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Vol. LXVIII No.3

January-February 2013— Tevet-Shevat-Adar 5773

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FHJC Intergenerational Shabbaton The term shabbaton means an event or program of education, usually celebration, that is held on Shabbat or over an entire weekend. By calling a program a shabbaton, rather than a retreat, one signifies recognition of the importance of Shabbat in the event. Join us on the weekend of February 1-2 for an FHJC Intergenerational Shabbaton! Leave home without leaving Forest Hills; the price is right! The place is right! Activities are right! Starting with candle-lighting on Friday and ending with havdalah on Saturday, share a full Shabbat together with your FHJC family, including meals, prayer, song and study. We’ll have time to talk and get to know each other better, time to sing, and time to study a range of interesting topics. Enjoy a special Friday night dinner (reservations required at $25 per adult and $12 per child age 3-12) and stay to hear our featured speaker, Ruth Baran Gerold, who will both sing and discuss the Yiddush music of Mordechai Gebertig. You may not know his name but you will recognize his music. Saturday will begin with our traditional and always meaningful Shabbat service led by Rabbi Skolnik and Hazzan Rosenblum, followed by a delicious hot kiddush luncheon (that means cholent, among other things). We thank our kiddush sponsors: Soraya & Frank Baharestani, Judy & Matt Beizer, Judy & Jack Gostl, Temma & Al Kingsley, Valerie & Jack Leibler, Anita & Murray Miller, Jill & Jonathan Mohrer, Anise & Phil Parnes, Pauline & Mark Raphael, and Jill & Meir Toshav. After lunch it’s time to learn; choose to look for the Ark of the Covenant with Dr. Jay Luger or learn basic synagogue choreography with Dr. Judy Beizer. Perhaps Rabbi Paul Drazen's discussion of Keeping Conservatively Kosher piques your interest or a discussion of Jewish Children's Literature with Robin Skolnik is more to your taste. While the adults are improving their minds, there will be activities for the children too. This is just a small sample of what we are planning. Minha at 4PM, a little earlier than normal, gives us time for a Seudah Sh'lishit (third meal of Shabbat) with singing and the day’s final presentation by Rabbi Skolnik and Hazzan Rosenblum, before we daven ma'ariv and make havdalah together. The complete program will be posted on the web and available in the office by January 7. Look for it and make your reservation for your place at the table!

Progressive Dinner

Saturday evening, February 9, 2013, 8:00 pm Join old friends and meet new ones, share a homemade dinner at a Center member's table, and enjoy a feast of desserts at the home of Temma and Al Kingsley. Call the Center Office to make your reservation. Watch for details.

Amazing things are happening at FHJC every day. The METNY Region and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism inform us that FHJC is the recipient of 4 Gold Kehillah Recognition Awards: for Jewish Art and Music: Chanukah Music From Around the World and Maoz Tzur: The Mystery and the Music; for Early Childhood: Nursery School and Kindergarten Tikun Olam; for Fundraising: Used to Wear It; for Social Action: 15 Ways to Change the World. In addition, we are so proud to announce that Judy Gostl is the recipient of the Ernest L. Rothschild Award for outstanding synagogue leadership and special efforts to affect and change people’s lives and further Conservative Judaism in her congregation. Yasher Koach to everyone involved in these award-winning programs, and to Judy.

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From the Rabbi’s Study Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik Gaining a New Perspective As I pass the half-year mark in my Presidency of the Rabbinical Assembly, I sometimes wonder whether the average congregant of the Forest Hills Jewish Center notices any change in my routine, or the synagogue’s. To the casual observer, most things are as they usually would be. One who comes on Shabbat morning would most often find me in services, sitting where I’ve sat for the past thirty-oneplus years. No change! But in truth, the past six months have been anything but “business as usual” for me. I have traveled to Argentina and Israel on Rabbinical Assembly business, and the reason why most people would not have noticed is that in both instances, I made the eleven-hour-trip each way in between two consecutive Shabbatot! I left for Argentina on a Monday night and returned on Friday morning, and for Israel on a Sunday and again returned on a Friday morning. There was surely fatigue and jet lag to reckon with, but I was able to be at services! I did have to miss some synagogue events, like our annual Torah Fund Luncheon, which I deeply regretted, but I have made a conscious effort to be away as little as possible over Shabbat (that will not be possible in February, when I am away with the Conference of Presidents Mission, but it is rare…). These new responsibilities have certainly given me a broader perspective on our Movement, and visiting other Jewish communities so very different from our own has certainly enriched my appreciation of the depth and breadth of variety that exists within what we call Conservative/Masorti Judaism. There are core similarities between us all in terms of how we understand the unfolding of Jewish culture, tradition and law, but the way we actually practice and live out our Judaism often differs significantly. I was fascinated and enormously impressed by the rabbis and synagogue leaders I met in Buenos Aires, but I’m not The Message USPS 340-300 The Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375-4248. 718 263-7000, Fax: 718 520- 4369. Website: http://www.fhjc.org. Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Published bi-monthly September-June. Subscription: $25 per year (included in membership dues.) Periodicals postage paid at the Post Office in Flushing, NY. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Forest Hills Jewish Center. 106-06 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375-4248. Editorial Board: Karen Stein (editor), Gerald C. Skolnik (Rabbi), Henry Rosenblum (Hazzan), Erno Grosz (Cantor Emeritus), Deborah Gregor (Executive Director), Susan Rosenbaum (Director, Early Childhood Education), Lynn Lancaster (Director of Education), Laurie Worthman (Office Manager), Mara Silver-Smith (Youth Director). Officers: Joseph Fox (President), Candice Koerner (Vice President), Al Krieger (Vice President), Sharon Matzner (Vice President), Warren Wankoff (Vice President), William Regen (Treasurer), Michael Abrams (Secretary). Arms: Men’s Club, Scott Sharinn (President), Minyan Club, Betty Korb (President), Parents’ Association, Shoshanna Segal (President), Sisterhood, Anise Parnes (President). Opinions expressed in The Message are the authors’ and do not necessarily represent those of the Forest Hills Jewish Center, its officers and Board, or the Editorial Board.

sure I would necessarily feel comfortable “davening” in each of the shuls I visited. That is exactly as it should be. There is room for much variety within our movement. I have often thought that, were synagogues here in the Diaspora wise, they would not only offer, but also strongly urge their clergy members to visit other congregations on Shabbat on a fairly regular basis- and not just in their own community. It has been a fascinating and humbling exercise to see how colleagues conduct their services in different parts of the world, but one need not go all that far to find significant differences in style and substance. Again- one person’s (or rabbi’s) cup of tea will not taste pleasing to everyone, but that is why God made us all different. And sometimes- just sometimes- the best feeling of all is to visit another synagogue and then return home, only to discover that you really like where you are rooted. I love when congregants share that kind of feeling with me! I hope you all get the chance to explore other avenues of religious expressions- and I also hope that it always feels good to come home.

Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik

Annual Shiva Minyan Breakfast Please join us on Sunday morning, January 6, 2013 from 9:00 to 10:30, immediately following the 8:20 A.M. minyan, in conjunction with the Minyan Club RABBI GERALD C. SKOLNIK will be our Guest Speaker A hot breakfast will be served. $11 per person Reservations required, please call the FHJC office. The Shiva Minyan is the all-important support group that is there at times of personal loss and pain. It is made up of the men, women and post-bar/bat mitzvah boys and girls who, on short notice, go to the home of the bereaved to make up the minyan required for the family to say Kaddish. Co-Chairs Hal Berkowitz and Allan Rolnick urge all those who have participated in the Shiva Minyanim to join us at the Annual Shiva Minyan Breakfast, which again this year is being joined by the Minyan Club. We invite everyone who supports the Shiva and Daily Minyanim to attend, as well as those who received the services of a shiva minyan. Hal Berkowitz and Allan Rolnick, Co-Chairs

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Hazzan Henry R. Rosenblum

Notes from the Hazzan As I write this, if you walk through the halls of our Preschool you will know instantly that Hanukkah is here. There are decorations on the walls, children dressed up deliciously as Maccabees, dreidels or candles singing the songs of the holiday. We all know those wonderful songs from our childhood but is that really the full extent of Hanukkah music? I just took down 5 cd’s from my shelves that I want to draw to your attention. Music is one of life’s wondrous ways of dispelling darkness and especially so in the case of the Festival of Light.

nukkah” was produced by Craig Taubman as the first recording in his “Celebrate” series. Among others, the artists include Craig (who used to sing and perform for Disney in Los Angeles), Joe Black (one of the most vibrant forces in today’s contemporary Jewish music scene), Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, and Debbie Friedman whose name I’m sure you know.

The first recording is the most classic of them all. Entitled “A Hanukkah Celebration,” this cd is one of 50 produced by the Milken Archive of American Jewish Music. It contains traditional songs and original settings by 19th- and 20th-century composers, arranged for soloists, children’s choirs and adult ensembles. It is a must for every Jewish household.

The fifth cd is my favorite. “The Spirit of Hanukkah” is part of a series of recordings which are a joint project of the Cantors Assembly and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and is available from the United Synagogue at USCJ.org. Featuring many of my colleagues, this recording presents Hanukkah favorites both traditional and contemporary. There are traditional blessings, songs in Yiddish, Hebrew, English and Ladino, songs for children and songs for adults. This year I urge you to expand your Jewish musical horizons and make Hanukkah music an integral part of your celebration.

The second recording is by Jon Simon, a wonderful jazz pianist. In fact, it is entitled “Hanukkah and All That Jazz.” It is a wonderful recording of jazz interpretations of the traditional holiday songs utilizing contemporary jazz harmonies and improvisations. It is a great way to see that Hanukkah still speaks to us today in the language of the 21st century. The third recording will certainly appeal to the teenagers in your house as well as the teenager within you. “Celebrate Ha-

The fourth recording is by the Zamir Chorale of Boston and is entitled “Seasons of Our Joy.” This is a wonderful recording of choral music for all of the Jewish holidays, including of course Hanukkah. It is another piece of “required listening” for every Jewish family. These 4 cd’s are all available on Amazon and make great gifts in addition to providing you true listening pleasure.

By the time you read this, Hanukkah will have come and gone. I hope that its light continues to shine for you in the new year. Hazzan Henry R. Rosenblum

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 FHJC Youth Department Purim Carnival Games, Music, Prizes, Food and more!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 | EREV PURIM Crafts for Children Ma’ariv, Purim Shpiel, Costume Parade, Megillah Reading (Minha, Ma’ariv and Accelerated Megillah Reading in the Little Synagogue)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Megillah Reading— Little Synagogue

Mishloach Manot Sale! Proceeds of the sale benefit the Youth Department Tikun Olam projects. Look for details in an upcoming mailing.

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The President’s Pen Although our Forest Hills Community was spared the worst of the calamity cast by SS (super-storm) Sandy, many of our neighbors were not so lucky. Our neighbors in Howard Beach and Rockaway to the south and places like Oceanside, Atlantic Beach and Long Beach and Teaneck, New Jersey, were absolutely devastated. As a religious community, the Rabbi, Executive Director, School Directors and I reached out to all of our networks to seek ways that we can help. We offered our extra Torahs (after consulting with our insurance company) to congregations that lost theirs. We welcomed a child whose family was relocated into our nursery school. We offered our Center for services for life cycle events to members of congregations that couldn’t serve their commu-

nities. This resulted in one very special Shabbat Brit of the grandson of Rabbi Stuart Saposh and his wife Linda, for the celebration that was supposed to take place in Teaneck. Their heartfelt letter of gratitude brought home the importance of community, in the religious sense. A special Yasher Koach to the Parents’ Association which immediately sprung into action and collected clothing and dry goods that were distributed to those in need, and to the Men’s Club for reaching out to help our neighbors. The people who received these gifts were not accustomed to being beneficiaries of charity but it was heartwarming to them and to those who donated to know that we are “our brother’s keeper.” I also want to thank the administration, particularly Debbie Gregor, for taking all measures to protect our building. We had a staff person on premises through the entire storm and protective measures were taken to secure the building.

Though we have all had to deal with the adversity over the last several weeks, we should not lose sight of the positive and exciting things that we do. We are so excited to announce our most deserving honoree at this year’s Dinner Dance: Jack Gostl. We will also make a special presentation to Cantor Erno Grosz upon celebrating his 50th year since he joined the clergy at FHJC. It will be a wonderful night and I look forward to sharing it with you. Although we had to postpone many events including the Casino Night, we look forward to presenting that program on March 9. Please stay tuned to www.fhjc.org and check the weekly eShabbat Shalom delivered to your email address for all programming news. Wishing that you all stay warm during the winter season and reminding you that a good Friday night or Shabbat service is the best way to warm the heart and soul. Joe Fox, President

Membership Update While it may be very cold outside during the months of January and February, inside the FHJC it will be warm and cozy with many events planned which should appeal to our varied membership. On Saturday, January 26 we will be having our annual Coffee House Event where the many talented members of our congregation will be entertaining all of us with their musical skills. Of course coffee and snacks will be served. The weekend of February 1-2 will host our first synagogue-wide Shabbaton. This event being planned by the Rabbi and Hazzan will be a very educational and rewarding weekend. More information will be available on flyers as we get closer to the date. Our annual Progressive Dinner will be held on Saturday night, February 9. Purim comes early this year on the secular calendar, Saturday night, February 22. Since most of us will not have to go to work on Sunday, we can stay late on Saturday night and really enjoy the Purim celebration. In addition to the above events, Men’s Club, Sisterhood and Parents’ Association have all planned events during the months of January and February. You may read about them in the sections written by the Presidents of those arms. Al Krieger, Vice President for Membership

Refuah Shelemah

‫רפואה שלמה‬

a full and speedy recovery to Felisa Bienstock, Martin Krasilovsky and Sylvia Lestz

Mazal Tov

‫מזל טוב‬

…to those in our Center family who are celebrating a simha: Marilyn Ballabon on her special birthday Ruth Danis on becoming a great-grandmother for the fourth time Jill & Meir Toshav on the birth of their grandson Pamela, Matthew, Gavin and Charlotte Kraus on the birth of their daughter & sister, Olivia Stefanie, Jeff & Ethan Rosenthal on the birth of their daughter & sister, Alexa Marcy, Ken & Layla Keltai on the birth of their daughter & sister, Jenna

Hamakom Y’nahem

‫המקום ינחם‬

...may God grant comfort and consolation to those who have lost a loved one: David Silberfeld on the loss of his dear father, Albert Juliet Vogel on the loss of her dear mother, Anita Bernie Berko on the loss of his dear sister Helen Gelb Marilyn Hertz on the loss of her dear father, Abram Levinsky Jill Mohrer on the loss of her dear mother, Rachel Lehr

We mourn the loss of our dear Center Members and friends Eddie Berger, Walter Weintraub, Murray Landau, Zipora Blau and Claire Novik May their memories be for a blessing.

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Religious School Reflection Reboot. We do it every day in the digital world. We do it each night in the world of physiology. If we are fortunate, we do it annually on vacation. In the Jewish world, we do it every Shabbat and in the educational world over the summer break. This year, as the world gets ready to reboot on the eve of December 31, we are working on rebooting our children's and family Shabbat programming.

bers. It is also a program that we have struggled with since before I came to the Forest Hills Jewish Center, at times more successfully than others. We have been actively working on rebooting our programs since the end of last year. Our Junior Congregation leaders have been meeting regularly. We are talking to other congregations, exploring what we have learned at staff and School Board meetings and looking to see what aspects of our own successes as well as the successes of others can be adapted to create a more cohesive, complete and compelling Shabbat program for our children, youth and families.

Junior Congregation has an illustrious past at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. Its history is rich and it helped to shape the Jewish lives of many of our present mem-

As of January you will begin to see a change in our scheduling, programming, and Shabbat options. It will not happen all at once and we may need to reboot

News from Nursery School Teaching children manners equips them with the social skills needed to be successful in life. It may take years to master until we refine these behaviors, but the effects definitely pay off. At any opportunity, parents are encouraged to promote these social skills. We are confident that you, working together with us, will promote these invaluable skills. Start Early – Between the ages of 2 and 5, most children are eager to please so they are most receptive to learning the rules of polite conduct. If we start with developmentally appropriate manners, we can then expand our expectations as children grow. If we start with common courtesies such as “please,” “thank you,” “you must stay seated during meal times,” that are easy to understand, you can make your way up to harder ones such as “look at someone when you speak to them” and “return greetings when you are addressed.” Offer Incentives – It is okay to motivate your child with a manners chart, focusing on one or two manners at a time and

offering a reward for the desired behavior. When the behavior becomes consistent, add another one or two. Convey Clear Expectations – Be very specific with what you want to see. “When we go to the party, I want you to ____ and _____.” This gives your child a chance to succeed. If you are going to be in a new situation, make sure to talk to your child before and let him/her know what your expectations are. Role-playing is a fun way to build social graces. Make Use of Resources – There are many children’s books that focus on manners using their favorite characters. When watching television or movies with your child, always point out the good manners. This is an excellent way to reinforce learning. When you see a family member or others using positive manners, point that out as well. Praising Good Manners – Praise your child for his/her politeness, as this builds self-confidence and self-esteem as well as reinforces the skills you are teaching him/ her. Consistency is the key to building manners. Remember that children learn by examples.

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Lynn Lancaster along the way. I ask for your patience, help, feedback and most of all participation in our programs as well as the process. Let us know what is working, not just what is broken. Understand that we are trying to meet the needs of a population that is diverse in many ways. Most of all, be willing to participate. I hope that you have had a chance to reboot over the December break and are ready to join us in this exciting endeavor. Happy 2013! May it be a year of health, happiness and positive change.

Susan Rosenbaum Nursery School & Kindergarten Registration is soon upon us for the 2013-2014 School Year Look out for Summer Camp 2013 Registration Beginning Tuesday January 15th Catch the Early Bird Specials

Please contact Susan Rosenbaum at (718) 263-7000 ext. 220 or [email protected]

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Youth Department News Hi everyone! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Here in the youth department, we are gearing up for the rest of the year. We successfully completed our kinnus (even with the change of date) and it was amazing. But don’t take it from me, check out what the USYers had to say. Shelby Cohen, an FHJC USY senior and a co-chair of the kinnus wrote: “As you probably know, FHJC recently hosted an amazing USY event, Kiryah Fall Kinnus. This being my senior year, yet only my third kinnus, I was so excited for it to be in my home chapter. The weekend went smoothly from a co-chair perspective and was incredibly fun as a USYer too. From the awesome programs the board had planned for us, to the Country Fair and special guest horse Butterscotch that we all completely loved, it was definitely one for the books. FHJC was a great place to have our little hoedown and everyone had a blast. These USY events wouldn't be what they are if it weren't for the places that hosted them. FHJC made it possible for us to have the fantastic weekend that we all had.” A big thank you again to everyone that helped make the kinnus possible, from housing our USYers to the support staff in the building, we could not have done it without you. Stay tuned for more information and new calendars.

The FHJC Youth Department is broken into three age groups, each of which meets weekly in the Youth Lounge: Tseerim – 3rd through 5th grade meets Sundays from 12:30 to 2 pm Kadima – 6th through 8th grade meets Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 pm USY – 9th through 12th grade meets Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 pm Programming ideas, questions about Youth Group or something you would like to share? Email Mara at [email protected]

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Mara Silver-Smith

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Parents’ Association Highlights Kol Hakavod and Yasher Koach to everyone in the community who participated in the toy drive so well organized by Mara Silver-Smith and YAC. PA is proud to have been able to participate. Through your generosity, we were able to send toys to Breezy Point in time for their winter festival in mid-December and to contribute toys, books, and clothing, through a victim’s advocacy program to kids and families who are forced into the shelter system in times of domestic crisis. I am so proud of all of us and look forward to many more opportunities to make a real difference in so many people’s lives. With the madness of December behind us, Parents’ Association is looking forward to spring and a number of exciting and enriching activities. Beginning in January, Nursery Parents will be excited to learn that Coach Adam has recently purchased new gymnastics and floor hockey equipment with PA funds. Make sure to check

out the kids’ moves the next time you’re in the gym! Our annual Scholastic Bookfair (which Sandy so rudely interrupted) has been rescheduled for February 10th and 11th. Nursery and Religious School teachers will have wish list boxes available to make donating to your child’s classroom library easy and convenient. We hope to participate in the Empty Bowl Project again this year. This grass-roots effort to end hunger and bring focus to the issues surrounding food in our communities was a great success last year and we are proud to have raised over $600 to help feed hungry New Yorkers through the Food Bank for New York City. Watch for more details soon. As we move into spring, we are gearing up for another planting season in our “Roof Garden.” Last year, we had a few small vegetables, and this year, we hope for an even better crop. Be sure to ask your teachers about when and how your child’s class will be able to participate in this and other PA-sponsored activities that help to strengthen our children’s attachment to Jewish observance and the natural world.

Youth Shabbat has migrated with the weather and will take place in May. PA is thrilled to be able to sponsor “extra goodies” for Kiddush. As always, please feel free to share your program ideas, questions, and concerns with us. We can be reached at [email protected] Shoshanna Segal, PA President

FHJC Coffee House Live! Saturday Night January 26, 2013 Doors open: 7PM Show starts at 7:30PM RSVP by January 18 Call Center office — 718-263-7000 Adults (12 & up) $15 advance ($20 door) Children (11 and under): Free

Tell your family, friends and neighbors to join us for our

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013

Come and meet our Kindergarten teachers and hear about our comprehensive integrated curriculum Please RSVP to Susan Rosenbaum (718) 263-7000 ext. 220 or [email protected]

You won’t have to cut Hebrew School Forget about school and take the kids for a fun-filled morning of bowling. We’ll all meet at JIB Lanes for strikes, spares, pizza and soda. For a small contribution of $15 per person you’ll get shoes, two hours of unlimited bowling, pizza and a morning of memories…and you won’t even have to cut Hebrew school! JIB LANES 67-19 Parsons Boulevard, Flushing NY January 20th, 10:30am Reservations call Scott 917/445-7731

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Sisterhood Sisterhood began the year with a discussion of The Invisible Bridge, led by past Center President, Valerie Leibler. Thank you, Valerie, for facilitating a frank examination of this epic and sweeping novel.

In late January, Hazzan Rosenblum will present another exciting program on What’s Hot in Synagogue Music. This will expand upon the themes and composers (Debbie Friedman, Craig Taubman, Shlomo Carlebach, Shira Hadasha) referenced the last time the Hazzan spoke.

We had a warm turnout for this year’s Torah Fund Luncheon, when we honored Ruth Shulim, Past Sisterhood President. Our eloquent Guest Speaker was long-time Center member and second-year Jewish Theological Seminary student, Jason Kirschner.

Looking forward, we are also busy planning a Spring paid-up membership luncheon, a trip to the Jewish Theological Seminary and simcha dancing lessons prior to the Dinner Dance. More information about these and future Sisterhood events will be in Shabbat Shalom, on the ListServ and around the Center.

A special thank you to Torah Fund Co-Chairs, Miriam Chait and Shirley Rossman Zucker, for a wonderful luncheon and your ongoing efforts to make this year’s JTS fundraising campaign a success.

Lastly, through Sisterhood, we learn together, serve our community and make new friendships. New members are always welcome, so join The Sisterhood of Forest Hills Jewish Center, today!

A creative night was had when Rabbi Chana Thompson Shor guided us in a Chanukkah themed paper cutting program. Thank you, Rav Chana, for your patience and inspiration!

We hope to see you at the next Sisterhood event. Anise Parnes, President

Also, a special thank you to Shira Eliaser, niece of Center member Ellen Cogan, for her insightful after-kiddush Torah study, on Shabbat Vayechi, at the end of the December.

Men’s Club It is with great pleasure that I write this article to update the congregation on the happenings of the Forest Hills Jewish Center Men’s Club activities. The past month has been a very difficult and trying time for many in the community of the Conservative movement outside of the Forest Hills community. The hurricane we experienced was like nothing any of us had ever experienced. The Men’s Club wanted to make a difference and did so by making a donation to the Jewish Community for Hanukah. Our Executive Board proposed and purchased $750 in Target gift cards to be distributed to Jewish families devastated by the hurricane. We had two very successful events run by Hal Berkowitz. The first was a great bike trip through Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. A special thank you also needs to go out to Fernando Koatz for his assistance with the trip. The second event was a beer tasting that again was a lot of fun, educational, and very successful. We have two family fun events scheduled for the month of January, and hope all will be able to join us for some good family fun. The first event will be January 5, 2013—a family Havdalah service that we hope to co-sponsor with other clubs within the Forest Hills Jewish Center’s community. Then on January 20, 2013 we will be sponsoring a family Sunday bowling outing at JIB Lanes. They are both going to be a lot of fun, so please look out for the upcoming flyers and join us. Men's Club and Membership are co-sponsoring the annual Coffee House on Saturday, January 26th. Sunday, February 3rd- Super Bowl Sunday- Men's Club will be participating in World Wide Wrap. We will be purchasing

tefillin kits so that families and their children can make a set together. In February, Men's Club will bring back Hearing Men's Voices, and the dates will follow in the next newsletter. With regret, I must inform you that The Federation of Jewish Men's Club dinner has been moved from FHJC to Crest Hollow Country Club, due to the fact that the region has expanded to 29 clubs and they expect over 600 attendees, more than our synagogue can accommodate. The date for the Federation of Jewish Men’s Club dinner also was changed to April 2, 2013. This was a very successful year and we look forward to more participation from our current members as well as new or upcoming members to spur additional interesting discussions on future programming. Lastly, I would like to extend my gratitude and thank you to the entire board for their commitment, dedication, and hard work over the past few months to make these great events happen. I hope everyone had a Happy Hanukah, and watch for further information shortly. Scott Sharinn, Men’s Club President

World Wide Wrap — February 3, 2013 Learn the what, why and hows of tefillin as you make your own set of tefillin together with your children. Watch for details.

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2012 -5773 Kol Nidre Appeal Todah Rabah Listings WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT To date, we have received $236,266 in Kol Nidre Pledges. We wish to express our deepest appreciation to all those members and friends who have contributed so generously to our 2012-5773 Kol Nidre Campaign. A number of donors have chosen to remain anonymous and we have done our best to respect those requests. If your name is not here and should be here, please let us know. We will correct any mistakes promptly and publish a notice of correction in the next Message. EVEN IF YOUR NAME IS NOT HERE, IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF OUR SHUL. Then allow us to say Todah Rabah, thank you, in the next Message. The responsibility of ensuring the viability of our shul for future generations now falls upon us. Our goal for this year’s Kol Nidre Campaign is 100% participation. Join us in this important mission so that we reach our goal. The Kol Nidre Campaign Committee Judy and David Zipkowitz, and Carl Koerner, Kol Nidre Chairs Eddie Berger (z’’l) and Lottie Burger, Honorary Chairs Candice Koerner, Vice President Fundraising

BUILDER OF OUR COMMUNITY Anonymous Carl & Lynn Goldstein Al & Temma Kingsley Meir & Jill Toshav DIAMOND Stanley & Jane Blum Carl & Candy Koerner GOLD Eddie (z’’l) & Julie Berger David & Simone Eshaghian Jack & Judy Gostl Maurice & Anita Miller Mark & Pauline Raphael Audrey Lou Sevin SILVER Anonymous Matt & Judy Beizer Noah M. & Rhoda Berley Philip & Sharon Braginsky Louis A. Jaari Jack & Valerie Leibler Louis & Ester Moskowitz Roz Okun Arnold L. & Susan Weg BRONZE Anonymous Frank & Soraya Baharestani Sidney & Jean Biegelson Ellen Cahn Ruth Danis Peter A. & Beth B. Dreyfuss Norman & Rebekah Fassler Leonard M. & Diane Fogelman Joseph L. & Helaine Fox Sheldon Fox

Alan & Linda Kahn Leo & Pauline Kra David & Geraldine Kule Claire Novik Julius & Lucyna Ross Robert Samuel & Risa Matzner Liviu & Irina Schapira Warren & Lorain Wankoff CRYSTAL Herbert & Heidi (Harrison) Chain Ivan R. & Hilda Chusid Anthony G. & Elizabeth Georgette Dankner Martin & Ellen Elowitz Azariah & Joan Eshkenazi Arlene Glotzer Stanley & Gloria L. Horowitz Barbara Kupferberg Benjamin & Felicia Leeman Fred & Susan Levine Mollie Mandel Jon & Jill Mohrer Romi Narov Ohr-Li-Judaica Gail Port Regina Porter William & Lillian Regen Susannah Spodek & Michael Turner Ronald & Irene Sternberg Seymour & Margo Stricker Andrew & Deborah Witlin David & Judy Zipkowitz David M. & Shirley Rossman Zucker PATRONS William L. & Ilana H. Altman Harold Bloom Jeffrey & Debra Bochner Bertram W. Charap

William & Robyn Cimbol Sol & Myra Cohen Esther Feigenbaum Betsy Griffin Roe Jasen Lawrence A. & Marilyn J. Kramer Allen & Melanie Krieger Murray J. (z’’l) & Phyllis Landau Jay Luger & Zita Goldfinger Barbara Nevis Michael & Lisa Rich Ethel Romano James & Heather Romano Ruth Rosenzweig Henry Safier Michael & Judi Silverstein Steven & Cheryl Topal Martin & Melanie Topol Erwin & Carole-Gliedman Weinberg SUPPORTERS Michael & Linda Alberts Edward Anselm Ron & Margot Arbusman Marcia L. Baskin Frederick S. Blaser Alan & Raynee Blum Merna Horowitz Braunshweiger Morris & Miriam Chait Carl & Elaine David Harvey Engelman Kenneth & Susanne Felder Philip & Ronnie Goodfriend- Feldman Eric & Sara Greenberg Howard J. & Carol Braham Hankin Stephen Heend Raymond & Rochelle Hershbain Alan F. & Barbara Horton Allen & Lesley Kanter Jerry I. & Barbara M. Klibanoff

Fernando Koatz & Catherine Jarrat Koatz Martin R. & Marian Krasilovsky Mark L. & Janis Gade Landis Sidney & Edith Levine Leon & Dorothy Madowitz Oskar & Roz Matzner Grace G. Schwartzberg Walter and Judith Shapiro Ruth Shulim L. David & Rana Silver Evening Sisterhood Carl & Miriam Stern Sidney & Naomi Strauss Glenn & Dina Tanzer Juliet Vogel Gary & Debra Weil Lewis & Rena Wirshba FRIENDS Anonymous Tamara Abraham Louis Allen Maurice Altschuler & Miriam Kolak Michael & Susan Miller Amster Prosper Anselm Nira Avidor Michael D. & Sharon Victoria Azizollahoff Jeffrey & Jennie Badler Ruth Baran-Gerold Vivian Barbosa Ruth Barnett Matthew & Marian Bauer Senta Baum Bracha Behar David & Hillary Bennahum Sarah Benyaminova Eva Bercovits & Mariana Bercovits Diana Berger Harold & Dorrie Berkowitz

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Ilia & Yelena Besprozvanny Ben & Hana Biegeleisen Edward & Doris Birnbaum Lynn Blacker Judith Bloom Aaron Blum Robyn Blum Helen Breger Sidney & Gertrude Brodsky Carla Bromberg Adam & Tamara Brown Kenneth L. & Freya Brown Dorothy Buch Jeremy Buchman & Laura Marks Fred & Danielle Feldman Carchman Richard & Nancy Chase Keith & Bonnie Chernin Michael & Ellen Cogan Eli & Ita Cohen Harriet Cohen Irwin & Arlene Cohen Paul & Louise Cohen Robert Cohen Naomi Danis Bonnie Dassa Rolf & Ginette David Marvin & Evelyn Deluty Stuart T. & Pamela Goodman Deutsch Saul & Rita Diamond Paul & Susie Drazen Paul & Shirley Dreyer Todd & Susan Duffy Lillian Eckstein Lee Elovitch Trudy Emanuel Gary & Yael Emmanuel James O'Brien & Nicole Feder Alex Feingold Barbara Feit Irwin Feldman & Shoshanna Segal Judy Feldman Lois Feldman Theodore & Esther Feldman Roslyn Gartenbaum Feuer Hyman Finkelstein Josh & Jill Fox Mitchell & Lari Frank Anne Frankel Neil M. & Judith Furman Faith Garfield Regina Geber Dorothy Gilbert-Senzon Renee Glick Jayne Goldberg Steven & Robbin Goodman Paul Gordon Peter & Bari Gordon Natalie Greenberg Stanley & Racquel Greenwald Miklos & Katherine Griesz Norman & Carol Guttman Rhoda Haas Janet Harris Ira Hauptman

Michael & Kerry Rosen Roy Rosenthal Claire Rosenzweig Glenn & Robin Rothbort Alla Roytberg Renee Rozenberg Bradley Salmo & Laura Samet Eleanor Schiffer Lynn Schleimer Carl Schrag & Beth Dinkin Adam Schutz & Marcy Mirkin Ira Schwartz Pauline Schwartz Robert S. & Elizabeth B. Schwartz Michael E. & Debra Danis Seiden Ilse Seitenbach Irwin Seitenbach Norman and Rachel Septimus Dan Shaham & Tal Klausner Jonathan & Alana Shlagbaum Toni Singer Benjamin Sloane Lucille Solod Evan & Karen Solomon Raymond & Judy Solomon Edward & Rahel Starer Doris Stein Martin Stumacher Neil & Lana Subes Bella Sztul Peter & Jennifer Taub Nina Tinter Lisl Topper Joseph & Kimberlee Trigoboff Henry Vas Nunes Jonathan & Suzanne Vick Elaine Vogel Renee Wehrmann Mark & Mindy Weinblatt Doug & Michelle Weiner Justin & Shelley Weintraub Kenneth & Ellen Weisman David Welz Keith & Nicole Welz Renee Werhmann Cheryl Wistreich Esther Wolberger Sandra Wolman Frieda Zielonka Beverly Zuckerman Judith Zylberger

Herta Heidingsfelder Renate Heidingsfelder Howard & Jill Hetzron Ellis & Marcia Hittner Ira & Roslyn Hochman Agnes Hollander Douglas & Rhonda Israel Jerome & Susan Jolles Murry & Miriam Galvin Kalinsky Doria Kalt Sydell Kane Dale Kaplan Paul & Fern Karchawer Richard Kass & Elaine Soffer Irina Kaylakova Jane I. Keibel Stephen Kerner Debra Kerr Gary & Rae Theise Kerzner Alan M. & Susan Moskowitz Kirschner Eva Klaus Alan & Janet Klein Henry Kletter Eric Kober & Laurie Lax Lillian Kogan Daniel & Betty Korb Stewart Krieger David Kronenberg & Jacqueline Flug Ezra & Monica Lagnado Stuart Landau & Debra Medowar Walter Lauchheimer Dennis Launer & Suzanne Leon Elayne Leef George & Carrie Leifer Illana Leiser Inge Leopold Bernard & Batia Lieberman Florence Lotker Joshua Lowy Dorothy Mahlab Hanna Mahlab Tikva Mahlab Zahava Mahlab Sybil J. Mailman William & Silvana Mander Greta Mares Simone Markowitz Michael & Randi Zwick-Marks Scott & Randi Marshall Ami & Cindy Megiddo Barbara Midoneck Lee Miller Scott Miller Adam Monaco & Karen Stein David & Phyllis Mozes Alicia Murray Sy & Chanah Ostrager Felipe & Donna Pistiner Steven & Naomi Prufer John & Alla Riley Jacqueline Rokhsar Mena Rokhsar Elizabeth Romano George & Susan Ronai

JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2013

Scholastic Book Fair Sunday, February 10 8:30 AM —2:00 PM Monday, February 11 8:30 AM—2:30 PM The Parents’ Association is having its annual fundraiser. Come celebrate Jewish Book Month by buying a book. Students in grades K-2 will visit with their parents on Sunday morning. Students in grades 38 will visit during Religious School hours on Sunday. Nursery, PreSchool and Kindergarten students will visit on Monday with their teachers.

Join us Sunday, Feb 10 for a PJ Library Corner at the Book Fair! Sing Songs Read Books Dance & Movement

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Purim is coming! Watch for details of the annual Youth Department Mishloach Manot Sale in an upcoming mailing.

Schedule of Services Unless otherwise indicated, our regular schedule of services is as follows: Shaharit: Weekdays…………………...……….7:00 AM Shabbat …………………………......9:00 AM Sunday, and legal holidays…..8:20 AM

Minha/Ma’ariv Weekdays…………………………………………………...7:30 PM Friday Kabbalat Shabbat……………..please see calendar Saturday night, Sunday, and legal holidays….Sundown

Schedule of Children’s Services Junior Congregation & Clubs……..10:00 AM - Noon— Little Synagogue Kids Kongregation………………..…...10:45 AM - 11:30 AM—Room M4 Junior Congregation is at 10 AM in the Little Synagogue. Kids Kongregation is led by Scott Sharinn and other parent volunteers, at 10:45 AM in M4.

JANUARY 2013 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5773 Sunday

Monday

*ALL WEEKDAY EVENING EVENTS AND CLASSES ARE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:30 PM MINYAN, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please try to attend the minyan on the nights you attend those events. Thank you.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1

2

3

4

5

19 Tevet

20 Tevet

21 Tevet

22 Tevet

23 Tevet

Parashat Shemot 4:22 Candle Lighting Exec Board Meeting

Kadima/ USY

6

7

8

9

10

4:20 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 11

24 Tevet

25 Tevet

26 Tevet

27 Tevet

28 Tevet

29 Tevet

Shiva Minyan Breakfast School Board Mtg* Tseerim

YAC Meeting

4:29 Candle Lighting

13

14

Men’s Club Soccer Open Bridge Yarn Club 15 16

2 Shevat

3 Shevat

4 Shevat

Kadima/ USY

5 Shevat

Havdallah & Games 12 Rosh Hodesh Shevat

Parashat Vayera Family Service Play in the Gym

Hebrew Lit. Group

17

4:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 18

19

6 Shevat

7 Shevat

8 Shevat

Yoga

Parashat Bo

4:37 Candle Lighting

Tseerim/ Kadima Pool Party

20

21

Men’s Club Soccer Open Bridge Yarn Club 22 23

9 Shevat

10 Shevat

11 Shevat

Board of Trustees Kadima/ USY

24

4:35 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 25

26

13 Shevat

14 Shevat

15 Shevat

Yoga

12 Shevat

No Hebrew School 4:45 Candle Lighting

Family Bowling Men’s Club Soccer Open Bridge Yarn Club

4:45 pm Kabbalat Shabbat

Yoga

28

29

30

31

16 Shevat

17 Shevat

18 Shevat

19 Shevat

20 Shevat

Men’s Club Soccer Open Bridge Yarn Club

Parashat B'Shalach Tu B'Shevat

Kadima/ USY

27

Tseerim

Shabbat

Kadima/ USY Yoga

Play in the Gym Coffee House

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Schedule of Services Unless otherwise indicated, our regular schedule of services is as follows:

When the month of Adar begins,

Shaharit: Weekdays…………………...……….7:00 AM Shabbat …………………………......9:00 AM Sunday, and legal holidays…..8:20 AM

our joy is increased.

Minha/Ma’ariv Weekdays…………………………………………………...7:30 PM Friday Kabbalat Shabbat……………..please see calendar Saturday night, Sunday, and legal holidays….Sundown

(Talmud Ta’anit 29a)

Schedule of Children’s Services Junior Congregation & Clubs……..10:00 AM - Noon— Little Synagogue Kids Kongregation………………..…...10:45 AM - 11:30 AM—Room M4 Junior Congregation is at 10 AM in the Little Synagogue. Kids Kongregation is led by Scott Sharinn and other parent volunteers, at 10:45 AM in M4.

FEBRUARY 2013 | SHEVAT-ADAR 5773 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

*ALL WEEKDAY EVENING EVENTS AND CLASSES ARE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:30 PM MINYAN, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please try to attend the minyan on the nights you attend those events. Thank you.

Friday 1

2

21 Shevat

22 Shevat

SHABBATON

3

4

5

6

7

23 Shevat

24 Shevat

25 Shevat

26 Shevat

27 Shevat

28 Shevat

World Wide Wrap

Tseerim

Men’s Club Soccer Open Bridge Yarn Club

Kadima/ USY

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11

12

13

14

30 Shevat

1 Adar

2 Adar

3 Adar

4 Adar

5 Adar

5:11 Candle Lighting Rosh Hodesh Adar Bookfair YAC Meeting

17

18

19

20

21

7 Adar

8 Adar

9 Adar

10 Adar

11 Adar

12 Adar

Nursery School Vacation 2/18-2/22

No Religious School

Yoga

24

25

14 Adar

15 Adar

16 Adar

6 Adar

Parashat Terumah

Play in the Gym 23 13 Adar

Ta'anit Esther Shabbat Zahor

Kadima/ USY 5:20 pm Kabbalat Shabbat

Yoga 27

28

17 Adar

18 Adar

Nursery School Purim Celebration Men’s Club Soccer Open Bridge Yarn Club

16

Parashat Tetzaveh

Pre-Purim PJ Library Palooza

5:20 Candle Lighting Men’s Club Soccer Open Bridge Yarn Club 26

Shabbat Shekalim Family Service

Kadima/ USY

Men’s Club Soccer Open Bridge Yarn Club

5:10 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 22

Purim Carnival

29 Shevat

Hebrew Lit. Group Progressive Dinner 5:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 15

Yoga

Purim No Religious School

9

Parashat Mishpatim 5:03 Candle Lighting

No Religious School

SHABBATON

Parashat Yitro Play in the Gym

4:54 Candle Lighting 4:55 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 8

Rosh Hodesh Adar Tseerim Bookfair/ PJ Event

Shabbat

Kadima/ USY Yoga

Erev Purim

THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER PULPIT FUND Esther & Ted Feldman - in honor of Rabbi Skolnik’s 60th birthday Georgette & Anthony Dankner - in honor of the marriage of Cantor & Anna Grosz’s daughter, Diane Valerie & Jack Leibler - in honor of the marriage of Dr. Arnie & Susan Weg’s son, Geoffrey to Gladys Silvera Sylvia Lestz - in honor of the marriage of Rita & Michael Lieberman’s son Jason to Rachel Weinberg Georgette & Anthony Dankner - in honor of the birth of Jerry & Barbara Klibanoff’s great grandson, Carson Sylvia Lestz - in honor of the marriage of Lottie & Henry Burger’s grandson, Jason to Rachel Weinberg Gloria & Stanley Horowitz - in honor of the marriage of Dr. Arnold & Susan Weg’s son, Geoffrey to Gladys Silvera Susan & Alan Kirschner - in gratitude to Norman Gursen for honors received Susan & Arnie Weg - in gratitude to Norman Gursen for honors received Susan & Arnie Weg - in gratitude to Judy Beizer for honors received Leonard & Diane Fogelman - in gratitude to Norman Gursen & the Ritual Committee for honors received on the High Holy Days Reneé & Paul LeNoble - in memory of Sydell Kane Miriam Franz Chait - in loving memory of her cousin, Howard Dellon at Simchat Torah Susie Spodek & Michael Turner - in memory of David Silberfeld’s father, Albert Anita Spechler - in memory of devoted husband, father & grandfather, Paul (yahrzeit) Louis A. Jaari - in memory of his brother, Simon Moskowitz Tilda Kaplan - in memory of Sydell Kane Donations have been made in memory of Eddie Berger by: Miriam & Morris Chait Adrienne & Harvey Cohen Tikva, Zahava, Hanna & Dorothy Mahlab The Suchow Family Louis A. Jaari - in memory of his son, Lochem Avichai Leonard, Diane, Matthew, Amy, Ella & Lily Fogelman - in memory of father, grandfather & great grandfather, Philip Fogelman (yahrzeit)

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Sylvia Lestz - in memory of her mother-in-law, Celia Lestz, (yahrzeit) Georgette & Anthony Dankner - in loving memory of her father Alex Verebes Donations have been made in memory of Walter Weintraub by: Jane & Stanley Blum Gloria & Stanley Horowitz Roz Okun Arlene Sacks Ilse & Irwin Seitenbach Ellen & Stanley Sturm Erica Gursen-memory of Annette Weiser Irwin Seitenbach - in gratitude to Dr. Martin Topol & Norman Gursen for honors received Stuart & Debra Landau - in memory of their father, Murray

Donations have been made in memory of Walter Weintraub by: Lottie & Henry Burger Miriam & Morris Chait Pauline, Mark, Melissa & Robbie Raphael KIDDUSH FUND Myra & Sol Cohen - in honor of Phyllis & Murray Landau’s wedding anniversary Ezra Lagnado - in gratitude to Norman Gursen for giving me the Haftorah Ezra, Monica, Caroline & Evelyn Lagnado - in memory of Eddie Berger Monica, Ezra, Caroline & Evelyn Lagnado - in memory of Jenny Friedlich (8th yahrzeit)

JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2013 LEAH WEINBERG FUND Lesley & Allen Kanter - in honor of the marriage of Dr. Arnie & Susan Weg’s son, Geoffrey to Gladys Silvera Carole & Erwin Weinberg - in memory of Eddie Berger JACK VOGEL FUND Elaine Vogel - in memory of a gentleman, Eddie Berger David Vogel - in memory of his beloved father, Jack Vogel David Vogel - in memory of his beloved grandfather, Dr. J. Savin Garber

MAHZOR FUND Melanie & Martin Topol - in honor of Louis Jaari’s special birthday Melanie & Martin Topol - in honor CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND of Louis Jaari being such a good Esther & Ted Feldman - in honor of friend YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND Cantor Grosz’s 80th birthday Mena & Jackie Rokhsar - in honor Mena & Jackie Rokhsar - in honor of the marriage of Laurie & Roy Esther & Ted Feldman - in memory of the birth of Barbara & Jerry KliWorthman’s son Michael to Court- of Walter Weintraub banoff’s great grandson, Carson ney Routt Esther Feldman - in memory of Roz Okun - in memory of Eddie Melanie & Martin Topol - in honor Elias Strausser (38th yahrzeit) Berger Esther & Ted Feldman - in memory Marian & Martin Krasilovsky - in of Ruth Shulim being honored by of Eddie Berger the Torah Fund memory of her beloved parents, Lottie & Henry Burger - in honor of Anita & Irving Thorner A.G. KRAUS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Marian & Martin Krasilovsky - in the birth of Barbara & Jerry KlibanRoz & Oskar Matzner - in memory off’s great grandson, Carson memory of his beloved parents, Leah & Peter Katz - in honor of the of Eddie Berger Dinah & Harry Krasilovsky marriage of Rita & Michael LieberArlene & Carol Blatt - in loving HENRY M. KATZ MINYAN CLUB man’s son Jason to Rachel memory of their father, Joseph Dov FUND Weinberg Blatt Valerie & Jack Leibler - in honor of Lea & Peter Katz - in honor of the Melanie & Martin Topol - in memmarriage of Lottie & Henry Burger’s ory of Eddie Berger the marriage of Rita & Michael grandson Jason to Rachel Weinberg Pauline, Mark, Melissa & Robbie Lieberman’s son Jason to Rachel Weinberg Raphael - in memory of Anna Feuer RITA BERGER FUND Valerie & Jack Leibler - in honor of Erica Gursen -Todah Rabah to LaurJulie Berger - in gratitude to Northe marriage of Lottie & Henry ence Sebert Burger’s grandson, Jason to Rachel man Gursen for his kindness & sup- Erica Gursen - in honor of the Auport Weinberg fruf of Geoffrey Weg Laura & Norman Vogel - in honor of Ruth Shulim - to Julie Berger, Cyn- Erica Gursen - in honor of the marthia Friedenberg & family and Bass riage of Geoffrey Weg to Gladys the birth of Ellen Jacobs’ grandFamily, a donation has been made Silvera daughter, Eve in memory of Eddie Berger Tikva, Zahava, Hanna & Dorothy Ruth Shulim - in memory of a dear Mahlab - in gratitude to Norman PRAYER BOOK FUND friend, Michael Bernstein (yahrzeit) Audrey & Jerry Harnik & Marsha & Gursen for honors received Mel Marx - in honor of her mother, Donations have been made in Rita & Michael Lieberman and Bertel Marx’s 90th birthday memory of Eddie Berger by: Rachel & Jason Lieberman - in Lottie & Henry Burger - in honor of Rhoda & Noah Berley gratitude to Debra Weil for all her Ruth Shulim being honored by the Lottie & Henry Burger help Torah Fund Pauline Clements Miriam & Morris Chait - in loving Elaine Vogel - in memory of beGloria & Stanley Horowitz memory of their daughter, Leslie loved husband, Jack Vogel Candice & Carl Koerner & Ellen Chait Elaine Vogel - in memory of her Family Laura & Norman Vogel - in memory beloved father, Dr. J. Savin Garber Ruth Lehman of mother & grandmother, Anna Dr. & Mrs. Jerome Levitan Feuer POOL FUND Lillian Rosenthal Monica, Ezra, Caroline & Evelyn Lottie & Henry Burger - in honor of Roz Okun - in memory of Juliet Lagnado - in memory of Melanie the marriage of Cantor & Anna Vogel’s mother, Anita Vogel SkarTopol’s mother, Brigitte Stillman Grosz’s daughter, Diane sky Ruth Shulim - in memory of Walter Weintraub

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