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F rom the Rabbi·s Study Chai Honoring! Friday, June 1 a 8pm 11 14
Volume 54 - Number 11- June 2004 - Sivanrrammuz 5764 F rom the Rabbi·s Study ''Time flies when you're having fun"- it's a cliche, but it's true. By the time you read this message I will be wrappbIg up my first full year at Temple Emanuel (I can;t believe it myself1). In this year I never lacked 1 fo~ excitement, or something fun and interesting to do. (this tends to happen when you teach 7th, 8th and 9th graders}. I can't help but remember the very first Shabbat Eric and I celebrated at Temple Emanuel. It was July 4th and it was hot outside, but inside the airconditioned chapel we received a very warm reception. Fortunately, the month of June continues to bring energy to all of us at Temple Emanuel. In fact we have three very special Shabbatot (plural of Shabbat) to celebrate. On June 11 the Men's Club will lead Shabbat services and on June 18 we honor all members who have been part of the Temple Emanuel family for eighteen years or more! Finally, on June 25 we sadly say farewell to our beloved Cantor Robin Sherman. All of these services prolnise to be meaningful and special. The Israeli author Ahad Ha'am wrote, "More than the Jews have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jews." There might be many ways to interpret Ahad Ha'am's words, but I think it teaches us that Shabbat is a special time for us as a community to come together- we can share the joys and frustrations of the week gone by and share the peace that Shabbat brings us. We look forward to sharing a joyous Shabbat with you! PLEASE JOIN US ON FRIDA Y. JUNE 25 TH A T 8:00 PM AS WE HONOR CANTOR ROBIN SHERMAN AT A SPECIAL SHABBAT SERVICE WE WANT TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW HER OUR LOVE AND TO WISH HER HAPPINESS IN ALL OF HER PURSUITS Please note: We are installing new carpeting in the Administrative Wing during the weeks of June 7th and June 14th. There may be a day the office is not fully functioning, or there may be a need to temporarily close certain entrances. It is suggested that you call the Temple office at 856-489-0029 or the school office at 856-489-0035 in advance of visiting· the Temple during the work week. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may present. Chai Honoring! Friday, June 1a 8pm If you have been a member of Temple Emanuel for 18 years (chai) or more we want to honor your dedication and support to the Temple. We will be celebrating your membership on this Friday with a special, joyous Shabbat service. If you would like to be involved in this service, please contact Rabbi Geri Newburge at [email protected], or at (856) 489-0029 x16. Inside this Issue: Presidenfs Message 2 Executive Director 3 Lifelong Education 8 Senior Scene 11 Social Action 12 Men's Club 14 Sisterhood 14 A hh. June is finally here! You know what that means. The "Shore", barbecuing in the back yard, the swim club, family vacations, kids at camp so Mom and Dad (and probably the kids too!) can regain some of their sanity, and of course Temple Emanuel membership! Now I know what you're thinking ''where does Temple membership fit in with my other fabulous plans (or lack thereof) for the summer", or alternatively, ''why is he bugging me about Temple membership when we are obviously already Temple Emanuel members." Well, no need to wonder any longer, just read on! It is my most sincere hope, along with that of my fellow lay leaders, rabbis, and professional staff, that you enjoy and benefit from your membership at our wonderful synagogue. This "team" at Temple Emanuel works diligently all year to provide the types of educational, religious, social, and other programs which meets your needs (if we don't please let me know!). While we recognize that every program may not interest everyone, our goal is to present a wide diversity of activities so that there is something for everyone. Your continued membership in our Temple family is of paramount importance to us and we are blessed to have approximately 1000 families who call Temple Emanuel "home". As I am sure you can understand, membership in our synagogue is the foundation for our strength, both spiritually and financially. This is true for any religious organization. This is why we devote so much of our energy towards trying to attract and retain members. We obviously think we have an incredible temple and want to share every aspect of it, including the Pre-School, with everyone who is looking to affiliate with a synagogue (and especially those who aren't but should be!). This is where you, the congregation, have a very important role to play. I firmly believe that one of the key factors that people rely upon in deciding what synagogue to belong to is the advice of friends, neighbors and relatives. It is also more likely that folks look to make a decision about where to affiliate in the early summer than any other time of the year. This is due to educational programs starting in the fall, along with the High Holy Days. As such, one of the most important things you can do for Temple Emanuel is spreading the word about how fantastic membership is to your friends, neighbors and relatives. Invite them to a service, or a social function, or just to come by the Temple to take a tour and meet the staff. If you have any questions just call the Temple office. Remember, your good words count far more than any marketing material we could ever develop! So please, help us keep Temple Emanuel strong by espousing the benefits of membership. It should be right up there on your list of "things to do this summer", along with keeping plenty of SPF 30 suntan lotion around. Have a great and safe summer. B'Shalom ~~ Kenneth Korach Lucky Number ('1);11 :\I('IIlI)('I-"~ :-;!t;t!IIJll~ Men's Club Shabbat Friday June 11, 2004 8pm If-\IIII 1);1\-(' \)('('11 ;1 Tl'lllpl(, EJll;IIlIII,1 111('111\)('1' fill' I,"> \ ('a 1''' 1(11' 111(Il'l'1 \1'(' :Il'l' C(,ll'\)I':ltinC! \llll ;llld \111I1' !':!ll1ih Oil Fl'ici;I,\ ·JUIH' 1:-;_ Celebrate Shabbat with Men's Club as they lead us in prayer and song on this special Shabbat (and find out who won the Men's Club Golf Tournament!). \rl' \\;lllt til illClucil' ;111 \IIUI' "!H'l'j;t! l11l'llllll'i('" (;I'Tl'1l1pll' EIIl;llllll,1 ill a COlllJll('I11(II';11 ill' h()(lkll'!. "II pll';I"(' U"l' till' "pl'ci:t! "IH'l'1 illL'llIdl,d ill ;1 /'l'('I'1l1 Il'ttl'l' til \(IU IIritl' tlll'lll d(11I1l :11le! :-'I'IHI tlll'lll III 1I"_ til If'\'IU h:ll-l' I1Qt I'l'l'l'i\l,e! ;1 Idtl'l" f'mlll u,,_ (II' if'\(IU For more information please contact, Rabbi Geri Newburge at [email protected], or (856}489-0029 x 16. h:l\l' ;111\ II1Il'_"(illll", pll'a"c' 1'llIlt;l('( H:liJiJi (;I'l'i :'\I'II-hll I'gc' :It I ,-'<i(i It.''':~)-()():Z~) \ 1(i_ I I 3 ~,:,,-------------------------------------------~....! Shabbat Morning Torah Study Our Shabbat Morning Torah Study group meets throughout the year. Newcomers to Torah Study are encouraged to come. We read selections from the weekly Torah portion together and have a lively and engaging discussion. We will meet at 9:15 in the library. Come be part of our study community. Coffee is served - what could better? June 5 12 19 26 At 9:15 Rabbi Debbie Cohen Laurie Hohwald Rabbi Geri Newburge Judy Lubetkin and Sheila Stern July 3 10 17 24 31 At 10:00 Bruce Sacha is Rabbi Debbie Cohen David Cohen Rabbi Geri Newburge Steve Ehrlich _-----------------------------------------_..::.'" .,;. ... Memo from W e don't live in an isolated, compartmentalized world. Rather, we are a community. At Temple Emanuel, our community is strengthened each time we work together, pray together, learn together and grow together. Sometimes, the results of our efforts are immediately obvious, such as the remarkable success of our Reach for the Stars weekend of events. Other times, the results of our efforts are like ripples in a lake; subtle and faint, with the eventual outcome or direction unknown. So is the case with many of the projects our synagogue participated in this year. Who will ever know the eventual result of helping the Israeli artists to sell their works? Watching 16 men have an Adult Bar Mitzvah? Sharing our resources by supporting our winter coat and hat drive, our bicycle drive and our sporting goods drive in our attempt to help our Camden neighbors? Who can tell the outcome of sharing a Shabbat service with your family, helping with casserole cooking for the homeless or attending a TEFTY event? Who is to know which ripples will become waves - and what impact these waves will have on each of our lives and the lives of generations to come? I read a quote recently, attributed to Joseph Epstein of the Association for Volunteer Administration. It reads: • We do not choose to be born. We do not choose our parents. Or, our times or country of birth, Or the circumstances of our upbringing. We do not - most of us - choose to die But within all this realm of choicelessness We do choose how we shall live Courageously or in cowardice, Honorably or dishonorably, With purpose or adrift. . We decide what is important and what is trivial What makes us significant is what we can do, Or refuse to do. We decide and we choose And so we give definition to ourselves. How can we help you give definition to yourself? How can we help you find your path? Your way? How can we help you make Temple Emanuel and your Judaism a more central part of your life and the life of your family? My door is always open. Let me know how I can help. I look forward to seeing you often at Temple Emanuel. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of our sponsors. Their support will ensure that our Temple will continue ... Committing to our Future DIAMOND .I Lexus HAHAllAHAHAIIAHAHAHAHAHARt\.1 Gold Sponsors Anonymous Janice & Jerry Apple Randi & Bruce Bard Marianne & Myles Bass Amy & Andy Blackstone Amy & Elliot Bodofsky Shirley & AI Chess Rabbi & Peggy David Estelle & Stanton Deitch Pattie & Larry Feinerman Eileen Friedland-Weiner & Stanton Fischer Maureen & Ken Huffman Beth & K.C. Isdaner Susan & Donald Katz Brenda & Ken Korach Julie & Bob Kratchman Mindy & Charles Rose Margery Ann & David Ross Nora & Marty Salzman Bess & Jim Soffer Silver Sponsors Judy & Barry Bannett Alysa & Scott Bannett Judy & Howard Goldstein Anne Koons Lisa & David Nugiel Jackie & Michael Palkovicz Jerrilyn & Robert Pinsky Jack Satlfn Nancy & Edgar Wolf Jr. Bronze Sponsors Susan & Dean Andrew Pamela & Thomas Austin Balloon Celebrations Debby & Brian Baratz Barbara & Steven Belchatowski Barbara & Charles Bell Deb & Bill Berger Meredith & Eric Berkowitz Alexis & Michael Birnbaum Audrey & Chuck Blackman Judy & Conrad Brahin Lynne & Greg Bruno Susan & Lloyd Calder Jessica & David Chasen Mayda & Alan Clarke Rabbi Deborah & David Cohen Gillian & Robert Cohen Yvonne & Howard Cooper Corey Communications Nancy & Hank Cutler Melissa & Marc Eisenberg Honey & Ronald Etkin Robin & Ron Feinberg Beth & Ben Folkman Judy & Richard Franken Felice & Barry Friedman Debra & Sanford Gips Ahuva & Barry Gleimer Rabbi Geri Newburge & Rabb' Eric Goldberg Michael Hacker Michele & Hal Hirsch Joyce & Malt Hoff Carolyn & Kenneth Horowitz Debbie & Scott Jeffreys Eileen & Joel Kanefsky Lil & Martin Kaplan Jackie & Ron Kaplan Irene & Lawrence Kauffman Jane & Mel Kaye Tina & Howard Kesselheim Amy & Ed Krell Fern & Martin Lerner Ross & Linda Levitsky Nora & Steve Litz Jessica & Alex Manelis Linda & Henry Maurer Jill & Alan Meltzer Adrienne & Robert Mintz Cheryl & Jay Murphy Nancy & David Oberlander Jodi & Stephen Paisner Nancy & Manny Pearl Barbara Pearlman Tracey & Jeffrey ReBock Jane A. Rose Joanne Rosen & Jeff Grabov Sheila & GeralCl Rosenfield Gerri & Art Rudner Linda & Bruce Sachais Pam c$ Dan Sacks Mindy & Michael Schorr Carolyn & Fred Schultz Harilyn & Leo Schwartzberg Miriam & Robert Seltzer Gail & Richard Selznick Marge & Joe Sobel Sharon & Arnold Staloff Lynn & Robert Turchin Eileen & Bernard Wecht Linda & Ben Yelowitz Barry Yelowitz & Susan Zelle Lisa & DaVi~Aa~AllAH AHR;lIA~~HAHAHAHAIIt\J . ContinentalB Airlines _I. Platt Memorial Chapels, Inc. Bernard A. Platt, Manager NJ Lie. No. 3480 Gold Corporate Sponsors Auction Donors 7 Seas Chinese Restaurant 800 West Salon and Spa Ace Hardware Adele Oberlander Adrienne & Robert Mintz Alexis Birnbaum Amy and Andy Blackstone Andrea's Boutique Anne Koons/Prudential Fox & Roach Arden Theatre Company Arnie's Gourmet Avian Jewelers Barbara Pachter/Pachter Associates Barry Personal Touch Catering Bayard's Chocolate House Bernard's Hair Design Best Foot Forward Biaggio Salon & Spa Billig Jewelers and S&R Designs Blink Blush Bose Radio Braddock's Tavern Brian Baratz & Art Rudner by hand Fine Craft Gallery Cape May Whale Watcher Carmen's Hair Emporium Salon & Spa Carter Wallace Travel Casa Carollo Italian Restaurant CasBar Gourmet Meals Catelli's Charlie Brown's Steakhouse Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club Chez Elena Wu Chickie's & Pete's Coffee Works Color Me Mine Country Club Diner Cutco Darlene Kramer Desserts by Design OJ Elite Entertainment Donna's Bag Dr. Marc Rosenberg's Animal Crackers Dreamfield's Eaise Landscaping & Design Electronics Boutique Elfman Orthodontics Elkin's Chevrolet European Sun Evan's Chocolates Executive Clothiers Fern & Mac Lerner Fleet Bank Garden State Discovery Museum Geoffrey Soffer Gillian & Robert Cohen/Continental Airlines Goldmine Jewelers Grease Monkey of Cherry Hill HA Ott Motorcars Heidi Silverberg/Karl's Furniture Jack Kellmer Company Janice Jablonski Jan's Boutique Joanne Rosen & Justin Latvenas Joe's Peking Duck House Kaminski's Kerbeck Automotive Group Kim's Dutch Cleaners Ladies Express Lamberti Restaurants Le Petite Salon Lee Newman Fine Men's Clothing Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center Limousines of Luxury Linda and Henry Maurer Lipinski Landscaping Lisa & David Nugiel [oistewis Schumm Marcy 6. Meredith & Eric Berkowitz MerYl Davis/GG's Restaurant Meyer Co. Mikado Japanese Cusine Millennium Florist Misha of Siberia Furs Montagnaro's Restaurant Mr_ and Mrs. Edgar Wolf J~. Nancy & Peter Law Norm the Caterer/Tammy Blankfield Paper Chase Patricia Lahn/GG's Restaurant Payless Sports Pennsauken Country Club Petal Pushe~ Pizzacato Ristorante Plays & Players Theater Prudential Fox & Roach Margate Queen Bead Randy Lahn/The Falls Rebecca Krell Ristorante Capuano Ritz Seafood Robin & Joe Miller/ Wireless Technologies Room By Room Rosie Hymerling Salon at the Ritz Salon Rouge - Cherry Hill Scotland Run Golf Club Servus Station ~heraton Rittenhouse Square Hotel Short Hills Restaurant & Deli Smart Bodies smith bros. Snips Stephen Berman Diamonds Steve & Cookie's By the Bay Steven Felsenstein/Greenberg Trauig Subway SuperG Superior Outlet Center Susan's Gourmet KitChen Tavola Dei Amici Temple Emanuel errace Tavern erry McNallyllondon Grill he Academy of Natural Sciences The Active Edge Clothing Co. gate The Breakfast Club of The Kibitz Room The Library II The Little Tuna Tile Prime Rib The Security Pro ssionals Tiffany & Co. Unique Interiors Ventura's Greenhouse Ventura's Restaurant Viking Casual E rniture Villa Barone Vito's Pizza Wawa WonderOogs Wonderful Town Woodcrest Playdrome Word of Mouth Workwear USA Z Bag Shoppe Zephr Gallery HAHAlIAHAHAIIAHAHAHAHAHAIIA! i , "." '>:r:w , Do~rh f:nr +h~ ~"~r~ ~ -\ 11 '1\'~l3tr~n"" ~ Adrienne Mintz, (left) & Meredith Berkowitz (3rd from left) Co-Chairs of the Auction, enjoy a moment with Jay & Cheryl Murphy. Ken Korach, Temple Emanuel President, chats with Peggy David, Lee Hymerling, Amy & Elliot Bodofsky & Rosie Hymerling. Melissa Eisenberg, Adrienne Mintz & Robin Miller share a rooment at the auction. • " ,~"::<~"' ,5.,.. #o;f: Steve Lubetkin, representing Fleet Bank, Amy Blackstone, Maureen & Hen Huffman at the home of Shelley & Sen. John Adler. Bess & Jim Soffer, Chairs of the Reach for the Stars Weekend at the home of Shelley & Sen. John Adler. Rabbi David, Peter Brown of Lexus of Cherry Hill & Ken Korach at the Saturday evening dinner. Educatio by Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen Director ofLifelong Education ur Religious School Students proved the power of small actions over the course of last year. In the form of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and a dollar bill every so often, the Religious School collected over $3000 in Tzedakah money. The students, through classroom discussions and an all-school vote, donated the money to a number of different organizations. Several of the classes used the money collected to buy supplies for community service projects. Our students helped in Tikkun Olam, healing the world, one nickel at a time, by donating to the following organizations: O • • • • • • • • • • • • Food Bank of Southern New Jersey's Bagging Summer Hunger Campaign - Our 7th and 9th graders created summer lunch bags for children who receive free school lunches during the school year with money collected as Tzedakah. Other classes made general donations. • Jewish National Fund - Money donated to the largest environmental agency in Israel. Magen David Adom - Money donated to Israel's emergency medical, health, blood and • disaster services. • Casserole Cooking - Several classes made casseroles to be donated to local organizations with money collected as Tzedakah .. CHAI - Money donated to Concern for Animal in Israel. ILAN -Money donated to the Israel Foundation for Handicapped Children, which cares for the needs of over 17,000 children and adults. Neve Michael - Money donated to this residential home for over 300 Israeli children at risk. Aid for Friends - Several classes made breakfast bags for poor, home-bound seniors in Philadelphia with money collected as Tzedakah. Ronald McDonald House - Money donated to this "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. BookMates - Our kindergarteners in Joanne Rosen's class gift-wrapped books for disadvantaged children with money collected as Tzedakah. AHAVA - Money donated to this organization that helps disadvantaged Israeli students learn English. Lifeline for the Elderly - Money donated to this organization that provides a meaningful and nurturing environment for the elderly in Jerusalem. th North American Council on Ethiopian Jewry - Debra Berger's 3rd and 5 Grade classes donated well over 1500 meals to Ethiopian Jewish children living in Israel. Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation - This organization supports research and education into this disease. Children of the Americas - Margery Ross' Hebrew class donated their Tzedakah to this organization which brings children from around the world to the United States for medical operations that they can not receive in their homelands. Help Plan the Adult and Family Education Program for Next Year The education offerings at Temple Emanuel are vast. We need your advice and suggestions to make them as meaningful and interesting as possible. Get involved and join an education committee. For more information about any of these committees, contact the committee chair or Rabbi Cohen, [email protected], 489-0035. The following committees could use your help: • Adult Education Committee, chaired by Irene Kauffman and Robin Miller. Upcoming meeting is June 9 at 7:30 pm. Help organize our Adult Education Program for next year. Come with your ideas, suggestions and feedback. If you have an idea for a course, we can make it happen. This meeting will take place at a committee member's home. Call for directions and information. • Family Education Committee, chaired by Jessica Manelis and Tracey Rebock. Upcoming meeting on June 15 at 7:00 pm. The Family Education Committee at Temple Emanuel brings you the Chocolate Seder, BleSSing of the Pets, Sukkot Hayride, Shabbat Around the World, Sukkah Hop, Tu B'Shevat Seder, PJ Havdalah Party, and much more. Join us and make the fun and learning happen again next year. Come with your ideas and suggestions for making Jewish learning family friendly. 9 By Mayda Clarke Jonnetta B. Cole once said, "The ultimate expression of generosity is not in giving of what you have, but in giving of who you are." At the end of this month, we will be saying good-bye to someone who has given so much of herself to the Pre-School of Temple Emanuel. Throughout the years, Julie Kratchman touched the lives and hearts of all of the children who have passed through our doors. She has earned the respect and love of those children, their parents, and all the teachers who have been fortunate enough to know her. In short, she has given her all to make The Pre-School at Temple Emanuel a wonderful, child-centered, safe, wholesome environment in which we welcome the youngest members into the Temple Emanuel community. The ultimate expression of generosity is not in giving of what you have, but in giving of who you are." The Pre-School at Temple Emanuel, known for its loving and caring environment, has flourished and grown under Julie's expert direction. She has provided love and guidance to our children for more than a decade. Her commitment to providing our children with a quality Jewish education is to be admired. We are one congregation, one family - which is clearly reflected in the way Julie Kratchman professionally and with love, ran _Temple Emanuel's early childhood program. We wish Julie happiness and success as she continues on her life's path. And we will miss her dearly. For more than two decades, Cantor Robin Sherman's voice has given us chills and inspiration. Her smile has brought us warmth. Her caring nature has nurtured our children and touched our hearts and souls. Robin has touched countless lives as part of the clergy team, officiating at baby namings, weddings, b'nai mitzvah and funerals. She holds a special place in our collective memories, as she shared the High Holy Days, Passover Seders, Sisterhood Retreats, special Shabbatot and many other simchas and memorable events with us and the greater South Jersey community. "Appreciation is a wonderful thing; it makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." Robin's beautiful voice has graced Carnegie Hall and the Kimmel Center, but none amongst the audience in those locations can match the experience of sharing Robin's voice in prayer and in song. Cantor Robin Sherman has been a valued and talented member of our congregation for an amazing twenty two years. Now, she must leave us to follow her husband to an exciting new life in San Francisco. Voltaire wrote, "Appreciation is a wonderful thing; it makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." We will always appreciate Robin and the beauty she brought to our worship experience, the memory of which will live on in all of us for many years to come. Our best wishes to Robin and Ron as they begin a new chapter oftheir lives in California. June Bar and Bat Mitzvahs SaturdJ~, June 5 Bat Mitzvah of HANNAH WHITEHOUSE LEVY Daughter of Drs. Brahman Levy and Jody Whitehouse Bat Mitzvah of REBECCA KRELL Daughter of Amy and Edward Krell Havdalah Service Bar Mitzvah of ALEXANDER ADLER Son of Shelley and John Adler Saturday, June 12 Bar Mitzvah of ALEXANDER GAETANO WEISS Son of Pagan and Michael Weiss Bat Mitzvah of JOANNA ELLEN VOLPE Daughter of Michael and Beverly Volpe Havdalah Service Bat Mitzvah of HALEY RAE COH EN Daughter of Gillian and Robert Cohen Saturday, June 19 Bar Mitzvah of JAR RET SCHINDLER Son of Jeffrey and Meryl Schindler Bat Mitzvah of MARLA LYNNE GOLDSMITH Daughter of Dr. Leonard Goldsmith and Dr. Kathleen Goldsmith Havdalah Service Bat Mitzvah of JENNA ROSE WEITZ Daughter of Merle and Russ Weitz Sunday, June 20 Bar Mitzvah of AARON WILLIAM THOMS9_N Son of Robert and Debra Thomson Saturday, June 26 Havdalah Service Bar Mitzvah of JOSHUA ROUM MONK Son of Dr. Scott and Nancy Monk TREE OF LIFE Jerri Pinsky Chairperson The parents of the Confirmation and ELITE class graduates were recently mailed the form to purchase leaves on our Tree of Life. Do you have any graduations, weddings or happy life cycle events during the summer months? Feel free to place your orders now for leaves to be hung in June, July and August. We are always open for business and we look forward to hearing from you. DONOR IN HONOR OF Meredith & Eric Berkowitz Hunter Berkowitz Meredith & Eric Berkowitz Bar Mitzvah of Dane Berkowitz Wendy & Todd Silverberg Reserved I leaf Wendy & Todd Silverberg Bar Mitzvah of Ross Silverberg Bess & James Soffer Reserved 3 leaves Goldberg Family Joey Goldberg Jean Moss Bat Mitzvah of Haley Cohen ROCK Gerri & Art Rudner Reserved I rock Registrations for Religious School 516512004-2005 Registration forms have been sent home for the 5765 school year. Please fill out and return your children's registration forms by the deadline - June 15. Receiving the registrations in a prompt and timely manner helps the Religious School office tremendously in determining our staffing, textbook and classroom needs. If you have any questions about the Religious School program or about the Registration process, do not hesitate to contact Rabbi Debbie Cohen, 489-0035. If you did not receive a Registration Packet or need additional forms, please contact Jean Klein, 489-0035. 11 SUMMER SHABBA T SERVICES by Gerl Paste/nick A s the summer approaches, the senior board members and I have a sense of satisfaction that we are ending a season that has presented a mix of interesting and varied programs. It was our intent to have something of interest for everybody; and it is our feeling that we accomplished that mission. On Wednesday, June 16, we will culminate our program season. We have saved the very best for last. We look forward to our guest speaker, Rabbi Jerry David. In addition, our boarq. .will prepare and present special desserts and refreshments. . As the year ends, I would like to thank the senior board for their support, their interest, all their effort and involvement. It made this year very special for us all. T Our Friday Evening Shabbat Services will continue throughout the summer months. Services will be held at 8 pm with the exception of our Family Kabbalat Service which will be held at 6 pm on the first Friday of each month. Tot Shabbat will be held on Friday, July 16 and Friday, August 20 at 7:00 pm. A schedule of services will be sent to you shortly. Blood Drive July 29th , 2:00 -7:30 Our summer blood drive will be held on Thursday, July th 29 in the social hall. This is our most important drive because as donors take vacation in the summer, blood needs increase. Please take time out of your summer to save a life. To make an appointment, please call Gilda in the temple office (489-0029) or log on to https:/1 www.membersforlife.org/pennj/schedule/bdc zip.php and schedule your appOintment on line. Assistance is needed for donor recruitment. Anyone interested please contact Bruce Sacha is at [email protected]. We only call those who have previously donated. he Social Action Committee was very busy this year with wonderful projects that helped so many. The approach of summer doesn't mean a slow-down in the work we do. Here are some activities we will be continuing throughout the warmer months - and beyond: • Drives: Thanks to everyone who supported the various drives that we sponsored. I know it's the summer, but we are continuing to support TEFTY's collection of sleeping bags for Project Warmth. Please drop them off at the synagogue to be distributed to homeless people in Philadelphia. • Blood Drive: The next blood drive is scheduled for 7/29. Blood supplies drop particularly low in the summer, so this is a crucial time to donate. Contact Bruce Sachais ([email protected]) for more information. • Tzedakah Collective: Thanks to Men's Club for their generous support of the Tzedakah Collective through their golf tournament. The fund has over $5,500 dollars to be distributed to various charities. The tentative date for the Tzedakah Fund Family Walk is October 17. Please consider being a sponsor for this special event. • Israel Support: Show support for Israel by going to the NFTY-YOFI (National Federation of Temple YouthYouth Organized for Israel), internet site http\\www.rac.org/home-frame.htmland follow the directions for "Write to Congress." Where Jews Pray an you believe that it is June already? Time just keeps moving faster and faster. Before you know it the beginning ofthe next school year and the High Holy Days will be right around the corner. As most of you know, I am the last one that wants to rush through the summer months. It is my favorite time of the year. I just love the weather and the longer days. Summertime is the time that many families choose to take a nice relaxing summer vacation. Families also enjoy the summer months to be able to slow down and take the time to spend extra quality "family time" together. We all tend to be so busy during the months of the school year, that we don't even realize how much we missed. If you are taking a vacation out of the area, please take this opportunity to visit an out of town synagogue on Shabbat. (Don't forget to call them first to get the time of their service). You will find it to be such a rewarding experience. If it is not possible to attend a Shabbat service in a synagogue, it is most important for you to remember that Jews can pray anywhere. This is beautifully expressed in Midrash Tehillim: "When you pray, pray in the synagogue of your city; if you are unable to pray in the synagogue, pray in your field; if you are unable to pray in your field, pray in your home; if you are unable to pray in your home, pray on your couch; and if you are unable to pray on your couch, meditate in your heart." Of course, while in the area, please remember that Shabbat does not go on vacation here at Temple Emanuel. We have a Friday night service 52 weeks of the year. Check your summer service schedule for more information. No matter what you do during this summer break, have a good one, a safe one and remember that we are always here for you at Temple Emanuel. C Mazel Tov Kodv Kosher Catering is a FULL SERVICE UPSCALE OFF PREMISE KOSHER CATERING: to £eeSfwre Complete Catering Services covering all aspects of your Event at Approved Exclusive Locations (including Temple Emanuel), in the Office or at Home for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings, Corporate, Office and Private Receptions. on his graduation from Midrashah Hebrew Junior College from Midrashah, coordinated by the Jewish Federation's Dept of Jewish Education, provides post confirmation education for 11th & 12th graders and 9th & 10th grade day school graduates. Funding for Midrashah is provided by the Jewish . Federation Annual Campaign. L'Zecher Olam for an Everlasting Memorial We record with love and dignity those whose lives are forever remembered in our Temple. The following name of a loved one has been added by a devoted family to be enshrined in our Memorial Chapel. ESTHER G. SOLER Mother of Dr. Alan Soler Kody Catering is part of the Barry Catering Family. Calling All Musicians The overwhelmingly positive response to our Celebrate Israel Shabbat has created great enthusiasm in the Ritual Committee. We are hoping to organize some of our talented musicians to enable us to occasionally bring additional and varied music to our worship services, If you play an instrument and would be interested in learning more about sharing your talent with your Temple family, please contact Jim Soffer at [email protected] -_._---,- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 by Julie Kratchman Shalom... To all of "my" families, Throughout so many years. I've shared with you your children, Their milestones, their joys and their tears. I have memories of "little things," I've had the privilege to share. The "treasures" in a child's hand, The "once in a lifetime" moments, so rare. Each child and family holds a special place, Having touched my heart. How can I thank you for all the joys, I truly don't know where to start. Of course I wasn't here alone, The Rabbis and morot, a team we became. Always striving to make learning fun, Our goal was one in the same. And Jeanie, my true "genie," Where would I be without you? Each and everyday we shared together, Doing all there was to do. How can it be twelve years have passed? It seems like only yesterday. When I started on this journey, To come teach, to learn, to play. My time here has been special, So many wonderful memories for me. I will cherish each and everyone, A part of me they will always be. Over the years you all have given me, More than mere words alone can convey. Please know you are in my heart and in my thoughts, As I go on my way. Coieby and Tanitra Rogers on the birth of their daughter, Kolbi Sunshine Rogers Stan and Ruth Cevinthal on the birth of their gr~t·grandson, . ~van Sean Gil:)soijAi~ Dr. Howard and Judy Goldstein on th~ birth of their gfaf.ldson, MHo Re.e d Goldstein, ~O!l of Lee and Greteben Goldsten % IN MEMORIAM BETTY BINGHAM Mother of Mary Fisher EILEEN DiPALMA Mother of Thomas DiPalma RUBEN GINSBERG Uncle of Barry Weinberg EDITH MENDELSON Mother of Amy Krell RUTH NORWITZ Mother of Naomi Hibronner FRED WOLFSON Brother-in-Law of Sharren and Dave Filan Uncle of Donna Friedman BILL WILEY Father of Ellen Friedman JACK WEXLER Uncle of Kim Konefsky There's Still Time to Register for Kamp Kayeetz Summer Program, which runs June 29 through August 11. Please call the Pre.School at 489-0034 for information or to register. Kamp Kayeetz is a fun-filled , exciting summer program where your child will enjoy: • • • • • • • • Water Play Music/Movement Arts & Crafts Playground time Nature exploration Shabbat celebration Games & Sports Weekly themes There are several programs to choose from: 2 Years Old, 2- Day Program - Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 am to 11 :30 am. Smick will be provided. (Children need not be potty trained to attend.) 3 Years Old, 3- Day or 4- Day Program - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Snack will be provided. Children should bring a dairy lunch. 4 & 5 Years Old, 4-Day Program - Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm . Snack will be provided. Children should bring a dairy lunch. by Linda Levitsky pring is always a busy time for Sisterhood, and this year was no exception. We had our Annual Retreat in Cape May (co-chaired by Sheila Stern and Linda Sachais), a wonderful weekend of spirituality and friendship led by Rabbi Newburge and Rabbi Cohen. We had a successful plant sale, coordinated by DJ Whitley, along with a sale of Roses from Israel, capably handled by Randi Eisen. Later in May, we had a beautiful dinner and program in honor of Cantor Sherman (Debra Berger and Stephanie Ross, Co-Chairs), which included music, prayer and fond memories. Sisterhood Shabbat followed that same evening (Kelly Fineman and Laurie Hohwald, Co-chairs), with the theme of "Honoring the Women of Temple Emanuel." The installation of the 2004-2005 Sisterhood Board also took place that evening. On behalf of Sisterhood, I want to thank the many women who made these wonderful events possible. I regret that space does not permit me to mention everyone by name. S It is time to finish out the year with one of our most anticipated events: Sisterhood Bingo Night! Come one, come all, on June 3 at 6:30 pm for food, fun and fabulous prizes! Bonnie Sharps, our Chair, and her committee have taken this event to a new level, with a clever theme of "Classic TV." Watch and see how the theme plays out through the evening. There will be ten rounds of games, with six cards in each round, all for only $18 in advance, $20 at the door. There will be special games and a 50/50 sold separately, with fabulous prizes! Round up your friends and come out to party! I probably sound like a "broken record" (do our children even know what that means?) as I extol the joys and benefits of being part of Sisterhood . But it is that time of year again when the women of Temple Emanuel will be deciding whether to join Sisterhood for the coming year. For many, the decision to join is easy. Those of you who have joined faithfully each year are the backbone of our Sisterhood and we are grateful for your support. Others hesitate to join for a variety of reasons. Some feel it is not worthwhile because they don't have time to get involved or come to programs. But simply by joining, you are helping Sisterhood support the Religious School and provide other programs and benefits throughout the Temple. Others actually think they are members, uJltil they discover that their husbands did not sign them up! (Sorry, guys, but you would be amazed how often I have heard that!) If you are hesitating, please reconsider and become part of this diverse group of women. At $36.00 per year, it is truly a bargain. We are making an effort to create a real benefit for members by charging them less for many of our programs throughout the year. In addition, only members receive the Sisterhooa newsletter ("The Dish", edited by Jessica Manelis) and are eligible for tuition credit when purchasing from our Gift Card Program (run by Jessica Chasen). We are busy making plans for another great year, so come and join us! Have a wonderful relaxing summer! by Kenneth J. Huffman T he Men's Club will sponsor a Charitable Golf Tournament at Ramblewood C01.mtry Club on Wednesday, June 9. Have more fun-sign up as a foursome! The fee is $150 which includes green fees and lunch. For more information please contact Steve Ehrlich, (856) 424.6669, ([email protected]) or Jeff Rebock, (856)429-5887, ([email protected]). We have many traditions at Temple Emanuel. One ofthe traditions is The Men's Club. For the last 54 years The Men's Club has played a significant role by promoting fellowship, education and recreation for the men of Temple Emanuel. The annual Men's Club Shabbat Service on June 11 will honor our past. Please join us on June 11 as we recognize the leadership and contributions of our past presidents. The past year has been very successful for The Men's Club. Our programs have covered many topics: men's health issues, politics, Judaism, sports, Israel, wine tasting, parent/child bowling and a charitable golftournament. The attendance at these programs has been very strong and encouraging. The officers are currently working on the programs for the 200412005 year. We welcome your program ideas or suggestions. 15 by Sandy Umansky It is amazing to know that energy and enthusiasm can continue to grow, even as the school year winds down. Youth Group has given so much to so many of our Temple Emanuel teens that it is meaningful to hear from these very teens in their own words: • Youth Group is about getting involved. It is about reaching goals. It is about getting your peers and younger teens to attend events and activities because they are our future. • Youth Group is about being there for others when they are needed; it is about making new friends and telling the old ones that you are there for them. • Youth Group is about learning how to be a role model for others, how to show everyone what they can get out of being involved. It is about promoting community service programs, helping others. • Youth Group is about Jewish pride, seeing how it is really special to be Jewish, to feel spirituality and purpose in all that you do. All of these incredible thoughts were generated at a recent Executive/General Board meeting of Tefty. Each quote came from one of the twenty teens who attended. Each of these teens is planning to run for next year's Executive Board, giving back to the group that has given to them. The new officers for 2004-2005 are as follows: PRESIDENTS: MELISSA HIRSCH ALLISON LANDSMAN V.P.RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL: JILLIAN COGAN CAROLYN STRUM v.P. SOCIAL ACTION: ALLISON COGAN; LINDSAY ROSS JANAKARPF v.P. MEMBERSHIP: DEREK BRUNO MERIDITH GANZMAN V.P. ACTIVITIES: CAYLAH COHEN BRIANA KERENSKY v.P. GENERAL BOARD: BRETT ROBBINS SECRETARY: SHARON SEGAL TREASURER: DEBRA WINTER GLENN FRITSCH NFTY / PAR REPRESENTATIVE: REBECCA DITTRICH LAURYN COHEN HISTORIAN: REBECCA FRIEDMAN I know that next year will create a new dedication and a new spirit, helping Temple Emanuel to grow and find deep roots in the hearts of each and every member. I am encouraged that the promise of things to come will most definitely find reality with these amazing teens. I also want to reflect upon the school year just completed. Tefty's Executive Board, led most ably by president, Dani Dittrich, held monthly social activities. They ran an awesome Purim Carnival, whose Special Needs component touched the hearts of more than 25 disabled teens. Social Action projects ranging from sleeping bags for the homeless to wrist bands to help Israel to collecting children's books for Camden's needy children were all successful. A night of games and dancing was a first for Tefty, and a most incredible first at that! Meetings were held, projects were planned ... and a feeling of community grew. Thank you to each and every member who gave ofhim/herselfto make Temple Emanuel stronger and more vibrant. I wish each of you a relaxing and f't.ID-filled summer ..and can't wait to see you in the falL.ready for action and change! by Beth Strum I(l l Emanuel is rounding out its singing year with two exciting performances. On Friday, June 25 at 8 pm, the group will sing at the Shabbat Services honoring Cantor Robin Sherman. On August 2 through August 12, it will participate in the Zimriyah International Choral Festival in Israel. Phil and oan Miller and Marty Rosenberg and Ellen Fennick invite singers (even if you're not in the choir!) to join them in Israel with choral singers throughout the world. In addition to taking part in the festival, participants will also have the opportunity to tour Israel with them one week before performances. For those of you "staying home," we continue throughout the warmer months with a special summer schedule. Also in the summer, Kol Emanuel begins preparing for the beautiful holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kipper. Please check with the office if you are interested in joining us. As promised, this article will continue our special feature of spotlighting a Kol Emanuel singer. June shines the light on Janice Apple, a Kol Emanuel Soprano. "1 joined the choir just after joining Temple Emanuel about eight years ago. It was because of the persistent encouragement of Donna Friedman. Being a member of the choir has been a rewarding experience both spiritually and socially," says Janice. As a new member at Temple Emanuel, Janice found joining the choir was a wonderful way to get involved and meet other members of the temple family. She even found a long-lost relative! "I was surprised to learn that after singing in the choir for many years that I am related to Helen Trautenberg (who chairs the choir fund). Our families have since been reacquainted." Janice's love of music stems from her parents. Her mother played the piano and Janice and her father would sing along. The two would also sing in the car as he drove her to school. They would sing Jewish music, opera, classical - even modern popular tunes from MTV! While Janice studied piano, she soon switched to the guitar because it was easier to accompany herself. She was involved in numerous small ensembles and choirs in Junior High School and overnight camp. Once she found the nerve to audition for a camp musical, she was hooked. "A star was born!" she laughs. She began taking voice lessons in college, and even sang at a friend's wedding. But singing in Hebrew holds a special place in her heart. I loved Hebrew school because oflearning the prayers set to music. Our cantor had a magnificent voice and he was an inspiration to me. Practicing each song and prayer under Julia's tutelage is a gratifying experience, and one that serves to solidify my devotion to G-d and Judiasm," Janice says, quickly adding, "And it is lots offun too!" Our Temple's Future..... Our Temple members are today's custodians of a four thousand year chain of Jewish life that has been passed from generation to generation, I'd or v'dor. Temple Emanuel has been a link in that chain for over 50 years, growing from a few families meeting in each other's homes to a large family of over 1,020 membership units in our beautiful building. To ensure the vitality, meaningfulness and continuation of Jewish life for our children and grandchildren we, as Temple members must strive to keep our synagogue dynamic, vibrant, strong and growing so that it can continue to provide education, spiritual enrichment, support for life events and recreation, as well as new services for the future to our members of all ages. We must continue to grow by bringing into our temple family members who are committed to the challenge and responsibility to continue and strengthen this link for the sake of our children and grandchildren. If you have unaffiliated friends or acquaintances who recognize this responsibility and challenge, and may wish to be a part of our family, invite them to join us for Shabbat services. Joanne Rosen, Vice-President for Membership or Jane Vortreflich, Temple Program Administrator at the Temple Office (856) 489-0029 would be delighted to speak with them and provide information about Temple Emanuel. 17 CASSEROLE COOKING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 7:00 PM DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS JULY 14TH AND AUGUST 11TH EXTRA HANDS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED AT THIS MONTHLY MITZVAH Please call Sheila Speigle to find out how you can help - 983-5338. Dear Friends, I want to thank all of you who participated in the Susan G. Komen Philly Race for the Cure. Everything went smoothly, and the weather cooperated and we had a beautiful day. We had a group of 39 people who registered for the race - some specifically registered for the Temple Emanuel Team, others were general registrations. Let's hope that next year Temple Emanuel's Team makes a good showing with everyone remembering to register for our team -- and in even greater numbers. Thanks again, Norma Snyder Temple Emanuel Team Captain Y~git&. Jewi~h" Meditation :,;SUl1llller Session .. June lO'- August 19·· No Class on June 3 & July 22 ... .. Help make our Relistous School iile Itesi ti can It, . . . . . . . . .. • F" . . I ....I ..5 5165 MOllY., Yes, I would be happy to be a Class Parent. Name: Phone Number: Child or Children's Names: Grade Levels: I would prefer to serve in my child's Hebrew Class Judaica Class Does not Matter Return to Jean Klein in the Religious School Offfice, I 101 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. . I Chocolate Seder Blessing of the Pets Sukkot Hayride Shabbat Around the World Sukkah Hop -.. ~ ~ Tu B'Shevat Seder PJ Havdalah Party & Much More All brought to you by the Family Education Committee at Temple Emanuel. Join us and make the fun and learning happen again next year. Come with your ideas and suggestions for making Jewish learning family friendly. Planning Meeting June 15 at 7:00 PM RSVP to Jean Klein, 489-0035 TEMPLE EMANUEL N JUNE 04 _~ - Sun Mon Tue 1 2 7 pm Candlelighting Kiddush Class 6 13 7 14 21 7:30 pm Membership Comm. Mtg. 8 9 7 pm Casserole Cooking 7:30 Social Action Men's Club Golf Outing 15 7:30 pm Exec. Board Meeting 7:30 pm Youth Group Committee 20 Wed 16 7 pm Family Ed. Meeting 22 23 4 7 pm Choir Practice 7:30 pm Sisterhood Bingo Night 10 I II 8 pm Shabbat 17 7 pm Choir Practice 7:30 pm Ritual Committee Mtg. Sisterhood Board Mtg. 24 7 pm Choir Practice Father's Day 28 7:30 pm TE Board of Trustees Mtg. 29 Kamp Kayeetz Begins 30 5 7 pm Tot Shabbat 7:30 pm Shabbat Evening Family Service 7 pm Choir Practice 12 Noon Senior Group Brown Bag Lunch and Discussion 10:30 am Bar Mitzvah of AARON WILLIAM THOMSON 27 3 Sat Fri Thu Evening Service Men's Club Shabbat 9:15 am Torah Study 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mitzvah of HANNAH WHITEHOUSE LEVY and REBECCA KRELL 6: 15 PM Havdalah Service Bar Mitzvah of ALEXANDER ADLER 12 9: 15 am Torah Study 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah of ALEXANDER GAETANO WEISS and Bat Mitzvah of JOANNA ELLEN VOLPE 6 pm Young Adult Event 6: 15 pm Havdalah Service Bat Mitzvah of IIALEY RAE COH.EN 18 19 7 pm Tot Shabbat 8 pm Shabbat Evening Service honoring Members 18+ years 9: 15 am Torah Study 10:30 alii Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah of JARRETT SCHINDLER and Bat Mitzvah of MARLA LYNNE GOLDSM1TH 6: 15 pm Havdalah Service Bat Mitzvah of JENNA ROSE WEITZ 25 8 pm Shabbat Evening Service In honor of CANTOR ROBIN SHERMAN Kol Emanuel 26 9: t 5 am Torah Study 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service 6: t 5 pm Havdalah Service Bar Mitzvah of JOSHUA ROUMMONK TEMPLE EMANUEL JULY 2004 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu 3 2 I Sat Fri 10 am Torah Study 6:00 pm Shabbat Evening Kabbalat Service 4 5 7 6 9 8 10 8 pm Shabbat Evening Service lOam Torah Study , " I 12 11 15 14 13 16 7 pm Casserole Cooking 18 19 7 pm Tot Shabbat 8 pm Shabbat Evening Service 22 21 20 26 27 28 29 - - lOam Torah Study 31 30 8 pm Shabbat Evening Service Blood Drive - ; lOam Torah Study 24 23 8 pm Shabbat Evening Service 25 17 lOam Torah Study I SAVE THE DATE Join in for a great day of Golf Ratnblewood Country CI1.lb esday June 9,2004 " \ Temple Emanuel 1101 Spri~c Ro!id •Chcny Hi 11, :'>II 0811·)3-29>ilO 856-489-0029 · rill: 836-~!I9·()JJ2 \w..w.Ii:II1p1:~emaouc arg. @ For moreinfomationcontact [email protected] 856-424·6669 Members and non-members are welcome WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR CONTRIBTIJTIONS Our Temple FlDlds provide a beautiful way to remember someone special and, at the same time help to maintain several worthwhile synagogue projects. Deaclline for insertion in The Light is the first day of the previous month. Minimum contribution is $5. Building Fund To beautify & maintain the building. In Honor Of Donor Lauren Cohen The Korach Family Bat Milzvah Men's Adult Brenda, Max & Sam Korach B'nai Mitzvah Class Marge & Joe Sobel lrv Brown Ken Korach Marge & Joe Sobel The Orwilz Family Dorothy Segal Ruth Feistrmn's Special Birthlay Ken, Brenda, Max and Julie Kratchman Sam Korach Ken, Brenda, Max and Robin Shennan Sam Korach Randy Green Korach Family ELITE Graduaticn Korach Family Brian Hoff ELITE Graduaticn Korach Family Brandon Miller ELITE Graduaticn Korach Family Scott Oberlander ELITE Graduaticn Korach Family Troy Sattin ELITE Graduaticn Rebecca SobelKorach Family Mark Sobel ELITE Graduaticn Adriemte Minlz Ken and Brenda VollDlteer of the Year Korach Jordan Miller- Coofumation Korach Family Jenny Hirsch - Bat Mitzvah. Korach Family Daniel. Selznick - Bar Mitzvah Korach Family Ross Silverberg Korach Family Bar Mitzvah Sue Elfinan's Korach Family Special Birthlay Joan Grossberg's Korach Family Special Birthlay Susan & Dean Andrew Irene Strauss In Memory Of Donor Mina Salzman Ken & Brenda Korach Edward E. Mittelman Daniel S. Mittelman Joyce Hoff & Family Arthur Solomon Dgrman-Rajch Spegkers Fund To enhance adult education programming. In Honor Of Donor Robert Treuhaft Midge Raich Adult Bar Mitzvah Adele Oberlander Elaine Kooperstein Judy Block Carl Lefevre Midge Raich Adult Bar Mitzvah Adele Oberlander Midge Raich Ken KorachAdult Bar Mitzvah Adele Oberlander Elaine Kooperstein Scott Jeffreys Midge Raich Adult Bar Mitzvah Adele Oberlander Elaine Kooperstein Midge Raich Irving BrownAdele Oberlander Adult Bar Mitzvah Elaine Kooperstein Judy Block Dorman-Raich Speakers Fund In Honor Of Richard Bogulz Adult Bar Mitzvah Alan Clarke Adult Bar Mitzvah Steve Ehrlich Adult Bar Mitzvah Richard Bloom's Engagement Lily Josephine Kahn Midge Raich Speedy Recovery for Lee Pierce In Memory Of Arthur Ross Boris Spivak IlyaBurman Beatrice Kushner Shiphra Giet Louis L. Dorman Helene Saft David Oberlander Claire Fineman Ruth Norwilz Amy Stein Hartmann Donor Adele Oberlander Judy Block Elaine Kooperstein Elaine Kooperstein Midge Raich LeahKalm Lorraine & Marvin Riesenthal Janet Richman Al & Mitzie Wolf Donor Eiline & Bob Bassman Rima & MarIe GccreI.sky Lana Brodsky B. Frost Rima & MarIe GccreI.sky Midge Raich Jeannette SchwaitAddress Adele Oberlander Barbara & Murray Fineman Adele Oberlander Ann Schwartz Deena & Marty Iskowilz Educgtion Fund (or Religious & A dull Education To enhance religious school education. In Memory Of Margaret Caplen Donor Cheryl Campisi Eugene & Adele Fejnermwt Cwrw Scholgrshjp Fund To enable our children to attend a Jewish camp. In Honor Of Donor Rabbi David Judi Mink In Memory Of Steve Markoe Ellis Toff Ruth Norwilz Donor Beth Markoe & Family Judith Gensib Al & Mitzi Wold Frisch-1'rqulenberg Choir Fund To endow the Temple Choir & other musical Programs at the Temple. In Honor Of Donor Zach Silverberg Holly & Howie Bar Mitzvah Friedman Carl Lefevre Sue & Sal Conde Adult Bar Mitzvah Cantor Robin Shennan Ruth & Stan Levinthal In Memory Of Donor Bertha Gerling Roz & Ernie Jellinek Sue, Sal, Robert & Millie Cohen Elyse Conde Al Small Ruth Levinthal Fred Wolfson Michele Zeldner & Ian Wachstein Ruth Norwilz Michele Zeldner & Ian Wachstein Sandra Stogo Gordon Barry Weinberg Michele Zeldner & Ian Wachstein Gates g(Repentgnce High Holy Day prayer book with bookplate. In Memory Of Donor Ruth Norwilz Tre Coha1S, The Savrins, Tre Spitz's & Tre Utrin's Hess-GeaIJ Fund To be used for equipment for the handicapped & signing of services. In Memory Of Donor Mina Salzman Susan & Bob Mayer Ruth Norwitz Hess Family Audrey Faber Faber Family Isrq&i Project FOOd To raise funds to be sent to Israel. In Memory Of Donor Bronya Giet Rima & MarIe Gcmel.sky Nathan Sataloff Zelda Bryen Jewish Natiogal Fugd To purchase trees in Israel. In Honor Of Donor Barry Eilberg's new The Dennis Karpf Family granddaughter & new home In Memory Of Donor Harriet Popper Arlene Soslow Harriet Popper Millie & John Rocco Libra" Fund To purchase a variety of Jewish interest books. In Honor Of Donor Birth ofCa:a Rose Glazer Jacqueline & Larry Glazer Ruth Feistman's Ruth Goldberg Special Birthday Susie Greenberg The Gips Family In Memory Of Donor Esther Yorke Walter Greenberg Edward Sattin Rena, Paul & Matthew Alpert George Canter Sandi & Fred Cohen Herbert Jacobson Abraham Keroes Mike, Carol & Robyn Mimi Salzman Goldenberg Janet & Art Simons & Family Frances Jacobson Tre Marows, ~d; & Heiligman's Edward Trubin Mike & Carol Gddenberg Lihevgt Fund (or Hwtdicwz Inclusion To establish a supportive enviromnent within the Temple & to provide those with_ special needs & disabilities. In Memory Of Donor Edith Mendelson Mr. & Mrs. Steven Paisner Harry Forman Sharon & Al Paisner ,--------------------------~~~~..,.,.. "' ~~--:;-;cc" -;"'"'!: . - --~----------------- -- - - --- 25 Museum/Art Fund To purchase ArtIMuseurn pieces to beautify the inside of our Temple. In Memory Of Donor Helen Levine Gary, Donna, Adam, RaIny & Stacey Green Pcaverbook Fund Shabbat & Festival prayer books with Bookplate. In Honor Of Donor Dorothy Vederman's Mr. & Mrs. Steven Birthday Paisner Sharon Paisner's Steven & Jodi Paisner Birthday InMemoryOf Donor Frances Fleisher Elaine & Fred Fleisher Elizabeth Baron Marlene & Jerry Summers Debbi Soloway & Saul Gruber Elaine & Fred Fleisher Forrest Fleisher Rena Millman Larry Millman Dot Sorken Joan & Jim Muller Florence D. Steel Sarah Dubrow Edith Mendelson Sue & Gary Polikoff & Family Fred Wolfson Morot Kathi, Joni & Shirley Pre.school Fund To purchase equipment, educational toys & fimd special programming. In Honor Of Donor Robert Finch Steven Harley Jermifer Cohen Mindy & Leo Gotleib & Family Mindy & Leo Gotleib Julie Kratchman & Family Mindy & Leo Gotleib Temple Emanuel Staff & Family InMemoryOf Donor David Brewstein Bernard Brewstein Daughter of Mr. Sally & Harvey Kane & Mrs. Bennett Aaron Fred Wolfson Yvorme & Howard Cooper Mindy & Leo Gotleib Ron Litto & Family Stanley Cooper Rgbbi Edwin N. Saslow Endowment Fund To be awarded as a scholarship to a graduating senior to further Religious School Education. In Honor Of Donor Bob Pinsky John & Brenda Taube Adult Bar Mitzvah Doris & David Bluebond's Ceil M. Keim New Home In Memory Of Donor Harry Rosenfield Sheila & Gerald Rosenfield Linda & Bruce Lipsius Robert Horowitz LeonBudman Alan Budman Milton &>slow Arlene &>slow Arlene Soslow BenRaph Rg,bbis' Good Works Fund To distribute ftmds to worthy charitable and cultural activities & to those who may need assistance at the discretion of the rabbis. In Honor Of Donor Max Korach RuthManin Bar Mitzvah Holly Cohen Susan & Dean Andrew Lauren CohenThe Manins Bat Mitzvah Ruth Feistman's Birthday Nettie Rocklin Ken KorachThe Kellers Adult Bar Mitzvah Dayna Zeises Gail K. Ruder Bat Mitzvah Gerald Block's Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Steven Paisner Sharon Paisner's Steven & Jodi Paisner Birthday Phil UmanskySusan & Ed Heffernan Adult Bar Mitzvah Ben David's Graduation Ruth & Stan Levinthal Rabbi David's Services Martin & Ncra SaI2mm Holly Cohen & Alan Cohen Gerald Jacobson Romie & Ken Weiner Adult Bar Mitzvah Jana Karpf - Confirmation Claire & Irv Tecker Rebecca Sobel Claire & Irv Tecker ELITE Graduation Steve Ehrlich Laurie & Bob Adult Bar Mitzvah Hohwald Alan Clarke Laurie & Bob Adult Bar Mitzvah Hohwald In Memory Of Donor Beatrice Harvey Linda & Ian Harvey Julia Rosenzweig Lorraine & Harold Rayden Dr. Ronald Litto RuthManin S. Alford Bolofsky E. Elizabeth Fineman Stanley Cooper Debbi Soloway & Saul Gruber Sam Schoefller Sian & Harriet SchJefiler Lyle Howard Feistrnan Ruth Feistman & Family Jerome Schwartz Ceil & Kolman Diamond Reba Yoblick Ted & Judy Spivak Harold D. Oderman Carl & Harriette Lefevre Blanche & Ernest RobertBeal Kaufinan Maureen & Ken Emanuel Weiss Huffinan Alice Nieman Ruth Norwitz Edward Stem Siegmund Halpern Herman Fischer Eleanor G Silverberg Esther G Myers Ella B. Deibel Sima Kuperschmidt Dorothy Finch Florence Notis Jane Meyerson Helene Ludwin & Herb Jacobson Judy & Ted Spivak Marianne Halpern Evelyn F. Lief Peter Silverberg Peter Silverberg Ian & Linda Harvey & Family Harry Kuperschmidt Dr. Robert Finch Robert & Evelyn Berger Ruth 8n WolfArchjyg FWd To enable the Temple to protect our history for future generations. In Memory Of Donor Arthur W. Joseph Judith B. Joseph Ruth B. Wolf Edgar Wol( Jr. Alice & Bernie Brcnstein Aaron Spector Arma Bronstein Alice & Bernie Brcnstein Jonas C. Morris Anita Rothstein Scbolgrship Fund To support members, their children and Religious School faculty to further their Jewish education. In Honor Of Donor Mark Steele's Induction Erica, Jay & Barbara Cum Laude Teadier Society Klazmer Bob Treuhaft Janet Richman & Adult Bar Mitzvah Bob Avigdor Irv Brown Janet Richman & Adult Bar Mitzvah Bob Avigdor Brandon Kates Andrea & Mitchell Bar Mitzvah Garber & Family Midge Raich's Janet Richman Granddaughter's Graduation In Memory Of Donor Walter Rosenthal Barbara Lipkin Herman Ross Gladys M. Ross Joe Dubow Mindy, Michael, Noah & Kayla Schorr Gladys M. Ross Herman Ross Barbara Lipkin Larry Rosenthal Rhoda & Barry Joseph Fineman Abrams Dr. Lawrence S. Lipkin Martha Freimauer Nancy & David Betty Bingham Oberlander Glenda & Stan Robert Cohn Buckman Marvin Race Eric Race StarLight FQUodgtjon To help build an endowment to support Temple Emanuel's educational & cultural activities. 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God instructs Moses to appoint 70 elders to share the burden of ruling the people. June 12 Sh'lach L'cha Numbers 13:1- 15:41 In this Torah portion God tells Moses to send-Sh'lach L'cha-- twelve men, a leader from each tribe, to scout the land of Canaan. Moses instructs the scouts (or in Hebrew "spies") to go first to the Negev and then proceed up into the hill country. The scouts are to determine the quality of the land and the strength of the people inhabiting the land. June 19 Korach Numbers 16:1 - 18:32 This parasha, Korach, is named after one of the men who led a serious rebellion against Moses and Aaron. It begins with Korach gathering 250 leaders ofthe Israelite community and challenging the authority of Moses and Aaron. Korach asserts that all members of the community are holy and asks Moses and Aaron why they raise themselves above the rest of the people. Moses responds by telling Korach and his followers to come to the Tent of Meeting the next day. They refuse, implying that he is a corrupt leader. June 26 Chukat Numbers 19:1 - 22:1 In Chukat, the law of the red heifer is introduced. Ashes of the red heifer were to be used to purify those who came into contact with a corpse. The Israelites continue on their journey toward the Promised Land. .. . AffIliated with the Union For Reform Judaism Noo~fit , ~oo ~:us. Postage . :PAID G,Oerty,Rill, NJ pennitNO. 1336 lIeb.J:.e w U . uew'.1.sb. 1 Cj1]o.1.· 1].1.01] cOl leSe 1]S t j tl..1t 1]1]q t j e Of R.elj alI ~ublished by . S.1.01] 4:52 20 TEMPLEEMANUI;L Temple Emanue' 2Q03·2004 A Refonn Congregation Officers Office: 856.489~ 0029 .. Religious School: 856.-4~9;. -Pre-school: 856.489.0034 Fax: 856.489,0082 Kenneth A. Karach, President • 751.- [email protected] Joyce Ha~, VIce P~sklent, House - 983.~664 -'[email protected] SGQtt Jet!tM: ytq, Pre$jde(lt, fln~flce - 751.51.1Q· tjjS$~aoI.com . Steve Lqbetkln. Vice Preildent, Educa~'o() -761,6146 • steven..,lq~lkin@"eet.com . . " Rabbl4erome P. David, 0..0. [email protected] Mayda Clarke, Executive Director mayda@l8l'11p1eemanuel.org Rabbi Geri Newburge gnewburge@lE1mpleemanuel,org ~a!1e VortreftiC\1. Proqram Adlflinis1r8tor [email protected] Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen. dl'ioOhen@t$mpleetmlouel.org Bany P~ner. Religious SchopI A(/minlstrat.or bp!1\8tzner@lempleel'lll!lluel.org Drl Herbert '(am6~,IRabbl~mei'ftus Jul~ Kratchffi4/1. Diruqtor of The PfB.SchOpI RObin Sherman, Cantor roblnsherman@m&n.com [email protected] at Temple Emanuel BarbIi~ J. Silverman. , Amy Blackstone. VIce,President Ritual - 429.5416. Bbl8Cks354@comcasLnet TEMPLE EMANUEL STAFF MUIt8y Savllr, Organist. Pianist 1 Ritual Educator bsilvelm8nG~nuel.org Sandy Umansky, Youth Director [email protected] ~ Joanne Rosen. Vice Pre$ldept, Membership· 424.0425 -fQan"f'OS([email protected] Ri'chard Selznick, Vice PreSident, Community Affairs • 795,9857 • peIIkprod1(jao1.com RQ,blp Miller, Secretary. 427.9076 • ~1I6Q690aoI.com Bi'uCEJ Bard, Tre88Ut'9r - 712.0517· Pruoe.b/[email protected] EptyOR: Cindy Lefler CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Rabbi Jerome P. DavId, Rabbi GIrl Newb~rge, Rabbi Debotah Co/Ifiri. KfWIfJtIf A. Kotach. Mayda Clarke. HoiIIce Ftliidman, Gert I'aIteInIck. Jane Vortrofflptr, $andy Umttn~ Uncia L~ Barbara Silverman, • KratchIfMlJ, Rlcha/'d Selznlck. Jerri Pinsky, Kenneth J. Huffman, Beverly-Volpe. Beth Strum SMILE! Be a Part <1our NE W Pictorial Directory! We have teamed up with Lifetouch Directories and Portraits to produce a new directory. Our directory includes photographs of your friends and fellow members and tells the story of our organization. Our story won't be complete without you! It's easy to participate: One-Stop Photonraphy - Be photographed, view your images, and select your directory pose in ONE trip. Plus, you can purchase additional portraits at attractive prices (cash, check, major credit cards accepted)! How to Prepare - Your Portrait Sitting Guide has tips with how to get ready for your professional portrait session! A Gift for You - Every member photographed and selecting a pose will appear in the directory and receive a free directory and an 8x 10 portrait (limited to one free portrait and directory per sitting)! This directory will hold cherished memories! Sinn up for your photonraphy session today! P. S. Please allow one hourjor check-in, photography and portrait selection. Temple Emanuel Cherry Hill, New Jersey Give Rabbi David a gi(t of yourself... Rabbi David is celebrating his 30th Anniversary as Rabbi at Temple Emanuel. We would like to gift him with a pictorial directory, with the picture of each Temple family included. We have arranged to have each family'S picture taken FREE of ~HARGE at the Temple. All you need to do is make an appointment and show up!! You will receive a FREE 8 x 10 color picture and a copy of the book containing the pictures of everyone in the · congregation. We cannot do this without you, and are counting on each of you to participate - whether you are single, married, with large family or small. Photos will be taken by appointment on June 21-25 and June 28 &29 from 3 pm - 9 pm. (June 25 th until 8 pm) If you have not already made an appointment or if you have any questions contact Jessica Manelis at (856) 566-1218.