and then adopting it. These experiences of care have helped Rachel to think about a career as a physician's assistant. For now, Rachel is excited about achieving her Bat Mitzvah and looks forward to her celebration at Traditions in Granite Springs. There is sure to be loud music and dancing to a DJ. We wish her continued success and much happiness.

Jonathan Freebern

‫חיים‬ September 17, 2011 A budding lawyer, our Jonathan likes to arbitrate and have lengthy discussions with his 20 year old brother Alex and with his friends in order to express his opinions. "It is important to state the facts". He enjoys writing voluntarily at leisure instead of writing for homework or a test. He likes to read scary mysteries and has read all of the "Goosebumps" series. He enjoys movies such as comedies, action and adventure movies. Recently he entered an Xbox video creation contest on YouTube.com and won. This past summer he attended JCC Jewish Community Center on the Hudson Day Camp. He participated in all sports but especially liked going on the overnight trips twice a week. They visited Splash Down, Mountain Creek, Playland and even went bowling. He would also like to play the drums. Aesop Rock is his favorite kind of music along with Rap/Hip Hop. Jonathan feels that coming to services and participating whenever he can helps him feel more comfortable on the bimah. He is looking forward to his Bar Mitzvah and the luncheon at the Temple. Afterwards he and his friends will go to the Grand Prix Raceway for the afternoon. No wonder he is excited.

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B’nai Mitzvah Bios Lane Chipkin

‫דוד אפרים‬ David Ephrahym

Daniel Kushner

‫דוד בן מאיר‬ David ben Meyer

August 20, 2011 Behind that boyish face, there is an assertive young man, who is personable and most friendly. He is mature enough to realize that having a Bar Mitzvah " is a good thing", even though one may have to study hard for it and in my case throughout the summer. "Reading from the Eikev (Torah) is very hard since there are no vowels. Reciting a Haftorah has vowels but you have to learn to pace yourself and chant clearly." At this time Lane is still working on his speech. Rabbi Hammerman said that "Lane is a wonderful greeter. He always goes out of his way to smile and shake your hand. He is very proud of his participation in the synagogue. If his mother is a guide for him, than Lane has an intensive future ahead of him - to be involved in the organized Jewish community." According to Dana, his mother, it is important to do at least one Mitzvah ( good deed) a day. She is proud of Lane because he is trying to make "Tikkun Olam" his goal as well. Our Rabbinic Intern this past summer, Michael Kushnick shared that "my meeting the other day with Lane was very, very good. Lane is very inquisitive and wants to learn more". Lane remembers going to Kadima activities, such as Lake Compounce , last Spring. He enjoyed that experience. He is also interested in baseball along with his older brother Julian and is good at the "Guitar Hero" game. He takes care of his 2 cats named Mario and Luigi. His project is: HAMA (Humans and Animals Mankind Assistance) It involves the rehabilitation of Israeli victims of terrorist attacks. They are paired off together for healing and assistance. Lane has said," I would like to go to Israel, my birthright, in order to visit my home land."

October 22, 2011 Daniel (who is named after his grandfather Donald) will be having his Bar Mitzvah reception at Colonial Terrace. His mother Robin also had her Bat Mitzvah there on June 14th which was Flag Day, that year. For Daniel's Bar Mitzvah his mother has crocheted yarmulkes. Daniel's will have his favorite color yellow on it. As for his Mitzvah Project, Daniel is working on recycling at the Temple. With the help of Barry Plaut, he is building an outside area for recycling bins. Daniel is in 8th grade at the Somers Middle School. Before school starts he attends Band, playing the trumpet (Mondays and Wednesdays) and also attends Chorus (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Daniel has been in the All-County Chorus for 3 years now. He even finds time to help walk and feed his two dogs: Roxy who is 2 years old, (Cairn Terrier) and Spanky who is 1 year old (Maltese). Daniel enjoys drama and music. "He gets lead parts often since he is so comfortable performing on the stage and in the public eye," said his mother. At school he had the part of Jack (from Jack and the Beanstalk) in the show "Into the Woods". Last year at Camp Ramah he was Sebastian in "The Little Mermaid". He played Horton in "Seussical the Musical" this past June. Daniel had the lead part of Nathan Detroit in "Guys and Dolls" at Camp Ramah this past summer. The lines and tunes were recited in Hebrew! Daniel has a sister, Michelle, who is eleven years old and a brother, Matthew, who is eight years old. He has kept his friends from Camp Ramah throughout the year. They often get together and, like Daniel, they look forward to the planned Camp Reunions.

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Spotlight on New Members Hats Off to the Haitoffs New members bring enthusiasm, large family to TBS by Glenn Sapir

When Barry and Karen Haitoff tied the knot three years ago, they created an assemblage of offspring that may have reminded some of the Brady Bunch. The five children from their previous marriages are college students or recent graduates, but that doesn’t make Barry and Karen empty nesters. “Our 21-month-old daughter Rita is here to keep us busy as parents,” Karen said.

The Hoboken connection to Mahopac and Temple Beth Shalom is an interesting one. “I guess you’d say I am the more observant of the two of us,” Karen said, and apparently her Jewish connection was sparked when she enrolled her son, Cal, in religious school in Hoboken. “The rabbi there, Rabbi Rob Scheinberg, was wonderful. He really turned us on to Judaism, and, in fact, I studied for my adult Bat Mitzvah under him.

In fact, Rita keeps her busy enough for Karen “It turns out that one of Rabbi Hammerman’s to continue her hiatus from her English teaching pomentors was the very same Rabbi Rob Scheinberg, sition at Mahopac High School. and I’m not surprised to see the similarities in the Rita is a student of sorts, just like her steptwo. They are both very positive individuals. Anbrothers and sisters, for she and Karen are regulars at other coincidence is that our rabbinic intern, Michael the temple’s Mommy and Me program. Kushnick, will be studying under Rabbi Scheinberg Barry makes his days productive as chief ex- this year at the Jewish Theological Seminary.” ecutive officer of a billing company, Medical Management Corporation of America, in Brewster. The rest of the family, all of whom do live at home when they aren’t away at school, are: her son, Cal, 19, who goes to Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa.; and Barry’s three children, Sidney, 21, who recently graduated from New York University; Jada, 20, who is in the process of selecting and transferring to a new college; and Laurel, 17, who is entering Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., this fall. It is a large family of diverse personalities, but Karen says that there are commonalities. “We’re an athletic family,” she said. “We love doing things outdoors, such as running and hiking. One of our favorite family activities is camping together every year in Worthington State Forest in New Jersey, on the Delaware River.” Barry has lived in the Mahopac home where the family now lives for more than 15 years. Karen lived in Hoboken, N.J., and then Katonah, before she and Barry were married.

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Temple Beth Shalom Quilt THEME: MY FAVORITE JEWISH HOLIDAY Another TBS Beautification and Community Project BUY A BLOCK AND DESIGN IT WITH YOUR FAMILY CHOOSE EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION BLOCK SIZES AND PRICES 6”X 6” $54, 6”X12” $108, 9”X 9” $136 7”X15” $180, 15”X15” $360 Please contact Gail Plaut 845-878-4960 for details, directions and more information

Beyond the Walls The summer found Rabbi Hammerman and congregants out and about in the community. Rabbi Hammerman participated in the dedication of the 9/11 Memorial at the Mahopac Fire Dept. He, along with Rabbinic Intern Michael Kushnick, held “Coffee and Conversation” gatherings at the Tazza Café in Somers and the Freight House in Mahopac. In addition there were several Friday evening “Shabbat at the Lake” services followed by dinner in the synagogue. Several Saturday “Shabbat Dinners in the Community” were held in congregants’ homes and backyards. Keep checking the TBS website for more activities “beyond the synagogue walls”.

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October 2011 Sun

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10a Shabbat morning service 10a Jewish naming ceremony— DiCemrbino Family

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10a Men’s Club

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Conversation w/ 9a My Child & Me 6:30p Chai School Rabbi—Freight House Café 7:30p Executive Committee Mtg 7:30p House & Grounds Mtg

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6:15p Kol Nidre Service

9a Yom Kippur Service—Yizkor 4:15p Yom Kippur afternoon service & break fast

9 10 Scrip Orders Due 9a Hebrew School & Decorate Sukkah 9a Build Sukkah

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9a My Child & Me 6p Erev Sukkot— Hebrew School Special dinner program

10a Sukkot Morning Service 6:30p Hazak Dinner in Sukkah followed by service

10a Sukkot Morning Service 5:15p Tot Shabbat 6:15p Family Service & Dinner in Sukkah

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20 Office Closed

21 Office Closed 22 10a Shabbat 10a Simchat Morning Service Torah Service 10a Bar Mitzvah of Daniel 8p Kabbalat Kushner Shabbat Service 28 29 9:15a Hebrew School—Shabbat 6p Tot Shabbat

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2p Putnam CROP Walk—Call 845628-2365 for info

9a My Child & Me

23 24 Scrip Orders Due 9a Board Mtg 10:30a Sisterhood Mtg

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19 NO HEBREW SCHOOL

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4p Chai School— 9a My Child & Me Yorktown JCC for 7:30p Book Club Teen Program 6p Off the books Teen Prgm at Yorktown JCC

7:30p Ritual Committee Mtg

30 NO HEBREW 31 SCHOOL

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10a Shemini Atzeret Service & Yizkor 7p Hebrew School Simchat Torah & Temple wide Celebration

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11a Coffee & Conversation w/ Rabbi at Tazza Café 8p Kabbalat Shab7p Intro to Judaism bat Service @ Yorktown Jewish Center 7:30p Programming (Membership) Committee Mtg

10a Shabbat Morning Service 12p Hey Class Lunch & Learn in Sukkah 8p USY Sukkah Sleepover

School 9:15a Adult Electives: yoga, walking, or class w/ Rabbi 10a Shabbat Morning Service 1p Kiddush Luncheon 7p Hazak Dinner Dance

Only events that were available at the time of publication were included. For a more current listing, please check the online calendar at TBSMahopac.org.

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N ov e m b e r 2 0 1 1 Sun

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2 3 6:30p Chai School 10a Coffee & Conversation w/ Rabbi at Freight House Café 7p Intro to Judaism at Yorktown Jewish Center 7:30p House & Grounds Mtg

4 6p Tot Shabbat

8 9a My Child and Me

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11 8p Kabbalat Shabbat Service

10 7p Intro to Judaism at Yorktown Jewish Center

7p Family Service

7:30p Executive Committee Mtg 13 Scrip Orders Due 1p Sisterhood PaidUp Luncheon

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16 17 6:30p Chai School 7p Intro to Judaism at Yorktown Jewish Center 7:30p TBS Board Mtg

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21 NO HEBREW SCHOOL

22 9a My Child and Me

23 NO HEBREW SCHOOL

10a Programming (Membership) mtg 27 NO 28 HEBREW SCHOOL

29 9a My Child and Me 7:30p Ritual Committee Mtg

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Sat 5 10a Shabbat Morning Service

12 10a Shabbat Morning Service 8p Night of Jewish Learning & Celebration at Beth El Synagogue New Rochelle

18 6p Tot Shabbat

19 9:15 Hebrew School—Shabbat School 8p Kabbalat Shab- 9:15a Adult electives: yoga, walkbat Service ing, class w/ Rabbi 10a Shabbat Morning Service 1p Kiddush Luncheon

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8p Kabbalat Shabbat Service

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‫ ~רפואה שלמה‬Mi’sheberakh Wishing a return to good health to those who are ill in our community

Asher David ben Mirian V’Yitzchak— Ed Sperling

Yom Huledet Sameakh

Michelle Minkoff

‫יום הולדת שמח‬

Elfreaim Ogen

Mordechai ben Chaim Zalman Ben Shlomo vih Oodiyah Avraham Justin Acocella Sally Braht Barry Cohen Gisa Dollinger

Carol & Murray Pess

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Melonie Puteh

2 Maria Layna Puma Nicole Rogers

Stephen Erlitz Surah Sasha Alfred Paul Geving

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Yvonne Horowitz

John & Margaret Scarfi

Muriel Jaffe

Rosalie Stein

Chrissy Johnson

Yehoshua be LeahMalka-Joshua Ullman

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Soshana Ben Henna—Dawn Lazarus

Joseph Ungerleider

Murray Levine

Irene Wagner

Bruce Lichti

Andrew Wasserman

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Chaim Avner ben Binyamin—Craig Michaels

Lois Whartenby

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Yehuda Michael ben Tzvi

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Caleb Kandel Jake Kandel Liam Kandel 4 Jesse Lichtman 5 Joseph Ochiogrossi Ilana Vatkin Leighton Volpe 6 Frank Lauri 7 Jill Carillo Ellen Gershman Dara Berkwits 9 Marcia 10 Stiman-Lavian 11 Mark Sapir 14 Anna Zimmerman Gabrielle Duke 16 Ralph Small 17 Richard Chavis Esther Vatkin Marcia Scanlan 18 Linda Silbert 19 Daniel Kushner 20 Anthony Branca Jesse Carrillo 21 Adam Coffey 22 Gary Reing 23 Amy Stochel Dylan Vatkin 24 Ari Hammerman Rena 26 Hammerman 27 Talia Hirsch Ellen Reing 28 30 31

Ralph Horowitz Sandra Zager Beverly Petrone Andrew Plaut 1

Julian Chipkin 2 Joseph 5 Houslanger Wendy Klein 8 Robert Small Michael Carrillo 9 Jessica 10 Bellenchia Lynn Michaels Alan Tuchman Anita Feldman 12 Steven Bettman Benjamin 13 Charkow 14 Alicia Raskob Margaret Chacon Seth Gunzburg Paul Bellenchia 15 Nancy Sapir Maria Eichel 19 Matthew Gorodess Stella Ost 20 Jerry Tesler 21 Ian Hochberg 22 Marc Greenberg Muriel Jaffe 23 Kayla Gorelick 25 Eric Perlman Rochelle Persampieri 26 Jake Lomas Justin Stochel Steven Feldman Marcia Lichtman 27 Dominick Volpe Steven Gorelick 28 Yvonne Horowitz Hannah Peikes Richard Petrone 30 November Jennie Chacon Brett Freeman Sharon Volkman

Rebecca Charkow Andrew Gorodess Ethan Pomeranz Andrew Braman Randy Fleischer Barry Plaut Denise Persampieri Melissa Pomeranz Diane Houslanger Evan Volkman Simon Begler Georgene Perlman Matt Petrone Leah Cohen Hayley Weisman Rabbi Eytan Hammerman Zachary Martin Alvin Rosenberg Julie Bromberg Joshua Solar-Doherty Shari Zimmerman Aimee Freundlich Jessica Heather Reing Matthew Hirsch Michael Kwan Kjersten Lazar Eric Liu Shea Belsky David Ranani Zila Koswener Ashley Lathrop Ilana Pollack Robin Kushner Amanda Stern

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Online Web Payments for TBS I’ve recently been approached by several congregants about On-Line credit card payments. As you know, we are increasingly making On-Line credit card payment available on the Temple Beth Shalom website. More and more congregants are discovering how much easier it is to make a payment on our website than it is to write a check.

can… Either: Click here to complete a form and put the charge on your credit card Or Find the form

Dues

Print out the form

Tuition

Fill in the form

Donations Book of Remembrance

Get the checkbook Write the check

Sponsor a Seat

Enter it in the register

and more. You might ask, “What if I don’t have a PayPal account and/or don’t want one?” Well, that’s not a problem. While PayPal is acting as the temple’s secure credit card processor, there is no requirement of having and using a PayPal account to make your payment. In fact, even if you do have a PayPal account and would prefer to use your credit card, that’s fine too. Personally, from the PayPal payment page, I usually use my MasterCard.

Put the book back where it belongs Get in the car Stop for gas Drive to TBS to deliver the form by hand Wait for a receipt Eat lunch out for $40

But what if you want a receipt? PayPal sends a con- Fender dented in the parking lot – &*%*! firmation to your e-mail address immediately after Drive home you make your payment. The receipt generally has Put the receipt in the shoebox waiting for April 15th. your name, TBS Mahopac’s name, the date, the amount of your payment and what the payment was for. David Michaels It doesn’t get any easier than this. Treasurer and Webmaster So, can I sum up the advantages of on-line credit card payment vs. paying by check? Well, sure I

For Payments, Visit: http://tbsmahopac.org/duespaymentformv2.htm For Donations, Visit: http://tbsmahopac.org/online_donationsV2.htm

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Temple Beth Shalom thanks

Barbara Weissman for organizing the TBS archives and making them accessible to the community!

Congratulations and hats off to our Temple Beth Shalom 2011 Graduates...

Join Rabbi Eytan & Rebecca Hammerman & family on the Temple Beth Shalom Multi-Generational Israel Trip in 2012. For more information, call 845-628-6133 or email [email protected].

Brooke Carillo-SUNY Albany Joshua Chavis-SUNY Binghamton Andrew Gorodess-Westchester CC Michelle Houslanger-Sarah Lawrence Matthew Michaels-SUNY Albany Alec Petrone-Marist College Wishing you all the best and lots of luck in your studies!

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The PJ LIBRARY Now at Temple Beth Shalom I would like to introduce a new program here at Temple Beth Shalom, the PJ Library. In the past few weeks, you, hopefully, received a free Jewish children’s book in the mail. I hope that you enjoyed it and, perhaps, passed it on to a Jewish child. That book was a taste of the PJ Library, a program offering free books and music each month to families raising Jewish children. These books are available for children aged six months through eight years who live in Northern Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. Books and music are chosen to be ageappropriate for the enrolled children. The PJ Library, an award-winning program, was created by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation with which Temple Beth Shalom is proud to partner in making this meaningful gift available at no cost. To sign up, you can use the link on the Temple Beth Shalom website or go directly to www.pjlibrary.org and click on “Find Your PJ Community” (we are under PJ Communities in NYC – Westchester/Putnam) open the page and follow directions, or call me at 914-584-7111. Also, you should know that the program is open beyond the TBS community. I invite you to share news of this wonderful program with friends and neighbors. For information and to register, visit tbsmahopac.org or call 845-6286133. Hoping to hear from you soon. Jeff Guest

Monthly Torah Class Join with Rabbi Hammerman and fellow seekers are we explore topics in Torah. Shabbat mornings 9:15 AM Dates: 9/24, 10/29, 11/18, 12/17, 1/21, 2/4, 3/24, 4/21, 5/12

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ommemorate a celebration or memorialize a loved one with a personalized brick at the front path of the synagogue. Each brick, at a cost of $150, can accommodate up to three lines with a maximum of thirteen characters per line. Contact the TBS office 845/628-6133 or visit the TBS website at TBSMahopac.org for a BRICK PAVER order form.

Order today! 845/628-6133 TBSMahopac.org

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Rachel Kwan’s Trip to Israel I just got back from an amazing one month experience in Israel and I already want to go back. I experienced so many things that I could never dream of before this trip. Just within the first week, we went kayaking in the Jordan River, built rafts, went on water hikes, had a dance on a boat, and became like family. And I am not just saying it. It felt like we had already explored all of Israel but it was only the beginning. We went parasailing, hiking, rappelling, spent a spiritual night under the stars, visited Ethiopian kids, rode camels and swam under waterfalls. When we went to Eilat for two days, everyone got to go water tubing and also banana boating. Both of these sports require each person be placed onto the tube or banana, while being pulled by a speed boat at over 30 miles an hour, and the only thing that is keeping you on is you holding onto the handles. I was in the air for most of the time. Another thing that I was able to do was go parasailing. And it was awesome! I felt like I was actually flying. For the majority of the time I couldn’t even speak because I was having too much fun and smiling. I felt so free and the wind was amazing. We hit the water a few times so it kept us refreshed through the ride. We also went on a lot of hikes. The Jilabun hike was probably my favorite hike. I was told by my friend that it was only a one and a half hour hike, but in the end, it turned to be a five and a half hour hike. These five hours were crazy fun and so beautiful. This hike was pretty hard but so worth it because I saw some of the most beautiful views. Midway through the hike we stopped at a waterfall. It was a surprise, and no one was wearing bathing suits, but most of the people on my bus just went in and started swimming. We had the chance to swim actually under the waterfall into a little cave-like area and just chill, which I did and I am so happy I did. One memorable moment in that water was I was lying back and I just looked up and I realized how stunning nature can be. Wow, it was breathtaking. At the end of the hike, my friend and I spotted an ice-cream truck and I have never appreciated ice-cream like this. Also, Israel has the best ice cream in the world. Even the packaged ice cream is

amazing. On one of our jam-packed days, we were told that we were going to meet with Ethiopian children who just recently moved to Israel but were not settled yet. The kids live in this home all together. They don’t speak English so it was hard for our bus to communicate with them, but luckily I knew enough Hebrew to speak with them. I also translated for a few people. I felt so useful. Some of the girls asked to braid my hair and I was more than happy to let them. They also did an amazing job making braids that I have never even seen before. I asked where they learned how to braid hair and they said they learned on their own and then taught each other. The children were very shy at first but in the end they became comfortable with us. I just want to go back and see them all again. I hope our bus helped make their day more fun because they definitely made my day more fun.

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So for anyone who is questioning whether or Israel is not just about all of the amazing and fun things you can do there. Before I went on this not to go to Israel….go! It will be one of the best trip, I was promised that it would bring anyone who decisions in your life. goes on the trip closer to their Jewishness. Visiting the Kotel really got my friends and me to love being Jewish even more than before. Some of my friends, before going, barely had any connection to Judaism but just the first visit to the Kotel made some call home and ask if they could keep Shabbat, light candles, or keep kosher. All in all, our bus went to the Kotel five times and I have to say that the last time was the most memorable time for me. We went on the last day of the trip at 4:00 A.M. We took turns speaking about whatever we wanted to say about Israel and the trip. Being in Israel made connecting to G-d and our Jewish roots much easier because we were walking on the grounds where Judaism first started. We were where the matriarchs were buried, and where our forefathers walked. Also, Shabbat in Israel is very spiritual because almost everyone around you is keeping Shabbat. People are rushing on Friday to go to the market and then all the stores are closed on Shabbat. People you don’t even know say Shabbat Shalom to you in the streets. We prayed and studied. You can’t help but feel how holy Shabbat is. Going to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum in Israel, was a sad experience but it also made us realize the strength we have as a Jewish people. Even though those that went through the Holocaust went through so many obstacles and hardships, Judaism lives on. This showed us that we can do anything if we stick together. The people who died during the Holocaust will always be in our memories and we will share everything we know about it with our children so it will never be forgotten. The most common comments I heard from my friends on the trip were how this summer was the best summer ever and how we became part of a new family in Israel. I agree with the many who said this. I caught myself telling my mom everyday on the phone “today was the best day ever!” And it was true, everyday was just that awesome.

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HVKUSY Succot Celebration October 15, 2011 starting @ 7:00pm at Temple Beth Shalom 760 Route 6, Mahopac New York

Succot in the Succah Kadima (grades 6 - 7) 7pm to 9:15pm – participate in Havdallah, light dinner in the Succah, & games.

Succot in the Succah & Shul-In Kadima (grade 8) & USY (grades 9 - 12) 7pm to Sunday morning 10:30am Participate in Havdallah, light dinner in the succah, games, movies followed by a sleepover. Next morning participate in morning services with TBS religious school led by USY, followed by breakfast in the succah for all.

MUST RSVP no later than October 9, 2011 Contact: [email protected] or call First Hebrew Congregation @ (914) 739-0500 Temple Beth Shalom @ (845) 628-6133

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The Wheels were Turning… and our USY Teens Were on the Move!!! This summer, teenagers from Temple Beth Shalom traveled by bus across the United States heading West! Many historic and exciting cities were visited along the way including Somerset, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, New Orleans, Cleveland, Chicago, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Spokane, Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Chattanooga, Memphis, Charlotte, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. Hayley Weisman said that "it was an amazing experience, so much fun, an opportunity to visit and see so many different places.” Group tours were provided and, sometimes, small groups also went sightseeing on their own. The "USY on Wheels" trip took place this summer for six and a half weeks and was available for students from 9th to 12th grades. Services were held every day of the week and were a little longer on Shabbat. Every Shabbat a discussion was held, led by the Head Counselor, in order to review where the participants had been and to learn where they would be going the next week. Teens were encouraged to write in a journal, thus recording their experiences, dates and names of places visited. Most teens have already had their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. This summer, however, a girl from Nassau, N.Y. read from the Torah for the first time! David Plaut and Spencer Rubin also participated. The teens on their bus assisted at an AIDS walk fundraiser in San Francisco, supplying water and encouragement

to the participants. On every bus there was a staff member from Israel. Even though much time was spent riding on the bus, all enjoyed time hanging out together. Many could read and speak Hebrew and could recite from the Torah. They learned Israeli songs and a new Hebrew word each day. For example, derech means “way” and acharon means “last.” Some nights were spent at a host family's home and weekends were mainly spent at nice hotels where the pool and hot tub were enjoyed by all. "Something I'll always remember,” says David Plaut, “was our experience at Yellowstone Park. There was a large bison sleeping in the open space not too far away from us. We were a group of about 5 or 6 kids. One pulled out his cell phone and started to take a picture. It was really scary when the bison woke up, growled out loud and charged toward us. Fortunately it stopped just a few feet before us." The majority of participants on our teens’ buses came from the Metropolitan New York area. They will be able to reunite at regional and national USY events. In December, there will be an International USY Convention in Philadelphia. Our teens from TBS are already planning on going. Above all, strong, new friendships were made this summer. Many intend to keep in touch and make plans to visit one another. According to teens who have previously taken advantage of the "USY on Wheels" travel program, their new friendships have

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Contributions (May 1, 2011—September 30, 2011)

General Fund In Memory of Mark Liff's father, Morris Lifschitz from Alicia & Gerald Raskob

For the Yahrzeit of Stepmother, Miriam Marritt from Anne Schwartz In Honor of Yizkor from Arlene & Barry Brown

In Honor of Lynn Michaels for Bat MitzIn Appreciation Thanks for Yizkor from vah Tutoring 4/30/11 from Allen & Arlene & Barry Brown Marlene Hochberg In Honor of Rabbi Eytan for Shoah from Allen & Marlene Hochberg

For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Jessie Berlin from Arnold Berlin

For the Yahrzeit of Grandfather, Joseph Garfinkel from Allen Hochberg

For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Rose Marks from Arthur Marks

For the Yahrzeit of Father, Sol Hochberg For the Yahrzeit of Marvin's mother, Minnie Rachlin from Barbara & Marvin from Allen Hochberg Rachlin For the Yahrzeit of Maurice's mother, For the Yahrzeit of Son, Ronald Rachlin Sarah Luntz from Angela June & Maufrom Barbara & Marvin Rachlin rice Luntz For the Yahrzeit of Maurice's father, Monte Luntz from Angela June & Maurice Luntz For the Yahrzeit of Angela's mother, Amelia Myerson from Angela June & Maurice Luntz For the Yahrzeit of Father, George Goldberg from Anita & Ron Salomon For the Yahrzeit of Father, Henry Salomon from Anita & Ron Salomon For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Fay Goldberg, from Anita & Ron Salomon In Honor of Ariel Simon's wedding from Anita Feldman In Memory of Eric Gross' wife, Barbara from Anita Feldman In Memory of Toby Bien from Anita Feldman In Memory of Mark Liff's father, Morris Lifschitz from Anita Feldman In Honor of Ariel Simon's wedding from Ann & Robert Roffman

In Honor of Barry Plaut awarded Men's Club Man of the Year from David & Lynn Michaels In Memory of Michele Greenberg's mother, Suzanne Sedran from David & Lynn Michaels For the Speedy Recovery of Bernice Guest from David & Lynn Michaels In Honor of Matthew Michaels awarded Men's Club Youth of the Year from David & Lynn Michaels In Honor of Matthew's acceptance at Suny Albany from David & Lynn Michaels In Appreciation Thanks for Yizkor from David Lapa

For the Yahrzeit of Barbara's grandfather, For the Yahrzeit of Grandmother, Anna Negrin from David Michaels Israel Katz from Barbara & Marvin Rachlin For the Yahrzeit of Father, Harold BrodsFor the Yahrzeit of Suzanne Kross from key from Debra Rosen Barry Gelber For the Yahrzeit of Grandfather, Henry Faber from Ben Faber

For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Adeline Brodsky from Debra Rosen

For the Yahrzeit of Rose Levin from For the Yahrzeit of Father, Samuel Simon Diane Scharmett from Bernard Simon In Honor of Birth of son, Ethan, to Stuart & Kanna Wohl from Elaine & Bernie For the Yahrzeit of Grandmother, ReJacobs becca Stein from Charles Stein In Memory of Mark Liff's father, Morris Lifschitz from Dale & Richard Charkow

In Honor of Ariel Simon's wedding from Elaine & Bernie Jacobs

In Memory of Toby Bien from Dale & Richard Charkow

In Honor of Birth of Kanna & Stuart Wohl's son, Ethan from Elaine & Bernie Jacobs

For the Yahrzeit of Brother, Gordon YosIn Memory of Eric Gross' wife, Barbara inoff from Dana Chipkin from Elaine & Bernie Jacobs In Memory of Rebecca Hammerman's grandfather from David & Lynn Michaels In Honor of Wendy & Joel Greenberg's daughter, Sarah's graduation from Elaine In Appreciation for the hard work of our & Bernie Jacobs Office Staff from David & Lynn Michaels In Honor of Justin Katz's Bar Mitzvah In Memory of Mark Liff's father, Morris from Elaine & Bernie Jacobs Lifschitz from David & Lynn Michaels

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Contributions (May 1, 2011—September 30, 2011) For the Yahrzeit of Brother, Lester Freedland from Elaine Bessen

For the Yahrzeit of Father, Joseph Seiden from Gail Plaut

For the Yahrzeit of Father, Ben Roberts from Jeff Roberts

In Honor of Bar Mitzvah of Aaron Feldman from Eleanor & Ralph Small

In Honor of Happy 90th birthday for Milton Zubalsky from Gary & Sue Loewenberg

For the Yahrzeit of Blanche Brazinsky from Jeff Roberts

In Memory of Carl Korn from Eleanor & Ralph Small In Memory of Renee Terowsky from Eleanor & Ralph Small In Honor of Kamran Hakim from Eleanor & Ralph Small For the Speedy Recovery of Joel Greenberg from Ellen & Gary Reing In Memory of Ira Weisman's father, Arthur Weisman from Ellen & Gary Reing For the Yahrzeit of Frank Dulberger from Ellen & Paul Dulberger For the Yahrzeit of Grandfather, Franl Homelsky from Ellen Lever For the Yahrzeit of Father, Lawrence Lever from Ellen Lever For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Ida Grossman from Ellen Reing For the Yahrzeit of Father, Louis Thaler from Ethel Bernstein For the Yahrzeit of Grandfather, David Kasindorf from Fred Cossick For the Yahrzeit of Grandmother, Minnie Kasindorf from Fred Cossick

For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Elizabeth Loewenberg from Gary Loewenberg For the Yahrzeit of Father, Ludwig Loewenberg from Gary Loewenberg

In Memory of Marcia Scanlan's mother, Ida Glasner from Gail & David Freundlich For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Yetta Kuropatwa-Levine from Gail Freundlich

For the Yahrzeit of Sam Kaplan from Joyce Lasker

For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Esther In Memory of Mark Liff's father, Morris Feibus Kaplan from Joyce Lasker Lifschitz from Georgene & Eric For the Yahrzeit of Stella Kaufman from Perlman Judith & Max Levy In Memory of Marcia Scanlan's mother, In Memory of Stanley Mindich from Ida Glasner from Georgene & Eric Judy & Joe Occhiogrossi Perlman In Memory of Patrice Liff's mother, Helen Feldman from Georgene & Eric Perlman In Memory of Michele Greenberg's mother, Suzanne Sedran from Georgene & Eric Perlman In Memory of Robert Nieweg from Georgene & Eric Perlman

For the Yahrzeit of Judy's mother, Helen Lichtman from Judy & Joe Occhiogrossi For the Yahrzeit of Father, Sol Gidal from Jules Gidal For the Yahrzeit of Father, Abram Bress from Linda Silbert For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Ethel Abrams from Loretta Grossman

In Memory of Ken Koswener's mother, Estelle Koswener from Georgene & Eric For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Helen Lifschitz from Mark Liff Perlman In Memory of Rebecca Hammerman's grandfather from Georgene & Eric Perlman For the Yahrzeit of Father, Isidore Sapir from Glenn Sapir

In Honor of Matthew Michaels awarded Men's Club Youth of the Year from Gail For the Yahrzeit of Father, Max Isser & Barry Plaut and cousin, Leonard Isser from Helen Biffer In Memory of Michele Greenberg's mother, Suzanne Sedran from Gail & Barry Plaut

For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Mae Greenberg from Joel Greenberg

For the Yahrzeit of Sister, Ruth Rubenstein from Herbert Bessen

For the Yahrzeit of Father, Saul Rachlin from Marvin Rachlin For the Yahrzeit of Sister, Judith Waltzer from Maxine Berlin For the Yahzreit of Father, Frank Homelsky from Miriam Belsky For the Yahrzeit of Father, Jack Markman from Mona Streit For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Ann Ecker from Nancy Sapir

For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Jessie Berlin For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Miriam from Herbert Bessen Marritt from Naomi Nomikos For the Yahrzeit of Uncle, Ben Levine from Howard Garrell

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Contributions (May 1, 2011—September 30, 2011)

General Fund (cont…) For the Yahrzeit of Father, Jerome Paul Levine from Nina Levine

In Honor of Bar Mitzvah of Aaron Feldman from Wendy & Joel Greenberg In Honor of Bat Mitzvah of Jordyn Tapper from Wendy & Joel Greenberg

Prayer Book Fund

In Memory of Sandee Kavana's mother, Barbara Goldfarb from Susan and Richard Chavis

For the Yahrzeit of Sister, Susan Cox from Phyllis Nadelhaft In Memory of Rebecca Hammerman's grandfather from Wendy & Joel For the Yahrzeit of Father, Sidney Greenberg Rabbi's Fund Shankewitz from Rita Shankewitz In Memory of Mark Liff's father, For the Yahrzeit of Martin Belsky Morris Lifschitz from Wendy & Joel from Robin & Alan Belsky Greenberg In Memory of Ralph Small's mother, Edath Small from Alan & Patricia For the Yahrzeit of Qwenn Kantor In Memory of Carl Korn from Wendy Schwartz from Robin & Alan Belsky & Joel Greenberg

For the Yahrzeit of Harriet's parents, In Honor of Bat Mitzvah of Heather Meyer & Jennie Groer from Harriet Gorodess from Wendy & Joel Green& Seymour Koenig berg In Memory of Patrice Liff's mother, In Memory of Mark Liff's father, In Memory of Toby Bien from Wendy Helen Feldman from Jeanne & Steven Morris Lifschitz from Robin & Jack & Joel Greenberg Toovell Zencheck In Honor of Joshua Hilfman's Bar In Honor of Rabbi Hammerman from For the Yahrzeit of Father, Ignatz Mitzvah from Wendy & Joel GreenJonathan Schneider Sikofand from Ruth Simon berg In Memory of Toby Bien from Lois For the Yahrzeit of Parents Ceil & In Honor of Sydney Bartman's Bat Jack Nadelhaft from Stephen Nadel- Mitzvah from Wendy & Joel Green- Siegel haft berg In Memory of Toby Bien from Marge Pollack For the Yahrzeit of Grandmothe, In Honor of Yvonne & Ralph Sarah Baskin from Stephen Nadelhaft Horowitz's anniversary from Wendy & Joel Greenberg For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Gussie Erlitz from Steven Erlitz In Memory of Eric Gross' wife, BarIn Memory of Patrice Liff's mother, Helen Feldman from Robin & Jack Zencheck

For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Mathilde bara from Wendy & Joel Greenberg Fechenbach from Sue Loewenberg In Honor of Harriet & Alvin Rosenberg's daughter, Cheryl's wedIn Memory of Robert Nieweg from ding to Evan from Yvonne & Ralph Susan & Anthony Koestler Horowitz For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Betty In Memory of Toby Bien from Weisskopf from Sylvia Ross Yvonne & Ralph Horowitz In Honor of Lynn receiving the Julian Y. Bernstein Distinguished Service Award from The Michaels Family

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Contributions (May 1, 2011—September 30, 2011)

In Memory of Stanley Mindich from Marge Pollack

In Honor of the birth of Judy & Joseph In Memory of Toby Bien from Ann & Occhiograssi's grandson, Joseph WilMorrie Koblenz liam from Yvonne & Ralph Horowitz

For the Yahrzeit of Husband, Simon Eichel from Marie Eichel

For the Yahrzeit of Mother, Bessie Lipins from Diane Goldstein

In Honor of Thank Rabbi H for Great For the Yahrzeit of Ida Goldstein, Shavuot from Marlene & Allen Homother-in-law, and grandmother to Aileen, Ira & Douglas from Diane chberg Goldstein In Honor of Rabbi Hammerman's participation in Cody's special Day from For the Yahrzeit of Douglas, Ira & Aileen's grandmother, Ida Goldstein Melinda & Paul Feuerstadt from Diane Goldstein In Memory of Rebecca Hammerman's grandfather from Melissa & Akiva For the Yahrzeit of Michael Goldstein from Diane Goldstein, Aileen, Friedman Ira and Douglas In Appreciation For Rabbi HammerIn Honor of Lane Chipkin's Bar Mitzman from Patti & Mark Liff vah from Larry & Diane Gorelick In Appreciation For Rabbi HammerFor the Yahrzeit of Beloved father, man from Stuart & Kanna Wohl Elliot Weinstein from Sharon VolkIn Memory of Daniel Locizer's wife, man Ruth from Sue & Gary Loewenberg In Honor of Birth of Occhiogrossi's In Memory of Eric Gross' wife, Bar- grandson, Joseph William from Shelly bara from Susan & Gary Loewenberg & Howard Hammer In Honor of Wendy & Joel Greenberg's daughter, Sarah's graduation from Yvonne & Ralph Horowitz

In Honor of Birth of son, Ethan, to Stuart & Kanna Wohl from Shelly & Howard Hammer

In Memory of Joyce Nieweg's father, Robert Nieweg from Yvonne & Ralph Horowitz

Tzedakah Fund

For the Yahrzeit of Father, Stanley Ticker from Claire Ullman

USY (Youth) Fund

In Honor of Melody Weisman's Birthday from David & Lynn Michaels In Honor of Melody Weisman's Birthday from Dennis & Jill SandersDemott In Memory of Sheila Sternbach from Melody & Ira Weisman and Family

For the Yahrzeit of Ira's mother, BarIn Honor of Lynn Michaels receiving bara S. Weisman from Melody & Ira the Julian Y. Bernstein Distinguished Weisman and Family Religious School Fund Service Award from Shelly & Howard Hammer In Honor of Melody Weisman's Birthday from Patti & Steve Bettman In Honor of Harriet & Alvin For the Speedy Recovery of Joel Rosenberg's daughter, Cheryl's wedGreenberg from Alicia & Gerald Ras- ding to Evan from Yvonne & Ralph kob Youth Fund Horowitz In Memory of Patrice Liff's mother, In Honor of Marriage of Ariel Simon Helen Feldman from Alicia & Gerald and Nava from Yvonne & Ralph Raskob Horowitz In Memory of Ken Koswener's mother, Estelle Koswener from Alicia & Gerald Raskob

In Memory of Sheila Sternbach from Melody & Ira Weisman and Family

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Yahrzeits May Their Memory be a Blessing 1 Sept/Elul 2 Anna Schlossberg

9 Oct/Tishrei 11

2 Nov/Cheshvan 5

Emanuel Hirsch

7 Sept/Elul 8

Ethyl Markel

Hyman Baskin Adele Goldberg

David Kreiness

Edith Raskob

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11 Oct/Tishrei 13

Frances A. Azelrod

Harry Kreiness

15 Sept/Elul 16

12 Oct/Tishrei 14

Phyllis Weinstein

Esther Chupper

3 Nov/Cheshvan 6 Harry Goldberg Samuel Gould 5 Nov/Cheshvan 8 Melvyn Mitzner 12 Nov/Cheshvan 15

16 Sept/Elul 17

Rose Blanche Klein

Tzviya Yekutiel

15 Oct/Tishrei 17

18 Sept/Elul 19

Beatrice Shapiro

Arthur Beck

16 Oct/Tishrei 18

Dave Begler

Schmuel Ost

Abraham Weiss 14 Nov/Cheshvan 17 Lillian Solar 15 Nov/Cheshvan 18 Steven Kantor

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19 Oct/Tishrei 21

Grete Salomon

Anna Buckvar

21 Sept/Elul 22

Norman Gershman

Pearl Michaels Hanna Yekutiel

Rose Irene Hirsch

Rena Sapir

17 Nov/Cheshvan 20

23 Sept/Elul 24

20 Oct/Tishrei 22

Morris Goldstein

Melville Ost

Frances Berliner

Louis Pomerantz

25 Sept/Elul 26

22 Oct/Tishrei 24

18 Nov/Cheshvan 21

Ida Tuzman

Leah Persampieri

Mildred Happ

26 Sept/Elul 27

26 Oct/Tishrei 28

Mike Rosner

Bernard Terdeman

Myra Cohen

19 Nov/Cheshvan 22

28 Sept/Elul 29

27 Oct/Tishrei 29

Albert Ofrishter

Abigail Chacon

Max Fechenbach

22 Nov/Cheshvan 25

Lena Gorelick

28 Oct/Tishrei 30

Yetta Gunzburg

Faye Wasserman

Nelson Beck

Abraham Kuropatwa

4 Oct/Tishrei 6

Alice Klein

24 Nov/Cheshvan 27

Abraham Rubin

29 Oct/Cheshvan 1

Rachel Podell

5 Oct/Tishrei 7

Paul Glasner

26 Nov/Cheshvan 29

Lottie Gidal

30 Oct/Cheshvan 2

Aleck Pollack

7Oct/Tishrei 9

Samuel Greenberg

28 Nov/Kislev 2

David Lefferman

31 Oct/Cheshvan 3

Blanche W. Axelrod

Sidney Grossman

30 Nov/Kislev 4

Frank Rebell

Sarah Sophie Ofrichter

Sharon Gardens in Valhalla

16 Nov/Cheshvan 19

Have you seen? Have you seen the Temple Beth Shalom website lately? It is incredible! Yasher Koach, David!

TBSMAHOPAC.ORG

Sharon Gardens has been serving the Jewish community since 1953 and is considered to be one of the most beautiful and modern cemeteries for families of the Jewish faith. Its rural setting provides a serene resting place with wide roads and paths for easy access. Plots are $1,250 each $2,325 pair Contact the temple office 845/628-6133

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

OF A DULT CHILDREN HOLOCAUST

REFUGEES/SURVIVORS A Support Group in Peekskill meets

once a month on Wednesdays, 8:15-9:30pm. Contact Rosine Katan (914) 471-3522

Forms can be downloaded from the TBS website. Orders can be placed through the TBS office. Watch the website or weekly email bulletin for Scrip purchase dates.

Double or Triple (!!!)

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your Donation FREE!

Search online or buy through goodsearch.com

EMPLOYER’S MATCHING FUNDS PROGRAM Your donation could double or triple without any expense to you. Call your Human Resources Department or Community Relations office and ask about your company’s MATCHING FUNDS program. Some companies do not match donations to religious organizations, but some do. Inquire with your HR Representative.

ATTENTION!

Type Temple Beth Shalom -

Mahopac in "Who do you GoodSearch for"

(or link from TBSMahopac.org) And then link to your favorite online store. TBS gets paid every time you search or purchase. For added benefit, some stores will also accept SCRIP gift cards.

TBS is looking for some used (good condition) tricycles, scooters and other (no motorized) “riding” toys for children. Please have a look in your garage and basement!

Did You Know? You can now get your Kosher Meats at our local Stop & Shop!

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Testament to Love by Dana Chipkin

in fact, this was

(In Memory of Harold Weinberger)

the very same bed.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2011

When lunch arrived and they accidentally served him a dish containing pork, he stated he did not eat pork, She passed away

accepted their apology,

four weeks ago

handed the plate back graciously,

his beloved wife…

but adamantly refused a replacement.

Co-Editors Beverly Petrone Dara Berkwits Advertising Editor David Michaels

Contributors Dana Chipkin Gail Freundlich Ellen Gershman Wendy Greenberg Rabbi Eytan Hammerman Georgene Perlman Marge Pollack Alicia Raskob Glenn Sapir Melody Weisman Carol Zager Steven Bettman

there was a sadness but a knowledge

I told him he was loved

that she was finally at peace.

and bid him farewell, promising I’d visit again,

He spoke of the life they shared

appreciative of the time

over 60 years of marriage…

to get to know him better.

financial struggles, raising their family,

It did not surprise me

leading up to

to learn, weeks later,

her recent illness.

that he, too, had passed…

The Temple Beth Shalom newsletter is published five times per year and is provided by and for the membership of the synagogue. Neither Temple Beth Shalom, nor its members, assumes liability for any of the information, opinions or suggestions contained herein. Articles submitted are subject to editing. Contents may not be reproduced without written permission from the Temple office. We apologize in advance for any errors or omissions. Submissions can be sent via email in Word or Publisher format to: [email protected].

for when he lost his beloved, And how this was

there was more beauty

the very same nursing home

in death

where she had been cared for…

than in life

in fact, this was

and he could not sleep in peace

the very same room…

until once again by her side.

Newsletter Errors Occasionally errors & omissions are found in the pages of Temple Times. We appreciate being notified of any corrections by calling the TBS office 845/6286133. A newsletter staff member will return your call ASAP. The temple office is not responsible for newsletter content. Many thanks to our readers, Temple Times Staff

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When you’re planning your next Life Event, whether it’s a Wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Buying/Selling a home… REMEMBER TO LOOK HERE FIRST!

"We're not just cruises !” -All inclusive vacations, hotels, air, cruises ! -Our website uses Expedia, Hotels.com, and Trip Advisor to search and book travel ! -We accept American Express reward points for travel!

(914) 962-6464 Captain Jeff (TBS member) www.WestchesterCruiseAndTravel.com

2% of the total value of your trip will be donated to TBS in your honor! Such a deal !

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Dave Goldberg Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

WELL PUMPS

Benjamin A. Dancygier, D.D.S. 3630 Hill Boulevard, Suite 401 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 914-245-7100 www.DoctorBenDDS.com

Practice limited to Dentistry for Children

FREE ESTIMATES •Water Heaters •Boilers GOULDS •Storage Tanks Water Systems •Water Softeners •Sales •Service •Installation Weekend Service No Extra Charge

Insured - Bonded

(845) 628-1288 or (914) 962-3498

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Sisterhood Gift Shop! Visit the gift shop or contact Ellen Special Orders are welcome… Any special occasion need can be filled E-mail Ellen at [email protected]

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Maimonides Academy of Western Connecticut

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Open House Every Friday 2:00 – 3:30

A Contemporary Community Jewish Day School Mommy & Me classes for 1 and 2 year olds Drop-off Two-year-old program Full or Half day Nursery and Pre-K Full day Kindergarten Curriculum for Grades K-5 Call us at 203-748-7129 103 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT

Minutes from Brewster. Free bus transportation for Kindergartners and up www.mawcschool.org

Temple Times thanks its advertisers for their sponsorship and support. Please show your thanks by supporting them and when you do, be sure to let them know that you

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Fresh Meats Fresh Produce Bakery Department with a Selection of Kosher/Pareve Cookies Full Service Deli Catering Cheese’s from Around The World Full Line of Health & Organic Foods Fresh Seafood & Sushi Departments A full Selection of Gourmet Items (914)

245-1262

3651 Lee Road Jefferson Valley, NY 10535

(across from the Jefferson Valley mall)

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Over 25 Years Experience In All Areas of General Dentistry

Skyview Professional Suites ● 530 Route Six ● Mahopac, NY 10541

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BRACES MAKE YOU BEAUTIFUL Visit our friendly office for a complimentary consultation

Jodi Gorelick, DDS Orthodontic & Dentofacial Specialist 530 Route Six, Mahopac

(845) 628-1018

436 Route 6 Mahopac, NY 10541 (845) 621-4600

Ben Gruber, Inc. PUBLIC ADJUSTERS Ben Gruber Eric Gruber FAX (845) 621-4613

CELL (917) 295-1407

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Make Eating Healthy Easy!

Briarcliff Manor ● Yorktown Heights Mt. Kisco ● Mahopac ● Katonah Stamford ● Scarsdale ● Montebello Fairfield ● Larchmont

www.mrsgreens.com

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Freight Liquidators ● Furniture ● Carpeting ● Ceramic Tile ● Laminate Floors ● Wood Floors ● Window Treatments Bill - Sales Manager

Route 6, Mahopac, NY

845-628-7930

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566 NORTH STATE ROAD BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY 10510 T (914) 698-4300

F (914) 698-0364

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GRACIOUS SOCIAL CATERING SINCE 1945

GERALD V. RASKOB, D.D.S. GENTLE DENTAL CARE GENERAL DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS COSMETIC BONDING • ROOT CANAL • DENTURES NITROUS OXIDE SEDATION • CROWNS & BRIDGES

845-278-9080

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