November 2015 Bulletin - Congregation Beth Emeth

The
Bulletin
11th Annual
Mitzvah
Menorah
page 13
Annual
Thanksgiving
Interfaith Service
November 23, 7:30 pm
Craft and
Vendor Fair
Lunch & Learn
with Rabbi Mendel
Wednesdays at noon
November 15
page 2
page 11
page 11
Stephen Berk
Lecture
Politics & Pundits
November 20
page 12
November 15 , 7:00 pm
page 12
The Bulletin this year is being generously underwritten by Margie & Larry Kirsch
in memory of their parents, Marion & Alvin Kirsch and Ruth & Archie Linn
and Lancaster Streets, every third pew was embossed with
a Menorah, our Jewish candelabra, in tribute to and in
appreciation of Beth Emeth’s hospitality.
This year we are expanding our circle of fellowship to also
include Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (Pastor Charles Daniel)
with whom we had shared a particularly close relationship
for many years.
Patricia Fahy
Rev. Charles Daniel
Rev. Sam Trumbore
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In addition, all are encouraged to bring that evening a
non-perishable food item to be donated to the Focus Food
Pantry. A reception will follow the service.
Rev. Jeffrey Matthews
Rev. Jim Reisner
Rev. Frances
Wattman Rosenau
A Message From
Rabbi Shpeen
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Once again, Beth Emeth is honored to host this year the
Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service that brings together
Trinity United Methodist Church (Pastor Jeffrey Matthews),
the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Rev. Sam
Trumbore) and Westminster Presbyterian Church (Revs. Jim
Reisner and Frances Wattman Rosenau on Monday, November 23rd at 7:30 pm. Assemblymember Patricia Fahy, who
represents our 109th District, will be our guest speaker.
This service that began nearly one hundred years ago was
initiated as a way of expressing gratitude for the particular
fellowship we shared amongst the four congregations.
Unfortunately, the tradition had its origins in fire.
Westminster, Trinity and the Unitarian Society all sustained
a fire in their houses of worship; the Unitarian Society in the
1890s, Westminster in 1928 and Trinity in the 1930s.
Located then downtown and in proximity to the other
churches, Beth Emeth opened our doors so that those
congregations would have a place to worship while their
buildings were being restored. In fact, when Trinity United
Methodist Church completed their present structure on Lark
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I strongly encourage and look forward to you joining us
that evening in welcoming our neighboring congregations
to this festive event and to sharing in the fellowship of the
Thanksgiving holiday season.
Rabbi Scott Shpeen
436.9761 x 229, [email protected]
Shabbat in Florida
with Rabbi Shpeen
Saturday, January 30th, 11:00 am
Boca Renaissance
Saturday, February 6th, 11:00 am
Sarasota Hyatt
If you want someone added to the invite list,
notify Susan Libby at [email protected] or
436-9761 ext. 224, by December 1st.
Worship Service
Schedule
Friday Evening, November 6
5:45 pm
6:30 pm
Pot Luck Pasta Dinner
First Friday Shabbat Alive Service
Celebration of November Birthdays
Shabbat Chayei Sarah
Genesis 23:1-25:18
Saturday Morning, November 7
9:30 am
Torah Study in the Larner Library
Friday Evening, November 13
5:30 pm
Erev Shabbat Service
Shabbat Tol’dot
Genesis 25:19-28:9
Saturday Morning, November 14
9:30 am
11:00 am
Torah Study in the Larner Library
Rosh Chodesh Women’s Service
Friday Evening, November 20
5:30 pm
6:15 pm
7:00 pm
Erev Shabbat Service
Shabbat Vayeitzei
Genesis 28:10-32:3
Congregational Dinner
Dr. Stephen Berk Lecture
Saturday Morning, November 21
9:30 am
Torah Study in the Larner Library
Monday Evening, November 23
7:30 pm
Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service
Friday Evening, November 27
5:30 pm
Erev Shabbat Service
Shabbat Vayishlach
Genesis 32:4-36:43
Saturday Morning, November 28
9:30 am
Torah Study in the Larner Library
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Kathy’s Comments
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Comedian Billy Crystal’s book, Still Foolin’ ‘Em, is about aging
and, as you can imagine, quite funny. In his final chapter, he
discusses the prospect of death. It troubles him hugely, though he
rather likes going to visit his parents and aunts and uncles, all
buried in one plot in a New Jersey cemetery. “It's very comforting,”
he writes, “to see everyone in the same position they sat in at the
dining room table.”
One entire chapter is devoted to buying a cemetery plot for himself
and his wife. The cemetery administrator shows him around to find
just the right spot for his final resting place. He questions how
badly the cemetery administrator did on his SATs for his guidance
counselor to suggest to him that he should sell cemetery plots for
a living. (When I read this I became a little defensive…) Despite being
humorous, Crystal is doing something really great; he is talking
about something that few people like to discuss: death and dying.
Unfortunately, in my job, I often speak with families who have just
lost a loved one and have not made any plans. They are confused and
believe that they own family plots, when in reality they only have
reserved family plots that have not been paid for or they have made
no arrangements at all. Privilege of burial is not the same as ownership
of a plot. Ownership is not complete until the plot has been paid for
and a deed has been issued. If you have questions, please call me.
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Congregation Beth Emeth Bulletin
Then, please share your plans with us, so that we can make a
difficult time, just a little easier for you. I am happy to clarify any
Deadline for December Bulletin is November 6.
Published monthly except in August.
Please submit to Debbie Schaffer, Bulletin Editor
at [email protected].
questions that you may have or take you to the cemetery.
Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving,
Kathy Golderman, Executive Director
[email protected]
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Our Temple
Family
It is our practice to acknowledge the milestones in the lives of our
congregants on special birthdays (starting at age 35) and anniversaries
(beginning with the 10th) in multiples of five years. If we fail to
acknowledge an occasion in your life or that of a member of your
family, please help us by informing the Temple office at 436.9761
ext 222. Please send any congratulation messages you want to
share to [email protected]
Anniversaries
Lynda and Jerry Cohen ~ 20 Years
Denise and Steve Gonick ~ 20 Years
Debbie and Adam Schaffer ~ 20 Years
Ilene and Chip Stein ~ 30 Years
Cindy and Neal Greenstein ~ 35 Years
Mim and Don Sommers ~ 60 Years
Birthdays
Marc Cohen
Larry Schechter
Bruce Gottlieb
Helen Scherzer
Cantor Glenn Groper
David Siegal
Michael Horelick
Rick Sokoler
Mark Johnson
Steven Stulmaker
Elaine Krouner
Lois Suresky
Corey Kruse
Mark Swyer
Melissa Lurie
Steven Teitelbaum
Marsha Penrose
Marilyn Weisburgh
Shoham Piorentino-Huli
Congratulations
Selma Heflick, whose grandson David Melvin Kaphan
married Leah Barish on October 3rd in Berkley, CA. Parents
are Gail and Dr. Russell Kaphan and Mrs. and Mrs. Leon Barish.
Judy and Bill Kraus on the marriage of their daughter, Amy Kraus,
to Eric Bergman, son of Shoshana Bergman and James Bergman,
on Saturday, September 26th.
New Members
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Mike, Jenifer and Sophia Bedard
Rob, Karen, Nathan and Elijah Gach
Danny Green
Mark, Mayta, Daniel and Matthew Lukowitsky
Chris, Jenna and Laynie Shersky
David, Carla, Nathan, Audrey and Talia Steckman
Rachel and Samuel Warner
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Jim Gross, Susan McCann, John and Mary Gross
Jonathan and Lois Pasternack
Meet New Members...
Kate and Tom Vandor.
This lovely couple was
married here in August and
they are thrilled to join our
Beth Emeth Family.
* A very special belated 90th birthday to Betty Lubitz
In Memoriam
In Our Community
Beth Emeth recognizes with profound sorrow the death of our
member:
Allan Herkowitz
Husband of Gloria Maistelman Herkowitz
Father of Dr. Lynn Deutsch (Dr. Stephen Deutsch) and
Sandra Herkowitz Kennedy (Catharine)
Beth Emeth extends sympathy to those in our congregation who
have lost a loved one:
Phillip Arensberg
Brother of Richard (Shirley) Arensberg
Stephen Mark Fuld
Son of Estelle Fuld-Alfred
Roslyn Seidner
Mother of David (Pya) Seidner
Louise Verfenstein
Mother of Denise (Stephen) Gonick
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Beth Emeth’s High Holy Day Choir, with Cantor Glenn
Groper as guest soloist will be joined with Westminster
Church Choir at a concert on Sunday, November 8, at
4:00 pm. It will be held at Westminster Church, located at
262 State Street in Albany. Admission is free.
Clergy Hospital Visits
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If you are hospitalized and would welcome the visit of a
member of our Clergy, or are in need of pastoral attention,
PLEASE have the hospital chaplain OR nurse be in touch
with us (as they can easily do) OR have a relative or friend
let us know. The Clergy are not routinely in the hospitals
and will ONLY make calls upon request.
President’s
Perspective
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If you were here on Kol Nidre, you heard me speak about
our new slogan, Connect, Belong, Engage. Or you may have
seen our new bookmarks highlighting the slogan.
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CONNECT – The core of our new approach is to make sure
that in every interaction you have with Beth Emeth you are
personally connecting with others. The board has committed
to knowing our congregants better and we want every
interaction you have at Beth Emeth to make you want to
come back for more.
BELONG – We want Beth Emeth to be a place where, when
you walk in the door, you feel as if you have returned home.
We want you to feel that you are attached to our community
and that your fellow congregants care about you.
ENGAGE – We will be making a concerted effort to reach
out to you one-on-one. As we have learned, it is much more
effective when someone asks you to “come along”. We are
going to find new ways to engage you including through our
new Sharing Shabbat dinner.
So we hope the initials “CBE” will take on a new meaning
for you. Of course, they will still mean Congregation Beth
Emeth and all the special things that Beth Emeth means as
our spiritual home. But now, we also hope that “CBE” will
make you think about how you can Connect, Belong and
Engage with the individuals in our Beth Emeth community.
Lauren Iselin, President
[email protected], 475.0383 (h), 265.7983 (c)
Margie and Larry Kirsch with Evan and Renee Feinman
Celebrating at our Donor Recognition Event.
With Appreciation
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Over the past several years a significant number of CBE
members have generously stepped forward to voluntarily
pay above the standard level of Annual Commitment and/or
made Special Annual Gifts to fund specific programs. All of
these gifts have provided crucial help in maintaining
services and lessening the impact of decreased revenue
from Annual Commitment.
At our Annual Donor Recognition Reception on Oct 1st, the
lay leadership, clergy and professional staff had the
opportunity to recognize and thank these members, as well
as those members who have made outright or deferred
financial gifts to CBE’s endowment and other funds. We are
so grateful for their generosity and commitment! Sustaining
and enhancing the quality of Beth Emeth’s services requires
additional revenues. As Rabbi Shpeen eloquently stated that
evening:
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If you are interested in learning how your gift can make a
difference, please reach out to us. We would love to talk
with you.
Mark Rosen ([email protected], 465.4500)
Jill Goodman ([email protected], 434.1155)
Development Committee Co-chairs
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Sisterhood
Tikkun Olam
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Happy Thanksgiving! Sisterhood is thankful for all in our
Beth Emeth community who support our mission:
Thank you to everyone who helped out with this year’s Damien
Dinner. It is always such a special event. Thanks also to everyone
who has worked in the Soup Kitchen so far this year. Volunteers are
needed to step up to be crew chiefs. Let me know if you are interested. We will be training new crew chiefs soon.
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We aspire to achieve these goals through a variety of
programs, charitable contributions, and service to our
temple, our youth, and our congregational family. If you
have not yet attended one of our programs this year, check
out the calendar and join us at one of our upcoming events.
Bring your friends and family. Thank you to our many
members, we look forward to welcoming you at our
Annual Brotherhood/Sisterhood Membership Brunch on
Sunday, December 6.
Elizabeth Epstein([email protected])
and Lisa Finkle ([email protected])
Sisterhood Co-Presidents
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Chapter One
Book Club
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The Boston Girl is a moving
portrait of one woman's
complicated life in the early
20th Century, and a window
into the lives of all women
seeking to understand the
world around them.
JOIN US
in the Larner Library to discuss.
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The Social Action Committee will be launching some new
programs. Starting this month we will have a monthly book
discussion. The November book will be The New Jim Crow - Mass
Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander.
It is a phenomenal book. Check our web page and calendar for
specific details. I am already getting suggestions for future books.
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I had the great privilege and honor of participating in the third
Annual Northstar Interfaith Peace Walk as both a walker and a
speaker. It was an inspiring experience and helped reenergize my
commitment to Tikkun Olam, Healing the World.
Remember to vote in November’s election.
Join us today,
Barry Z. Davis, [email protected], 237.5553|
Brotherhood
CBE Programming
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We are thrilled that so many of you are using our on-line
payment option to pay for programs and donations, as well
as Sisterhood/Brotherhood Membership. The best part is you
can do all of the above in ONE shopping trip. You just keep
adding whatever you wish to pay for to your shopping cart.
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What a busy October for Brotherhood!
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The first weekend we served at October’s First Friday Dinner for the
congregation. That evening was followed by enjoying a not so quiet
evening of cards. Soon we were back to cooking and serving Erev
Shabbat Dinner for the Eric Yoffie Event. The following Friday,
Brotherhood was at it again to cook and serve Friday Night dinner
to welcome all of our new members to the congregation. Finally
we did get to relax with a tour and wine sampling at the Altamont
Winery. To finish October off we had a hearty crowd who enjoyed
our First Ever Sunday morning Football from London Breakfast
event!
Make sure that after you’ve completed your selections,
you go to your “Shopping Cart” and check out using
your credit card.
You should receive an e-mail confirming your
registration. If you don’t, check your SPAM folder.
If you are having any difficulties, don’t hesitate to contact
me. I would be happy to walk you through the process.
Debbie Sokoler, Programming Director
[email protected] or 436.9761 x228
A BIG THANK YOU to all of you who volunteered to help serve
dinner and also to those who helped to prepare and cook those
fantastic meals!
Again our Fall Membership Drive is underway. Please join us if you
have not done so already. And thanks to those of you who have
already renewed your Brotherhood membership.
There is strength in numbers…
JOIN YOUR BROTHERHOOD TODAY.
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Mark Swyer – President
[email protected] or 857.2850
College Connection
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Beth Emeth Sisterhood and College Connection wants to stay
in touch with all our college students and send a small gift
for Chanukah and Passover, letting them know they are
being thought of. Please make sure we have their current
info by sending your student’s name and college email
address to Marjie Burgasser at [email protected].
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Kids
Mazel Tots
Bring your baby, toddler or pre-schooler to our drop-in
program at The Parenting Center on Sunday mornings when
Religious School is in session. Our teacher, Jenn, will
welcome you with fresh bagels, coffee, crafts and relaxed
conversation. A great way to make new friends! This program
is free and open to the community!
Shalom Yeladim
We’ve moved to Sunday mornings and have a new name
for our cherished pre-school program led by Micki Groper!
Torah Stories; Holiday Celebrations; Crafts and a Nosh –
bring your pre-schooler for a fun time together! Our first
program will be on Sunday, November 8th at 10:30 am
when we will be celebrating “Family.” RSVP to Deb Sokoler
at [email protected].
2015-16 Consecration Class
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for Jewish Education
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It has been a hopping month or so at Congregation Beth
Emeth! Immediately after summer camp ends, there’s a
roller coaster of activity at full speed. We prepare the school
for opening; have faculty and teen aide workshops, make
class assignments, check registration information, and the
excitement builds. Beyond the school, the fall lineup of
holidays comes rolling right in, in rapid succession. Rosh
Hashanah, then a little more than a week later, Yom Kippur.
Immediately following Yom Kippur we start construction on
our Sukkah and jump right into the harvest festival. Then we
celebrate the renewal of the Torah reading cycle with Simchat Torah and consecration. It’s a whirlwind and as exciting
as it all is, it is also exhausting. This year, to add a little more
to the chaos, I was in the midst of planning my older children’s B’nai Mitzvah which came right on the heels of
Sukkot, with Parashat Bereshit. I never anticipated how
much effort and focus planning such an event requires.
So the month of Tishrei was a little stressful, and not just for
me, the Jewish calendar really packs a lot into the 30 days
of the first month of the year. However, then we are given a
break, some time to catch our breath. The Hebrew month
that we are currently in is Cheshvan.
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A complete lull - I do not think this is bitter at all and
welcome the tranquility of having some time to relax from
holiday planning - soon enough Chanukah will be upon us.
In the meantime, enjoy the “not bitterness” of Cheshvan.
Shara Siegfeld, Director of Education
Finally, I have some actual CBEYG news to report. Recently, we
had our annual kick-off CBEYG Barbecue! While it wasn’t much
of a barbecue (pizza was served) we did have a lot of fun. We started
off with a CBEYG tradition. That, of course, is our name game. Every
week, we play a name game, in which each person says his or her
name, school, grade, and then one other miscellaneous item that
varies from week to week. These topics cover a wide range, from
basic things such as what your favorite ice cream flavor is, to more
obscure thoughts, such as what your spirit animal is. We
consistently play a name game in order to learn more about our
fellow CBEYG-ers. Even when we know each other’s names, we
still gain something from this piece of our meeting. This past week,
we carried out another CBEYG tradition. This one, is playing kickball
at the opening barbecue. After the CBEYG Board talked a little bit
about what CBEYG is, we all went outside for a good old-fashioned
game of kickball. This game is played because it is a fun way for
everybody to interact with everybody else.
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I would definitely say that this goal was successfully met. We can’t
wait to see many more new faces next Wednesday at 5:30 pm.
Alex Goldberg
[email protected]
Executive VP of Communication
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November Calendar
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Religious School Hours (unless otherwise noted): Sundays: Mazel Tots and Grades K-6, 9:30 am - noon
Wednesdays: Grades 3-7, 4-6 pm; Grades 9-10, 7-8 pm, CBEYG, 5:30-7 pm
Sunday, November 1
9:30 am
9:30 am
9:45 am
1:45 pm
Brotherhood Bagels and Board Meeting
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Retreat
Mah Jongg Lessons
TRG Trip to Olana
Monday, November 2
7:00 pm
Knit and Nosh
Wednesday, November 4
noon
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Mendel
Monday, November 16
7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 17
9:00 am
Pot Luck Dinner
First Friday Shabbat Service
Celebrate November Birthdays
Saturday, November 7
9:30 am
Torah Study in the Larner Library
Sunday, November 8
10:30 am
4:00 pm
Shalom Yeladim Celebrates “Family”
High Holy Day Choir performs in Joint
Concert at Westminster Church in Albany
Monday , November 9
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Social Action Committee Meeting
Knit and Nosh
Wednesday, November 11
No Religious School/ Offices Closed - Veterans Day
Thursday, November 12
6:30 pm
Brotherhood Card Night and Dinner
Off Site
Friday, November 13
5:30 pm
Erev Shabbat Services
Saturday, November 14
9:30 am
11:00 am
Torah Study in the Larner Library
Rosh Chodesh Women’s Service
Sunday, November 15
9:00 am
2:15 pm
7:30 pm
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Craft Fair
Tour of the Shmaltz Brewery
92Y Live Broadcast - Politics and Pundits
November Mah Jongg Tournament
Wednesday, November 18
noon
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Mendel
Thursday, November 19
6:45 pm
Chapter One Book Club
Friday, November 20
Friday, November 6
5:45 pm
6:30 pm
Knit and Nosh
5:30 pm
6:15 pm
7:00 pm
NFTY Fall Conclavette (thru November 22)
Erev Shabbat Services
Dinner
Dr. Stephen Berk Lecture
Saturday, November 21
9:30 am
Torah Study in the Larner Library
Sunday, November 22
9:00 am
9:45 am
10:45 am
Board Meeting - Special Workshop
Mah Jongg Lessons
Sunday Morning Yoga
Monday , November 23
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Knit and Nosh
Union Thanksgiving Service
Wednesday, November 25
No Religious School
Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27
Offices Closed - Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27
5:30 pm
Mitzvah Menorah Begins
Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday, November 28
9:30 am
Torah Study in the Larner Library
Sunday, November 29
No Religious School
Monday, November 30
7:00 pm
Knit and Nosh
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Events
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Mah Jongg Lessons
Sundays, 9:45 - 11:45 am
Come on out on a Sunday, or stay while your children are in Religious School and
learn to play Mah Jongg. You’ll be glad you did! All levels are welcome. Babysitting
is available at the Parenting Center. Please reserve a spot by the Wednesday before
with [email protected]. November 1, 22; December 13, 20.
CONTACT:
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Lunch & Learn
Wednesdays, noon - 1:30 pm
RSVP to Meryl Schwalb at [email protected] with your
name, email and phone number. This event is Free.
Rabbi Norman Mendel will be our guest speaker. This season’s topic is "The Selfie
versus the Inner Self - Is Modernity Killing Us? Is There Anything New To Be Learned
From The Book of Genesis?- An Exploration and Discussion"
November 4, 18; December 2, 9, 16
COST:
CONTACT:
Free/Open to the Public
[email protected] or 436.9761 x228
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First Friday
Friday, November 6
5:45 pm Pot Luck Dinner
6:30 pm Shabbat Alive Service
Join us and make some new friends at CBE!
We will be having Spaghetti and Meatballs prepared by our talented Brotherhood
chefs. Afterward, we will join together for Erev Shabbat Services and the blessing
of the November Birthdays.
CONTACT:
COST:
REGISTER:
Brotherhood Card Night and Dinner
November 12, December 17
Thursdays, 6:30 - 10 pm
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Brotherhood invites you to dinner and card night. All are welcome to join in at any
time. Location changes monthly.
Register early as space is limited.
LOCATION:
REGISTER:
Off site
Contact Mark Swyer at [email protected]
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Holiday Craft Fair
Sunday, November 15
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Debbie Sokoler at [email protected]
Dinner $6 per adult - Bring a dish to share (non-dessert)
BethEmethAlbany.org or mail a check to the office.
The Einhorn Center for Jewish Education will be hosting its 5th annual Craft and
Vendor Fair. Last year 56 vendors participated, selling handmade jewelry, scarves,
baby items, hair accessories, handbags, ceramics, homemade fudge and everything
in between. We also had representatives from Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Avon
and Usborne Books. We expect to have even more crafters and vendors this year.
Please show your support for our Religious School by patronizing our vendors.
CONTACT:
Joni Lieberman Basen at 432-1392 or
[email protected]
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More Events
92Y Live Broadcast
Sunday, November 15
7:00 pm Seating Begins
7:30 pm Broadcast
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Politics & Pundits: Congressman Steve Israel with Chris Matthews ~ We always
knew Representative Steve Israel had a funny side, but last December he "revealed
his inner Jon Stewart," according to the New York Daily News, with his novel The
Global War on Morris. A Buckleyesque satire on the Bush-Cheney era - it's now
in development for a comedy series for cable. Israel is joined by MSNBC host
Chris Matthews to discuss the absurdities of Washington-as only insiders like these
two can!
COST:
REGISTER:
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Mah Jongg Tournament
Tuesdays, Nov 17, Dec 15, Jan 12
9:00 am Bagels and Coffee
9:30 am Games Begin
Beth Emeth Sisterhood sponsors a monthly all day Mah Jongg tournament at
Beth Emeth. Bring a brown bag lunch. We have cash prizes and free refreshments!
You are welcome to bring friends. The National Mah Jongg League Rules will apply.
CONTACT:
COST:
REGISTER:
5:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service
6:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Lecture
Please join us once again as we hear from Professor Stephen Berk, Professor of
History, The Holocaust and Jewish Studies at Union College. Come early for
service, stay for a delicious Brotherhood prepared dinner, and continue on for the
speaker. This evening is being generously underwritten by Robert and Jocelyn
Kivort in memory of Stanley Kivort.
COST:
REGISTER:
10:45 am
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Dinner cost $12 - program is free
BethEmethAlbany.org or send in check
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Sunday Morning Yoga
Sundays:
November 22
December 20
January 31
February 7
March 6
April 3
Jan at [email protected] or 459.4118
$22 (All inclusive entry fee)
BethEmethAlbany.org or mail check to:
Jan Rubenstein, 17 Frantone Lane, Loudonville, NY 12211
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Stephen Berk Lecture
Friday, November 20
$9 for CBE members - $12 for non-members
BethEmethAlbany.org or send in check
Denise Ikasalo will be our instructor in a soothing, relaxing and strengthening
yoga practice suitable for all levels. The class focuses on foundation and alignment.
It blends restorative yoga (supported postures) to guide you into relaxation and
improved range of motion. Modifications will be offered for beginners and more
advanced practitioners. Babysitting is available through the Parenting Center by
calling Deb Sokoler by the Wednesday before class at 436.9761 x228
CONTACT:
COST:
REGISTER:
Jami Eisenberg - [email protected]
$12 payable to instructor
BethEmethAlbany.org or send in check payable to CBE
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Union Thanksgiving at Beth Emeth
Monday, November 23
Service Begins
7:30 pm
Join us as we host this year’s Annual Union Thanksgiving Service. Oneg to follow.
Please bring a can of non-perishable food. See Rabbi’s article on page 2.
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Mitzvah Menorah
Friday, November 27 through
Sunday, December 20
Please stop by and select a “candle” that represents an item needed in our
community. All items should be returned to Temple by noon on December 20th,
unwrapped, with the “candle” attached. The donation box is located in the Temple
lobby for your convenience.
CONTACT:
Liz and Laura Albright at [email protected]
Save the Date
Sisterhood/ Brotherhood Annual Membership Brunch
Sunday,
December 6
10:00 am
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Rabbi Bob Alper is both a Rabbi and Stand-Up Comic! His routine is hilarious, intelligent
and 100% clean. He will be presenting The Spirituality of Laughter: A Jewish Look at the
Holiness of Humor Exploring humor in ancient and modern Jewish tradition, and why
laughter has been such an integral part of Jewish culture. This program is underwritten by
the Lillie Mann Lewis and David H Lews Endowment for Programming.
CONTACT:
COST:
REGISTER:
Reyut Team visits Daughters of Sarah
Sunday, December 6
2:30 pm
Nancy Meyers Preston - [email protected]
Free for members of Sisterhood/Brotherhood; $10 non-members
Online at BethEmethAlbany.org or mail check made out to CBE
to Nancy Meyers Preston,5 Fiore Circle, Latham, NY 12110
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Join Beth Emeth residents of Daughters of Sarah, Massry and Avila, along with their families,
for an hour of delightful music, socializing and refreshments. This is a wonderful way to
bring our Beth Emeth residents together in fellowship and community with our entire Beth
Emeth family.
CONTACT:
COST:
Chanukah Dinner and Service
Friday, December 11
5:45 pm Chanukah Dinner
7:00 pm Erev Shabbat Service
Marlene Pressman at [email protected] or 439.0551
Free
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Our Annual Chanukah Dinner will be followed by a beautiful Erev Shabbat Service
including our Children and Adult Choir and Israeli Dancers. Come share in the
Festival of Lights with your Beth Emeth family.
CONTACT:
REGISTER:
Debbie Sokoler at [email protected]
BethEmethAlbany.org or mail a check to the office.
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Shabbat of September 18-19
Nancy and Dwight Boone
In Memory Of
Dr. Aaron L. Buchman
Shabbat of September 25-26
Irene Marcus Senter
In Memory Of
Rose Marcus Silverstein
Shabbat of October 9-10
Phyllis Swartz Hillinger
Donna, Lee, David and Jamie Rosen
Brad and Harry Rosenstein
In Memory Of
Lilian Swartz
David Avrach
Janet Rosenstein
Shabbat of October 16-17
The Family of Herman L. Lapin
Jackie Rosenthal and Family
Linda Rosenthal
In Memory Of
Herman L. Lapin
Elias Cadan
Elias Cadan
Shabbat of October 23-24
William Englander
Phyllis Swartz Hillinger
In Memory Of
Irving Englander
Sarah Kadish
Shabbat of October 30-31
Nancy and Dwight Boone
Harvey Gold
Marilyn Hurewitz
The Sax Family
Celia Wellman
In Memory Of
May Forman Buchman
Georgiana Egers Summer
Bernard Hurewitz
Leon L. Feltman, M.D.
Zachary Wellman
Shabbat of November 6-7
Phyllis and Howard Berk
Joel Dobris
The Family of M. Michel Dobris
Pat and Bob Friedman
Estelle Halpern
Gloria Herkowitz
Zoey and Jim Knapik
Shirley A. Larner
Betty and Bill Nathan
Cookie and Peter Siegel
Linda and Larry Schechter
Irene Marcus Senter
Ilene and Chip Stein
Sandi Zarch
Shabbat of November 13-14
Susan and Ron Backer
Sara Barr
Joyce and Sanford Bookstein
Eleanor Breinan
Elyse Fields
Karen and Mark Glaser
Harriet and Doug Spector and Family
Harriet and Doug Spector and Family
Elaine Lutzker
Shabbat of November 20-21
Samuel Fallek
Pat and Bob Friedman
Nancy Hodes
Betty and Bill Nathan
Linda and Larry Schechter
Phyllis O. Silverman
Merna and Lou Zinnershine and Family
Shabbat of November 27-28
Patricia A. Bennett and Richard M. Gold
The Davidoff Family
The Davidoff Family
Harvey Gold
Donald Hoffman
Ida Kay and Family
Sara Lee and Barry Larner and Family
Robert Moskin
Jason J. Rice
Jan and Alan Rubenstein
and Marilyn and Herb Weisburgh
The Ruslander Family
Rabbi Scott L. Shpeen and Family
Rabbi Scott L. Shpeen and Family
Rabbi Scott L. Shpeen and Family
Natalie Dorkin
Fannie Bach Seiden
Larry Glaser
Blanche Brown
Newman Spector
Milton M. Tinkle
In Memory Of
Florence Fallek
Bernard Friedman
Emma Kulerman
Lucille M. Stein
Albert Bernstein
Jacob Olshin
Rose London
In Memory Of
Ruby Summer Gold
Ethel Friedman Davidoff
Shirley Dembo Raab
Ruby Summer Gold
Dollie Hoffman
David Kay
Abraham Larner
Dr. Albert Mossin
Gary S. Rice
Lillian Weisburgh
Claire R. Ruslander
Susan Shpeen
Judith Shpeen
Sara Shpeen
In Memory Of
Celia Spector Berk
M. Michel Dobris
M. Michel Dobris
Jack Morrison
Susan Halpern Pfeffer
Rose O. Herkowitz
Michael Greenberg
Edward B. Larner
Sidney Nathan
Terry H. Rapaport
Samuel Schechter
Charles Marcus
Helen Aufsesser Stein
Mickey Bergman
In Memory Of
Nona S. Stein
Lena R. Kessler
Myron Bookstein
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Ellen Herkowitz Judaic Art Fund
In Honor Of
Suzanne Freedman
special birthday of Eileen Fluster
Donations
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Rabbi Scott Shpeen Discretionary Fund Doris and Alan Alpart
Gloria and Sanford Krimmer
Lois and Jonathan Pasternack
Pearl Siegel
Marilyn and Ron Silverman
Liz and Brett Sklaw
In Appreciation
In Honor Of
birth of Benjamin Zachary,
grandson of Bonnie and Stuart Rosenberg
Joan and Harvey Friedman
special birthday of
Marvin A. Freedman
Leslee and Kenneth Leichman
anniversary of
Marge and Barry Hollander
Bonnie and Stuart Rosenberg
special birthday of
Carolyn Ginsburg
In Memory Of
Karen and Alan Ekstein
Dr. Zvy Pomerantz
Ceil and Richard Friedenthal
Dr. Zvy Pomerantz
Elinor and Norman Greenfeld
Allan Herkowitz
Rosalind and Philip Itzkow
Sarah Siegel
Amy and Larry Jacobson
Frances Vener Krips
Bunny and Dick Lesnick
Norman Radin
Jane and Mark Levine
Phillip Arensberg
Caryl Newhof
Norman Manasse
Caryl Newhof
Iris Spindel
Jan Reiss-Weitzman and Richard Bass
Phil Arensberg
Jan Reiss-Weitzman and Richard Bass
Norman Manasse
Mim and Don Sommers
Allan Herkowitz
Mim and Don Sommers
Norman Manasse
Hon. Leonard Weiss
Norman Manasse
Karen and Alan Ekstein
Rabbi Shpeen Distinguished Artist Fund Cynthia Freedman
Kathie and Arnold Kaplan
Donna and Lee Rosen
Miriam and Marvin Grode
Cantor Groper’s Discretionary Fund
Richard and Roberta Seiden
In Appreciation
In Memory Of
Norman Manasse
In Appreciation Of
Cantor Groper during the
High Holy Days
David Goodman Memorial Reyut/
Caring Community Fund
In Honor Of
Julie and Dan Levin
marriage of
Robyn Easton and Jerry Dorrman
Cynthia Shenker and Jim Campbell
special birthday of
Jill Goodman
Patricia Snyder
25th anniversary of
Rose Golden and John Nicoletta
Patricia Snyder
40th anniversary of Ilene and Jerry Sykes
Beverly Vener
special birthday of Cynthia Freedman
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Ellen Herkowitz Judaic Art Fund In Memory of Allan Herkowitz
Elaine Ainspan
Myra and Louis Brickman
Joyce and Sanford Bookstein
Family of Warren (Diana) Brody
Eileen and Jay Fluster
Suzanne Freedman
Beatrice Hanft Glucksman
Eunice and Lester Golderman
Miriam and Marvin Grode
Ethel Grushky
Selma Heflich
Shirley Jacobson
Ida Kay
Dorry Kotzin
Harriet and Bob Kramer
Bunny and Dick Lesnick
Phyllis Levine
Jane Loeb
Marcia and Dick Moyer
Caryl Newhof
Nancy Nitzberg
Cheryl Patack
Beverly Pearlman
Ellen Reohr
Harvey Rosen and Barbara Manning
Maria Salon
Roberta and Richard Seiden
Jeffrey Shapiro and Sandy
Joan Miller Shore
Susan and Reid Sperber
Jan Reiss-Weitzman and Richard Bass
Hon. Leonard A. Weiss
Renee Whitman
Mary Wilson
Sylvia and Herb Winer and Family
In Memory Of
Joyce and Sanford Bookstein
Sandra Patack
Leslie Berlin
Samuel Green
Food Pantry/Soup Kitchen Fund
Bert Weinberg
Contributions
In Honor Of
speedy recovery to Myrna Bernstein
30th anniversary of
Susan and Reid Sperber
Ann and Sheldon Lippman
special birthday of
Cynthia Freedman
Linda and Larry Schechter
special birthday of
Cynthia Freedman
Susan and Reid Sperber
90th birthday of Marilyn Kaplan
Bette and Steve Stracher special birthday of Cynthia Freedman
Beverly Vener
speedy recovery to Myrna Bernstein
Zoey and Jim Knapik
Sara Lee and Barry Larner
Food Pantry/Soup Kitchen Fund
Anne and Michael Marmulstein
In Appreciation Of
Nancy and Eric Yaffee,
hosting a Break Fast Feast
Doris Rosenblum
special birthday of Cynthia Freedman
Nancy and Eric Yaffee
wishing a sweet, happy, and healthy
New Year to Anne and Michael Marmulstein
Food Pantry/Soup Kitchen Fund
In Memory Of
Dr. Zvy Pomerantz
Susan and Ron Backer
Sherry and Marvin Freedman
Anne and Michael Marmulstein
Susan and Reid Sperber
Nancy and Eric Yaffee
Sherry and Marvin Freedman
Sara Lee and Barry Larner
Sara Lee and Barry Larner
Sara Lee and Barry Larner
Bunny and Dick Lesnick
Charlotte and Jeffrey Sperber
Beverly Vener
Beverly Vener
In Memory Of
Norman Manasse
Phillip Arensberg
Allan Herkowitz
Norman Manasse
Warren M. Bock,
father-in-law of Sue Lesnick Bock
Allan Herkowitz
Phillip Arensberg
Merwin Greene
Fund for Jewish Education
Sara Lee and Barry Larner
Sara Lee and Barry Larner
In Honor Of
Bat Mitzvah of Kaylee Carr
special anniversary of
Lauren and Brett Baxt
Joni Lieberman Basen and Don Basen
marriage of
Tal and Amy Ben-Eliezer
Joni Lieberman Basen and Don Basen
marriage of
Robyn Easton to Jerry Dorrman
Joni Lieberman Basen, Don,
Ari and Iyal Basen
special birthday of Dorry Kotzin
Joni Lieberman Basen, Don,
Ari and Iyal Basen
special birthday of Cynthia Freedman
Lee and Bert Lieberman
Marilyn and Ron Silverman
Lee and Bert Lieberman
special anniversary of
Rona and Michael Wilker
Lee and Bert Lieberman
special birthday of Cynthia Freedman
Jill Goodman and Artie Malkin
B’nai Mitzvah of
Zev and Ariel Siegfeld
Patricia Snyder
special birthday of Phil Kushner
Patricia Snyder
special birthday of Elaine Burrick
In Memory Of
Joni Lieberman Basen and Don Basen
Merwin Greene
Nancy and Barry Simon
Allan Herkowitz
Joni Lieberman Basen, Don,
Ari and Iyal Basen
Kevin Dempsey
Ruthie and Norm Ellenbogen
Zvy Pomerantz,
father of Bonnie Rosenberg
Bernard, Diane, Jennifer and Brian Kern Mollie Brightman Kern
General Fund
Jill Goodman and Artie Malkin
Ilene Greenberg
In Honor Of
special birthday of
Cynthia Freedman
70th anniversary of Martin Stein’s Bar Mitzvah
Micki and Norman Massry
special birthday of
Marvin A. Freedman
Diane and Ira Rubtchinsky
birth and naming of
Hannah Rubtchinsky,
daughter of Jeff and Julie Rubtchinsky
Julie and Andrew Safranko
birth of Benjamin,
grandson of Bonnie and Stuart Rosenberg
Yevgeny and Zina Sosnovsky
their granddaughters
Mila and Ella Phillips
In Memory Of
Winnie Chuckrow and Howard Berkun
Dr. Zvy Pomerantz
Joyce and Sanford Bookstein
Gertrude Bookstein
Joyce and Sanford Bookstein
Myron Bookstein
Jill Goodman and Artie Malkin
Norman Manasse
Jill Goodman and Artie Malkin
Louise Verfenstein
Donna and Lee Rosen
Roslyn Seidner
Donna and Lee Rosen
Philip Arensberg
Julie and Andrew Safranko
Dr. Zvy Pomerantz
Bernice Shoobe
Norman Manasse
Jared Yaffee
Dr. Zvy Pomerantz
Gonick Development Fund
Melissa and Michael Lurie
In Memory Of
Louise Verfenstein
Inscribed Prayer Book Fund
Martin Stein, Jessica Stein
and Susanna Hurley
In Memory Of
Bernard Stein
Joseph Goodman II Memorial Fund
Louise and Larry Marwill
Larner Library Fund
Pat and Bob Friedman
Eric Larner
In Memory Of
Allan Herkowitz
In Honor Of
good health to Sara Lee Larner
In Memory Of
Dr. Zvy Pomerantz
Lorraine Paul Archive Fund
Cynthia Freedman
Cynthia Freedman
Cynthia Freedman
Cynthia Freedman
Cynthia Freedman
In Appreciation Of
Elaine Burrick
Carol Rosenthal
Kathy Golderman
Steve Squires
Iris Falk
Lurie-Wander Sukkot Fund
In Honor Of
Toby and Fred Wander special birthday of Marvin A. Freedman
In Memory Of
Toby and Fred Wander
Phillip Arensberg
Tody and Fred Wander
Dr. Zvy Pomerantz
Mendleson Chapel Fund
Caryl Newhof
Parenting Center Fund
Patricia Snyder
In Memory Of
Phillip Arensberg
In Honor Of
special birthday of Mo Bonder
Sharon Seiden Stein Memorial Fund
Roberta and Richard Seiden
In Honor Of
30th anniversary of
Jessica and Alan Richer
Roberta and Richard Seiden
graduation of Jeremy Cronin,
grandson of Richard and Cecile Friedenthal
Roberta and Richard Seiden
birth of Bradley Stratton Emmott,
grandson of Chip and Ilene Stein
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Donations cont.
Sharon Seiden Stein Memorial Fund
Roberta and Richard Seiden
Roberta and Richard Seiden
Sisterhood Fund
Nancy and Jeffrey Lozman
Ronni and Alan Sims
Leslie and Geoffrey Patack
In Memory Of
Lester Stein
Dr. Zvy Pomerantz
In Honor Of
special birthday of
Cynthia Freedman
special birthday of Dorry Kotzin
In Memory Of
Mary Levine
Sisterhood YES Fund
In Honor Of
Joan Paley
special birthday of Cynthia Freedman
Jan and Alan Rubenstein special birthday of Cynthia Freedman
Marlene and Howard Pressman
appointment of Jane Sanders
to Director of Senior Services
Marilyn and Ron Silverman
Dorry Kotzin
Joan Paley
Yom
Kippur
Appeal
Thank you to Donors listed
below as of press-time (Oct. 5).
You are still welcome to join the
Yom Kippur Appeal. An updated
list will appear next month.
Gerald Benjamin
Ron Berinstein
Howard and Phyllis Berk
Greta Berkson
Jay and Naomi Bloomfield
Nancy and Dwight Boone
Shirley Brand
Rob and Ruth Brass
Dorice Brickman
Lyle and Joan Brundage
Jonathan and Diane Burman
Richard and Sharon Burstein
Joel and Claudia Burtman
Jerry and Marcia Chaifetz
Sherry Chorost
and Ron Ginsberg
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special birthday of
Cynthia Freedman
In Memory Of
Norman Manasse
Ed Greene
Erik and Cathy Cooley
Samuel and Carolyn Dangoor
Dan and Laura Dembling
Steve and Karen Fein
Dick Feldman
Sam and Margaret Feldman
Don and Betsy Feldstein
Jeremy and Etta Fink
Steven and Lucia Fischer
Roberta Fox
Terry and Linda Freedland
Cynthia Freedman
Richie and Ceil Friedenthal
Mark and Karen Friedman
Marilyn Frisch
Tony and Donna Futia
Jonathan Gillerman and
Shaina Bernardi
Sherry Gold
and Wendell Lorang
Alan Goldberg
Jerome and Elizabeth Goldstein
David and Carol Grand
Ellen Harris
Mort and Ellen Hess
Stephen and Phyllis Hillinger
Sophie Hollander
Marc Isaacs and Mary Kavaney
Joan Paley
Joan Paley
Joan Paley
Jan and Alan Rubenstein
Jan and Alan Rubenstein
Jan and Alan Rubenstein
Jan and Alan Rubenstein
Social Action Fund
Jan Reiss-Weitzman
Karyn Yaffee
Roslyn Seidner
Allan Herkowitz
Sarah Seigel
Ed Greene
Allan Herkowitz
Norman Manasse
Roslyn Seidner
In Memory Of
Roslyn Seidner
Dr. Zvy Pomerantz
Tree of Life
Patricia Snyder
Patricia Snyder
Patricia Snyder
Patricia Snyder
Donna and Lee Rosen
In Honor Of
special birthday of Carl Myers
special birthday of Dorry Kotzin
special birthday of Jill Goodman
special birthday of Cynthia Freedman
B’nai Mitzvah of Zev and Ariel Siegfeld
In Memory Of
Elaine and Robert Freedman and family
Allan Herkowitz
Donna and Lee Rosen
Louise Verfenstein,
mother of Denise Gonick
Youth Scholarship fund
Nancy and Arthur Roth In Memory Of
Louise Verfenstein
Alan Iselin
Bernie and Diane Kern
Dan and Wendy Keyser
Natasha Khaitov
Barry Kogan and Cheryl
Gelder-Kogan
Dorry Kotzin
Bennett and Debbie Liebman
Steve and Vivian Lobel
Stu and Judy Madnick
David Marinstein
Ed and Robyn Marinstein
Michael and Anne
Marmulstein
Ron and Nan Miller
Cheryl Patack
Ron Richardson
Alan and Irene Richter
Harris Sitrin
and Jeanette Rosen
Dan and Amy Rosenberg
Harry and Anne Rosenfeld
Andrew and Julie Safranko
Garry and Jane Sanders
Bill and Blanche Schiller
Jon and Meryl Schwalb
Larry Segel
Mike and Millie Serling
Martin and Joyce Shenker
Steve and Lynda Shrager
Peter and Cookie Siegel
Fred and Shirley Simon
Rick and Debbie Sokoler
Florence Speigel
Ed Sperber
Frank and Ruby Steinhardt
Sandra Storfer
Harvey and Dona Stulmaker
Andy and Beth Swartz
Miriam Swyer
Dianne Symansky
Sally Tillman
Tom and Kate Vandor
Mike and Sharona Waldman
Fred and Toby Wander
Bob and Judy Warsh
Arnold and Amy Weintraub
Renee Whitman
Bob Stulmaker and Benita Zahn
Yahrzeits
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Shabbat of November 20-21
Rita Raab Berger
Mickey Zarch Bergman
Celia Spector Berk
Lillian Mann Blair
Aaron Brilleman
Sarah Gordon Buchman
Tessie Prager Cohn
M. Michel Dobris
Jane M. Elitzer
Harold Feigenbaum
Pauline Gabrilove
Michael Greenberg
Babette Handler
Rose O. Herkowitz
Mildred Kahn Horowitz
Leonard W. Hyman
Dr. David L. Kaskel
Joseph Katz
Ruth Marion Katz
Sophe Vinton Klugman
Edward B. Larner
Hilda Leff
Sylvan Leff
Charles Marcus
Dr. Jack. A. Morrison
Grace Barnet Muhlfelder
Sidney R. Nathan
Settie Newman
Joseph Nusbaum
Mamye Newhof Peck
Susan Halpern Pfeffer
Barnett Pickar
Terry H. Rapaport
Samuel Schecter
Esther S. Simon
Marcia Piel Simon
Louis N. Sommers
Cora K. Swartz
Gerson Tabak
Dr. Lothar Wirth
Mary C. Wolk
Shabbat of November 13-14
Rita Hersh Abrams
Mary Anker Aronowitz
Bertram M. Aufsesser
Ferdinand M. Aufsesser
Myrtle F. Berman
Etta Hegleman Bolz
Myron Bookstein
Blanche Brown
Helen Levy Cohn
Julius Cohn
Jacob Doctor
Natalie Blum Dorkin
Martin Faust
David Fisher
Teresa Milstein Freedman
Larry Glaser
Kathryn Goldberg
Hannah Blatner Goldsmith
Dorothy Luria Goodman
Samuel Green
Gustave M. Heart
David Herbst
Henry Hirschfeld
Mollie Brightman Kern
Lena R. Kessler
Julius Laventall
Julius Leefson
Ellison J. Lewis
Max Lutsky
Sophie Brownstein Pearl
Robert C. Poskanzer
Elsie M. Richter
Louis M. Rosenberg
Leah Pais Sacks
Arthur Schwartz
Fannie Bach Seiden
Ellis Sheber
Sadie K. N. Silverman
Newman Spector
Helen Aufsesser Stein
Nona Stern Stein
Sidney J. Stein
Dr. Arthur C. Swartz
Marvin Leslie Taks
Milton M. Tinkle
Sidney Urbach
Morris Abraham
Murray Auerbach
Shirley Basch
Benjamin Victor Berinstein
Albert Bernstein
Arnold Bloom
Louis W. Bookheim
Sidney Buchdahl
Florence Fallek
Fanny Freedman
Bernard Friedman
Amy Goldstein Fuld
Sarah Fulder
Hannah Gertzberg
Joseph Getz
Raymond Harris
Felix Hartheimer
William H. Klugman
Emma Kulerman
Rose London
Nathan Myers
Jacob Olshin
Margi I. Passman
David Silberman
Lucille Mock Stein
Theresa Katz Weil
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Jeanne L. Berger
Ethel Friedman Davidoff
Dr. Marcus B. Einhorn
Israel Fellman
Harold Gabrilove
David Glick
Ruby Summer Gold
Dollie Hoffman
Ruth Schonberg Holland
Ida Cohen Jasper
David M. Kay
Leah Koretz
Abraham Larner
Daisy Levison
Bertram Nirenberg
Shirley Dembo Raab
Gary S. Rice
Claire Rosenholtz Ruslander
Frances Wilson Schere
Dr. William Schreiber
Henry W. Seiden
Judith Shpeen
Susan Shpeen
Dr. Emanuel Simon
Florence Olim Simon
Arnold Spaner
Mayer Stern
Rosa Mann Stern
Mathew Vener
Mina Waldman
Lillian Weisburgh
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