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File - Congregation Beth El
Page 1 The Publication of Congregation Beth El of Bucks County July/August 2016 Sivan/Tammuz /Av 5776 A Look Back at 5776! SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Morning Minyan Sunday ......................................... 8:00am Monday - Friday .......................... 7:00am Evening Minyan Monday - Thursday .................... 7:30pm Shabbat Services Friday ...........................................6:00pm Saturday .................................... 9:30am SYNAGOGUE OFFICE HOURS Summer Hours: July 1st — August 22nd Monday - Thursday ..... 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday .......................... 8:00am - 1:30pm BUBBES’ JUDAICA SHOP HOURS Summer Hours By appointment only To schedule an appointment, please contact Michelle Flash at [email protected] FORM UPCOMING EVENT INFORMATION Check out Our Event Calendar http://www.bethelyardley.org/ info/calendar.html ATION Page 2 Join us as we commemorate Tisha B’Av Saturday August 13, 2016 8:30pm - Maariv 9:00pm - The reading of the Book of Eicha Sunday, August 14, 2016 8:00am - Morning Minyan 1:00pm - Mincha Tisha b’Av—the 9th day of the month of Av is a fast day and a day of mourning that commemorates the many tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people, many of which have occurred on the ninth of Av. These include the destruction of the first and second Temples, as well as the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492 and from England in 1290. For more information please contact the Beth El office Page 3 Plan to Join Us for the Sunday, September 18th Check your mail for more details coming in August! CONGREGATION BETH EL 375 STONY HILL ROAD YARDLEY, PA 19067 215.493.1707 WWW.BETHELYARDLEY.ORG Page 4 Page 5 A Tribute to Bill (Willy) Diamond Beth El recently lost one of its past exceptional congregants. Most of today's members probably won't recognize his name: Bill (Willy) Diamond, but he was a towering master cabinet maker and artist. He died at age 98, leaving our original synagogue with memorable examples of his craft in wood. There was the giant sized Hanukiah as we entered Beth El's lobby, and on the right hand side was a moving holocaust memorial called "Zachor" (remember). When it was time to daven, all of our prayer books were housed in handsome cabinets as were all of the talitot in equally gorgeous ones. In addition he made the Torah holders, still used daily in our chapel for all minyans. Happiest of all, our brides are married under the chuppah that his gifted hands created. Willy was an ardent Zionist all his life, having made aliyah with his equally exceptional wife, Teddy, when the State of Israel was but three years old. Although illness brought them back to America, it was our good fortune to have them and their children as members of the Beth El family for many decades. It is with a sad heart that we note the passing of this quiet, modest man as we wish his widow and all of their family sincere condolences from the entire Beth El family. Renee & Andy Flager Shop at AmazonSmile and Amazon will make a donation to: Congregation Beth El Simply Go to: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/ 23-1538398 Page 6 The Jewish Federation's food pantry at KleinLife in Northeast Philadelphia is currently seeking volunteers on select Fridays from 10am-1pm as it expands its hours to serve more clients. The Choice Food Pantry at KleinLife features an innovative model where the clients get to choose what food they receive (rather than a pre-packaged box) and use a touchscreen to make their selection. Anyone interested in volunteering can email Jeremy Heller directly at [email protected]. No one really expects the need of having to buy cemetery plots. It is a wonderful benefit of belonging to Congregation Beth El of Yardley. There is no better time to buy than the present time, before you have the need. We want to help you make the choice before the emotional time after a death. Many Funeral directors encourage the pre-need arrangements of all of the aspects of the funeral, burial, and monuments. The Cemetery Committee can offer you the time to select a plot at the cemetery or just by reviewing our plot maps and photographs. King David Memorial Park is located in Bensalem, PA. Beth El has over 400 plots in section R. Many are already owned and reserved. In 2013 the Board of Directors approved the price of $1500 per plot. This is far below the price for the general public making a request at King David. A Family Gravesite includes four plots and costs $6000. These charges are transacted with the synagogue only and you may not deal with King David or other congregants directly for the purchase or sale of any plots in Section R. When a plot is paid in full the owner is granted the rights of sepulcher and these rights are shared with their heirs even if they are not members. Beth El does not sell plots to non-members of the congregation. In the event of an owner moving or not needing their plots, they may return their papers for a refund less 10% of the purchase price. The price of the plot does not include any services, openings, burial, vault, or monument charges. For more information please call Michael Weinberg, Cemetery Committee Chairman @215-321-1312 We are looking for a Few Good Minyaneers Congregation Beth El holds both morning and evening minyan services open to our members and friends in the community. We invite you to join us and become a regular volunteer. It’s a mitzvah! It’s good for you! It’s good for our community. Morning services: Monday to Friday at 7 AM Evening Services: Monday—Thursday at 7:30 PM Sundays at 8:00 am Please contact Brian Levey, our Minyan committee leader, to sign up and answer any questions you may have at 267-250-7526 or Email: [email protected] Page 7 Keep In Touch! We welcome your ideas and submissions to: The Shofar. Email feedback, articles and pictures to: [email protected] We make every effort to ensure our information is accurate and up-to-date. If you find that we have made an error or if you have any new contact information, please contact the synagogue office, 215-493-1707 x4 or email [email protected] If you would like to receive a hard copy of The Shofar via regular U.S. mail, do not hesitate to request an issue to be delivered to your door. Simply call the synagogue office, 215-493-1707 x4 or email [email protected] Ruth & Jack Laks on the birth of their grandson, William Mickey & Marv Dickler on the birth of their great grandson, Ilan Lissek Bonnie & Ian Schachter in honor of their son, Jason becoming a Bar Mitzvah Ellen & Jerry Schachter & Family in honor of their grandson, Jason, becoming a Bar Mitzvah Joe & Karen Lewin in honor of their 10th Anniversary Karen Lewin in honor of the 30th Anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah Jacob Weissman, father of Barbara Spivack Peter Spaulder, father of Debbie Spaulder Sadie Dolnick, mother of Gene Dolnick and mother-in-law of Ilene Dolnick Ruth Godett, mother of Fred Godett, mother-in-law of Beth and grandmother of Mike & Joel Henry Ostro, father of Marc Ostro and father-in-law of Evelyn Godin-Ostro John Pashak BUSY Chapter Newly Elected Board Members Presidents: Courtney Terr & Baird Kline Social Action Tikkun Olam VP: Sophie Weber Communications VP: Sara Weinberg Israel Affairs VP: Ezra Kline Religion Education VP: Andrew Schachter Membership/Kadima VP: Tara Weber Mazel Tov to our Confirmation Class and their Families Tyler Bardfeld, son of Lenny & Penny Raphi Berlin, son of Michael & Dalit Noah Kaplan, son of Michael Maya Eley, daughter of Tim & Michelle Joshua Lubin, son of Steve & Debbie Ben, David & Rachel Galing, sons and daughter of Jeffrey & Debbie Benjamin & Sara Weinberg, son and daughter of Auren & Elizabeth Andrew Schachter, son of Lee & Michelle Page 8 CONGREGATION BETH EL GIFT OPPORTUNITIES Tree of Life Honor a birthday, anniversary, wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah or any other happy occasion with an engraved leaf on our tree of life for $180 or a boulder for $750. Donation Cards Our donation cards are a wonderful way to recognize important life-cycle events, extend wishes for speedy recovery or show your appreciation for someone’s kindness and helps fulfill the mitzvah of tzedakah. There are two different cards to choose from - a beautiful Menorah card ($7) and a colorful picture of three of our Torot ($18). Your gift can also be designated to one of the following funds: Building Fund Eric J. Marinoff College Outreach Fund Golda Meir Religious Books & Articles Fund Oring Family Hesed Fund (meals for ill & in mourning) Rabbi Gruenberg's Discretionary Fund Cook for a Friend Project Fierverker Education Fund Heidi Mittleman Memorial Library Fund Perez Youth Scholarship Fund (for Jewish camp & USY programs) Rhoda & Morris Volk Memorial Fund Book Dedications There are also opportunities to have a bookplate placed on the back of the front cover of a Siddur (Prayer Book), or Mahzor (High Holiday Prayer Book) - any time someone opens the book, they will learn of your donation: Prayer Book: $54 High Holiday Mahzor: $54 Yahrzeit Plaques Among the customs to help us with loss and bereavement is the commemoration of a loved one on a Yahrzeit plaque. These plaques, which are affixed to a special memorial board in our Chapel, are an expression of love and devotion. The plaque will be mounted on our Yahrzeit board in perpetuity. Each year you will receive a notice of the date of the yahrzeit, it will be announced during Shabbat services, and the plaque will be lit in memory of your loved one for a full month. The cost is $750 for members and $900 for non-members. Cemetery Plots - Beth El owns cemetery plots at King David Memorial Park in Bensalem. Call the office for further details and pricing information. CONGREGATION BETH EL DONATION FORM Enclosed is my gift of $_____________________ (Menorah card $7-$17, Torot card $18+) □ Building Fund □ Eric J. Marinoff College Outreach Fund □ Golda Meir Religious Books & Articles Fund □ Oring Family Hesed Fund □ Rabbi Gruenberg's Discretionary Fund □ High Holiday Mahzor ($54) □ Cook for a Friend Project □ Fierverker Education Fund □ Heidi Mittleman Memorial Library Fund □ Perez Youth Scholarship Fund □ Rhoda & Morris Volk Memorial Fund □ Prayer Book ($54) Recipient _______________________________ Occasion_____________________________ Recipient Address ________________________________________________________________ Donor Name(s)___________________________________________________________________ Donor Address___________________________________________________________________ I would like more information on: □ Tree of Life □ Yahrzeit Plaques □ Cemetery Plots □ Other Ways I Can Give Page 9 Thank You For These Generous Donations THE ORING FAMILY HESED FUND BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF: DONOR: IN MEMORY OF: Sid Goldberg The Koretsky Family Nana Goldberg & Eddie Ann Goldberg Arleen & Bill Barisa Rita Pruzan & Barry Troll Ilene & Aaron Weinstein Melvin Warshal Myrna Levine Joy Lomas Charlotte & Harold Denenberg Lois & Gil Goldstein Lois & Gil Goldstein Sid Goldberg Charlotte Hirsch, mother of Peter Hirsch Ethy Gross’ beloved friend Merrie Merrick Borine’s beloved Bubbe, Mae Jacob Weissman, father of Barbara Spivack Peter Spaulder, father of Debbie Spaulder Andrew Rosenbaum Bill Diamond, husband of Teddy Dorothy Dickstein Andrew Rosenbaum DONOR: Harriet & Phil Freidenreich Lenora Perlmutter Denah Heller Grace Jacob Barbara & Mark Melmed Renee & Andy Flager Gloria & Ed Mittleman Amelia & Daniel Tahaney Juliette & Ron Harvey Debbie & Dan Wachspress Alison Jacobi, Neal, Sarah, Ariel, Lauren, Jeff, Hannah & Lucas Lisa & Jason Waksman Ruth & Jack Laks Rita Pruzan & Barry Troll Sherry Brooks & Randy Flager The Brian Levey Family Phyllis Browne Renee & Andy Flager Barbara & Frank Shandelman Bill & Lynn Meyers Nina & Ken Kitnick Phyllis Brown Sadie Dolnick, mother of Gene Dolnick Sam Reich, son of Nathan and Lauren Reich Sherry Brooks & Randy Flager Ruth Godett, mother of Fred Godett, mother-in-law to Beth and grandmother of Mike and Joel Sherry Brooks & Randy Flager Jay Kawarsky & Alec Soto Florence Yaraslowsky Joy Lomas THANK YOU TO: Phil Freidenreich for leading the Pidyon Ha Ben DONOR: Barbara & John Pashak Andy Flager for his support at the Pidyon Ha Ben Rabbi Gruenberg for his support at the Pidyon Ha Ben Barbara & John Pashak Rose & Michael Koretsky Barbara & John Pashak IN HONOR OF: Maya Young’s Bat Mitzvah Andy Flager’s birthday The engagement of Sherry Brooks & Randy Flager DONOR: Joan Zuckerman Phyllis & Shelly Forman Rita Pruzan & Barry Troll Jamie Koretsky’s marriage Birth of Gloria Feldman’s grandson, Jacob Rita Pruzan & Barry Troll Birth of Ruth & Jack Laks’ grandson, William Arleen & Bill Barisa SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: DONOR: Lois Clearfield The Koretsky Family Gail Lander Elinor & Richard Pressel Charlotte Hirsch Carol Benderson-Lighter & Stuart Lighter The mother & grandmother of the Mark Hawthorne Family The Shoemakers Sadie Dolnick, mother of Gene Dolnick Joan Zuckerman Debbie & Dan Wachspress & Family Ruth Godett, mother of Fred Godett, mother-in-law to Beth and grandmother of Mike & Joel Michelle, Alan & Cara Flash Carol Benderson-Lighter & Stuart Lighter Ruth & Jack Laks Harriet & Phil Freidenreich Flo & Loren Hurwitz Jay Kawarsky & Alec Soto Henry Ostro, Father of Marc Ostro Harriet & Phil Freidenreich Dorothy Flax Harriet & Phil Freindenreich IN HONOR OF: Birth of Marsha & Al Zbik’s grandson, Rowan DONOR: Renee & Andy Flager The graduations of Natan Weinberger & Eli Carol Benderson-Lighter & Weinberger Stuart Lighter Birth of Ruth & Jack Laks’ grandson, William Juliette & Ron Harvey Lisa & Jason Waksman Debbie & Dan Wachspress & Family Barbara & Mark Melmed Stuart Lighter & Carol Benderson-Lighter Birth of Gloria Feldman’s grandson, Jacob Barbara & Mark Melmed Ruth & Jack Laks IN APPRECIATION OF: The Oring Family Hesed Committee sending a Shabbat meal in memory of my beloved husband, Sid Sylvia Goldberg SPEEDY RECOVERY OF: DONOR: Renee Flager Juliette & Ron Harvey RHODA & MORRIS VOLK MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY: Sid Goldberg DONOR: Eva & Sid Moszer Elliot & Eileen Berkman Page 10 ERIC J. MARINOFF COLLEGE FUND ERIC J. MARINOFF COLLEGE FUND IN MEMORY OF: DONOR: IN HONOR OF DONOR: Sid Goldberg Carol Benderson-Lighter & Stuart Lighter Carol Samuels Margie & Jack Wellerstein Iris & Buzzy Fenster Connie & Mark Liebreich Edith & Kail Rion Joan & Robert Wylie Barbara & Norman Sutton Rosalyn & Robert Gross Leona & Francis Stark Arlene & Norman Goodman Elaine Lavine Lois & Sid Clearfield Joan Zuckerman Sandra Nitzberg Richard & Helen Boris The Nale Family Debbie & Steve Lubin & Family Joan Sibner Miriam & Harry Feinman Linda Warshal Pollack & Family Mr. & Mrs. Butch Slutter Mr. & Mrs. Scott Slutter Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Flyte Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hutchinson Jay Kawarsky & Alec Soto Ruth & Jack Laks Birth of Ruth & Jack Laks’ grandson, William Janet & Norman Marinoff Barbara Fineman Sylvia Goldberg Sara Pollock Lynsie Lightman’s Bat Mitzvah Charlotte & Harold Denenberg Jason Schachter Maya Young’s Bat Mitzvah Sylvia Goldberg Linda, Ken, Hannah, Ben, Ezra & Ariel Greenberg Charlotte & Harold Denenberg Sylvia Goldberg Carol Hirsch Jacob Weissman, Father of Barbara Spivack Tina & Michael Rettig IN APPRECIATION OF: Jean Link Peter Spaulder, Father of Debbie Spaulder Janet & Norman Marinoff Charlotte Hirsch, Mother of Peter Hirsch Margie & Jack Wellerstein Ruth Godett, Mother of Fred Godett Henry Ostro, Father of Marc Ostro Arlene Spevak & Alan Weisgold Barbara Fineman Sadie Dolnick Sylvia Goldberg Tina & Michael Rettig Janet & Norman Marinoff Flo & Loren Hurwitz THE YAHRZEIT OF: DONOR: Gertrude Marinoff Janet & Norman Marinoff Steve Brown Janet & Norman Marinoff IN HONOR OF: DONOR: Birth of Eli Gabriel Charatan, grand- The Koretsky Family son of Janet & Norman Marinoff Birth of Brooke Morgan Stahl, granddaughter of Sherry Brooks Graduations of Natan Weinberger & Eli Weinberger Birth of Gloria Feldman’s grandson, Jacob Megan Einhorn, Marian & Milt’s granddaughter’s high school graduation Janet & Norman Marinoff Sylvia Goldberg Sylvia Goldberg MAZEL TOV TO OUR GRADUATES: Aaron Albuck Sophie Freedman Sam Gritz Jeremy Schachter Jeanette Weinberg Dan Knopfmacher Rose & Michael Koretsky Kathy Pogeler’s help at my home following Sid’s funeral Joan Sibner’s help at my home following Sid’s funeral Barbara Fineman’s help at my home following Sid’s funeral Rita Allen’s help at my home following Sid’s funeral Sylvia Goldberg Sylvia Goldberg Sylvia Goldberg Sylvia Goldberg IN HONOR OF: Maya Young’s Bat Mitzvah Sylvia Goldberg Jason Schachter’s Bar Mitzvah Megan Einhorn’s, Marian & Milt’s granddaughter’s high school graduation Sylvia Goldberg Sylvia Goldberg SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: DONOR: Richard Boris Sylvia Goldberg Lori Herz Barbara Fineman Rose & Michael Koretsky Birth of Ruth & Jack Laks grandson, Michelle, Alan & Cara Flash Herb Strauss William Sara Pollock Margie & Jack Wellerstein COOK FOR A FRIEND IN MEMORY OF: DONOR: Sid Goldberg Phyllis Browne Charlotte & Harold Denenberg The Shoemaker’s Estelle & Bill Blaustein Birth of Gloria Feldman’s grandson, Jacob Sara Pollock Michelle, Alan & Cara Flash Maya Young’s Bat Mitzvah Rose & Michael Koretsky Shelley Stein Estelle & Bill Blaustein Lynsie Lightman’s Bat Mitzvah The graduations of Natan Weinberger & Eli Weinberger Rose & Michael Koretsky IN HONOR OF: DONOR: The graduations of Natan Weinberger & Eli Weinberger Carol Benderson-Lighter & Stuart Lighter Carol Hirsch Page 11 Thank You For These Generous Donations PRAYER BOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF: DONOR: Sid Goldberg Barbara Fineman Elinor & Richard Pressel Sylvia Goldberg & Family FIERVERKER EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF: DONOR: Sid Goldberg Peter Spaulder, Father of Debbie Spaulder Eileen & Phil Weinstein Joy Lomas Reah & Leonard Force Rhoda & Bernie Amster Ruth Godett, Mother of Fred Godett Eileen & Phil Weinstein Reah & Lenny Force PEREZ YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: DONOR: Sid Goldberg Bonnie Abrams IN HONOR OF: DONOR: Sylvia Verbin’s 100th birthday Jean Snyder RABBI GRUENBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF: DONOR: Sid Goldberg Nadine & Jeff Marcus Jill & Steven Katz Marcy & David Lutzker Cindy Berman Peter Spaulder, Father of Debbie Spaulder Cindy & Jerry Green Cindy Berman Dorothy Dickstein, Mother of Cara Weissman Nina & Ken Kitnick Ruth Godett, Mother of Fred Godett Joan Zuckerman YAHRZEIT OF: Gerda Godin Evelyn Godin–Ostro & Marc Ostro IN HONOR OF: Dr. & Mrs. Sam Sisewine’s grand-daughter Lindsey’s Bat Mitzvah Selma Spivack The graduations of Natan Weinberger & Carol Hirsch Eli Weinberger Birth of our grandson, William Wolf McBride Ruth & Jack Laks The birth of William, grandson of Ruth & Carol Hirsch Jack Laks IN APPRECIATION OF: DONOR: Rabbi Gruenberg’s help preparing Ely for his Bar Mitzvah Jeanne Weisblatt & Eliot Silverstone SPEEDY RECOVERY: Andy Flager Ruth & Jack Laks HEIDI MITTLEMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND IN MEMORY OF: DONOR: Charlotte Hirsch, mother of Peter Hirsch Marsha & Al Zbik Sadie Dolnick, mother of Gene Dolnick Joan Garber Sid Goldberg Cindy & Jerry Green SPEEDY RECOVERY: Gary Reiss Elliot & Eileen Berkman Sylvia Ogrodnick Stephanie & Ben Bunin IN HONOR OF: Birth of Gloria Feldman’s grandson, Jacob DONOR: Eileen & Phil Weinstein Faye Laveson Birth of Ruth & Jack Laks ‘s grandson, William Maya Young’s Bat Mitzvah Faye Laveson Stella Davis’ 83rd birthday & 2nd Bat Mitzvah APPRECIATION OF: Karen Lewin’s help preparing Ely for his Bar Mitzvah Joy Lomas Debbie, Dan, Jacob, Anna & Ben Wachspress DONOR: Jeanne Weisblatt & Eliot Silverstone SPEEDY RECOVERY OF: Marlene Forstein Joy Lomas Toby Joseph Roz Kleiman Page 12 Congregation Beth El 375 Stony Hill Road Yardley, PA 19067 Main Office .......................................... 215-493-1707 Fax ........................................................ 215-493-7717 E-mail .................................. [email protected] FJLC ............................................................................ x2 Gift Shop .................................................................... x6 Professional Staff Joshua Z. Gruenberg, Rabbi ..................................... x5 Karen Lewin, Education & Youth Director ............... x3 Barbara Schwartz, Office Administrator……………….x4 Marian Berger, Bookkeeper ..................................... x4 Congregation Beth El Officers Leon Weissman............................................. President Larry Schachter …………………………...1st Vice President Rob Lightman …………………………….2nd Vice President Sheryl Fruithandler……………………...3rd Vice President Wendy Winokur ............. Co-Education Vice President Rachel Oring ................... Co-Education Vice President Beth Sadoff .................................................. Secretary Steve Lubin ................................................... Treasurer