Emanuel News September / Octobert 2010

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The
Emanuel News
Vol. 86, No. 2
September/October 2010 • Elul/Tishri/Cheshvan 5770-5771
FROM THE RABBI
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s I sit to
write to you,
the summer sun
is blazing, the
wind is wafting
through the windows, and the red
and gold leaves
of autumn seem far-off. I still have
sand between my toes from a month
of lifeguarding and teaching children
to swim at Camp Ramah in New
England. This column is the first
of my new four-year term as your
Rabbi. Beginnings are pregnant
with excitement, expectation and
possibility. I am excited to have the
opportunity to serve the Emanuel
Synagogue family for the next four
years. There are abundant positive
directions we can chart together during that time. I expect to learn, grow
and improve during these coming
years. It has been a blessing to work
with talented, committed, creative
and capable partners on the Emanuel
staff and among our lay leadership.
It is a joy to come into daily contact
with our people in all the moments
of your lives, mundane and sublime,
painful and exalted. Together, we are
creating new possibilities built on
the accomplishments, inspiration and
sacrifice of those who came before
us. This is the Jewish way. This is the
Emanuel tradition.
As we embark on the passage towards our centennial in 2019, I invite
everyone in the Emanuel Family to
join in imagining the possibilities:
What we might be like as a congregation at 100? What is your vision
of an Emanuel Synagogue at our
best? What must we continue and
strengthen? What might we change?
What can we do that we have not
even considered? I welcome your
thoughts and visions. Please share
them in person, by phone, email and
even by surface mail.
An important thought as the
Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe) are
upon us: In June, at a community
gathering, I witnessed two Emanuel
congregants who had not spoken in
several years stand together in close
conversation, shake hands, and part
with smiles on their faces. This was
a chance taken: to make amends
for angry words and to let go of
long-festering resentment. To make
peace with another human being is
the highest mitzvah of the Yamam
Noraim. Our sages teach that forgiveness and atonement for offenses
between people may only be settled
between those people. The Holy One
cannot do it for us. But with G-d’s
help and blessing, we can find our
way to walk the “pathways of peace.”
This is our deep moral responsibility,
and it can be done if we summon the
courage and generosity of spirit from
deep within our souls.
I am grateful for the opportunity
to continue to serve as teacher, leader, guide and minyan-member of this
extraordinary congregation. May our
Creator grant us all strength wisdom,
kindness and love in the coming year.
Together, may we make 5771 a year
of accomplishment!
Debbie, Gabrielle, Sharone, Ilan
and I join in wishing the Emanuel
Family Leshanah Tovah Tikatievu.
May you be written in the Book of
Life for a Good Year!
B’vrachah (with blessing),
— David J. Small
www.emanuelsynagogue.org
L’Shana Tovah
Tikatievu
PLEASE JOIN US
for
ROSH HASHANAH,
YOM KIPPUR, SUKKOT
and SIMCHAT TORAH
SERVICES
SEE SERVICE SCHEDULES
ON PAGES 3-4
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Inside This Issue…
Community of Prayer..........2
Holiday Service Schedules ...3
Community of Learning ...11
Community of Action .......14
Community of Caring .......16
Sisterhood ..........................18
Brotherhood ......................20
Minyonaires .......................21
Donations ..........................23
Service Times/Calendar
of Events ...................... 27-28
Community of
PARTICIPATORY PRAYER / Tefilah
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE — HELP RENEW YOURSELF AND THE EMANUEL FOR A GOOD YEAR ... by Alan S. Parker
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n the Avinu Malkenu prayer chanted
on Yom Kippur, we
pray that God help us
to be renewed for a
good year. As Rabbi
Dov Peretz Elkins asks
in his book on Yom Kippur Readings,
“How do we find renewal, refreshment and reinvigorate our spiritual
lives?”
To answer that question, Rabbi
Elkins recounts the story of Brooklyn-born Robert Kirsch, a prolific
writer who died at age 58. As the
long-time book critic for the Los
Angeles Times, Mr. Kirsch wrote
more book reviews than any modern
critic and authored a dozen books in
his spare time. Mr. Kirsch summed
up this career and his values: “In the
end all of it is an attempt to recapture
Coney Island and the lesson I learned
there: ‘Live, read, grow and be a
Mensch!”
If you want to seek renewal for
yourself and the Emanuel as we enter
the New Year:
1. Attend one daily Minyan service every month. For only thirty
minutes, you can show your support for those who are in a period of
mourning or observing Yahrzeit. Your
presence is counted and will be significant and meaningful to others and
yourself. Sign up in advance on our
website so that we can ensure uninterrupted Minyanim.
2. Learn something new by participating in one of our upcoming
Adult Education courses.
3. Get involved with our B’yadenu
(Social action) committee. Contact
Risa Davidson about new projects and
efforts in support of Israel.
4. Experience the mitzvah of giving
by donating to our Annual Giving/
Kol Nidre campaign. Support your
spiritual Jewish home as generations
of Emanuel members have for our
benefit. We’ve made it easy to make
a pledge (see our website) and have
added an opportunity to give during Yom Kippur. We are looking for
100% participation.
5. Meet new friends by volunteering to join our other lay leaders
with whatever time commitment
you can give. Please let me or Laurie
Leader, our new Executive Director,
know your interests and we will find a
match for you.
6. Become involved with one or
more of our affiliate organizations:
Sisterhood, Brotherhood and the
Minyonaires and have fun together
and work on worthwhile projects. Or
help us to connect to new members
(contact Francene Weingast).
7. Participate in Shabbat services
by davening, reading Torah or
chanting a Haftarah. Contact Mr.
Pinchover or Hazzen Cohn to express
your interest. Our clergy will support
you at whatever level you would like.
8. Deliver a care package to someone who is ill or confined to home.
Our Caring Committee makes these
trips throughout the year. Make
someone else feel better with your
support. Contact Joanne Pasternack.
(continued on page 9)
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David J. Small .......................................Rabbi .... [email protected] ...... 115
Gerald B. Zelermyer ............Rabbi Emeritus
Moshe Pinchover .................. Ritual Director .... [email protected]........... 117
Sanford Cohn .....................................Cantor .... [email protected] .... 114
Laurie Leader ..................Executive Director .... [email protected] .............. 112
Judith T. Fox ...................Education Director .... [email protected] ......... 122
Carolyn Topol......................Rabbi’s Assistant .... [email protected] ........... 110
Jeffrey Rudolph .................. Admin. Assistant .... [email protected] .................. 116
Beth Polebaum ............................... Librarian .... [email protected] ............ 124
Francene WeingastConnections Coordinator .... [email protected]
Grae Sibelman .................... Family Educator .... [email protected]
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YAMIM NORAIM – HIGH HOLY DAYS
2010/5771
Cemetery Service
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 1:00 PM
The Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfield
ROSH HASHANAH
September 8-10
BRING YOUR FRIENDS
TO THE EMANUEL
INVITE YOUR UNAFFILIATED
FRIENDS TO MEET US AND
THE EMANUEL
FOR THE COST OF
HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS (AND
SCHOOL FEES IF APPLICABLE)
EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY.
THEY CAN BE MEMBERS FOR A
Wednesday Evening ................................. 5:30 p.m.
Thursday Morning....................................8:00 a.m.
Shofar Service ................................... 10:00 a.m.
Tashlich .................................................... 5:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening .................................... 6:00 p.m.
Friday Morning .........................................8:00 a.m.
Shofar Service ................................... 10:00 a.m.
Friday Evening ......................................... 6:00 p.m.
Ohel Musaf Service (First Day) ....... 10:30 a.m.
Family & Teen Services ................... 10:00 a.m.
After the Shofar in the Sanctury
YEAR. IF THEY TRY US, WE THINK
THEY WILL STAY.
HERE IS WHAT WE OFFER:
• DIVERSE COMMUNITY
• FABULOUS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
• SINGING TOGETHER IN
SERVICES
• COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL
JUSTICE
• EGALITARIAN DAILY MINYAN
• APPROACHABLE CLERGY
• AFFORDABLE DUES
SHABBAT SHUVAH
September 10-11
Friday Evening ......................................... 6:00 p.m.
Shabbat Morning ......................................9:00 a.m.
Shabbat Afternoon ................................... 7:00 p.m.
Havdalah .................................................. 7:49 p.m.
YOM KIPPUR – DAY OF ATONEMENT
September 17-18
Friday Evening – Mincha ........................ 6:30 p.m.
Kol Nidre ............................................ 6:45 p.m.
(Please bring non-perishable food items for local food pantries)
Yom Kippur Day
Saturday Morning .....................................9:00 a.m.
All Yom Kippur Youth Services ..............10:30 a.m.
YIZKOR approximately ..................11:00 a.m.
Ohel Musaf Service .................................11:45 a.m.
(A break follows the end of Musaf)
Mincha...................................................... 5:00 p.m.
Ne’ilah ...................................................... 6:30 p.m.
Tekiah Gedolah .................................. 7:40 p.m.
Maariv and Havdalah ............................... 7:41 p.m.
Break the Fast ..................................... 7:55 p.m.
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PLEASE CONTACT:
VAL MICHAELS,
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR,
236-1275
FRANCENE WEINGAST,
CONNECTIONS COORDINATOR,
523-7778, FRANIWG@
COMCAST.NET
LAURIE LEADER,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
236-1275, LAURIE@
EMANUELSYNAGOGUE.ORG
SUKKOT HOME OBSERVANCE
The Festival of Sukkot offers several
opportunities for home observances.
Blessing and waving the arba minim, a.k.a. the lulav and etrog, can
be done every day of the Festival
except on Shabbat. Sitting in the
sukkah can be done any day of the
festival.
Don’t own a lulav and etrog?
Come use the set we have at
Emanuel.
Don’t have a sukkah this year?
Visit a friend or neighbor who
has one. Also, the sukkah at the
Emanuel is available for you.
Eating a meal or snack and even
sleeping in the sukkah enhances
the fulfillment of the mitzvah,
“To dwell in the sukkah.”
The blessings that are said for each
of these mitzvoth are included below:
SUKKOT AND SIMCHAT TORAH
Erev Sukkot, Wednesday, September 22
Evening Services ............................................................. 5:30 p.m.
Candle Lighting .............................................................. 6:32 p.m.
Sukkot
Thursday, September 23
Services .............................................................................9:00 a.m.
Evening Minyan .............................................................. 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 24
Services .............................................................................9:00 a.m.
Mincha ............................................................................ 6:00 p.m.
Shemini Atzeret
Wednesday, September 29
Hoshanah Rabbah ............................................................6:45 a.m.
Erev Shemini Atzeret Evening Minyan .......................... 5:30 p.m.
Candle Lighting .............................................................. 6:19 p.m.
Thursday, September 30
Morning Service ...............................................................9:00 a.m.
Yizkor Prayers recited during the Torah Service.
FAMILY SERVICES FOR SIMCHAT TORAH
Erev Simchat Torah, Thursday Evening, September 30
Mincha/Maariv ................................................................ 6:30 p.m.
Hakafot ............................................................................ 7:00 p.m.
• Marching with the Torah Scrolls
• Singing and Dancing
• Torah Roll — guided tour of the Torah — see an Entire
Torah Scroll unrolled!
• Safe Flags for Children
• Chocolate Bars for Children
and Adults’ “Inner Child”
(at the end of the service)
Simchat Torah Day, Friday, October 1
9:00 a.m. Morning Service Begins — 10:00 a.m. Hakafot
• Singing and Dancing with the Torah Scrolls
• Group Torah Honors for everyone
• Special Aliyah for Children
• Snacks and Drinks
• Kiddush Lunch Following the Service
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USHERS NEEDED
A GIFT
TO OUR
MEMBERS
PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING A FEW HOURS
DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND/OR SHABBAT.
IT IS A GREAT WAY TO MEET AND GREET
PEOPLE AND FULFILL A MITZVAH. OUR USHERS
HELP MAKE OUR SYNAGOGUE A WARM AND
WELCOMING PLACE.
CONTACT LAURIE AT 2361275 OR [email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION.
OPEN SUKKAH PARTY FOR ALL AGES
(OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
2:00-4:00 P.M. HOSTED BY
MICHELLE AND CHUCK WARD
81 BLUE RIDGE DRIVE, SIMSBURY
RSVP: 408-9273
THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE THANKS
YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO OUR
EMANUEL COMMUNITY WITH THE GIFT
OF THESE MAGNETS. WE LOOK FORWARD
TO GREETING YOU AT ROSH HASHANAH
SERVICES.
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TISHA B’AV REFLECTIONS 5770
e sit safe in suburban sanctuary
Peer back through time
So sad and scary
by Rabbi David Small
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his poem (at right), first read in July at the Emanuel Synagogue during the
Communal reading of Aicha (Lamentations) was written as a Tisha B’Av
liturgy, in the spirit of centuries of Jewish poems of mourning and reflection on
the anniversary of catastrophes, e.g., the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem
(twice), the Expulsion from Spain and other persecutions and massacres that
have been perpetrated against our people on this date. During the Holocaust,
the Nazis and their willing accomplices chose 9 Av and other significant Jewish
dates to schedule mass murders, deportations and other humiliations. Today, the
President of Iran, backed by the ruling council of Islamic clerics, has declared
his intention to wipe Israel off the face of the Earth. Iran has armed terrorists
on Israel’s borders with rockets and other weapons, acquired and test-fired ballistic missiles and is enriching uranium. These verses represent a look at the past
through the prism of today’s events.
When Zion’s streets ran red with
blood
And no force served to halt the flood
Of death and destruction
Hobnailed boots trod on
The routes once walked by
Judah’s Priests and pilgrims
This date marked
by anguish dark
with pain and confusion
Our enemies
In cruel glee
Chose this night to do their worst
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The people groan
The mothers moan
The night they drove old Zion down
Remember when we sat alone
Without a land
Without a home
No priest no Levite no king no crown
Today imams
build their bombs
And they intend to use them
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As if to say “Your G-d is away
Or else has decreed us to be first
While you poor Jew
Will feel our feet upon your throat
No expiation for your situation
No oil no loaves no bull no goat”
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Let us mourn but not too long
Tonight is time for sad old songs
But soon enough we must get tough
Our work resume; it will be rough
.
We must be bold, save Jerusalem of
Gold
Call the free world to refuse them.
For the imams build their bombs
And they intend to use them.
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NOTES FROM THE CANTOR
President’s Message, cont. from p. 2
NUSAH OF THE HIGH HOLY DAYS
9. Invite someone to attend Friday night Shabbat services at the
Emanuel and then enjoy a Shabbat
dinner together.
by Hazzan Sanford Cohn
H
ow could
I possibly
write a column on
a topic that took
a year to study in
seminary? Just to
put us all in the
mood for the upcoming holidays, I’d
like to give a brief overview of the
special melodies we hear in synagogue
at this time of year.
The first melody is the one that
pervades the evening services. We
hear it for “Bar’chu” and for every
prayer thereafter. This is a prime example of a “Misinai” tune, that is, it is
so old and so a part of our tradition as
if it came down form Mt. Sinai along
with the Torah. (“Kol Nidrey” and
“Aleynu” are also examples of Misinai
melodies.)
Next, there are special melodies
for the morning blessings and for the
Shaharit service that follows. One of
the most recognizable themes for this
section includes “Amen” sung in a descending minor triad, evoking both the
solemnity and the dignity of the day.
For the Musaf service, many of the
themes from Shaharit are repeated.
On Rosh Hashana, each of the three
special sections, Malchuyot, Zichronot
and Shof’rot, has a particular nusah.
The first reflects majestic themes of
the kingship verses, reminding us
that G-d is Sovereign of the world.
Different melodic motifs accentuate
the themes of remembrance and the
blasting of the Shofar.
On Yom Kippur we chant a different set of melodies for the S’lihot
sections of the services. Here we hear
some plaintive tunes as we ask for
G-d’s forgiveness. Ironically, when
we declare our communal sins in
“Ashamnu,” the melody almost sounds
joyful. This may be because our ability to approach the Almighty directly
to confess our transgressions is really
something to celebrate and be thankful for.
I hope that you listen for these
various themes in our High Holy Day
liturgy. Please accept my warmest
wishes for a Shana tova um’tuka.
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10. Share your ideas and willingness to work on helping us to build
a stronger, more vibrant Jewish
community.
I look forward to addressing
the congregation and sharing more
thoughts about the Emanuel during
my Kol Nidre message during these
High Holy Days. Until then, on behalf of Michele, Jordan and Lauren
I wish you and your family a happy
healthy new year.
May we together make 5771 a
year of renewal and refreshment for
ourselves and The Emanuel.
2010 ANNUAL FALL
MUM SALE
Beautiful field-grown hardy
mum plants in 8-inch pots in
lavender-pink, white, yellow, and
burgundy suitable for indoors or
outdoors will be available for sale
for $7.00 on Sunday, September
12 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The
Emanuel Synagogue (outside the
Hebrew School entrance).
Proceeds from the plant sale will
go directly to benefit Hopeworks,
a nonprofit counseling service
providing hope and health to
young people and their families,
supported by over 20 area communities of faith and more than
700 individuals.
These plants are perennials and
will bloom again next year!
In order to get your color choice,
place your order now with
Judy Silver: (860) 523-4424 or
[email protected]. Indicate
pick-up at the synagogue or at
Judy’s home at 32 Beacon Hill
Drive, West Hartford.
SAVE THE DATE!
Voices of Hope Presents the World Premiere
of the Documentary Film
FAITH and DESTINY
A Tribute to Rabbi Philip and Ruth Lazowski
We were witness to the horror
and destruction. I must tell
our story so that my children
and grandchildren, and
future generations, will
learn, know and never forget.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Herbert Gilman Theatre at the Mandell JCC
Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
Film Begins at 7:00 p.m.
— Rabbi Philip Lazowski
MORE INFORMATION FORTHCOMING
MEET OUR RABBINIC INTERNS
T
his year we will have two Rabbinic Interns, Ami Hersh and Ari Saks. This
has been made possible through a generous grant from an anonymous
donor and a new partnership with The Hillel Foundation at The University of
Hartford. Our Rabbinic Interns will be leading Shabbat services at the University of Hartford on Friday evenings and will join us at The Emanuel Synagogue
for the rest of Shabbat and on Sundays. They will facilitate Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Club on Shabbat mornings, teach in our school on Sundays and participate in
other synagogue activities.
Ami Hersh grew up in Providence,
RI and graduated from the University
of Hartford. He taught at Solomon
Schechter of West Hartford before
attending rabbinical school. Ami has
also served as Assistant Director of
Camp Ramah in Nyack. He and his
wife have one son. Ami says, “When a
new year begins we are able to dream
our greatest dreams, and salivate over
the possibilities ahead. I’m excited
that in the year to come my dreams
and your dreams will be intertwined.
I look forward to learning more about
what it means to be a rabbi, a teacher,
a student and a member of a holy
community with each of you. Thank
you in advance for all that you will do
to help me along the path to becoming a rabbi.”
of Judaism and as a Torah reader and
teacher at Park Avenue Synagogue,
just to name a few. He and his wife
have traveled to India, Guatemala,
Thailand and Vietnam. Ari says, “I’ve
loved experiencing new cultures during these trips and have especially
enjoyed understanding their religious
makeup. I’ve learned from these experiences that there is much more that
unites us than separates us as humanity and often the way to connect with
each other is through the lens of our
own particular religious heritage. I’m
excited to go on that path with you
and to learn from each other so that
we can expand our understanding of
what it means to be a Jew in 21st century of America.”
Both Ami and Ari have spent the past
academic year studying in Israel. We
are looking forward to working with
them and to our new partnership with
The University of Hartford Hillel.
PURCHASE SCRIP GIFT CARDS FOR MANY OF YOUR FAVORITE
NATIONAL STORES AS WELL AS LOCAL SUPERMARKETS.
THE EMANUEL RECEIVES A PERCENTAGE OF EACH PURCHASE.
A LIST OF MERCHANTS AND AN ORDER FORM IS AVAILABLE IN
OUR OFFICE AND ON OUR WEBSITE
WWW.EMANUELSYNAGOGUE.ORG
UNDER
WHO WE ARE/DONATE/GIFT CARDS.
CREDIT CARDS, CHECKS AND CASH ARE ACCEPTED.
Ari Saks is a 4th year rabbinical student at the Jewish Theological Seminary. He has worked as a teacher and
Rosh Edah (unit head) at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, as a head teacher
at the Society for the Advancement
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Community of
LEARNING / Talmud Torah
SCHOOL NEWS
by Judith T. Fox, Director of Education
PLEASE JOIN US…
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Family Services in September:
KAHAL FOR KIDS AT THE EMANUEL
nce again we have a full and diverse schedule of our High Holy
Day family services. We have divided
the services into four age groups.
Many parents have asked what to do if
they have children in more than one
group. You may either choose one
service for the entire family that best
meets your needs or attend services
with your youngest child and have
your older child(ren) attend their own
service with a friend’s family. Please
note that the 6th and 7th grade service is for students only.
The various services for preschool
through 5th grade are family services
and parents are encouraged to attend
and participate with their children.
We have found that these services are
much more effective when parents are
there to guide their children and enhance the discussion. We also realize
that it is important to some parents
to be in the sanctuary for the Rabbi’s
sermon and for Yizkor on Yom Kippur. We will be sure to notify you
when these events are beginning. You
are welcome to leave your children
during those times and rejoin them
later. In the case of preschoolers,
please be sure that someone is responsible for picking up your child at
the end of the service. Of course, all
families are welcome in the sanctuary
at any time.
Since Rosh Hashanah comes this
year before school starts, I am looking forward to greeting everyone at
services. The entire education department joins me in wishing all of you
a Shanah Tovah Um’tukah - A very
happy, healthy and sweet New Year.
Opening Days:
Grades K-7: Sunday, September 12
– 9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon
Beit Sefer Tichon (Grades 8-12):
Sunday, September 12 –
10:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon
Kahal meets in the Chapel at 10:30 am every Shabbat beginning on
September 11, 2010.
A High Energy Interactive Service
• Facilitated by Anna Elfenbaum
• Lots of singing
• Student led
• The entire family is welcome
• Weekly Torah service and discussions
• Explanations of the t’fillot
• And of course…Candy!
Please join us to sing, pray, learn and have fun.
High Holy Day Family Services:
Rosh Hashana (9/9-10):
The Shofar will be sounded each day between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
This is the most essential element of Rosh Hashanah — hearing the
Shofar. If you have children and are planning to bring them to one of
our Youth Services, Please come to the Sanctuary First for the Sounding
of the Shofar. We are aiming to bring everyone together in one place to
share this moment. Please make every effort to be in the Sanctuary no
later than 10:00 a.m. Family services will start after the Sounding of the
Shofar.
Pre-School: Seminar Room – Gail Mackey and Grae Sibelman
Grades K-2: Activity Room – Deborah Mehlman
Grades 3-5: Chapel – Anna Elfenbaum
Grades 6-7: Resource Room – Susan Wolpoe
Teen Service: Library
Yom Kippur (9/18):
Pre-School: 10:30 a.m. – Seminar Room – Gail Mackey and Grae Sibelman
Grades K-2: 10:30 a.m. – Activity Room – Deborah Mehlman
Grades 3-5: 10:30 a.m. – Chapel – Anna Elfenbaum
Grades 6-7: 10:30 a.m. – Resource Room – Susan Wolpoe
Teen Service: 10:30 a.m. – Library
Tashlich (Thursday, September 9 – 5:00 p.m.)
On Rosh Hashanah afternoon we go to a body of water to perform the
Tashlich ceremony – to symbolically “cast away” our accumulated sins
and transgressions and to purify ourselves as the New Year begins. To
enact this “casting away” we toss a few bread crumbs into the water. As
usual, we will have two locations for Tashlich:
Simsbury – Simsbury Road and Route 10, near the oldest tree in CT.
West Hartford – The corner of Trout Brook and Asylum.
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USY ON WHEELS
by Irene Mackey
We thank Irene for sharing her reflections
prior to embarking on her trip this summer.
Welcome back, Irene!
W
hat do I expect to gain from
USY on Wheels? Not only
am I looking forward to seeing our
beautiful country, becoming more
in touch with my Jewish roots,
and getting to know a lot of other
Jewish teens, I’m most interested
in becoming my own person. My
older brother, Evan, was extremely
involved in USY. When I was a
freshman in high school, my brother was a senior, and on regional
board. He was always very friendly
and reliable and, I guess, considered “cool” around my region. Because my brother was so involved,
I sunk into his shadow, and was
known by a lot of people as nothing more than Evan’s little sister.
I fell head over heels for USY the
moment I attended my first convention in the 8th grade. All I ever
wanted to do was make my and
everyone else’s USY experience as
amazing as possible.
After my brother graduated and
was no longer in USY, I feel I truly
blossomed. I showed my chapter
and region that I, too, can be a lead-
EMANUEL USY WELCOMES
ADVISOR, HARRISON SHAPIRO
H
arrison Shapiro and will be the
USY Director at Emanuel this
year. He is from Stamford, CT and
is currently taking classes at Central
Connecticut State University. He is
majoring in Physical Education because of his love for sports and working with kids.
Harrison was an active member
of his synagogue’s USY in Stamford
and was president for 2 years. Last
year he served that synagogue as a
USY intern and planned and chaperoned many events. Harrison says, “I
am looking forward to working with
the Emanuel community and hope to
meet everyone.” We are looking forward to working with Harrison.
er. I can be positive when necessary
and give others the joy that USY has
brought me. I want to show other
teens that they, too, can break out
of their shells. Also, to some teens,
USY may only be a social time to
meet new people. They may not realize how important it is that we are
spending as much time praying and
getting into the songs and prayer to
understand why we are Jewish, and
what it means to be Jewish; to be
loud and proud of our faith.
I wish I had more words to
describe how great the USY on
Wheels program is going to be for
not only me, but for every single
other person on my bus. Even
though I don’t know anyone else
on my bus, I can already tell that
this is going to be the absolute best
summer of my life. When I think
about how much this experience
will truly change my life, it almost
brings tears to my eyes. I cannot
thank you enough for giving me
the chance to blossom even more
than I already have and to love my
religion even more, as well.
HELP US KEEP TRACK OF
OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS!
DO YOU HAVE A SON OR
DAUGHTER WHO HAS
GRADUATED FROM HIGH
SCHOOL AND IS SOON
GOING OFF TO COLLEGE?
PLEASE SEND THEIR
ADDRESS, NAME
OF SCHOOL, AND EMAIL
TO CAROLYN@
SO THAT WE CAN KEEP IN
TOUCH.
THANKS!
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ADULT EDUCATION
NEWS
NEW CLASSES STARTING IN
OCTOBER:
Yiddish through Yiddish Song:
Ruth Lazowski
Four Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
10/6, 10/13, 10/20 and 10/27 in the
Chapel Lobby
By translating and analyzing Yiddish
songs, students will begin to learn the
fundamentals of Yiddish.
Natalie Ziplow Study Group:
Facilitator: Rabbi David Small
This series will meet on Thursday
mornings beginning October 6, 2010
from 10:30-12:00 in the Chapel
Lobby.
A Sisterhood study group which includes text study, current events and
lively discussion.
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class:
Facilitator: Judith T. Fox
The class will meet on Wednesday
evenings at 7:30 p.m. beginning
October 13, 2010.
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a two-year
course of study that includes Hebrew
reading (beginners are welcome),
trope, Torah study, the structure of
the service and other aspects of Jewish
knowledge. The entire professional
staff participates. For more information, please call Judith Fox at (860)
233-2774 or email judyefox@emanuel
synagogue.org.
TO REGISTER FOR THESE
CLASSES, PLEASE CALL THE
EDUCATION OFFICE AT
(860) 233-2774 OR EMAIL
[email protected].
RABBI HAROLD S. SILVER’S SCULPTURE HAILS THE NEW YEAR!
by Gloria Bein, Exhibit Chairperson
R
osh Hoshanah is here, and with
it a most extraordinary exhibit!
The works are the product of a new
local sculptor, Rabbi Harold S. Silver,
Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Beth
Israel.
Rabbi Silver began sculpting
just six years ago, at the age of 80. A
friend convinced him to take a course
at the local Art Center in Sarasota,
Florida. Although he was uninterested, he resolved to attend only if
they had a course on stone sculpture.
He tried it, was “hooked,” and a new
career was born to the busy retiree.
Within weeks, he created his first
piece, “Self Portrait,” and now, six
years later, he has sculpted 12 pieces,
enough for a fantastic exhibition.
In February 2008, Rabbi Silver
won First Place for his alabaster
sculpture of “Bathsheba” in the sculpture exhibition at the Longboat Key
Center for the Arts.
The new artist works in limestone,
alabaster, and marble, chiseling away
the fifty-pound stone to create his
figures. Most of his work is inspired
by Biblical themes — Jacob wrestling with the angel, Rachel weeping
for her children, Moses and the Ten
Commandments.
Silver studies with Ken Cotrona
of Meriden, referring to him as his
primary teacher and mentor.
Rabbi Silver is also a long-time
volunteer narrator for the Talking
Books for the Blind, a project of the
Connecticut Volunteer Services for
the Blind and Handicapped.
Our guest artist commented, “In
retirement, you have to move on to
the next phase, and not look back.
To help you move on, you’ve got
to get into something creative that
taps every creative source within
you, and that is a totally rejuvenating
experience.”
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The sculptures will remain in the
Rose, David, and Ralph Mitnick cases
opposite the sanctuary until Chanukah, when they will be replaced by the
fabric arts of Ellen Gang of Westport.
Inspired by her grandfather, Gang
creates family heirlooms from fabrics. She combines fabric arts, Jewish
tradition, and personal heritage in
her unique design businesses, “Once
Upon a Tallis,” and “Once Upon a
Pillow.” Her work will fascinate any
viewer — it is so unique!
THIS SPACE COULD
BE YOURS!
To support the synagogue
by advertising in
The Emanuel News, please
contact Laurie Leader,
Executive Director,
at (860) 236-1275.
Community of
ACTION / Tikkun Olam
B’YADEYNU NEWS
by Louise C. Rosenberg
The B’Yadeynu Committee
wishes the Emanuel community
L’Shanah Tovah!
P
lease bring your saved non-perishable food items for the annual
Kol Nidre Food Drive on Friday
September 17. Food items will be
donated to the Kosher Food Pantry
at Jewish Family Services of Greater
Hartford, the West Hartford Food
Pantry, and Shiloh Baptist Church.
Bags for your food donations and
envelopes for donations to Mazon, a
national non-profit organization that
allocates funds to prevent and alleviate hunger among people of all faiths
and backgrounds will be distributed
on the first day of Rosh Hashanah at
tables at the front and back entrances
of the synagogue.
• MAZON (“food” in Hebrew)
believes its dual purpose is to provide
for those who are hungry today and
to address the systemic causes of hunger and poverty, both domestically
and globally. Although grants are provided to many organizations serving
the Jewish poor, in keeping with the
best of Jewish tradition, MAZON believes it is important to respond to all
who are in need. This year the Emanuel Synagogue has been selected by
Mazon to be the site for the presentation of a certificate to a local Tzedakah organization, End Hunger Connecticut during services on the first
day of Rosh Hashanah. End Hunger
Connecticut will be the recipients of
an $11,000 grant from Mazon to support their anti-hunger advocacy work,
including the expansion of childhood
nutrition programs WIC and SNAP.
WIC (Women, Infants, Children) is
a federally funded program that helps
pregnant women, new mothers, and
children less than five years old to
stay healthy and well. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
is the federally funded food stamp
program.
tion, children and adults, regardless
of your knowledge of Hebrew or
the service, will help to make it a
warm-hearted and spirited service
for everyone.
• Please join other Emanuel Synagogue members in leading Friday
evening Shabbat services and sharing Shabbat joy with residents at the
Hebrew Home beginning in October.
Services are from 7-8 p.m. on the
third Friday of each month. We start
gathering and escorting residents
from their rooms to the chapel at
6:40. For more information, please
contact Pam Garry at 523-5254 or
[email protected]. Your participa-
• Please contact Risa Davidson,
[email protected] if you are
interested in helping the committee
with its many drives and endeavors
for the community both locally and
internationally such as the Kol Nidre
Food Drive and Lillian Harris Turkey Drive, the packaging and mailing
of Chanukah gifts to Jewish American
soldiers serving overseas and the Israeli Solidarity Committee (ISC).
ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES SOLDIERS VISIT EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE
O
n July 26, First Sergeant Eran of the IDF Paratroopers and Sergeant Ilan,
a reserve duty medic in the IDF Paratroopers (last names not used for
security purposes), paid a visit to the Emanuel Synagogue to tell about their experiences in the Second Lebanon War. Both soldiers were wounded in combat.
Dessert and coffee was provided by the Emanuel Synagogue Brotherhood. This
event was co-sponsored by the Emanuel Synagogue Brotherhood and the Westchester/Connecticut Chapter of Friends of the IDF.
(l to r): Sergeant Ilan, Robert J. Fishman of JFACT, First Sergeant Eran, Jeff Rudolph of
Emanuel Brotherhood, Rebecca Feld of FIDF and Dan Haskel of FIDF
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Community of
CARING / Chesed
EMANUEL’S SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER B’NAI MITZVAH
Sara Pipernos, daughter of Gilles
Pipernos & Patty Pipernos-Schatz,
and the granddaughter of Walter
Schatz, will become a Bat Mitzvah on
September 4, 2010.
Leah Ginsberg, daughter of Douglas
Ginsberg & Tammy Russell and the
granddaughter of Melvin & Razelle
Ginsberg, will become a Bat Mitzvah on
September 25, 2010.
Mikayla Bryn Gordon Wexler,
daughter of Elysa Gordon & Steven
Wexler, will become a Bat Mitzvah
on October 2, 2010.
Johnathan Cohen, son of Cindy & Joe
Cohen, will become a Bar Mitzvah on
October 23, 2010 (no photo available).
Alyson Gabrielle Graff, daughter of
Guy & Melissa Graff, will become a
Bat Mitzvah on October 9, 2010.
Jenna Behan, daughter of Lisa & John
Behan, will become a Bat Mitzvah on
October 16, 2010.
HAVE A BABY?
NEHAMA
Join the Baby Chavurah. Contact Francene
Weingast at (860) 523-7778 or
[email protected].
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF…
Ronald Kaizer, husband of Arlene Kaizer, son of
Gertrude Kaizer, brother of Marvis Gersten and Jerry
Kaizer
Arthur Mitlak, husband of Beatrice Mitlak
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SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF GAY & LESBIAN CHILDREN
What happens when your child tells you they’re gay?
What do you do when you think you’re child is gay but they won’t talk about it?
D
o you feel excited for your child
that they are on their way to self
discovery? Do you feel concern that
they may face discrimination? Do you
feel isolated because you don’t know
anyone else with a gay child? Finding
out your child is gay is an unscripted
journey from discovery to acceptance
to fully embracing the joy in your
child’s being able to lead an authentic
and fulfilled life.
Come join our group to share the
“ins and outs” of your experience,
give and get support, and navigate the
complexities of sharing this journey
with family, friends, and the community at large. The group facilitators are
Emanuel parents of gay adult children
who have been through the process.
This initiative has the blessing
and support of Rabbi Small and the
Caring Committee. Email your interest to Renee Friedman at sheldon.
[email protected] or Cookie
Melito at [email protected]. Strict
confidentiality is assured.
The first meeting will be held
Tuesday Sept. 28 at 7:30 at the Emanuel Synagogue.
GOALS
• Help answer or get answers to
questions about gay unions/marriage, equal rights, social attitudes,
grandchildren
• Provide support and positive role
models to other parents, especially
in a Jewish context
• Offer strategies to deal with situations that arise
• Provide a springboard to bounce
feelings and thoughts off of to
people who totally understand
where you are coming from
• To help Emanuel congregants feel
comfortable sharing their pride in
their children
• Potential to engage in political advocacy, if there is group interest
difficult our process was, compounded by not knowing who we
could talk to and go to for support
• Recognizing that Judaism supports
gays and their right to lead an authentic Jewish gay life
• Our belief is that if you are not
part of the solution, you are part of
the problem
FACILITATORS
Cookie Melito: Cookie has a masters
degree in counseling with a background
in facilitating support groups and group
process. Cookie’s son David came out
as a freshman in college in 1989 and
lives with his partner of three years,
who is also named David.
Renee Friedman: Renee is a certified
CT school teacher with many years of
teaching experience, including adult
workshop facilitation and student advocacy. Renee’s daughter Robyn came
out after college graduation and married her partner Alex in 2008.
HOW WILL MEETING GET
STARTED
• At first meeting, facilitators will
share their experiences with the
group
• we will ask participants
- what their experiences are
- where they are in the process of
acceptance
- what they hope to get from the
group, including future possibilities such as engaging speakers, etc.
• we will develop future meeting
agendas based on the needs of the
individuals in the group.
CONNECTICUT TOUR DE SHULS EXCEEDED ALL HOPES
O
n June 27, 2010, like spokes on a wheel, cyclists from the greater Jewish community came together at the hub — Emanuel Synagogue — to
start and end their bike rides benefiting the Tikvah Special Needs Program of
Camp Ramah New England. 55 bike riders and 25 volunteers joined together
for a very memorable inaugural event. This year marked the first CT Tour de
Shuls, cycling fundraiser, sponsored by the Connecticut Valley Region of the
Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, area businesses, Connecticut GI, Stanger &
Arnold Attorneys at Law, and synagogue men’s clubs from Emanuel Synagogue,
Beth El Temple, Beth Sholom B’nai Israel. Nine area temples also participated
in providing volunteers and publicity support: Beth David Synagogue, Beth El
Temple, Beth Hillel Synagogue, Beth Sholom B’nai Israel, Congregation Beth
Ahm, Congregation B’nai Sholom, Congregation Tikvoh Chadoshoh , Emanuel Synagogue and Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation.
OUR MOTIVATIONS
• We remember how isolated and
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News From The
SISTERHOOD
SISTERHOOD NEWS
by Debbie Bettan, Co-President
T
he summer has come to a close
and therefore we must get busy
for the year ahead. The Sisterhood
Board members met at the end of the
summer for a Pot Luck Dinner to
discuss the upcoming year. We have
very exciting programs in the works
so please watch for dates and times as
they will be announced in the monthly E-Blast thanks to Susan Kurtis. We
are so pleased to have most of our
Board Members returning for the
second year of their term. We are currently looking for someone to fill the
position of Torah Fund Chairman.
If you are interested in this position
or know of someone who might be
interested please contact Melissa or
Debbie.
Our year ended with several of
our members coming forward to
help with the Tour de Shul Bicycle
Ride. The Tikvah Program (meaning
Hope) helps to raise money for Special Needs children to attend Camp
Ramah. We were very fortunate to be
involved in such a worthy cause.
Our first program of the year will
be a Brunch on Sunday, September
26 to welcome new members to Sisterhood. Membership Chairpersons
Lisa Tesser and Dodie Mendal will be
contacting all new members who have
joined the Emanuel Synagogue in
NEW YEARS GREETINGS 5771/2010
the past year to join us for a Brunch
where they can learn what Sisterhood
is all about and meet our Board
members.
Sisterhood’s annual Paid Up
Dinner is scheduled for October 12.
Please mark your calendars and join
us for a fun evening. This is the time
to stand up and show your involvement in Sisterhood. We cannot survive without our members and the
many wonderful ideas they share.
Melissa and I would like to wish
everyone a very Happy and Healthy
New Year. Please do not be a stranger
to Sisterhood. Come out and see what
we can offer you!
— L’Shana Tova
Hal, Judy, Melissa and Steven Mooney
Mark, Barbara and Benjamin Nachtigal
Renee Neikrie and Family
Avra and Dan Novarr and Family
Lester and Emma Pahuskin and Family
Michele, Alan, Jordan and Lauren Parker
Joanne and Saul Pasternack
Drs. Adele and Sidney Perlman
Joy Platt
Joan and Bill Prensky and Family
Lillian C. Renert
Susan and Jeffrey Renert and Family
Elaine and Marty Samuels
Sylvia Schloss
Selma and David Schwartz
Edna and David Shamash and Family
David and Lois Sheketoff
Mrs. Gloria Sherry
Hyla and Harry Sklar
Rosalie H. and Jay D. Smith and Family
Dr. Marilyn Stuart and Rachel
Lisa, Neil, Adam and Michael Tesser
Carolyn, David, Jenn and Adam Topol
Hope, Stan, Jonathan and Benjamin Tripp
Janet Wallans
Ruth and Myron Weiner and Family
Francene, Jeremy, Lila and Jay Weingast
Ellen and Harris Weingold and Family
Al and Helen Weisel and Family
Arline and Dave Wolansky
Melissa, Gary, Ashley and Jenna Zachariah
Moshe and Deborah Zwang
Augusta Apter and Amy
Mimi and Jack Bassok
Sue and Bruce Bergman and Family
Lois and Norman Bower
The Brick Family
Eleanor N. Caplan and Martha J. Caplan
Alan and Risa Davidson
Jan and Syd Elkin
Bella and Judd Fink and Family
Shirley and Mel Gerrol
Rabbi and Mrs. Nathan Hershfield
Fred and Faith Helene and Family
Gertrude Horowitz and Family
Muriel H. Hyne
Arlene Kaizer and Family
Geri, Jerry, Hannah, Emily and Sarah Kaizer
Karen and Sid Kaye
Naomi and Joel Kleinman
Marcia and Michael Krinsky and Family
The Kurtis-Presant Family: Susan, Jason, Ryan,
David and Eve
Dr. Michael and Carolyn Levine and Family
Loretta, Larry, Todd, Doug, Andy, Doug, Julie and
Ali Levy
The Graber-Lipperman Family
Alice and Herb Margolis
Debbie and Peter Mehlman
Seymour and Judy Melnick
Arthur and Beatrice Mitlak
Gladys Mondshein and Family
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GIFT SHOP NEWS
W
ELCOME BACK TO EVERYONE. We hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. In a few more days, we will all be celebrating the New Year
together. Just in time for Rosh Hashanah, we are offering a 25% DISCOUNT
on all High Holiday purchases. We carry apple and honey dishes, candlesticks,
candles, kippot, taleisim, kiddush cups and hostess gifts. We have a beautiful selection of gifts for you to choose from and with our discount, the price is right.
You can shop during the week when the synagogue office is open or on Sundays
during Religious School. Call us if you need to meet another evening or are looking for something in particular. We accept mastercard, visa, checks and cash. On
Sundays, during Religious School, we can help you with scrip also. Your purchases
benefit your Sisterhood and your synagogue. We look forward to your visit.
— L’Shana Tova from Lisa, Debbie and Fay
MAZAL TOV! CONGRATULATIONS TO…
Brian Becker for winning the Democratic primary for State Representative
Gloria Bein for her recent Haftarah chanting
Paul & Debbie Bettan on the marriage of their daughter, Andrea
Albert Engel on his graduation from Hall High School
Leatrice Etelis on the birth of her great-grandson, Jonah Luke Farber
Michael & Judith Etelis Farber on the birth of their grandson, Jonah Luke Farber
Helen Fine on her birthday
David & Cindy Gerber on the birth of their son, Antonio Joseph
Leonard & Joan Glazier on their wedding anniversary
Leonard & Anne Goldman on their 64th wedding anniversary
Sam Goodman on his birthday
Eleanor Henken on her granddaughter, Samara, graduating from high school and
her acceptance into Amherst College
Esther Kerzner on the occasion of her son, David, becoming a Bar
Mitzvah
Rabbi Philip & Ruth Lazowski on their special birthdays
Laurie Leader, welcoming her to The Emanuel Synagogue
Ed & Trudy Milikow on the birth of their grandsons, Ariel and Ben
Melissa Mooney on graduating Magna Cum Laude from Washington University in
St. Louis’ School of Medicine program in Audiology
Steven Mooney graduating from Marymount Manhattan College and being selected
to sing the National Anthem at Lincoln Center at graduation
Marco & Sarah Morel on the occasion of their daughters, Nazli & Shana, becoming
B’not Mitvzah
MAZEL TOV…
TO ATTORNEY MORTON N. KATZ,
RECIPIENT OF THE HARTFORD
COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION’S
2010 PRO BONO AWARD
M
orton Katz volunteers for
Statewide Legal Services
which provides legal counsel
without fee for those who cannot afford private counsel in
civil actions. He also prepares
documents for court in family
relations actions. He represents
claimants in unemployment
compensation hearings, and is
one of several lawyers certified
through VA Benefits Training
given by the Connecticut Bar
Association to represent veterans in claims before the department of Veterans Affairs. He has
worked with the Connecticut
Bar Association’s “Law Works
for People,” representing clients
in family relations cases in Superior Court.
Lester Pahuskin on his birthday
Jeffrey & Susan Renert on their wedding anniversary
TO HAVE YOUR
STUDENT’S GRADUATION
Lillian Renert on the birth of her new great-grandson
Steve & Janet Selden on the marriage of their daughter, Jesse
Rabbi David J. Small on his special birthday
OR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
Sharone Small on her high school graduation
LISTED IN THE
MAZEL
TOV SECTION, PLEASE
Jay D. & Rosalie Smith on their wedding anniversary
Gerald & Barbara Sperber on the marriage of their son, Michael to Elana Chafetz
Carol Tellar on her birthday
SEND THE DETAILS
TO
CAROLYN@
Al Weisel on his 90th birthday
David & Lori Wetsman on the occasion of their son, Ryan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
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News From The
BROTHERHOOD
BROTHERHOOD CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010-2011
September 19
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Jeremy Paul (Dean of University of Connecticut law School )
Topic TBD
October 3
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Jeff Rudolph & Saul Shemkovitz – Recent trips to Israel –
A great pictorial
October 13
Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Annual Paid-Up Dinner
Keynote Speaker: Bart Kollen, VP ING Financial Solutions
October 14
Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Cooking Class
October 24
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Speaker: Jeff Renert – Planned Giving
November 9
Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Dinner with Rabbi Small
Topic of talk: Making Marriage Work – Teachings for Real Life
November
Date, time, place TBD
Keeper of the Flame Luncheon
November 21
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Speaker: Pam Garry, Educator, Trash Museum
November 30
Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Brotherhood Board of Directors Meeting
December 5
Sunday
9 :00 a.m.
Hanukkah Carnival
December 12
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Meeting – Speaker TBD
December 14
Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Cooking class
January
TBD
January 16
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Brotherhood Breakfast Meeting – Speaker: Dr. Steven Belinkie
February 6
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
World Wide Wrap
February 12
Saturday
9:00 a.m.
Brotherhood Shabbat
February 27
Sunday
9:00
March 9
Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Cooking class
March 27
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Guys’ Night at the movies
Brotherhood Board of Directors 10:00 a.m.
April 8
Friday
7:00 p.m.
April
Robotics Dinner
Yellow Candles distribution
May 11
Sunday
10:00 a.m.
Hebrew School Holocaust program – Speaker TBD
May
date TBD
Laymens Institute – Speaker TBD
June
Thursday-Sunday
Date TBD Laymens Institute – Camp Ramah
June
Tour D’Shul
Other events planned: University of Hartford Women’s Basketball game, Trinity College squash match, visit to Trash
Museum. All events are subject to rescheduling and cancellation.
ARE YOU A BROTHERHOOD MEMBER?
IF YOU ARE, WE WELCOME YOU BACK FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR! IF NOT, PLEASE CONSIDER
HAVE YOU BECOME A NEW MEMBER OF THE EMANUEL, WITHIN THE LAST SIX
MONTHS? IF SO, YOUR FIRST YEAR OF BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP IS FREE.
BECOMING ONE TODAY.
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MINYONAIRE BREAKFAST SPONSORS
Thank You
Gloria Bein in memory of her father, on his Yahrzeit
TO THE
MINYONAIRES FOR
Alan & Ellen Burstein in honor of their son, Ethan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
PURCHASING A NEW
Kevin Dinowitz & Karen Zelman in honor of their daughter, Jeslyn, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
REFRIGERATOR FOR
Melvin Ginsberg in memory of his father, Louis Ginsberg, on his Yahrzeit
THE SYNAGOGUE
OFFICE AND
TO
Miriam Goldberg & Gloria Levin in memory of Isadore & Alice Radville, on their Yahrzeits
Leonard & Anne Goldman in honor of their 64th wedding anniversary
GLADYS
MONDSHEIN FOR
FACILITATING THE
Sam Goodman in memory of Lillian Goodman, on her Yahrzeit
Stuart & Beth Katten in honor of their son, Samuel, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Rick Lasker to commemorate the end of the mourning period for his mother, Sylvia Lasker
ARRANGEMENTS
The Minyonaires in honor of Sam Goodman on his 97th birthday
The Minyonaires in memory of Bernie Mintz, on his Yahrzeit
Renee Neikrie & Family in memory of Joe Neikrie, on his Yahrzeit
Craig & Lisa Rieman in honor of their daughter, Ilycia, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Carol Tellar in memory of her mother, Esther Harris, on her Yahrzeit
Al & Helen Weisel in honor of Al’s 90th birthday
GERTRUDE K. CLARE SISTERHOOD SHABBAT BOOK REVIEW SCHEDULE 2010-2011
DATES
REVIEWER
BOOK
HOSTESS
October 9, 2010
Rebecca Salk
The Rest of Us
by Stephen Birmingham
Judy Mooney
120 Mohawk Drive
523-7712
December 4, 2010
Murray Zinman
The Rise of Nuclear Iran —
How Tehran Defies the West
by Dore Gold
Marsha Wolfberg
31 Mohegan Drive
233-9933
December 18, 2010
Beatrice Mitlack
All Other Nights
by Dara Horn
Joanne Pasternack
20 Burnwood Drive
Bloomfield, CT
243-0442
March 4, 2010
Ben Engel
Enemies of the People: My Family’s
Journey to America
by Kati Marton
Linda Stein
31 Soby Drive
521-1319
June 4, 2010
Edith Kalin
Sarah’s Key
by Tatiana De Rosnay
Bonnie Lasker
16 Ware Avenue
236-7455
Alternate Reviewer: Rachil Chalik, From Time Immemorial by Jean Peters
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EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE DONATION FORM
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND RETURN TO 160 MOHEGAN DRIVE, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
Name of Fund
Amount
In Memory of
In Honor of
Other
Sent to: (name and address)
From: (your name and address)
SPECIAL FUNDS
❏ Adult Education Fund
❏ Endowment Fund
❏ Ritual Director’s Disc. Fund
❏ Art Fund
❏ Executive Director’s Disc. Fund
❏ Scholarship Fund
❏ Sharon Barshay Music Fund
❏ Flower Fund
❏ Siegal Garden Fund
❏ Bein Scholar-in-Residence Fund
❏ General Fund
❏ Sisterhood Torah Fund
❏ Brotherhood Tribute Fund
❏ Library Fund
❏ Rabbi Small’s Disc. Fund
❏ Camp Ramah Scholarship
❏ Macy Accessibility Fund
❏ Social Action/B’Yadenu Fund
❏ Caring Committee Fund
❏ Minyonaires Fund
❏ Torah Repair Fund
❏ Cantor Cohn’s Discretionary Fund
❏ Music Fund
❏ Torat Hayim
❏ Education Director’s Disc. Fund
❏ P.T.O. Fund
❏ Youth Activity Fund
❏ Prayer Book Fund
GREENING EMANUEL
by Michael Levine, MD
T
he first actions we’ve taken to
reduce electricity use are beginning to show results. The House
Committee went through our electric
bills for fiscal 2003, 2004, 2008 and
2009. What they found was striking.
For the first two periods, we used
about 315,000 KW each year. For
the last two periods, we used about
252,000 KW, a 20% reduction. This
means that we are responsible for
reducing significantly the CO2 the
power company has to create when
generating our power. There is also a
significant cost savings.
How did we do it? Some savings
came because several of you donated
to the Green Building fund, enabling
us to replace two inefficient refrigerator/freezers. The Minyonaires
replaced a third. We’ve put motion
sensor switches in several rooms. We
stopped holding meetings on Monday
nights, so we can close the building
early. An improvement which promises to create an even bigger reduction in energy use is the changing of
all our light fixtures and substituting
energy efficient bulbs. Some of the
most dramatic reduction came in the
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sanctuary, where we were able to substitute 50-watt efficient bulbs for 500watt bulbs. I’ll bet you cannot detect
any reduction in the brightness of the
room. That project was just finished
in July, so the savings will not be obvious for a while. It’s estimated that
this will save about $14,000 a year.
We want to continue our energy
saving, recycling and waste reduction
activities. We’d like you to join us.
If you’re willing to help, email me at
[email protected] or call
and leave your name and email address to (860) 233-7168. We expect
to have our next planning meeting in
September.
DONATIONS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE
ADULT EDUCATION FUND
In Memory of:
SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG
by Michele & Alan Parker
RALPH CONRAD
by Judith & Fred Fox
Wishing Good Health to:
JEAN CHAMEIDES
by Judith & Fred Fox
ART FUND
In Memory of:
HELEN KLEIN ROTHBARDT
by Sylvia Schloss
RALPH AVSEEV FUND
In Honor of:
JULIA COHN
by Henry & Linda Cohn
SHARON BARSHAY MUSIC FUND
In Memory of:
SHARON BARSHAY
by Gerri & Paul Silversmith
by Goldie & Roman Luftglas
SARAH & SAMUEL PETLUCK
MOLLIE & L. FISHER SILVERSMITH
LEE BIRNBAUM my dear Summerwood friend
by Vivian Marks
LOLITA COHN
by Suzanne & Michael Kaplan
In Honor of:
SUZANNE CONNELL on her retirement
by Miriam & Richard Goldberg
In Appreciation of:
A LOVELY BARSHAY CONCERT
CANTOR COHN & THE CHOIR for a most
beautiful evening of song
BEIN SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
FUND
In Honor of:
GLORIA BEIN’s recovery and her recent Haftarah
chanting
by Carolyn & Robert Isakson
in Appreciation of:
GLORIA BEIN for her many kindnesses
by Ruth & Gilbert Hershman
CAMP RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Appreciation of:
ARIEL ROTHSCHILD for his kindness and support
during our recent sorrow
by Philip and Samuel Schlossberg
In Memory of:
SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG
by Robert & Dorothy Field
by The Barshay Family
Our loved ones at Yizkor
by Philip & Karen Schlossberg
JACK LIPITZ
by Arlene Weiss
In Honor of:
JACOB GRABER-LIPPERMAN becoming a Bar
Mitzvah
by The Pinchover Family
ESTHER SCHLOSSBERG becoming a Bat Mitzvah
RABBI SMALL’s special birthday
by The Magin Family
The Aufruf and upcoming of MICHAEL SPERBER to
ELANA CHAFETZ
by Philip & Karen Schlossberg
CARING COMMITTEE
In Memory of:
BETTY HABER
by Brenda Sutter
KATHERINE SZABO
by Gayle & Moshe Pinchover
CANTOR COHN’S DISCRETIONARY
FUND
In Appreciation of:
CANTOR SANFORD COHN for his kindness and
support during our recent sorrow
by Philip and Samuel Schlossberg and family
CANTOR SANFORD COHN in appreciation for your
supportive presence at my mothers funeral
by Sharon Gross Hoffman
CANTOR COHN
by Terry Cohn
In Memory of:
DR. MARSHAL MERKIN
by Joyce & Jack Merkin
PHYLLIS WACHSPRESS
by Howard Wachspress
Beloved granddaughter, KATY HALEY SCHAFFMAN
by Muriel Schaffman
Beloved mother, BERT WELK
by Toby Sidrane
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of:
JUDITH FOX on receiving the Chayeh Olam Award
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of:
the birth of ANTONIO JOSEPH GERBER
by Steven & Janet Selden
In Memory of:
RONALD KAIZER
by Steven & Janet Selden
FLOWER FUND
In Honor of:
HELEN FINE on her birthday
In Memory of:
RONALD KAIZER
GENERAL FUND
In Honor of:
SUZANNE CONNELL
by Marlene & Bob Levine
Our granddaughter, SYDNEY DAUM, becoming a Bat
Mitzvah
by Debbie & Richard Fish
JESLYN DINOWITZ becoming a Bat Mitzvah
by Grant & Elizabeth Ehrlich
by Sam Unitas
The engagement of MIRIAM HABER to ZACH
by Carolyn & David Topol
The marriage of JEREMY GOLDBERG & RACHEL
ARCUS
by Linda & Martin Stein
SAMUEL KATTEN becoming a Bar Mitzvah
SYLVIA COHEN being named a Minyonaire of the
Year
The marriage of MICHAEL SPERBER & ELANA
CHAFETZ
HELEN ROSENHOLTZ
by Iris, Bob, Dan, and Charlie Praid
In Memory of:
SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG
by Anita & Bill Mancoll
by Rabbi & Mrs N Hershfield
by Florence Fichman
LEAH FORMAN
by Shirley Zeldis
MOLLIE GROSS
by Rosanne & Jack Dolinsky
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GERALD CARLIN
by Gloria Ginsberg
by Sylvia Salad
by Marilyn & Jack Fink
JACK FICHMAN beloved brother
by Florence Fichman
MERRILL FICHMAN beloved brother
by Florence Fichman
RONALD KAIZER
by Joan & Bill Prensky
by Brian Rubenstein & Mindi Sternblitz-Rubenstein
LOLITA SHAPIRO COHEN
by Lynn & Stephen Greenfield, Diana Dean, Helen
Freas, Eric Haitz, Ariel Pearl-Jacobvitz, & Mike Gordon
by Paul & Leslie Korus
SHIRLEY RACKOWITZ
by Charlotte & Raymond Wice
by Ursula Marx
by Jewel Abrams
ABE GORDON beloved uncle
by Ed Dubrow
DOROTHY LEWIS dear sister
GREEN BUILDING FUND
In honor of:
RABBI LAZOWSKI on his special birthday
by Michael & Carolyn Levine
RABBI SMALL on his special birthday
by Michael & Carolyn Levine
ZEKE SLOAT
by Sandy & Al Parven
The marriage of MICHAEL & ELANA SPERBER
HELEN ROSENHOLTZ on her 100th birthday
by Ron, Emily & Jenna Levitt
In Memory of:
CLARENCE LEVESQUE
by Harvey Silverman
KATHERINE GRADANTE
by Harvey Silverman
WILLIE COUNCIL
by Harvey Silverman
MAX ROSENKRANTZ
by Harvey Silverman
JOHN McDONALD
by Harvey Silverman
LOLITA COHN
by Dan & Joni Fine
by Janet Wallans
KEMLER TORAH HAYIM FUND
In Memory of:
RONALD KAIZER
by Rhona & Joel Roffer
Beloved ELIZABETH SUDARSKY
by The Kemler Family
RABBI LAZOWSKI’S DISCRETIONARY
FUND
In Honor of:
RABBI PHILIP & RUTH LAZOWSKI on their special
birthdays
by Faith & Fred Helene
CAROL TELLAR on her birthday
by Sheila & Howie Mark
by Marc & Sandi Needelman
The birth of ROMY LEIA, granddaughter of DR.
MARSHALL & SUSAN SEIDMAN
by Brenda & Malcolm Berman
The marriage of JANET & STEVE SELDEN’s
daughter, JESSE
by Brenda & Malcolm Berman
LIBRARY FUND
In Honor of:
DAVID & CINDY GERBER on birth of their son,
ANTONIO JOSEPH GERBER
by Joanne & Saul Pasternack
MINYONAIRES FUND
In Honor of:
SYLVIA COHEN, SAM GOODMAN, & ABE
SMOLAR being named Minyonaires of the Year
by Judy & Herb Silver
by Bella & Judd Fink
SAMARA, granddaughter of ELEANOR HENKEN,
on her high school graduation and acceptance into
Amherst College
by Robert & Hedyth Fishman
Kudos to the “Baseball Team,” those on the field and
those in the background
by Renee Neikrie
by The Emanuel Minyonaires
SAM GOODMAN on his birthday
by Lois Saffer
by Louise & Elliott Rosenberg
LAURIE LEADER welcome to the Emanuel Family
MY ALIYAH on the Yahrzeit of my Dad
THE MINYONAIRES for my outstanding birthday
breakfast
by Sam Goodman
The birth of ZEKE, grandson of Mr. & Mrs. William
Sloat
by Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Stolman
ANNE & LEONARD GOLDMAN on their 64th
anniversary
by Eleanor Calmus
by Ruth & Harold Alpert
AL WEISEL on his 90th birthday
by Harry & Sylvia Rosenfeld
ELAINE SMITH
ROBERT TELLAR
SUSAN WOLPOE
GARY BLAU
by Ronna & Mitch Sauerhoff
JEAN CHAMEIDES
by Abraham Smolar
GLORIA BEIN
by Meryl & Elliott Rosenberg
In Memory of:
WILLIAM KAIMOWITZ
by Jeffrey & Llyn Kaimowitz
MOLLIE GROSS
by the Flescher Family
PHYLLIS WACHSPRESS
RONALD KAIZER
by Sylvia & Norman Cohen
SYLVIA GOODMAN AV’SHALOM beloved sister
by Sam Goodman
LINDA LANTZ
SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG
by Sylvia Schloss
SYLVIA SLOAT
by William & Beverly Sloat
Beloved mother, RUTH PEARL KORDANSKY
by Ava & Dan Kordansky
SHIRLEY RACKOWITZ
by Jack & Rosanne Dolinsky
SOPHIE ALTMAN
by Arnold & Cheri Altman
Beloved husband, RAYMOND PORISS, on his Yahrziet
by Muriel Poriss
Beloved mother, ANNA B. TICOTSKY
by Charlotte T. Brick
Beloved father, ROBERT RENERT
by Jeffrey & Susan Renert
RUTH MOSKOWITZ on her Yahrzeit
by Barbara Canter
SAMUEL CANTER on his Yahrzeit
by Barbara Canter
RALPH CONRAD
by Pamela & David Garry
In Appreciation of:
THE EMANUEL MINYONAIRES for prayers from
my great-granddaughter, SERENA ESPOSITO
by Roslyn Cohen
A GOOD DOCTORS REPORT
by Sylvia & Norm Cohen
MUSIC FUND
In Memory of:
MAX FINE
by Dan & Joni Fine
Aunt, ALICE LEOPOLD
by Leonard & Joan Glazier
Oma, BERTHA LEOPOLD
SHIRLEY RACKOWITZ
PRAYER BOOK FUND
In Memory of:
Beloved sister, SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG
by Helen Rosenholtz
Beloved cousin, RONALD KAIZER
by Janie & Nate Pickus
RONALD KAIZER
by Dan & Joni Fine
by Sue & Bruce Bergman
RITUAL DIRECTOR’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Memory of:
Beloved mother, LILLIAN A. D’AMATO, on her
Yahrzeit
by Lynn Talit
JOSEPH F D’AMATO beloved father, on his Yahrzeit
by Lynn Talit
BUZZY D’AMATO beloved brother. on his Yahrzeit
by Lynn Talit
MERVIN ROSENBERG
by Irene Rosenberg
Beloved father, ABRAHAM DWORSKY
by Lois Sheketoff
In Appreciation of:
MOSHE PINCHOVER for his thoughtful, dedicated
service
by Lynn Talit
SIEGAL GARDEN FUND
In Appreciation of:
SUZANNE CONNELL
by Judy & Barry Siegal
SISTERHOOD TORAH FUND
In Memory of:
MOLLIE GROSS
by Chick & Fran Waltman
In Honor of:
DEBBIE & PAUL BETTAN on the marriage of their
daughter, ANDREA
SISTERHOOD TRIBUTE FUND
In Honor of:
MARSHA & BARRY COHEN on the birth of their
grandson, LUCAS AARON
by Fay & Ernie deHaas
In Memory of:
IDA GRAY, mother of Lauren Seplowitz
RABBI SMALL’S DISCRETIONARY
FUND
In Appreciation of:
RABBI DAVID SMALL
by Meryl & Elliott Rosenberg
RABBI DAVID SMALL for his kindness and support
during our recent sorrow
by Philip and Samuel Schlossberg and family
RABBI SMALL for his support for the Menorah Legacy
Society’s meeting
by Jeff & Susan Renert
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LET YOUR LEGACY BE
FOR A BLESSING…
THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE
ENDOWMENT FUND
You know how important it is to have
a will and make plans for the future.
Once you have provided for the people
you love, we hope you will consider a
bequest to The Emanuel Synagogue
Endowment Fund to help support
your extended Jewish family. Give a
gift to The Emanuel’s future.
Call Laurie Leader at 236-1275
for more information.
RABBI DAVID SMALL in appreciation for your
supportive presence at my mothers funeral
by Sharon Gross Hoffman
RABBI SMALL for his kindness at our time of need
by Bob & Marvis Gersten
THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE and the daily
minyan
by Ronald Szabo
In Honor of:
MR. & MRS. MARTIN BINDER on the occasion of
LAUREN’s wedding
by Sandy & Al Parven
by Sonia Berk and Family
by Gerald & Barbara Sperber
by Edith Kinas
SHARONE SMALL on her high school graduation
by Sonia Berk and Family
JONI & DAN FINE
by Bea & Arthur Mitlak
ARTHUR MITLAK
by Estelle & Myron Freed
In Memory of:
MADGE W. GLADSTONE
by Alfred Gladstone
PHYLLIS WACHSPRESS
HAROLD M. GRODINSKY, on his Yahrzeit
by Avra & Dan Novarr
ESTHER HARRIS
by Robert & Carol Tellar
Beloved grandson, SAMUEL NOAH STOCK
by Wilma Hoffman
Beloved brother, RONALD KAIZER
by Donna Hoffman
RAYMOND PORISS
by Andrea Poriss and Mark Poriss
LOLITA COHN
by Ernie & Fay deHaas
SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG
by Ernie & Fay deHaas
RALPH CONRAD
RONALD KAIZER
SOCIAL ACTION/B’YADENU
In Memory of:
IRVING SILVERSTEIN
by Alexis Davidoff
RONALD KAIZER
BENNIE NOVARR beloved father
by Ruth & Gilbert Hershonan
YOUTH ACTIVITY FUND
In Appreciation of:
SUSAN WOLPOE
by Jenna Behan
In Honor of:
ALBERT ENGEL on graduation from Hall High
School and Beit Sefer Tichon
MELISSA MOONEY graduating Magna Cum Laude
from Washington Univ. in St. Louis’ School of Medicine
program in Audiology
by Hal & Judy Mooney
STEVEN MOONEY graduating from Marymount
Manhattan College & being selected to sing the National Anthem at Lincoln Ctr. at his graduation
by Hal & Judy Mooney
Our bubbie HELEN ROSENHOLTZ on her 100th
birthday
by Noah, Jordan, Tia & Drew Emrick
THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS…
MARK & LINDA ASMAR FUND
In Memory of:
RONALD KAIZER
by Linda Asmar
LOUIS & ETTA BECK FUND
In Honor of:
ROZ YELLIN on her birthday
by Rick & Judy Goldberg
SUE & BRUCE BERGMAN FUND
SUE BERGMAN
MIRIAM GOLDBERG
by Sue & Bruce Bergman
JEROME & ELEANOR CAPLAN FUND
In Memory of:
Beloved father, MOSES J. NEIDITZ, on his Yahrzeit
by Eleanor N. Caplan
by Daniel & Arlene Neiditz
SAMUEL H. & PAULINE R. COHEN
FUND
In Memory of:
DOROTHY SILVER
by Sheila & Stephen Levy
EVELYN “EVA” SKLAR beloved mother on her
yahrzeit
by Harry & Hyla Sklar
NORMA SHARON SKLAR beloved sister on her
yahrzeit
by Harry & Hyla Sklar
In Honor of:
BRETT & TYLER BIAL on their Bar Mitzvahs
by Fredda & Jon Goldstein
MYLES & SUZANNE CONNELL FUND
In Honor of:
SUZANNE CONNELL and all she has done for
Emanuel Synagogue
by Maxine & Dick Kates
by Barbara & Howard Nair
ELKIN FAMILY FUND
In Honor of:
OSCAR FISHMAN
by Jan & Syd Elkin
HERBERT & ELAINE EPSTEIN FUND
In Memory of:
Beloved mother, MILDRED GLUTZKIN
by Elaine Epstein and Family
RONALD KAIZER
by Elaine Epstein & Reuben Cutler
ROBERT & HEDYTH FISHMAN FUND
In Honor of:
The birth of grandsons of ROBERT & HEDYTH
FISHMAN, SAMUEL and OSCAR
by Cary & Beth Lakenbach
PAUL & SUSAN GOLDBERG FAMILY
FUND
MELVIN & EDITH KATZMAN FUND
In Honor of:
The marriage of JEREMY & RACHEL GOLDBERG
In Honor of:
EDITH & MELVIN KATZMAN on their 60th
anniversary and EDITH’s birthday
KAIZER FAMILY FUND
MORRIS & EDITH MANCOLL FUND
In Memory of:
RONALD KAIZER
by Fred, Judye, Jonathan, Michael, and Amanda Fox
by Judy & Seymour Melnick
by The Barshay Family
by Fred & Mae Kaprove
by Dr. David L. Weil
by Hal, Judy, Melissa, & Steven Mooney
by Gerald Silverman
by Ruth Ann & Harley Graime
by Debbie, Peter & Rebecca Mehlman
by Norman Weinstock
by Babe & Sam Gold
by Richard & Denise Order
by The Elman Family
by Judy & David Borus
by Bennett & Libby Pearl
by Katherine Savard
by Longo Dental Arts Studio
by Joyce & John Lemega
by Marcia & Robert Marcuson
by Jan & Syd Elkin
by Sylvia & Harry Rosenfeld
by Ricky & Les Hochhauser
by Ann Rosenthal
by David & Merle Harris
by Linda Webber
by Jeanne & Marshall
by Nancy Rips
by Gertrude Marcuson
by Davidoff Family-Leon, Alexis, Rebecca & Ilana
by Jerry & Geri Kaizer
by Judy & Ed Siegel & Family
by Nancy & Allen Satenberg
by David & Judy Levine
by Larry Brick
by Saul & Joanne Pasternack
by Morse & Betsy Solomon
by Dickerman Dental Prosthetics
by Ruth C. Yahr
by Linda & Joel Schwartz
by Helen Mehlman
by Stanislaw Olejarz
by The Guggenheim Family
by Robert & Jane Cave
by Francene, Jeremy, Lila and Jay Weingast
by Ann B Andrew
by Anne & Terry Cohn
by Stanley & Hope Tripp
by Gloria Sherry
by Honey Levine & Ed Sinatra
by The O’Meara Family
by Carolyn & Michael Levine
by Wilma Hoffman
by Bob Kiniry
by Betsy & Herb Wolk
by Beatrice Turken
by Susan & Paul Goldberg
MURRAY KAIZER
JEREMIAH T. GLEASON
Beloved mother, ETHEL PERER
by Arlene Kaizer
LOLITA COHN
by Arlene Kaizer
In Honor of:
The marriage of JOEL ROSENBERG
by Arlene Kaizer
HARRIET & MARVIN KATZ FUND
In Honor of:
JOSEPH PEAR on his special birthday
by Harriet & Marvin Katz
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In Memory of:
SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG
ANITA & BILL MANCOLL on the engagement of
their daughter, REBECCA to NICK PETESCH
FAY LEOPOLD on her Yahrzeit
SYLVIA BARTON on her Yahrzeit
ROBERT & SHEILA MARKS FAMILY
FUND
In Honor of:
LILY REISNER on becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Our granddaughter, LILY SHANA REISNER, daughter
of Ron & Laura Reisner, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
by Robert & Sheila Marks
In Memory of:
BEVERLY TOUBMAN BROWNSTEIN
MORRIS & HARRIET MARKS
JOSEPH & MARTHA TOUBMAN
SEYMOUR & JUDY MELNICK FUND
In Honor of:
by Seymour & Judy Melnick
RUTH LAZOWSKI on her special birthday
TRUDY & ED MILIKOW on the birth of their grandsons, ARIEL MILIKOW and BEN MILIKOW
JOAN & LEONARD GLAZIER on their anniversary
ALAN GEETTER on the birth of granddaughter, EVELYN
JAY & ROSALIE SMITH on their anniversary
SAM GOODMAN on his special birthday
ANNE & LEONARD GOLDMAN on their 64th
anniversary
JONI & DAN FINE
BOB TELLAR
In Memory of:
MELVIN STONE brother of Lee Oberstein
LOLITA COHN
SHIRLEY RACKOWITZ
Beloved brother, LLOYD GOLDMAN, on his Yahrzeit
MICHAELS – REVZON FAMILY FUND
In Memory of:
LOLITA COHN
by Valerie & Edward Michaels
DONALD & REGINA MILLER FUND
In Memory of:
PHILIP MILLER, on his Yahrzeit
by Don & Regina Miller
HAROLD & GLADYS MONDSHEIN
FUND
ELAINE SMITH
by Gladys Mondshein and Family
JEAN CHAMEIDES
by Gladys Mondshein
In Honor of:
SUSAN & REY TEJADA on the birth of their granddaughter, CECILIA GRACE
by Gladys Mondshein
JUSTIN & NICOLE TEJADA on the birth of their
daughter, CECILIA GRACE
by Gladys Mondshein
SAM GOODMAN on his 97th birthday
by Gladys Mondshein
COOKIE & BILL SLOAT on the birth of their grandson, ZEKE
AL WEISEL on his 90th birthday
In Memory of:
RONALD KAIZER
by Gladys Mondshein
THE ORDER FAMILY FUND
In Memory of:
RACHEL ANN ORDER on her Yahrzeit
by Denise & Richard Order
LESTER & EMMA PAHUSKIN FUND
In Memory of:
Beloved father, ABE PAHUSKIN
by Emma & Lester Pahuskin
SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG
Beloved mother, PAULINE BOUCAI GRAZI
Dear friend, SHIRLEY SCHWARTZ RACKOWTIZ
In Appreciation of:
CANTOR SANFORD COHN with our deepest
respect for his compassion, visits, and friendship
Special prayers wishing good health for our family
In Honor of:
Wishing LESTER PAHUSKIN a happy birthday and
prayers for good health
by Emma Pahuskin and Family
Our family, with special prayers
ALAN & MICHELE PARKER FAMILY
FUND
In Memory of:
LOLITA COHN
SAUL & JOANNE PASTERNACK FUND
In Memory of:
ROSE PASTERNACK beloved mother
ROBERT PASTERNACK beloved brother
JEFFREY & SUSAN RENERT FUND
In Memory of:
LILLIAN & ROBERT RENERT FUND
In Memory of:
Beloved brother, ARTHUR J. CLARK
by Lillian C. Renert
Beloved husband, ROBERT RENERT
In Honor of:
SUSAN & JEFFREY RENERT on their anniversary
The birth of my new great-grandson
My grandchildren and great-grandchildren
My children, JUNE & RICHARD RENERT on their
special anniversary
BEN & SYLVIA ROSENBERG FUND
In Memory of:
TONY ROSENBERG your beloved son & brother
by Marc & Nancy Bazilian
JEANETTE FINKEL your beloved wife & mother
our Paj & Popie BEN D. ROSENBERG
THEODORE DENOWITZ our beloved Pa
SARAH ROSENBERG our beloved Aunt
SHEILA LEVY
by Herbert & Judy Silver
ELYSE & STEVEN SLITT FUND
In Honor of:
SUZANNE CONNELL’s wonderful service to the
synagogue and her retirement
by Elyse & Steven Slitt, Erin, Gavin, Austin, &
Kirstin
DRS. ROSALIE & JAY D. SMITH FUND
In Memory of:
LOLITA COHN
by Rosalie & Jay D. Smith
VIVIAN & ROBERT SPIVAK FUND
In Memory of:
Our beloved grandmother, BELLE SPIVAK, on her
Yahrzeit
by Arlan Lieblick and Melton Spivak
Our beloved grandmother, ANNA SCHECK
BERSON, on her Yahrzeit
by Arlan Lieblick and Melton Spivak
IRVING & IRENE STARR FUND
RALPH ROSENBERG & HILDA
SLIVKA FUND
In Honor of:
by Irene Starr
In Memory of:
HERBERT STARR
by Irene Starr
RENEE & LARRY RUSTIN FUND
ABE & SYLVIA WALDMAN, KAYE, &
SAMUELS FUND
In Memory of:
MAX SLIVKA
by Hilda Slivka
In Honor of:
MARILYN LEVIN on her special birthday
by Renee & Larry Rustin
In Memory of:
Our beloved mothers ROSE KOTIK and FANNIE
RUSTIN
JACK BUSCH father of Francis Diamond
HARRIET RUSTIN ROSH sister of Renee & Larry
Rustin
The sister of Barbara Schwartz
by Larry & Renee Rustin
HOWARD SCHEINBLUM/SUSAN
FIERBERG FUND
In Memory of:
LEAH FORMAN
by Susan Fierberg & Howard Scheinblum
FRANCES DOBROVOLSKY
by Susan Fierberg & Howard Scheinblum
JUDITH K. SCHEINBLUM
by Howard Scheinblum & Susan Fierberg
HERBERT & JUDY SILVER FUND
In Memory of:
Beloved mother, SYLVIA SILVER, on her Yahrzeit
by Herb & Judy Silver
BERTRAM KORWIN
Beloved sister, PHYLLIS SILVER KERTZMAN, on
her Yahrzeit
ARTHUR MITLAK
by Herbert & Judy Silver
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In Memory of:
LEE BIRNBAUM
by Karen & Sid Kaye
RONALD KAIZER
by Karen & Sid Kaye
Beloved mother of Nan Lamm
by Karen & Sid Kaye
BERNARD & BERNICE WALDMAN
FUND
BERNICE WALDMAN
by Robert & Hedyth Fishman
TURKEN/WEINGAST FUND
In Honor of:
DAVID & CINDY GERBER on birth of their son,
ANTONIO JOSEPH GERBER
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In Memory of:
RALPH CONRAD, father of Llyn Kaimowitz
LOLITA COHN, mother of Terry Cohn
WIDEM FAMILY SPECIAL NEEDS
FUND
In Honor of:
GABRIEL WIDEM becoming a Bar Mitzvah
by Alison, Jeff, & Aaron Rudolph
SAMUEL KATTEN becoming a Bar Mitzvah
by Alison, Jeff, & Aaron Rudolph
by Eleanor Caplan
EMANUEL BROTHERHOOD ENDOWMENT FUND
COME VISIT AND TOUR THE
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WHATEVER THE OCCASION, CONSIDER DONATING TO THE
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SHOULD BE PAYABLE TO THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE
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FOR INFORMATION CALL
LOIS SIEGAL AT (860) 561-8050
OR
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October 2010
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Tishri/Cheshvan 5771
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
1
SHABBAT YOUTH PROGRAMMING
PLEASE JOIN US FOR…
Kahal – every Shabbat at 10:30 a.m.
25 Tishri
Shacharith 8am
Brotherhood
Breakfast 9am
Grade 6 & 7
Family Program
10am
4
26 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
5
27 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
Ritual Committee
Mtg. 7:30pm
6
28 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
Yiddish Through
Yiddish Song
7:30pm
7
29 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
Let’s Go Gan
9:15am & 1pm
Ziplow Study
Group 10:30am
Executive Comm.
Mtg. 7:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm
10
2 Cheshvan
Shacharith 8am
11
3 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
Board of Ed Mtg.
7:30pm
No Classes
12
4 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
23 Tishri
Simchat Torah
Services 9am
Hakafot 10am
B’nai Mitzvah Club – every Shabbat at 9:45 a.m.
3
FRIDAY
13
14
Mincha/Maariv 6:30pm
Havdalah 7:12pm
8
9
30 Tishri
Shacharith 6:45am
Rosh Chodesh
Cheshvan
Candles 6:04pm
15
16
Candles 5:53pm
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
17
18
19
20
21
7 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
Hebrew Home
Service 7pm
22 14 Cheshvan
13 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
Shacharith 7am
Let’s Go Gan
K-Grade 5
Adult Bar/Bat
TGIS Mincha/
Board of Trustees
9:15am & 1pm
Family Program
Mtg. 7:30pm
Mitzvah Class
Maariv 5:45pm
Ziplow Study Group
10am
7:30pm
10:30am
Yiddish Through
Mtg. for B’nai
Yiddish Song
Mitzvah Families
7:30pm
Candles 5:42pm
7:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 5:45pm Mincha/Maariv 5:45pm Mincha/Maariv 5:45pm Mincha/Maariv 5:45pm Mincha/Maariv 5:45pm Mincha/Maariv 5:45pm
9 Cheshvan
Shacharith 8am
24
16 Cheshvan
Shacharith 8am
Brotherhood Breakfast 9am
Ozreinu 4pm
31
23 Cheshvan
Shacharith 8am
No Religious School
(Mitnick Confrence)
10 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
25
17 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
11 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
26
18 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
12 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
27
28
Adult Bar/Bat
Mitzvah Class
7:30pm
Yiddish Through
Yiddish Song
7:30pm
Let’s Go Gan
9:15am & 1pm
Ziplow Study
Group 10:30am
19 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
20 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
29
21 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
Community
Shabbat
Celebration
4:45pm
Candles 5:32pm
Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm
27
Bat Mitzvah of
Alyson Graff
Havdalah 7:01pm
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
1 Cheshvan
Parashat Noach
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
Services 9am
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
Let’s Go Gan
9:15am & 1pm
Ziplow Study
Group 10:30am
Brotherhood Cooking Class 7:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
24 Tishri
Parashat Bereshit
Services 9am
Bat Mitzvah of Mikayla
Gordon Wexler
Candles 6:16pm
Sisterhood
Paid-Up Dinner
6:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
2
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
5 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
Adult Bar/Bat
Mitzvah Class 7:30pm
Yiddish Through
Yiddish Song 7:30pm
Brotherhood Paid-Up
Dinner 6:30pm
Columbus Day
6 Cheshvan
Shacharith 7am
SATURDAY
8 Cheshvan
Parashat Lech-Lecha
Services 9am
Bat Mitzvah of
Jenna Behan
Tot Shabbat 10am
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
Havdalah 6:49pm
23
15 Cheshvan
Parashat Vayera
Services 9am
Bar Mitzvah of
Johnathan Cohen
Havdalah 6:39pm
30 22 Cheshvan
Parashat Chayei Sarah
Services 9am
Minyonaires Shabbat
Havdalah 6:29pm
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September 2010
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Elul/Tishri 5770-5771
TUESDAY
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR…
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
1
22 Elul
Shacharith 7am
B’nai Mitzvah Club – every Shabbat at 9:45 a.m.
Begins September 4
Kahal – every Shabbat at 10:30 a.m.
Begins September 11
5
26 Elul
Shacharith 8am
6
27 Elul
Shacharith 8am
Office Closed
Labor Day
7
28 Elul
Shacharith 7am
2
23 Elul
Shacharith 7am
Executive
Committee Mtg.
7:30pm
9
10
29 Elul
Shacharith 7am
Erev Rosh
Hashanah
1 Tishri
Rosh Hashanah
Services 8am
Shofar 10am
Tashlich 5pm
16
17
18
Mincha/Maariv 7pm
Mincha/Maariv 7pm
19
20
21
22
23
15
7 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
14 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
8 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
15 Tishri
Erev Sukkot
No Classes
Sukkot
No Classes
Services 9am
Candles 6:32pm
Candles 7:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 6:45pm Mincha/Maariv 6:45pm Mincha/Maariv 6:45pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm
Sisterhood New
Member Brunch
Sukkah Open
House 2-4pm in
Simsbury
— Intermediate Days/Chol Hamoed —
Shabbat Shuva
Services 9am
Mincha/Maariv 7pm
Havdalah 7:49pm
Mincha/Maariv 7pm
28 20 Tishri
Shacharith 6:45am
Board of Trustees
Mtg.7:30pm
Support Group for
Parents of Gay &
Lesbian Children
7:30pm
Rosh Hashanah
Services 8am
Shofar 10am
Candles 6:52pm
Mincha/Maariv 7pm
19 Tishri
Shacharith 6:45am
3 Tishri
Parashat Ha’azinu
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
Mincha/Maariv 7pm
27
11
Candles 7:54pm
Sisterhood Mtg.
7:30pm
18 Tishri
Shacharith 8am
Services 9am
Bat Mitzvah of Sara Pipernos
at Emanuel
Multi-Shul Selichot at
Beth El: program at
8:30pm/Service @ 10pm
Havdalah 8:01pm
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
Board of
Education Mtg.
8pm
26
25 Elul
Candles 6:56pm
14
13 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
ADL Dinner @
Emanuel 5:30pm
Premiere 100
Voices @ Showcase
Theaters Buckland
Hills 7pm
2 Tishri
4
13
12 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
Candles 7:04pm
8
12
11 Tishri
Shacharith 8am
Sukkah
Decorating 9am
Brotherhood Breakfast 9am
Premiere Faith and
Destiny @ JCC 6:30pm
Nitzavim-Vayeilech
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
Mincha/Maariv 7pm
6 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
24 Elul
Shacharith 7am
3
Mincha/Maariv 7pm
Mincha/Maariv 7pm
5 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
SATURDAY
Mincha/Maariv 7pm
Mincha/Maariv 7pm
4 Tishri
Shacharith 8am
Fast of Gadaliah
Mum Sale 8:30-11:30am
Cemetery
Service 1pm
First Day Religious
School Grades K-12
FRIDAY
29
21 Tishri
Shacharith 6:45am
Sukkot
(Hoshana Raba)
No Classes
Candles 6:19pm
Mincha/Maariv 6:30pm Mincha/Maariv 6:30pm Mincha/Maariv 6:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm
30
22 Tishri
Shemini Atzeret
No Classes
Services 9am
Yizkor approx
10:45am
Candles 7:17pm
Hakafot 7pm
9 Tishri
Shacharith 7am
10 Tishri
Erev Yom Kippur
Food Drive
Kol Nidre 6:45pm
Yom Kippur
Services 9am
Yizkor approx.
11am
Candles 6:40pm
Mincha/Ne’ilah 5pm
Maariv/Havdalah 7:41pm
Mincha 6:30pm
24
16 Tishri
Sukkot
Services 9am
TGIS 6pm
Candles 6:28pm
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
25
17 Tishri
Shabbat Chol
Hamoed
Services 9am
Bat Mitzvah of
Leah Ginsberg
Havdalah 7:24pm

Emanuel News September / Octobert 2010

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