June 2015 - Congregation Shaaray Tefila
Transcription
June 2015 - Congregation Shaaray Tefila
CONGREGATION SHAARAY TEFILA JUNE 2015 WEEKLY SERVICES 68 Bay Street, Glens Falls NY 12801 FRIDAY . . . . . . .6:30PM (518) 792-4945 Fax: (518) 792-5966 SATURDAY . . . 9:30AM E-Mail: [email protected] SIVAN - TAMMUZ SUNDAY. . . . . . 8:30AM Website: www.shaaraytefila-gfny.org 5775 OFFICE HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 AM -1:30 PM RABBI: Boaz Marmon BOARD PRESIDENT: Mark Hoffman GABBI: Mike Gersten shul this past week as we finished the book of Leviticus in the Torah: ונתחזק, חזק, חזקbe strong – twice over – and strengthen one another. RABBI’S MESSAGE Dear Congregants, My gratitude to all of you far exceeds my ability to express, The month of June this year is a quiet time on the Jewish calendar, as we catch our breath after the counting of the Omer to Shavuot, and before the late summer "Three Weeks" of mourning the destruction of the Temple and exile of the Jewish People. This June will also be the last month that I serve Congregation Shaaray Tefila before moving to a new pulpit at Sinai Temple in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, near Philadelphia. Rabbi Boaz Marmon PRESIDENTS MESSAGE What a pleasure it is for me to congratulate Rabbi Boaz Marmon on his rabbinic ordination from The Academy for Jewish Religion. And while there is sadness at knowing that he will be leaving after years of dedicated service to our Congregational family, we are all happy to know that he has been engaged by a strong and welcoming congregation outside Philadelphia. From Shaaray Tefila, I will take memories of the many wonderful people who have made up this community during my time here, both those of you who will be reading these words, and those who are no longer among us. You may not realize that I have been the student-rabbi of this shul for longer than I have lived in any other one place in my life. As such, Glens Falls and Shaaray Tefila feel very much like home. For those of us who will remain in beautiful Upstate New York, the future holds both challenges and opportunities. While we are experiencing the effects of well-described demographic trends and changing attitudes toward Judaism and religion in general, we have been proactive in addressing those trends with our strategic plan, adapted just under a year ago. I believe the pillars of a successful and sustainable congregation are falling into place. Philadelphia also is a kind of home, because while I have never lived there, my father grew up in Philadelphia and I have many relatives in the area. I hope that I will find the community of Temple Sinai to be as welcoming and thoughtful as you have been here at Shaaray Tefila, and I hope that many of you will keep in touch and keep me apprised of goings-on here at this home. When I say successful, the obvious question is, how do we measure success? By membership roster? By revenue generation? Donations? Attendance at services and functions? All of these are important, no doubt. But ultimately, it really comes down to these questions: Do people feel that Shaaray Tefila is an important part of their lives? Does it add meaning? Does it address the kind of needs that can't or won't be addressed by the secular institutions that I know that my leaving coincides with changes in the financial and leadership structure of the shul. May God bless each of you individually and as a community as you adjust to these changes. May you remain vibrant, active, and welcoming. May you fulfill the words recited in 1 dominate so much of our lives today? To do that, we must be a loving and inclusive community and we must eliminate barriers toward engagement with our community, whether real or perceived. Congregation Shaaray Tefila and Sisterhood Send Their Very Best Birthday Wishes to the Following Members and Friends: Please join us as we move forward with this project, as we will need each and every one of you to be a part of this sacred community. Mark Hoffman IMPORTANT DATES KOSHER DELIVERY The next scheduled Kosher Deliver will be on Wednesday, June 17th, 2015. The last day to place an order is June 8th! 1-800-727-5674. The next BOARD MEETING will be held on Monday, June 15th at 7:00 PM Best Wishes to the Following Members for a Very Happy Anniversary: Ernest & Deborah Robitel June 7 28th anniversary Benjamin & Sharon Aronson June 14 18th anniversary Clara Rudnick June 1 Judy Korot June 2 David Matzner June 4 Mitchell Cohen June 5 Benjamin Frank Laura Gersten June 7 Aaron Furman June 8 Eliana Cohen Eleanor Elliott June 10 Lynn Meyer June 12 Rose Rothstein Lyla Cohen June 13 Jean Every June 15 Arnold Abrams June 18 Gavriella Cohen June 21 Mark Aronson June 23 Ava Ashendorff Martin Ashendorff June 24 Michael Kanofsky June 25 Barbara Furman June 26 Jacob Cohen June 28 Annette Raych June 30 SYNAGOGUE NEWS AND ANNOUNCMENTS Alex Frank & Stacey Mandelbaum June 15 29th anniversary Congregation Shaaray Tefila and Sisterhood express their deepest condolences to the Diskin Family on the passing of Bella Diskin. Bella passed from this earth on Thursday, April 16, 2015, (Nissan 27, 5775). Myron & Barbara Rapaport June 19 27th anniversary Dolph & Karen Rotfeld June 29 48th anniversary Congregation Shaaray Tefila and Sisterhood express their deepest condolences to Larry Aronson, and the Aronson Family on the passing of their beloved Mary V. Aronson. Mary passed from this earth on Sunday, May 17, 2015 2 On Thursday May 14, 2015, six Congregation members made their way to New York City to witness and kvell at the ordination of Boaz Benjamin Marmon who is now known as Rabbi Boaz Benjamin Marmon. Bravo to Laura Roth for her wonderful concert on April 26, 2015 which was nicely moderated by her husband, Lew Roth, in memory of Lew’s parents and Laura’s in-laws, Gordon & Rose Roth. Approximately 100 people attended the performance and gave Laura several standing ovations. Laura’s talent and personality made the evening a great success and we plan on having her back next year for another fundraiser. The six of us, Peter Weill, Dolly Morrissey, Cher Hoffman, Judy and Al Korot and myself cried and cheered and felt a large measure of pride in the newly ordinated Rabbi Marmon. The service was lovely and sacred and so appropriate for the occasion. There was a strong feeling of community from the staff and participants in the service. These newly ordained Rabbis and cantors were all our children and we were all so proud of their accomplishments. Laura portrayed Patsy Cline, Cher, Barbara Streisand, and Tina Turner in addition to Lilly, one of a series of comic characters Laura has developed, designing their costumes and routines. There were four rabbinical candidates and one cantorial candidate. Each candidate was introduced and the highlights of his accomplishments were read. We thank both Laura and Lew for their generosity in providing us with this concert. A very impressive group of people with major contributions to the Jewish community. Then they received Schimca and said a few words. The service was followed was a lovely reception. The emotions in the room were high and celebratory, hugging and kissing and hand shaking were all around. Also, a special thanks goes out to Bonnie Yanklowitz for hosting the refreshments afterwards. If you missed it, you missed something special. Don’t miss it next year. Laura has over 75 characters she portrays so we have much to look forward to. The Korot’s stayed in the City and the rest of us took the train back to Albany. We talked about the service and how much we enjoyed and how glad that we had gone. Volunteer Jewish Chaplaincy Group We are hoping to find a few good men and women who would like to volunteer to visit the sick, elderly and disabled of our community. We hope to do this in conjunction with Temple Beth El. If we can get a group together, Rabbi Beverly Magidson, Chaplain of the Jewish Federation, has agreed to do a training session for us on volunteer Jewish chaplaincy. Please contact the office (792-4945) or email Mark Hoffman [email protected] if you are interested in participating Elaine Sobel Check us out on Face Book! You don't need to have a Face Book account if you just want to look at and read the page without leaving comments. There is information about the synagogue and events that will keep you up-to-date. 3 SISTERHOOD FUND COMMUNITY ACTION: MARK YOUR CALENDER! In honor of Eleanor Elliott From, Mark & Cher Hoffman TORAH REPAIR FUND Good health and continued healing to Moe Schwartz From, Kim & Rhoda Butler BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, June 30, 2015 Noon – 5PM In honor of Sunny Buchman’s 80th birthday In honor of Susan Matzner’s birthday In honor of Jerry Goldstein’s birthday In honor of Mark & Cher Hoffman’s anniversary In honor of Cher Hoffman’s birthday In honor of Gladys Wurzberger’s birthday In honor of Marilyn Bazan’s birthday In honor of Bonnie Yanklowitz’s birthday In honor of Mike Gersten’s birthday In honor of Norm Radin’s birthday In honor of Rabbi Boaz Marmon’s ordination Continued healing and good health to Moe Schwartz Good health and get well wishes to Burt Kantrowitz From, Norm & Sylvia Kudan Congregation Shaaray Tefila, at 68 Bay Street, Glens Falls, will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., for the American Red Cross. Let’s garner good will from inside and outside of our synagogue and help save lives. All blood types are needed. Also, volunteers are requested for set-up and clean up from 10:00 am – 6 p.m. Your assistance would be grateful. You can schedule your donation time or efforts with Kim Butler at 792-4956 or [email protected]. WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THESE THOUGHTFUL CONTRIBUTIONS SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP NEWS The Sisterhood Gift Shop is opened during the week during normal Office hours. Payment is expected at the time of purchase. Sisterhood thanks you for your patronage. BUILDING /GENERAL FUND In honor of Sunny Buchman’s 80th birthday From, Leone Straus In loving memory of Lou Coltun From, Claire & Burt Kantrowitz The Gift Shop window and display case are located in the Main Hall. In honor of Rabbi Boaz Marmon’s graduation and ordination From, Barbara & Myron Rapaport We have several new items including a great selection of Kiddush cups, limited edition items, Shabbat candles, new books and many beautiful one-of-a-kind gift items. Remember your loved ones on their Birthdays and Anniversaries. In honor of Sunny Buchman’s 80 birthday From, Ornit Reindorp and Pinchas Shabat th In loving memory of Philip Frank From Alex Frank, Stacey Mandelbaum and Family In memory of Philip Schwartz From, Roz Winston Gift Certificates are available! M/M SAMUEL ARONSON EDUCATION FUND Please Note: If there is a certain item we do not have in our gift shop you can special order it from one of our catalogs Good health and continue healing wishes to Moe Schwartz From, Sunny Buchman In honor of Eliot Woronoff’s 90th birthday In appreciation of Dr. Dawn Sherling From, Roz Winston 4 Jay Rutstein Rose Zweibelson Tuesday, 6/2/2015 Sivan 15, 5775 Harry Brezner Arline Hochman Hyman Yanklowitz Wednesday, 6/3/2015 Sivan 16, 5775 Joseph Levy Thursday, 6/4/2015 Sivan 17, 5775 Steven Cohen Judah Kaplan Friday, 6/5/2015 Sivan 18, 5775 Charles Kasper Dorothy Kopelovitz Isadore Levine Saturday, 6/6/2015 Sivan 19, 5775 SISTERHOOD NEWS: JUNE 2015 ONEGS AND KIDDUSHES WILL BE SPONSORED BY: Friday, June 5: Oneg sponsorship available Saturday, June 6: Kiddush sponsored by JC Patrick in loving memory of her father-in-law, Harry Berkowitz Friday, June 12: Services at The Glen, sponsored by Sunny Buchman Saturday, June 13: Kiddush sponsorship available Friday, June 19: Irving Abels Sunday, 6/7/2015 Oneg sponsorship available Sivan 20, 5775 Harry Berkowitz Louis Berkowitz Bernard Diskin Anna Shubert Monday, 6/8/2015 Sivan 21, 5775 Elvira Rita Capone Tuesday, 6/9/2015 Gerald Rothstein Irving Vengrove (Zussman) Tuesday, 6/9/2015 Sivan 22, 5775 Mildred Berg Wednesday, 6/10/2015 Sivan 23, 5775 Jennie Dorfman Celia Dube Albert Shubert Thursday, 6/11/2015 Sivan 24, 5775 Frances Sagan Helen Silverstein Friday, 6/12/2015 Sivan 25, 5775 George Day Marjorie Robinson Saturday, 6/13/2015 Ruth Etta Brender Lena Every Saturday, 6/13/2015 Sivan 26, 5775 Theresa Greenberg Sunday, 6/14/2015 Sivan 27, 5775 Abram Corton Ruth Dominick Joseph Speigel Monday, 6/15/2015 Sivan 28, 5775 Martha Friedman Schiffman Tuesday, 6/16/2015 Sivan 29, 5775 Alfred Frost Sender Goldstein Charles Tate Saturday, June 20: Kiddush sponsorship available Friday, June 26: Oneg sponsorship available Saturday, June 27: Kiddush sponsored by JC Patrick in loving memory of her husband, Dr. Albert Berkowitz HONORABLE MENTCHEN: Thank you to all the generous people who sponsored an Oneg or Kiddush in May: Elaine Sobel, Bonnie Yanklowitz, Dolly Morrissey, Norm & Sylvia Kudan, Arnold Mandwelle, The Congregation, Sisterhood, and Sunny Buchman SISTERHOOD APPRECIATES YOUR HELP Please call Laurie in the office if you want to sponsor an Oneg or Kiddush for June, 7924945. If you want Lox, there is an extra charge. Thank you again for your donations and your sponsorship. YAHRZEIT RECORD FOR JUNE 2015 “The Memory of the Righteous is for a Blessing” Please note that the Yahrzeit date is listed AFTER the name(s) of the deceased Margaret Aronson Leonard Handen Monday, 6/1/2015 Sivan 14, 5775 5 Morris Aronson Manning Cohen Fishel Fiedel Drean (Kanofsky) Hanley Milton Hoffman Arthur Kasper Rheba Weingust Sunday, 7/5/2015 Tammuz 18, 5775 Edward Gersten Samuel Yanks Monday, 7/6/2015 Tammuz 19, 5775 Lila Lebowitz Paul Tuesday, 7/7/2015 Tammuz 20, 5775 Nathalie Silverman Wednesday, 7/8/2015 Tammuz 21, 5775 Vince Cervone Thursday, 7/9/2015 Erwin Levy Harold Luria Thursday, 7/9/2015 Tammuz 22, 5775 Rebecca Alkes Abe Aronson Stanley Fuld Samuel Sagan Eileen Seaman Friday, 7/10/2015 Tammuz 23, 5775 Joan (Aronson) Cervone Rosalind Cohen Wednesday, 6/17/2015 Sivan 30, 5775 Jill (Yanklowitz) Shannon Ruth Gendon Friday, 6/19/2015 Tammuz 2, 5775 Rose Kaplan Irving Levin Fannie Poretz Saturday, 6/20/2015 Tammuz 3, 5775 Isidore Ashendorff Mary Ryen Sunday, 6/21/2015 Tammuz 4, 5775 Robert Cahn Judy Drazin Monday, 6/22/2015 Tammuz 5, 5775 Albert Berkowitz Roehe Ginsburg Tuesday, 6/23/2015 Tammuz 6, 5775 Morris Mandwelle Bernard Radin Wednesday, 6/24/2015 Tammuz 7, 5775 Nathanial Isaacman Thursday, 6/25/2015 Tammuz 8, 5775 Murry Dubner Berta Rotfeld Friday, 6/26/2015 Tammuz 9, 5775 Lisa DeLong Milton Rosenberg Saturday, 6/27/2015 Tammuz 10, 5775 Rose Grossman Henrietta Oppenheim Joseph Rosenthal Sunday, 6/28/2015 Tammuz 11, 5775 M. Louis Paltrowitz Jack Kaufler Saturday, 7/11/2015 Tammuz 24, 5775 Nathan Friedman I. Charles Lebowitz Monday, 7/13/2015 Tammuz 26, 5775 Myer Snyder Hannah Berkowitz Tuesday, 6/30/2015 Tammuz 13, 5775 Arthur Fried Tuesday, 7/14/2015 Tammuz 27, 5775 Silas Berkowitz Bertha Bronne Wednesday, 7/15/2015 Tammuz 28, 5775 Rita Dougherty Wednesday, 7/15/2015 Isadore Cohen Barbara Hirsch Thursday, 7/16/2015 Tammuz 29, 5775 YAHRZEIT RECORD FOR JULY 2015 “The Memory of the Righteous is for a Blessing” Please note that the Yahrzeit date is listed AFTER the name(s) of the deceased Paul Buchman Robert Cohen Zelda (Jennette) Kanoff Thomas Eddlestone Friday, 7/17/2015 Av 1, 5775 Wednesday, 7/1/2015 Tammuz 14, 5775 Max Hoffman Thursday, 7/2/2015 Tammuz 15, 5775 Goldye Beck Celia Goldstein Lena Luria Friday, 7/3/2015 Tammuz 16, 5775 Arnold Auerbach Saturday, 7/18/2015 Av 2, 5775 Irving Goodman Sunday, 7/19/2015 Av 3, 5775 Emil Roth Louis Weinstein 6 Monday, 7/20/2015 Av 4, 5775 Oscar Chary Professor of Religion at Skidmore, is our guide through Eisner’s signature story. Henry Chrzanowski Tuesday, 7/21/2015 Av 5, 5775 A catered lunch follows the program Rebecca Zelda Yanklowitz IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU CONTACT TEMPLE SINAI at 584-8730, mailbox 4, or [email protected] by June 11th, if you are planning to attend, need to cancel your reservation or if you need transportation. Tuesday, 7/21/2015 Av 5, 5775 Joseph Korot Thursday, 7/23/2015 Av 7, 5775 Joan Tripp Thursday, 7/23/2015 Alice Colb Ethel Grunberger Oscar Orlinsky Etta Solomon Friday, 7/24/2015 Av 8, 5775 Marilyn Cohen Sunday, 7/26/2015 Av 10, 5775 Havurah is grateful to its sponsors, First Niagara Bank and the United Jewish Federation. Isidore Cohen Seymour Horowitz Monday, 7/27/2015 Av 11, 5775 Morris Borlawsky Isidore Meltzer LET’S KEEP HAVURAH VATIK GROWING…………BRING A FRIEND! Announcing the 19th Annual Jack Lebowitz Young People’s Picnic Arthur Rotfeld Mary Weinstein Tuesday, 7/28/2015 Av 12, 5775 Benjamin Hochman A Family Fun Day at Ridin’-Hy Ranch June 7th 2015 Wednesday, 7/29/2015 Av 13, 5775 Benjamin Aronson Thursday, 7/30/2015 Av 14, 5775 Who: COMMUNITY EVENTS Where: Ridin’-Hy Ranch (directions are attached) Havurah Vatik June Event Tuesday, June 16th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Congregation Shaara Tfille in Saratoga All area Jewish Seniors 55 plus are welcome! RSVP: By May 24th (please, so we can plan lunch) to: [email protected] Relax with friends & family and enjoy: Dr. Visiting Warrensburg Sunday, June 7th, 2015, 11am-4pm Lunch served by Ridin’ Hy Ranch – This is a change from prior years. We will be eating in the dining room with other Ranch guests. One of the most important cartoonists of the twentieth century, Will Eisner grew up in the Bronx, son of poor Jewish immigrants. Writer and artist, he combined his passions to create “sequential art,” now referred to as “graphic novel” and recognized as a legitimate art form. His work was instrumental in establishing the comics’ medium in America. Spinner, in When: Covenant and Comics: Will Eisner’s Contract with God Gregory Young people & their families All new Jewish families welcome ** Assistant 7 Sherman Lake for swimming, fishing, & boating (paddleboats & rowboats) Heated indoor pool & jacuzzi Horseback riding for ages 8 & up with parental consent (additional fee of $18/person) Pony rides for young children Volleyball, basketball, tennis, archery, hiking, horseshoes, & playground Indoor Recreation Center This set of prayers is ideal for private at-home prayer or at a Havurah or synagogue healing service. Shuffleboard, game room, & jukebox (takes quarters) Delicious Ridin’ Hy Ranch lunch * Limited space for horseback riding is available, so sign up early when you arrive. Children must be at least eight years old. Riding is an additional cost and a parent must complete a consent form. You will need long pants and closed shoes to ride. (There may also be pony rides available for younger children.) A sick person generally needs the assistance of caregivers, doctors, nurses and family to get well again. They are also in need of spiritual support from the community. We can fulfill this obligation with prayer. We urge that as many people as possible join daily and pray for a Refuah Shleimah, a complete recovery for all that are sick and ailing. ** There is no cost for Temple Beth El and Congregation Shaaray Tefila families with children, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Lebowitz family. There is a $20 per person charge for anyone else in attendance. Imagine all of the people who are sick that could receive God’s healing blessings through your prayer. There is no limit to how often one can pray for himself or for someone else. The purpose of healing prayer is to stand before God who is the ultimate healer, a fact that all healers acknowledge. Directions: Ridin’-Hy Ranch PO Box 369 Warrensburg, NY 12885 494-2742 www.ridinhy.com ** Unfortunately, there is no street address for GPS’s. ** Please include the following members and friends in your prayers: Prayer For: Marilyn Lacombe Arnold Slawsby Sylvia Kudan Mayer ben Shlomo Tom S. Pam Webb Hans Cherney Jeanine Bieber Dvorah bat Dinah Deborah Gold Kira Gold Maime Hanley Peggy & Jim Bell Barbara Marks Ida Richards Andy Torra Linda Berry Adam Skinkle Laura Skinkle Beth Morrissey-Marselli Steve Morrissey Laura Belcher Jordan Havens Mark Lebowitz Yehonatan ben Malkah Hindeh Vihna bat Sonya Aharon ben Gittel Leah bat Sarah Imeinu Eliyahu ben Chayah Itz Yonkel Leib ben Shaya Marvin Weiss Arnold Mandwelle Shaul ben Zelda Leonore Lebowitz Steve Minsk Scott Sheerer Terry Lloyd Jim Wright Bobbi Wright Rita McIntyre Ruth Mac Donald Marge Dunham Herb Altshuler Rose Rothstein Mark Lipschutz Sandy Norris Shirley & Vince DeSantis Marsha Antis Michael Berkowitz Moe Schwartz Eran Noam ben Yehudit Chana David Mahler Troy Goldstein Take the Adirondack Northway (I-87) heading north. Get off at Exit 24 (Bolton Landing/Riverbank Exit). Go off ramp and make a right at the stop sign. Go about 200 yards, cross over the Schroon River, and make the first left. There is a sign that says Ridin’-Hy Ranch. (If you begin to go up a hill, you have gone too far.) Follow this paved road that turns almost immediately into a dirt road for 3 miles into the resort. Please park in the designated parking areas. We will be based on the deck across from the tennis courts. Please let Allison Levin know when you have arrived, since we need an accurate head count. MI SHEBERACH Every person must be responsible for his fellow man. That burden extends to every facet of life including illness. The Torah obligates us to collectively care for the needy, the orphan, the stranger, the aged and the sick; in other words for all those who cannot provide for themselves. 8 Please patronize our Bulletin sponsors to thank them for their support! 9 JUNE 2015 Monthly Planner Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 Board Meeting 7PM 16 8:30 AM Service/Minyan 8:30 AM Service/Minyan Last day to order for Kosher Delivery BULLETIN DEADLINE Wednesday 3 7 PM Bingo Thursday 4 Hebrew Class 7PM Friday 5 6:30 PM Service Office Closed Saturday 6 9:30 AM Service GOLDEN GIRLS 10 7 PM Bingo 11 Hebrew Class 7PM 12 13 9:30 AM Service 17 18 Hebrew Class 7PM 19 6:30 PM Service Office Closed 20 9:30 AM Service 25 Hebrew Class 7PM 26 6:30 PM Service Office Closed 27 9:30 AM Service TAMMUZ 7 PM Bingo Service at The Glen 6:30 PM Office Closed KOSHER DELIVERY 21 8:30 AM Service/Minyan 22 23 24 7 PM Bingo FATHER’S DAY 28 8:30 AM Service/Minyan 29 30 AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Noon – 5PM 10