Tsti Bulletin October 09

Please Join Us to Honor

Rabbi Ellie Miller Celebrating 10 Years in the Rabbinate at TSTI Friday, October 30th

7:30 P.M.

A Festive Oneg Shabbat Follows Services

Celebrate Simchat Torah and the Creation of our New Torah Friday, October 9 at 7:30 P.M. You can have a synagogue without a building (or one under construction). You can have a congregation without a rabbi (but who would want that??) You cannot, however, have a temple without a Torah.

For three millennia the Torah has kept our people alive and vibrant. How ideal that we will officially kick off the L’dor Vador Torah Project on Simchat Torah, the holiday that is defined as “rejoicing in the Torah” and celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Five Books of Moses. During the service the concluding section of Deuteronomy is sung, and immediately following, the opening section of Genesis, or B’reishit is chanted. The writing of a new Torah is a year-long journey, a step-bystep process that in itself is an act of B’reishit creation. To learn more about the L’dor Vador Torah Project, visit www.tsti.org/torahproject The entire congregation – including children – are invited to Simchat Torah festivities on Friday evening, October 9, 2009 at 7:30pm. Together we will celebrate our devotion to the Torah and our pride in being Jewish. We will also mark the significant milestone of beginning a new Torah, and welcome a once in a Jewish lifetime experience. (cont.on page 15)

Schedule of Services Thursday, October 1 SUKKAH DECORATING 6:00pm-7:30pm Enjoy a light dessert as we decorate our Sukkah as a Temple community. Make decorations, hang signs, place the gourds and pumpkins to create a beautiful Sukkah for everyone to enjoy. End the evening by shaking the lulav, smelling the etrog and learning the blessings of Sukkot. Friday, October 2 Erev Sukkot Shabbat Service and Installation of Officers and Trustees, 7:30 P.M. Bass Sanctuary Building

Friday, October 16 Bereshit, Genesis 1-6.8 Shabbat Service, 7:30 P.M. Bass Sanctuary Building Saturday, October 17 Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash B’nai Mitzvah of Cassidy Guerin, Brooke Moskowitz and Nathaniel Wolf, 10:15 A.M. Bar Mitzvah of David Butcher, 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 23 Noach, Genesis 6.9-11.32 Shabbat Service with Mayor Cory Booker, 6:00 P.M. Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, October 3 Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash B’not Mitzvah of Madeline Reichman and Zoe Filzer, 10:15 A.M. Bat Mitzvah of Ali Cohen, 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 9 Yizkor Service and Lunch of Remembrance, 10:30 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash Shemini Atzeret Shabbat Service/Simchat Torah and Torah Project Introduction, 7:30 P.M. Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, October 24 Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash B’nai Mitzvah of Margot Radding and Tobias Simon, 10:15 A.M. Bar Mitzvah of Garrett Brand, 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 30 Lech-Lecha, Genesis 12-17.27 Shabbat Service with Noah Aronson, 7:30 P.M. Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, October 10 Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash B’nai Mitzvah of Harrison Angoff, Andrew Patterson and Jonah Williams, 10:15 A.M. Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Geller, 10:30 A.M.

Saturday, October 31 Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash B’not Mitzvah of Hannah Kaplan and Annie Liebes, 10:15 A.M. Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Kessler, 10:30 A.M.

Clergy Rabbi Daniel M. Cohen, D.Min. Rabbi Ellie Lynn Miller Rabbi Harvey S. Goldman, Emeritus Rabbi Herbert Weiner, Emeritus Cantor Theodore Aronson Joan Finn, Cantorial Soloist Lay Leadership Hope Pomerantz, President Gail Barry, VP Adam Leight, VP Jay Rice, VP Arlene Gordon, VP Robert Ozer, VP Paula Lieber, VP Debbie Bernstein, VP Jesse Bayer, Treasurer Breena Fishback, Secretary Executive Director Leslie Sporn School Directors Carol Paster, Preschool Pia Kutten, Religious School Program Director Tracy Horwitz, LSW Bulletin Sunny Seglin MEMBER CONGREGATION UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM Contact us at [email protected] Visit our website at www.tsti.org Ph: 973-763-4116 Fax: 973-763-3941

CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES OCTOBER 2 OCTOBER 9 OCTOBER 16 OCTOBER 23 OCTOBER 30

COME DECORATE THE SUKKAH Thursday, October 1 6-7:30 P.M. Enjoy a light dessert as we decorate our Sukkah as a Temple community. Make decorations, hang banners, place the gourds and pumpkins to create a beautiful sukkah for everyone to enjoy. End the evening by shaking the lulav, smelling the etrog and learning the blessings of Sukkot.

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6:19 P.M 6:08 P.M. 5:57 P.M. 5:47 P.M. 5:37 p.m.

From the Rabbi’s Study A few weeks ago I traveled to Washington, DC where I had the honor of celebrating Rabbi Noah Fabricant’s installation as a rabbi of Washington Hebrew Congregation. Rabbi Fabricant is the son of Jeri Warhaftig and Neil Fabricant and grandson of Lori Warhaftig, all of whom are long-time members of TSTI. Rabbi Fabricant became Bar Mitzvah and was Confirmed on our bimah. He was a thoughtful and proactive leader of STISY, our senior youth group. As a young adult, he showed interest in every aspect of temple. Rabbi Fabricant created the original layout for the Yom Kippur Afternoon Service we now share each year. In other words, he was, and is, everything we hope one of our TSTI young people will be — a knowledgeable, committed Jew who actively takes part in the Reform Jewish Community. As I wrote the words I shared with Rabbi Fabricant and all who gathered to celebrate him, I was struck by one central thought — while he IS a product of our Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School, his core commitment to Judaism, his love of study and his on-going drive to perform tikkun olam did not come from Temple. It came from home. Rabbi Fabricant grew up in a household that has always been committed to Jewish learning and life. It is a home in which the act of questioning our tradition, challenging our religious assumptions and then taking the time to study and search for answers, is paramount. Such an environment allowed Rabbi Fabricant to learn and grow, becoming an essential link in our on-going chain of tradition. TSTI was, fortunately, part of that process but it was not THE REASON for it.

When Rabbi Fabricant spoke (brilliantly I might add) he shared a number of memories about growing up at TSTI. As he shared each one, I was reminded that Jewish commitment isn’t created with broad brushstrokes. Rather, it is created one memory at a time and it is each of those memories, one linked to the next, that creates a committed Jewish life. (And not just for those who choose to enter the rabbinate.) But those memories are only created if we ensure that our young people are here at Temple to experience them. Put more generally, a synagogue (be it ours or another) does not CREATE Jewish commitment. It does not make Jews. That happens at home. Our many educational opportunities, be it in our Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School, Iris Family Center for Early Childhood Education or our Adult Education Program, offer a great deal. They provide numerous opportunities for learning, growth and community. But they are not the starting point for that process nor even the most important part of that process. Each of our homes bear that responsibility and synagogues, at best, are partners in the process. And when we work together as partners, we will proudly be able to say that, together, we have helped ensure a bright Jewish future.

Rabbi Daniel Cohen

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SHABBAT SCHOLAR

HONORABLE CORY A. BOOKER,

Mayor, The City of Newark Friday, October 23, 2009 at 6:00 pm “The Greatest Challenges Facing Newark and How the Jewish Community Can Help”

Shabbat, Scholar, and Supper Friday, November 13, 2009

DR. CAROL MEYERS Exodus: History, Memory and Community Identity Exodus is arguably the most important book in the Bible, and its basic story is widely known. Yet the historicity of the narrative of exodus from Egypt has been challenged. But does that matter? If it’s not exactly history, what is it? This presentation will consider these questions and explain how the story of liberation is remembered and becomes the vehicle for making prominent Jewish themes part of community identity. Carol L. Meyers holds the Mary Wilson Professorship in Religion at Duke University. A specialist in biblical studies and archaeology, Dr. Meyers is a prominent scholar in the biblical world and co-director of archaeological field projects. She is a consultant on media productions focusing on the Bible including, Nova’s “The Bible’s Buried Secrets” recently featured on PBS. Join the congregation at the 6:00pm Worship Service. Continue learning at the Shabbat Dinner following the service. All are welcome to attend services. Registration and fee required for dinner. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY November 6 $25 per member if registered by October 30. $36 per member if registered after October 30. $36 per non-member. To register for the November 13 Shabbat dinner, Make check payable to TSTI, list name(s), number, email. and mail to Temple c/o Adult Education

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Installation and Sukkot Perfect Together! Our new Board of Trustees is as eclectic as the mix of harvest fruits, vegetables and plants with which we celebrate Sukkot representing all corners of our congregation. It’s exciting to have such an interesting combination of leaders: some brand new, some very seasoned; some returning after a significant hiatus and others stepping up to higher and more challenging roles – each with a unique perspective on temple. This Board represents a multitude of geographic areas, constituencies and membership groups – and together, I am confident that they will bring creativity, thoughtfulness, productivity and strategic thinking to the work ahead. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President VP Administration VP Finance VP Development VP Religious Living VP Membership VP Education VP Community Treasurer Secretary Advisor Advisor

Hope Pomerantz Gail Barry Adam Leight Jay Rice Arlene Gordon Robert Ozer Paula Lieber Debbie Bernstein Jesse Bayer Breena Fishback Brett Harwood David Leit

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Religious School Board Early Childhood Education Gates of Israel President Finance Chair Co-Financial Secretary Co-Financial Secretary (acting) TRUSTEES AT LARGE Andrea Baum Andrea Bergman Arlene Brafman Lynne Crawford Nancy Fogel Phil Hoch

David Leit Adria Fishkin Howard Gellis Max Weisenfeld Mel Prager Joel Scharf

Russell Kaplan Laurie Landau Jules Nissim Gary Potters Helene Sorin Lisa Tilton-Levine Susan Wishnow

The President’s Point of View I write to you this month at an extremely opportune time. As I hit the keyboard, we just completed our first Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting of the new year/term. And as you read this, the Holy Days are still fresh in our minds – Sukkot and Installation are upon us — Simchat Torah and the kickoff for our Torah Writing Project are just around the corner. The fall brings with it a renewed sense of energy, color, excitement and fresh faces in our halls and worship spaces, at our schools and meeting tables. I truly wish that each of you could have been a fly on the wall at our first BOT meeting. It was so motivating to sit at the table with such diverse, unique, intelligent, talented and action-oriented people. And it was incredible to hear what they each had to say about what drew them to temple— and how they can contribute in their roles as trustees. I feel so honored to be among them. Their comments led me to think about our congregation as a whole- and how each of us, as ambassadors in our community, can impact others- especially in these difficult times. At the same time, a colleague sent me this YouTube link about an interesting social experiment from 2007 called “Stop and Hear the Music.” It was an unlikely coincidence. Below is the text from the video: A musician was playing violin in a Washington DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. He played six Bach pieces for about 60 minutes. During that time approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After 3 minutes: A middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet his schedule. After 4 minutes: The violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping, continued to walk. After 6 minutes: A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again. After 10 minutes: A 3 year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly, as the kid stopped to look at the

violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. Every parent, without exception, forced them to move on. After 45 minutes: The musician played. Only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. After 1 hour: He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition. This is a real story. The Washington Post, as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities, arranged the entire scenario. Playing incognito, no one knew the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the finest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, on a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days prior to this, Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the tickets averaged $100 per seat. The questions raised: In a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty; do we stop to appreciate it; do we recognize talent in such an unexpected context? One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the finest musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments .... How many other things are we missing? Our lives are busy and our tasks are many. We interact with one another intuitively, quickly, routinely and we assume, unless we hear otherwise, that everything is as it should be. Our challenge, especially now, is to elevate those interactions, listen harder, look a little more closely- and ensure that we are not missing something in connection with those in our midst. We are a holy congregation – a caring community – and the individual things we do to comfort, tickle, engage and support one another is what sets us apart from others. “Stop and hear the music” –look and listen for the clues that someone else might be in need-- respond— and let our clergy and our community respond with you.

Hope Pomerantz, President

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STISY 9th-12th Graders Congratulations! You are now officially eligible to become a MEMBER OF STISY! This is not only a privilege but a wonderful opportunity to meet new people as well as reunite with old ones! Now, you can have fun, volunteer, learn, and get in touch with your Jewish side. To members of past years, we hope that you will continue your membership with STISY and encourage others to do the same! We’re excited for an amazing year, and on behalf of the 2009-2010 STISY Board, we say “Shalom!” For a membership application or more information, please email Tracy Horwitz at [email protected]. STISY SCHEDULE STISY Mystery Event Sunday, October 11, 2009 12:00pm-5:00pm Start the year with a mystery bus ride to destinations unknown. Meet new people, eat amazing food, win great prizes and have fun! Teens Tackle Homelessness Symposium and Tent City Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 10:00am - Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 12:00pm Look for an email and mailing for more information…coming soon!

Shopping On-line? Support TSTI with your Purchases Support TSTI though We-Care.com when you shop online. We-Care.com has over 700 merchants from which to choose and a percentage of your purchases will benefit TSTI. Just go to www.tsti.We-Care.com and SHOP! Install the We-Care.com Reminder, a secure browser extension, and anytime you go to a We-Care merchant, you’ll be reminded to make your purchase count-even if you forget to go through the TSTI website. At no extra cost to you, search or browse for a merchant coupon or type of product and click through to the merchant’s site. It’s that simple. You shop as you always do, and all purchases are made directly from the merchant’s site. Once you’ve clicked through to a merchant’s site, donations are made automatically. We-care offers exclusive deals, coupons and discounts. You can purchase airline tickets and vacations, rent cars, books, clothes and more!

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MIDNIGHT R UN 2009 RUN and new this year: TENT CITY What is Tent City? Tent City is an experience that will be offered by STISY on Saturday, October 24-Sunday October 25 to help high school students get a first hand experience of what it means to live like a person who is homeless. Why are we creating a Tent City at TSTI? Too often we are unable to relate to those people we help. We have compassion but lack empathy True understanding comes through experience. What do we need from you? In coordination with our Midnight Run program we are collecting supplies needed for Tent City. Participants in Tent City are only allowed to use donated items just like individuals who are homeless. Everything used at Tent City will be donated in November to Midnight Run. ITEMS NEEDED FOR TENT CITY AND MIDNIGHT RUN (please make sure items are clean when donated) Blankets Coats Sweaters Sweatshirts Hats ITEMS NEEDED FOR MIDNIGHT RUN ONLY Unopened, new, trial size toiletries including: Shampoo Conditioner Soap Deodorant Lotion Mouthwash Thank you for your donations. They may be dropped at the Slucker Religious School.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS! Brotherhood will again be offering the 2010 Entertainment Book with coupons for dining, movies, goods and services. The price is only $30. Reserve your copy by calling Joel Scharf at 973-762-1989. Remember, all profit supports our Temple Youth Groups.

The Iris Family

Before vacation every summer I try to challenge myself with a task that I’ve had on my permanent ‘to do’ list forever. Maybe it is finally organizing all my photos, taking that early morning walk I never make time for or getting in touch with a long lost relative. This year I really didn’t have much time to think about my goal before I left for a one week trip out of state. While traveling to my destination, I thought about my typical options and realized that I probably kept them on a permanent ‘to do’ list because they were chores, not something one wants to do on vacation. Instead I decided to choose something challenging that was also fun. On the first day at my destination I found my goal; ringing the bell at the top of a 20-foot rock climbing wall. I signed my life away (and initialed in 6 places) insuring the climbing company that I would not sue them for any bodily harm that I might endure. I was given 4 options of days and times to arrive for my climb. I needn’t choose immediately, I could just show up at one of the open times and get on line with the other tourists and wait my turn. Great for me; I committed without a full commitment. No one expected me at a certain time so if I chickened out and never showed up; no one would be the wiser. Except for myself. Mind you, it wasn’t a fear of heights or a fear of falling that held me back. It was the knowledge that my body no longer responds the way it did a few years ago. I may think and act like a 21 year old, but arthritis and fibromyalgia have made my body feel ever so much older than that. As luck would have it, the first open time proved to be during a rainstorm which closed the facility. The second time it was too windy. The third time was rainy AND windy. Part of me was relieved. I could look like I was the brave and capable one in our group and be able to save face by simply explaining that there was never an available time for me to climb. That was, until the very last night of my trip. The sun was out; there was barely a breeze in the air. There I stood looking up at this enormous tower of multi-colored hand and foot holds watching as climber after climber scurried up and down the wall like Spiderman. As much as I wanted to walk away, there was something about that bell at the top of the wall that was calling to me and I wasn’t going to let my achy knees and hips keep me from trying to ring it. I put on my flexible climbing shoes, my helmet and my harness and waited in line, praying for a freak (con’t. on page 8)

Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School Yesterday my eight month old twins had their first day of “school”. My husband and I escorted Avi and Eli to their classroom where the boys quickly settled in while we unpacked all of their essentials, spoke with their teachers and then happily went about our day, confident we had made the right decision about our children’s care. Well, that’s partly accurate anyway. The truth is that the boys did quickly acclimate to their new environment, my husband systematically unpacked their belongings and spoke with their teachers, but I stood in the hallway crying uncontrollably. I dried my eyes, took a deep breath, and put on a brave face just long enough to say goodbye to the boys and mumble a few incoherent words of thanks to the teachers. Then I was back in the car crying again, questioning whether I was the worst mother in the world for choosing to pursue a career rather than staying home to be with my children. It was then that I realized the first day of school, whether preschool, grade school, or even high school can be rougher on the parents than the children. I spent the rest of the day thinking about why I had such an “emotional reaction” (to quote my husband) while dropping off the boys on their first day. I realized it was largely because I was worried for them. Will they be safe? Will the staff feed them when they get hungry? Will they hug them when they are sad? Will they love them even a fraction as much as my husband and I love them? Will they judge them fairly and be there to defend them when their peers mistreat them? Will they be kind? I am certain that this daycare experience will have a major impact on my children’s development over the next few years. However, I believe that this experience has had an immediate and profound affect on me, both as a parent and an educator. Being a parent requires tremendous trust in those who help shape our kids. I now know how terrifying it can be to leave my children with strangers and to trust that they have my children’s interests at heart. As an educator, I have been blessed with a new perspective. As the first day of Religious School approaches, I want to thank you for putting your faith in our staff and trusting us with your child’s Jewish education, in addition to their well-being. Please know that if you should you have any issues or questions (con’t. on page 8)

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IS Y OUR CHILD COLLEGE BOUND THIS YOUR FALL?

TSTI COLLEGE CORNERE

After years of parental involvement and supervision, your child is now off on his/her own! It’s a big world out there with lots of new experiences and situations to face. The TSTI College Committee believes now is the time for the Temple to continue a connection with our young adults. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD(REN) WITH THE TSTI COLLEGE CORNER! We email the Temple Bulletin each month so they see what is happening here at home, email from the clergy, and “care” packages 3 times per school year. In addition, The Women’s Connection sends a Chanukah package to each student. As soon as you have the correct address for your college student, fill out the form and mail to: TSTI, 432 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 Attn: College Corner or email the information to [email protected] Len and Audrey Weiss have generously underwritten this program.

TSTI COLLEGE CORNER

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Student Name__________________________________________ School________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ On Campus Housing?________

Off Campus Housing? ___________

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monsoon. Mind you, there were no big lectures about safety, no hints about how to do this easily, just “It’s your turn, ma’am”. I’ll spare you the gory details of how long it took me to get moving, the stops along the way to rest my arms and my attempt to get the climbing company to tie a longer rope to the end of that bell so I could reach it from a lower level. What I did want to highlight was the sense of community spirit that arose from those watching the activities. Those who had already climbed and those waiting their turn joined together to help me from below. They knew it wasn’t easy. They told me where and when to move my feet when I could no longer see the footholds. They urged me on when I wanted to stop because my arms were throbbing. They told jokes to relax me while I was hanging prone after missing a grab. And they cheered in unison when I rang that bell. That community of onlookers helped me reach a goal I most likely wouldn’t have reached without them. That is the spirit I hope that the Iris Family Center imparts for the children who are part of our school. That spirit of community, that feeling that we, the parents and teachers of young learners, can help them get past their challenges and the hurdles of childhood by urging them on when they are frustrated and want to give up. It’s hard to learn to tie ones shoes, pedal a bicycle, taste new foods or recognize letters of the alphabet. Being a parent is challenging in and of itself, but to help your child sleep through the night, negotiate a toy store without a tantrum or potty train within a reasonable amount of time are daunting tasks.

Parents' names__________________________________________

Confirmation Class Parent Meeting October 13 7-8:30 P.M. What will be happening in 10th grade this year? Mark your calendar for this opening meeting - a perfect time to meet other parents of 10th graders and to learn about the educational goals of this special Hebrew High year.

After Hour Emergencies Please note that during any given weekend, one of your clergy is “on call” for after-hours emergencies. The individual “on call” and his/her home number is noted on the Temple answering machine at 973-763-4116.

Whatever your child’s goal, or your personal ones, I hope we, as the staff of TSTI’s Iris Family Center for Early Childhood Education, can help you all ring your own virtual bells.

Carol Paster Preschool Director

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throughout the year, I am available and look forward to speaking with you. October Events 10/04 First Day of Religious School 10/11 K-2 Open House 10/13 10th Grade Parent Meeting 10/18 Kindergarten Program 10/20 7th, 8th and Hebrew High Begins 10/25 3-6 Open House 10/27 7th Grade Yad Project

Pia Kutten Religious School Director

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The Women’s Connection wishes everyone a sweet and prosperous New Year. Thank you to the many families listed below who send their good wishes through the Women’s Connection.

Adrienne and Morton Ament Gail Amsterdam Gail and Charles Barison and Family Peggy and Alan Barnett and Family Ellen and Irv Barocas Sylvia Baron Gail and Kevin Barry and Family Andrea and David Baum and Family Leslie and Jesse Bayer and Family Suzanne and Gadi Ben-Menachem and Family Annette Block Berger The Bergman Family Adam and Ivy Bernstein and Family Jill and Bryan Bloom and Family Carla and Mitchell Boden and Family Rita and Robert Boyle and Family Mimi Braun and Family Jane and Michael Brick and Family Wendy and Arnie Budin and Family Randi and Glenn Butcher and Family Karen and Robert Cherins and Family Amy and Gregg Cohen and Family Heidi and Rob Cohen and Family Patti and Steve Coleman and Family Amy and Chris Connelly and Family Jane and Edward Decter and Family

Sarah Jane Densen Deborah and Daniel Duane and Family Carol and Barry Eckenthal and Family Stephanie Edelson, Robert Brenner and Family Judy and Robert Epstein and Family Margie Feinberg and Family Susan and Bob Felsenheld and Family Wendy Ferber, Andrew Nadel and Family Helene and Jack Fersko and Family Muriel B. Fielo Bernie and Gloria Fink Roslyn and Leon Fink Alice and Sid Forman Dr. Renee Frankel Bob and Alice Fried Emily and Alexander Friend and Family Bobbe and Vernon Futterman and Family Amy and Richard Giles and Family Barbara Glickman and Bob Geffen Dan and Matty Goldberg and Family Diane and Bob Goldberg and Family Hy Goldberg and Family Amy Goldman Muriel Goldstein Gerry and Marvin Gould Deborah and Robert Granados and Family 9

The Grebin Family Bettye and Ramon Green Harriet Grossman Brett and Margie Harwood Thomas and Blanca Hayes The Helfenstein Family Randee Heller and Family Ken and Mimi Heyman and Family Craig Hirschberg, Eileen Hoskin and Family Estelle Hollaender and Family Leslie and Jerry Holtz and Family Malvina and Ben Kane Florence and Julius Kaplan and Family Robin and Jeff Karp and Family Mildred S. Kass and Family Fleurette and Seymour Katz Laurie and Henry Kay Phyllis Salowe Kaye and Stewart Kaplowitz Susan and Sanford Kimmel and Family Yvette Kruvant Susan and Glenn Langberg and Family Robert and Jennifer Larson and Family The Lautenberg Family Karyn and David Leit and Family Mr. and Mrs. Seth Levine and Family Patti Lewis and Family Sharon and Jeff Lindberg and Family Janice and Jay Lippman and Family Harold and Annette Littman Gary and Nancy Lynn and Family Murray Mankowitz Dennis and Rita Marshall Ann Merin Eva Lou Milford and Family Marilyn Mohr and Family Ruth and Bennett Nathanson Stephen Okinow, Alison Klein and Family Lisa Olender and Family Jamie Ostroff and Jon James and Family Emily and David Otner and Family Lisa and Rob Ozer and Family Mimi and Joe Paperman Drs. David and Susan Pitman and Family

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Pauline Pollack and Family Steven and Hope Pomerantz and Family Susan and Doug Present and Family John and Barbara Robinton and Family Allan Rosen and Family Doris and David Rudner Linda and Joel Scharf Deanna and Ed Schey Sandy and Len Schuman Janet and Michael Schwamm and Family Florence Seglin Sunny and Mark Seglin Susan Siegeltuch Witkin and Family Hilda and Bob Silverman and Family Elly and Larry Silverstein and Family Sheila and Tom Slutsker and Family Cindy and Joe Sobelman and Family Cindy and Michael Sonnabend and Family Helene and Robert Sorin and Family Leslie and Eric Sporn Toby and Rick Staenberg and Family The Starr-Keen Family Shari and Scott Stein Emily Stern and Family Joanne and Bill Stern and Family Ronnie and Mickey Stern and Family Barbara and David Stoller The Strugger Family Barbara and Ken Sunberg and Family Deborah and Mark Taffet and Family Elaine Turen, Barbara Turen and Family Jerry Tuttle and Carol Redmore Lorry Warhaftig Hanie and Jerry Warshaw and Family Marjorie Weil and Family Cheryl and Lee Weinberg and Family Marcia Weinstein Audrey and Len Weiss David and Jill Williams and Family Sue and David Wishnow and Family Howard and Lorraine Yablon Rabbi Arnold and Gert Zoref

SAVE THE DATE FOR WOMEN’S CONNECTION’S FABULOUS OPENING EVENT Thursday October 15, 2009 in the Mansion

7:00pm-9:00pm

Tea time at Temple: vorin g the Benefits of Tea Sav oring Sa Join us for a great opening event, renew your membership, see old friends and meet new ones. Event is Free for Members and $25.00 for Non-Members RSVP to Jane Gomez 973.258.1233 [email protected] or Ilysse Rimalovski 973.220.8103 [email protected]

A Biblical Feast: Foods from the Torah A Cooking Class with Rabbi Cohen, Pam Riesenberg, Sherrie Katz & Amy Cohen

Food plays a huge role in Jewish life. Each holiday brings with it its own unique tastes and smells and each family has its own special unique dishes. This has been true as far back as Biblical times. Food played a huge role in our ancestors’ lives and references to their diet are found sprinkled throughout the Bible. For example, when three strangers appeared at Abraham’s tent, he welcomed them and then set out his best food as a means to show hospitality and respect. So what was the diet of our ancestors like? Join Rabbi Cohen and our talented culinary experts, Pam Riesenberg, Sherrie Katz and Amy Cohen, for an afternoon or evening of cooking, tasting and study as we learn about some of the staples of the Biblical diet through discussion and palate. We’ll eat, drink and learn together...

Date: Time: Place:

Monda v ember 16th Mondayy, No Nov 11:00 am – 1:00 pm OR 7:00 – 9:00 pm 60 W oodcr est A v enue Woodcr Av enue,, Shor t Hills

Cost: $18 for current members of the Women’s Connection and $36 for non-members RSVP: to [email protected] (limit of 20 women per session) Note: this class is being taught in conjunction with the L’dor Vador Torah Project

Volunteer for Habitat Did you make a Rosh Hashanah resolution to “give back” a little more this year? Have you been wondering what it would be like to build a Habitat house? Here’s your chance! Temple will be sponsoring two work days this fall, Saturday November 14 and Satur da Saturda dayy December 5. We may be working either in Newark or West Orange, depending on the pace of construction. Spaces are limited. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Barbara Laub or Dennis Percher, 973-763-8379, [email protected].

Second Connection Come join Second Connection on October 16th for Kabbalat services and for our paid up membership shabbat dinner in the mansion. RSVP to Arlene Brafman.

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! Please don’t assume that we know about illness, hospitalization, births or deaths in your family. If we haven’t heard the news from you, we can’t be there to help. Please contact Rabbi Cohen’s assistant, Sunny, at [email protected].

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Caring Community MOVING FROM DEVASTATION AND DESPAIR TO RENEWAL MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 2009 7:30 PM The Caring Community will hold our kick off event for the year with a training session open to all TSTI members. Moving from Devastation and Despair to Renewal will be an experiential, informative, training session, a wonderful way to learn more about the Caring Community, meet new friends, and enjoy some tasty refreshments. The Caring Community’s mission is to offer support and comfort in times of difficulty and celebrate with our community in times of joy. Our goal is to instill a sense of connection to the TSTI community, for each member, throughout life’s transitions. We are seeking congregant volunteers to perform the acts of loving kindness: * Reaching out with phone calls * Delivering Shabbat challah to a congregant the Friday after a funeral * Delivering TLC (Temple Loving Care) Boxes filled with goodies and inspirational words * Acting as friendly Visitors * Writing and sending notes

Renaissance Group Can’t blame it on the weather, but if I could I would. We missed the September Bulletin where we wanted to wish all of our Renaissance Members, their families and our entire congregation a Most Happy Healthy New Year and so, better late than never. Our paid up membership luncheon will take place at Temple on Sunda Sundayy, October 4th at 1:30 PM in the Green Ballroom. So be sure that you have returned your form and payment and mailed it to Dan Goldberg. Our guest speaker will be Warren Grover, a past president of the Jewish Historical Society of Metro West, who will speak on his trip to Syria last October. Be sure to mark your calendars for our first trip of our new year. Tuesday, November 10th we will be travelling to New York by bus to the Solomon Guggenheim and Cooper Hewitt Museums. Another great trip under the able chairmanship of Bobbe Futterman and Bettye Green. More information is to follow. For each and everyone of our membership, we send our get well wishes to Florence Seglin and Jules Kaplan.

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TSTI’S BOYS OF SUMMER Well the TSTI “Boys of Summer” did it again. We are the softball champs of the “B” Division of the Temple Softball League. This championship along with the “A” Division trophy in 2004 makes us the only team to win championships in both divisions. It’s back to the “A” Division for us next season where we hope to take the “A” title again. Team members are as follows: Cary Bayer, Arnie Budin, Dave Denenberg, Stu Falkin, Larry Feigenbaum, Jason Grebin, Roy Greenman, Mike Greenman, Matt Katz, Robert Lazarus, Todd Lurie, Brandon (Claudia & Lincoln) Minde, Mel Prager, Steve Weissman. Not in the photo: Neil Brand, Ken Lehn, Bill Perlman, George Robinson, Elliot Sommer.

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Mazel Tov to Our B’nai Mitzvah Madeline Annie Reichman, daughter of Susan and Ed Reichman Reichman, will be called to the Torah on Saturday, October 3. Her brothers, Dylan and Ben, will join her for this special occasion, along with grandparents Toby and Larry Feldstein and Rachel and Lowell Reichman. Maddy is doing manicures for women in senior housing or nursing homes for her “Mitzvah Project.” Maddy says, “Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means becoming more responsible as a Jewish adult.” Ali Nicole Cohen will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, October 3 in the company of her parents, Cohen, siblings, Matthew and Tara, and grandparents, Sheila and Fred Cohen and Andrea and Daniel Cohen Estelle and David Feit. Ali and her family cooked an entire meal for residents of the Ronald McDonald House for her “Mitzvah Project.” “Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means that as a young woman in the Jewish community, I have to take on new responsibilities,” says Ali. Zoe Belle Filzer, will be called to the Torah on Saturday, October 3. Zoe’s parents, R ac achel Garyy hel and Gar ilzer,, brother Zachary, and many friends and relatives look forward to celebrating with her. Zoe Filzer volunteers with the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, helping to find loving homes for abused and neglected animals for her “Mitzvah Project.” “Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means taking on more responsibility as an adult in my family and in my community,” says Zoe. Jonah Martin Williams, son of Jill and David Williams, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 10. His brothers, Aaron and Russell, and grandparents Naomi and Walter Nazimowitz look forward to being with him. For his “Mitzvah Project,” Jonah will donate funds from recycled ink cartridges to both Skye’s Spirit Wildlife Center, dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of orphaned wildlife and to the JNF Green Fund to plant trees in Israel Jonah notes, “Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means assuming more responsibilities in my home and community. This is an important milestone in my life.” Harrison Drew Angoff, son of Robin obin Greenberg and Doug Angoff, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 10. His brother, Zachary, and grandparents Eleanor Angoff and Audrey and Saul Greenberg will join him for this special occasion. Harrison’s “Mitzvah Project” involves raising money for kids who can’t afford birthday parties and making parties both here and in Israel. Harrison says “Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means that I have full responsibility for my actions and my life.”

Andrew Jacob Patterson, son of Deborah and Thomas Patterson, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 10, in the company of his brother Kyle, and his grandmother, Beverly Saxe. For his “Mitzvah Project,” Andrew collected plastic bottle caps to raise money for medical procedures not covered by children’s health care. “I will enjoy finally being seen as an adult in the Jewish community and carrying on the traditions of my family.” says Andrew. 13

Cassie Alexandra Guerin, daughter of Rod Guerin and Susan Guerin Guerin, will be called to the Torah on Saturday, October 17. Her sisters Jamie and Keira, and grandparents Jane Wasserman and Don Guerin look forward to spending this special day with her. For her “Mitzvah Project” Cassie raised money to help teens that have aged out of a Mexican orphanage and has collected clothing and school supplies. “Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means more responsibility and greater tasks as I begin my journey to becoming an adult in the Jewish community,” says Cassie.

Nathaniel Weiss Wolf will be called to the Torah on Saturday, October 17. His parents, Alan er W eiss-W olf Jennifer Weiss-W eiss-Wolf olf,, sisters Rebecca and Sarah and grandparents Nina and Irwin Wolf, Wolf and Jennif Stephen Weiss and Rachelle Weiss look forward to sharing in this special day. Nathaniel is taking part in the Holocaust Council’s ‘Twin-with-a-Survivor’ Project and also leads Shabbat prayers at the Charles Bierman Home for his “Mitzvah Project.” “To me, becoming a Bar Mitzvah means becoming a role model for younger people by taking on the role of a religious adult in the Temple community,” says Nathaniel. David Jonathan Butcher will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 17. His parents, R andi her and Glenn Butc Butcher her,, sister, Emily, and grandparents Adrienne and Bernard Rosof and Joanne Butcher look forward to being with him. His “Mitzvah Project” is an ecological one, as David is helping to control the spread of invasive plant species in South Mountain Reservation. David says, “Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means that I am entering a new stage in my life with adult responsibilities both at home and with our congregation.”

Moskowitz, will become a Bat Brooke Sydney Moskowitz, daughter of Kara and Larry Moskowitz Mitzvah on Saturday, October 17. Her brother, Ethan, and grandparents Shirley Martin, Marjorie and Stuart Ross and Joyce and Alan Moskowitz will celebrate with her. Brooke will visit a senior center to help the residents with crafts projects for her “Mitzvah Project.” Brooke says, “Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means taking on new responsibilities as I grow into an adult.” Margot Saranna Radding, daughter of Paula R Raddin adding addin g, will be called to the Torah on Saturday, October 24. Margot’s grandmother, Lois Radding, looks forward to celebrating with her. Margot is raising money for AIDS/HIV and will volunteer her time at a program helping children and adults with AIDS for her “Mitzvah Project.” “Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means that I can make an impact on the world as a responsible young adult,” says Margot.

Tobias Daniel Simon, son of Brian Simon and Susan Norkin will be joined by his siblings Lydia and Joseph and grandparents, Robert Norkin and Rita and Carl Simon on Saturday, October 24 when he becomes a Bar Mitzvah. His “Mitzvah Project” involves helping to restore South Mountain Reservation and raising money for Darfur. “Becoming a Bar Mitzvah proves that I have worked hard and is a step in becoming an adult,” says Tobias.

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Sarah Anne Kessler will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, October 31. Her parents, Laura and Jon Kessler, brothers, Ben and Josh, and grandparents Linda and Mike Kessler and Suzanne and Richard Kessler Paul will celebrate with her. Sarah will bake and decorate treats for nursing home residents and spend time with them for her “Mitzvah Project.” “I will become a young adult and have more responsibilities. I worked really hard for this day and it means so much to me for it to finally be here,” says Sarah. Hannah Rose Kaplan, daughter of Deborah K Kaplan aplan, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, aplan October 31. Her brother, Bradley, and grandfather, Marvin Kaplan, look forward to celebrating with her. Hannah’s “Mitzvah Project” is about growing fresh produce in a local town garden that will be sent to a local food pantry. “Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means that instead of looking at Judaism through the eyes of a child, I will practice it as an adult and accept adult responsibilities,” says Hannah. Annie Isabel Liebes, daughter of JJamie Liebes, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, amie and Hal Liebes October 31. Her brother, Nathaniel, and grandparents Marlene Zahn, Stanley Subarsky and Mildred Montauk will join her on this special day. For her “Mitzvah Project” Annie created an organic garden with the residents of Cedar Street Commons. Annie says, “My Bat Mitzvah means the culmination of my early Jewish education and my advancement to adult Jewish life, and a really nice party!”

Torah Week: November 8-17 Listen, learn, write, worship, cook and much more! Sunday, November 8 4:00 PM Lecture & Dinner: Sofer Zerach Greenfield: “54 Sifrei Torah rescued from Sadam’s Iraq: Were they repatriated or stolen?”

Monday, November 16 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM A Biblical Feast: Foods from the Torah (Women’s Connection cooking class event)

Friday, November 13 6:00-9:00 PM Shabbat Scholar & Supper Dr. Carol Meyers of Duke University “Exodus: History, Memory and Community Identity”

For information on how to RSVP for these highlighted events, call the Temple office: 973-763-4116.

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During the service, every Torah scroll will be taken out of the Ark. Singing songs, we will parade around the synagogue in a series of seven processions called hakkafot - circlings. Preschool children will wave flags they have made in their classes, and religious school students will display writings about their Torah memories. An entire Torah scroll will be unrolled for all to see – an amazing and inspirational sight. This warm and joyous night will conclude with a very special sweet-filled oneg, and more music and dancing! Don’t miss it. We look forward to seeing you there.

Andrea Baum and Susan Present L’dor Vador Co-Chairs

Visit www.tsti.org/torah for full details.

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TRIBUTES

Contributions in memory of loved ones and in honor of the simchas in our lives are acts of loving kindness. We are grateful for your generous support of Temple through various Temple Funds. TEMPLE TRIBUTES IN MEMORY OF Harry Simon, father of Douglas Simon Table & Talk Doris & Jeff Spector Sunny & Mark Seglin Ann Merin Nathaniel Goldberg, father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer Helene & Jack Fersko Barbara & David Stoller Pam & Michael Frank Leslie & Jesse Bayer Roz Cutler, mother of Corey Cutler Ellen & Jay Rice Gert & Arnold Zoref Jack Silverman, father of Helene Sorin Pam & Jeff Paro Arnold Fingerhut, father of Jennie Meskin Heather & Marc Adelman Jonathan Felsman, husband of Lynn Smilow Arlene & Elliot Rogoff Wife of Richard Steinberg Helene & Jack Fersko Joel Simon Barbara & Norman Eig IN HONOR OF Jeff DuBowy’s special birthday Barbara & Norman Wolff Kelly & Adam Leight’s 25th anniversary Helene & Jack Fersko Josh Leight’s college graduation Helene & Jack Fersko Birth of Emily & David Otner’s grandson Table & Talk Marriage of Karen & Richard Miller’s son Table & Talk Judith Croman & Milton Westrich IN APPRECIATION Joan Finn Jennie & Ken Meskin YAHRZEIT OF Pauline Shames Lillian Rachleff Philip Slutzky Lisa Ozer Irvin Yagoda Leslie Sporn Louis Salowe Phyllis Salowe-Kaye Rose Lainer Sanford Lainer Marvin Werblin Irma Urdang Arthur Gittes Franklin Gittes Lillian Straus Estelle Harwood Kenneth Berman Pamela Rayvid

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Bertha Schwartzstein Ethel Maloratsky Doris Spector Miriam Price Malvina Krane

RABBI COHEN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF Nathaniel Goldberg, father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer Arlene & Michael Gordon Kelly & Adam Leight Arlene & Andy Brafman Harry Simon, father of Doug Simon Harriet & Sandy Lainer Brother of Lynn Markowitz Gail Amsterdam IN HONOR OF Marriage of Karen & Richard Miller’s son The Bridge Girls Dr. & Mrs. Mike Unger’s 50th anniversary & their new home Gail Amsterdam IN APPRECIATION Frank Davis YAHRZEIT OF Harry Kaplan Florence & Julius Kaplan Murray Hager Mark Hager Elaine Helfand Deborah Hager Norman Bruck Susan Felsenheld

RABBI MILLER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF Nathaniel Goldberg, father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer Eileen & David Edman IN APPRECIATION Jerry Tuttle

CANTOR ARONSON’S DISCRETIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF Elie Dana, father of Sonia Aronson Audrey & Len Weiss Estelle & Jay Fine Nathaniel Goldberg, father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer Carol Berkin IN HONOR OF Marriage of Karen & Richard Miller’s son Bonnie & Lew Garely

YAHRZEIT OF Anna Becker Florence & Julius Kaplan

ROSE & MELVILLE J. BERLOW MUSIC FUND IN MEMORY OF Nathaniel Goldberg, father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer Linda & Joel Scharf IN HONOR OF Birth of Emily & David Otner’s grandson Leslie & Jesse Bayer Millie Peckman’s move back east Rita & Dennis Marshall YAHRZEIT OF Louis Berger Annette Berger Irving Krieger Marjorie Krieger Max Mindlin Ruth Weinberg Marion Baldini Florence & Julius Kaplan

GELLIS FUND FOR SENIOR PROGRAMMING IN MEMORY OF Harry Simon, father of Doug Simon Bonnie & Lew Garely Nathaniel Goldberg, father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer Cheryl & Lee Weinberg Audrey & Len Weiss YAHRZEIT OF Tillie Handshuh Bonnie Garely Jerome Horowitz Jerry Tuttle & Carol Redmore

PEARL & SAM GREEN PRESCHOOL FUND YAHRZEIT OF William L. Ostroff Gregg Ostroff Rachael Greenberg Estelle Hollaender Irving Stern Morris Stern Maria Elena Granados Robert Granados

JOSH LITTMAN AUDIO-VIDEO FUND IN MEMORY OF Elie Dana, father of Sonia Aronson Annette & Harold Littman Nathaniel Goldberg, father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer Rita & Dennis Marshall

Harry Simon, father of Doug Simon Rita & Dennis Marshall YAHRZEIT OF Irene Attinson Judith Brody

LINDA & RUDY SLUCKER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF Engagement of Wendy & Michael Kay’s daughter Janice & Manny Kursiy YAHRZEIT OF Thomas Williams David Williams Cynthia Krauss Hillary Albert

IRIS FAMILY MATTERS FUND IN MEMORY OF Harry Simon, father of Doug Simon Hanie & Jerry Warshaw IN HONOR OF Marriage of Karen & Richard Miller’s son Rita & Dennis Marshall YAHRZEIT OF Estelle Schaffran Anita Sorrell

HELEN A. BRODER MUSEUM FUND YAHRZEIT OF Sol Silverman Mimi Braun

PRAYER BOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF Nathaniel Goldberg, father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer Susan & Sanford Kimmel IN HONOR OF Matty & Dan Goldberg’s 60th anniversary Bobbe & Vernon Futterman YAHRZEIT OF Jules Gold Edward Gold Minnie Yutkowitz Joan Rosenthal E. Max Tischler Joanne Stern Sol Alpert Stan Alpert Anita Bockstein Rita Boyle Ellie Perlmutter-Shiman Joan Pearlman

Max Sachs Max Wolff Sharon & Roger Sachs Nancy Weiss Apple Frankie & Marty Weiss Irving Schnider Harriet Felper Rosalyn Grossman Renee Helfenstein Marcia Manowitz Judith & Nelson Manowitz Murray Maslow Sylvia Maslow Mildred Nussbaum Allen Chirls Samuel Goldstein Roslyn Fink Ruth Pascal Stephen Pascal Sophie Rosenman Judy Levine Frances Feig Sylvia Pfeffer

WOMEN’S CONNECTION FUND FOR REFORM JEWISH SUMMERS IN MEMORY OF Arthur Seglin, husband of Florence Seglin, father of Mark Seglin Paula & Gerald Diamond

SUSAN ACKERMAN SOMMER FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE IN HONOR OF Marriage of Karen & Richard Miller’s son Sunny & Mark Seglin YAHRZEIT OF Sandra Kahn Robin Kahn Israel Henig Andrew Jacobs Robert Forrest Judy Levine

IN MEMORY OF Harry Simon, father of Doug Simon Cheryl & Lee Weinberg

NATHANIEL GOLDBERG Father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer

STARK CONFIRMATION CLASS TRIP FUND IN MEMORY OF Nathaniel Goldberg, father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer Matty & Dan Goldberg

BROTHERHOOD FUND

DAVID I. GREENSTONE FUND

YAHRZEIT OF Leonard Weintraub Gail Witriol

YAHRZEIT OF Henry Schachter Betty Schachter Sydell Greenstone

POMERANTZ FUND FOR ADULT JEWISH ENRICHMENT IN MEMORY OF Nathaniel Goldberg, father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer Pauline Pollack Hope & Steve Pomerantz Harry Simon, father of Doug Simon Leslie & Jesse Bayer IN HONOR OF Engagement of Ann Merin’s daughter Hope & Steve Pomerantz YAHRZEIT OF Ruth Rose-Alper Pauline Pollack

LOUIS CHONOLES Father of Sherrie Katz

TSTI ACCESS FUND

YAHRZEIT OF Edith Greenspon Lisa Imberman

YAHRZEIT OF Irving Cohen Iris Swimmer Dorothy Lebson Joan Bildner Fannie Kruvant Yvette Kruvant Sylvia Schilling Susan Grand Donald Levy Laurie Keith

JOHN BOYLE Brother of Robert Boyle

SHIRLEY FIFER Mother of Robin Shimel-Binns

YAHRZEIT OF Nathan Schneider Ian Schneider Cheryl Schneider Natalie Cohen Thomas Cohen

TREE OF LIFE FUND

In Memoriam

ARNOLD KOFF LOIS RHO Mother of Gena Smith BARBARA RUBIN Mother of Josh Rubin HARRY SIMON Father of Doug Simon SHIRLEY WEINER Remembered by Rabbi Herbert Weiner

May their memories be for a blessing

ADAM KATZ MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF Harry Simon, father of Doug Simon Marcia Weinstein Nathaniel Goldberg, father of Lisa Goldberg Ozer Rita & Dennis Marshall IN HONOR OF Birth of Linda & Jay Katz’s grandson Rita & Dennis Marshall YAHRZEIT OF Florence Weintraub Stephen Weintraub Jacob Rosen Allan Rosen Marcia Anderson Judy Dunst

ABELSON, ECHIKSON, EHRENKRANTZ LIBRARY FUND YAHRZEIT OF Blanche Kay Phyllis Miller Gail Munson Marjorie Solomon

All in the Family -- Mazel tov to: Beverly and Marshall Weinstein on the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie, to Neil Miller, and the engagement of their son, Adam, to Farah Rimelis. Judy and Len Lesnever on the marriage of their daughter, Raquel, to William Lord. Wendy and Michael Kay on the engagement of their daughter, Elyssa, to David Broderick. Jeri Warhaftig and Neil Fabricant on the engagement of their son, Rabbi Noah Fabricant, to Alexandra Harwin. Alice and Mel Prager on the marriage of their son, David, to Kealy Mead.

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